Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Gregory P. Steinmetz , 39, of Forest Street, Lehighton, Towamensing Twp., PA, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, August 8, 2024, in Towamensing Twp., Carbon County.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son to Paul W. and Ann G. (Gorczyca) Steinmetz of Lehighton.

Gregory worked as a self-employed landscaper for many years.  He attended St. Vladimir's Ukrainian...

Aug 4, 2024

Raymond B. Clevenger , 47 of Nazareth, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born August 23, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ, he was the son of David Clevenger and Lucille Ann Coleman. Ray was the loving husband of Katarzyna (Zielinska) Clevenger, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage.

After graduating high school,...

Aug 3, 2024

David P. Schaller , 71, of Washington Avenue, Northampton, died peacefully Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown, He was the husband of the late Diane M. (Hunsberger) Schaller who passed in 2014. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Frank and Walma (Keiser) Schaller.

David...

Aug 1, 2024

After a lengthy and valiant battle with serious health conditions, Nicholas "Nick" F. Politi Jr . passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital on August 1st, 2024.

Nick was a Bethlehem guy at heart who graduated from Freedom High School and grew up on Vista Drive with his mother Wilma Politi, father Nicholas F....

Jul 31, 2024

Ellen L. (Kunkle) Kresge , 78, of Interchange Road, Lehighton, Towamensing Twp., PA, died peacefully late Wednesday evening, July 31, 2024, at Gracedale County Home, Nazareth. Born in Weissport, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Kunkle and Sally (Behler) Smith, and raised by her Dad, the late Lewis A.D. Smith, Sr.

Ellen was...

Jul 27, 2024

Robert F. "Bobby" Spangler , 81, of Weatherly, PA, passed  away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Forest Hills Rehab Center in Weatherly, PA. Born June 27, 1943, in Berlinsville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Pauline (Guldner) Spangler. Bobby was the loving husband of Nancy Spangler for 59 years.

Bobby...

Jul 27, 2024

Alice M. Paukovits , 89 of Coplay, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her residence in Coplay, PA. Born February 3, 1935 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Drgon and the late Amelia (Neimeister) Drgon. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Pudelka who  passed away in...

Jul 24, 2024

Anneliese W. (Rehme) Donadt , 95, of Palmerton, PA, formerly of Reuben Circle, Forest Inn, Towamensing Township, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024, at Scenic View Personal Care Home, Trachsville, Towamensing Twp.  She was the wife of the late Erwin Donadt who passed in 2010.  Born in Schlatterhausen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 23, 2024

Michael Waterhouse , 79 of Walnutport, PA passed away on July 23, 2024, at LVH - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born July 7, 1945 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, he was the son of the late Clarence Waterhouse and the late Louise (Martin)  Waterhouse. He was the husband of Bonnie (Hirschel) Waterhouse, with whom he shared 14...

Jul 22, 2024

Carl E. "Bob" Roth, Jr. , 61 of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home. Born October 31, 1962, he was the son of the late Carl and the late Mary Jane (Jiamo)  Roth, Sr. and husband of the late Kathleen M. (Maida)  Roth.

He worked as a Supervisor of the...

Jul 21, 2024

Karen Ann Finnegan, 81 of Nazareth, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home. Born October 13, 1942 in Amsterdam, New York, she was the daughter of the late Archibald W. and Helen M. (Harr) Fox and wife of wife of Lawrence C. Finnegan,Sr.

She was a journalist for the Morning Call, Allentown and the...

Jul 20, 2024

Lorie J. (Sittler) Bollinger , 66, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Robert F. Sittler, and Mrs. Pearl A. (Mertz) Sittler of Palmerton.

Lorie was employed as an LPN by the...

Jul 19, 2024

Irene "Oma" (Eingartner) Kociuba , 101, of Green Mount Drive, Effort, Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County, PA, formerly of Passaic, NJ, died peacefully Friday evening in Bartonsville, Pocono Twp.  She was the wife of the late Orest Kociuba who passed in 2006.  Born in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Jakob and Magdalena (Huber) Eingartner....

Jul 18, 2024

Eric M. Reed , 74 of Slatington, PA, passed away in his home with his family by his side and went to meet his Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born January 26, 1950, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley N. Reed and the late Judith (Guss) Reed. He was the devoted...

Jul 17, 2024

William P. Wetzel , 82, of Blue Mountain View, Kunkletown, Lower Towamensing Twp., Carbon County, formerly of Schnecksville, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024, in his home.  He was the husband of Mrs. Faye (Ziegenfuss) Wetzel since July 28, 1984.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Anna E. (Palmer) Wetzel....

Jul 16, 2024

Carolyn L. Daniels , 77 of Bath, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Alexandria Manor, Bath. Born May 10, 1947 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Landis and Doris (Cloud) Thomson and wife of the late Gary W. Daniels.

She worked as a secretary for the Allentown Parking...

Jul 16, 2024

Helen E. (Foster) Smith , 85, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, PA, formerly of Fireline Road, Palmerton, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Smith who passed in 1981.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late James Foster and...

Jul 15, 2024

Darlene B. (Yates) Risteter , 73, of Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Monday morning, July 15, 2024, in her home.  Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Ephrium and Anna (Stickler) Yates.

Darlene was employed as a clerk for the US Postal Service, Palmerton 18071, for over 25 years, retiring in...

Jul 15, 2024

William "Bill" P. Siegmund , 77 of Slatington, PA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 Born November 30, 1946 in Palmerton, PA, he was the son of the late William Siegmund and the late Helen (Sulick) Siegmund. He was the husband of Betty (Buskirk) Siegmund with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

After...

Jul 15, 2024

Tamara L. Lauer , 57 of Northampton, PA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home. Born September 19, 1966 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Lynda (Slivka) Panuski of Whitehall and the late William Evans. She was the wife of Charles Lauer, sharing 16 years of marriage.

Surviving along with...