Obituaries

Oct 17, 2024

Sarah (Sally) N. Oplinger , 84 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born July 31, 1940 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Oplinger and the late Ethel (Oberholtzer) Oplinger.

Sally graduated from Northampton High School, Class of 1958.  ...

Oct 17, 2024

Kathleen M. (Sipos) Deichmeister , 86 years of age, passed peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, at her home.

Born June 8, 1938, in Northampton, PA, she is the daughter of the late John J. and Emma (Yandrasits) Sipos. She was the oldest of three children, predeceased by her brother John J. Sipos, Jr. in...

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel D. Smith , 75 of Palmerton, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born March 4, 1949 in Palmerton, PA, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pauline (Costenbader) Smith.

Dan joined the Navy in 1967, serving Honorably during the Vietnam war...

Oct 15, 2024

Ronee Ann Straub , 82 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Morningstar Senior Living Nazareth, PA. Born May 13, 1942 in Pen Argyl, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Roth and the late Vera (Wills) Roth. Ronee was the wife of the late Kenneth Straub, with whom she shared...

Oct 15, 2024

Peter E. Kilpatrick, 78, of Northampton- Lehigh Twsp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home with family by his side. Born January 24, 1946 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer C. Kilpatrick and the late Dorothy A. (Nagle) Kilpatrick. He was the husband of Joanne (Kochie) Kilpatrick with whom he shared...

Oct 13, 2024

Thomas George Schmidt , 65, of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and community involvement.

Tom was a member of the Carbon County Builder's Association, and the Slatington...

Oct 12, 2024

Gladys F. Schaffer , 95 of Seemsville, PA, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her residence. Born April 6, 1929 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eldon Sterner and the late Erma (Harris) Sterner. She was the wife of the late Raymond Schaffer, for...

Oct 10, 2024

Robert "Bob" R. Baker , 80, of Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly Thursday evening, October 10 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Russell E. and Emily (Towne) Baker.  He was the husband of Colleen A. (Roach) Baker since November 10, 1973.

Bob...

Oct 9, 2024

Terrence C. O'Neil , 76, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital – Carbon Campus in Lehighton.  Born February 29, 1948 in Amsterdam, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph O'Neil and the late Catherine (Fredghtenburg) O'Neil.  He was the husband of Deborah (Vollmer) O'Neil with whom...

Oct 8, 2024

Lora L. (Kates) Gould , 58, of Lehighton, PA, formerly of Cherryville, passed away suddenly due to a vehicular accident on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Schuylkill County.  Born January 13, 1966, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James R. Kates and the late Linda (Schlier) Kates.  She was the wife of Ronald S....

Oct 8, 2024

Anne L. Biery , 91, of Allentown, PA passed away Tuesday, October 8, at Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born December 26, 1932, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lizzie (Gogle) Biery.

She graduated from Allentown High School in 1951 and worked as a clerk at Air Products &...

Oct 7, 2024

Paul Krepicz, Jr., 85, of Rextown Road, Slatington, Washington Twp., PA, died peacefully Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Mrs. Marie T. (Stangle) Krepicz since May 8, 1965.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Paul, Sr., and Catherine (Husack) Krepicz.

Paul...

Oct 7, 2024

Eleanor L. (Rudolph) George , 88, of Whitehall Township, formerly of Lehighton, PA, died Monday morning, October 7, 2024, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Nevin George.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Grover, Sr. and Mary (Brown) Rudolph.

Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. ...

Oct 7, 2024

Sara J. Hall, 76 of Walnutport, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born Monday, December 8, 1947, in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. Ueberroth and the late Laverne E. (Long) Ueberroth. She was the wife of Jeffrey J. Hall with...

Oct 5, 2024

Richard A. Adams , of East Allen Township, passed away on October 5, 2024 at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Township. Son of the late Arlin and Evelyn Adams. He and his wife, Beverly (Kardos) Adams were married on December 22,1956.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Beverly,...

Oct 5, 2024

Joanne M. Jones , 77, of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA.  Born February 5, 1947 in Trachsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Strohl and the late Egerna (Beers) Strohl.  She was the wife of Carson R. Jones with whom...

Oct 5, 2024

Stephen A. (Sonny) Roman, Jr., 86 of Egypt-Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday October 5, 2024, with his family by his side.  Born January 25, 1938, in Egypt PA, he was the son of the late Stephen A. Roman, Sr. and the late Mary (Harakal) Roman.  He was married to his sweetheart, the late Phyllis...

Oct 5, 2024

John W. Bottone , 55 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 20, 1969, he was raised in North Plainfield, NJ. John was the son of John M. Bottone and Susan (Richard) Bottone. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Magnussen) Bottone, with whom...

Oct 5, 2024

James "Jimmy" R. Baer , Jr., 40, of 5th Street, Northampton, died suddenly early Saturday morning, Oct 5, 2024, in his home. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of James R., Sr. and Barbara A. (Duch) Baer with whom he resided.

James was employed by Hafner and Son, Inc. Danielsville, as a general laborer....

Oct 4, 2024

Dolores Mary Egge-Coles , 85 of Easton, PA, formerly of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, October 4, 2024. Born June 1, 1939, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. Schwartz, Jr. and the late Mary (Keschl) Schwartz. She was the wife of the...