Obituaries

Jun 9, 2024

Kimberly A. (Decker) Chiorazzi , 61, of Zeisloff Road, New Tripoli, Lynn Twp, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the longtime fiancée of Joseph W. Paulo with whom she resided. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward Decker and the late Dolores A. (Dziedzic)...

Jun 7, 2024

Edna Elizabeth (nee Hartley) Gardner , 92 of Painesville Twsp., Ohio died on June 7, 2024, at her home. Born February 13, 1932 in Trenton, NJ., she was the daughter of the late James Hartley and the late Hilda (Schisler) Hartley. Edna married Henry S. Gardner on June 24, 1950 in Allentown, PA, together they  celebrated 50...

Jun 7, 2024

Lee D. Haas , 78 of Schnecksville, PA, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown PA. Born September 2, 1945 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Henry Haas and the late Carolyn (Ward) Haas. Lee was the husband of Donna (Ziegler) Haas, with whom he shared 57...

Jun 6, 2024

John (Jack) W. Weber , 85, of Northampton, PA, passed away June 5, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 30, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of George W. Weber and Estelle (Furlong) Weber. He was married to A. Cynthia (Bridgers) Weber for 45 years.

John graduated from St....

Jun 5, 2024

Sandra A. (Arner) Engle , 83, of Forge Street, Bowmanstown, PA, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024, at Greenwood Center, Hometown, she was the wife of Larry Engle since October 19, 1957.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Alice (Shupp) Arner.

Sandra was employed as a seamstress...

Jun 4, 2024

Troy T. Kidd, Jr. , 34, of Palmerton, Towamensing Twp., PA, died suddenly Tuesday morning in Towamensing Township, Carbon County.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of Troy T., Sr. of Lehighton, and Mrs. Pamela L. (Frantz) Green of Palmerton.

Troy was a self-employed Real Estate Investor and Realtor.  He was a graduate of...

Jun 4, 2024

Judith V. Smith , 88 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 17, 1936, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Genovese and the late Millie (Yankovich) Genovese. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Smith,...

Jun 4, 2024

Michael S. Reppert , 66 of Schnecksville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Northampton, PA. Born January 17, 1958, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Howard E. Reppert, Jr. and the late Katherine F. (Herger) Reppert. He was the husband of the late Kimberly (Dougherty) Reppert who passed away in...

Jun 4, 2024

On June 4, 2024, Bill Hartzell, of Whitehall, PA, completed his work on earth and was received into the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave his all to serve his Lord, his family, and his community – truly a life of excellence.

Bill arrived on December 27, 1935, the sixth child of...

Jun 3, 2024

Martin A. Connolly , 81 of Walnutport, PA, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born August 15, 1942 in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Matthew Connolly and the late Grace (Bernstein) Connolly. He was the husband of the late Christina "Carol"  Connolly who...

Jun 2, 2024

Samuel A. Schaadt , 85 of Treichlers, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township. Born July 31, 1938 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Monroe G. and Violet P. (Stankovich) Schaadt. He and his wife, Janet  (Kuntz) Schaadt were married sixty years ago, on April 11, 1964....

Jun 2, 2024

Joseph W. Czonstka , 95, of Northampton, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Phoebe Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Mrs. Bernadine (Marsolick) Czonstka with whom he shared over 70 years of marriage. Born in Ormrod, N. Whitehall Twp, he was a son of the late Julian and Veronica (Zima) Czonstka.

Joseph...

Jun 2, 2024

John C. Evans , 86, of South Street, Slatington, PA, died peacefully Sunday morning, June 2, 2024.  He was the husband of Mrs. Patricia A. (Sunderman) Evans since August 15, 1958.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Charlotte (Smith) Evans.

John was employed as a foreman in the...

Jun 1, 2024

Preston W. Moritz , beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed community member, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. Born on June 21, 1939, to the late Margaret Bretz Moritz and Preston J. Moritz, Preston lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service.

Preston is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Nadine...

May 31, 2024

William B. "Bill" Falstich , 72 of Bethlehem - E. Allen Twsp., PA. passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence. Born November 1, 1951, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late William H. Falstich and the late Mildred (Bengston) Falstich. He was the husband of...

May 29, 2024

Delbert L. Eckhart , 91, formerly of Walnut Drive, Palmerton, Towamensing Twp., PA, died peacefully early Wednesday morning at Cornerstone Assisted Living, Werley's Corner, Weisenberg Twp.  He was the husband of the late Gayle F. (Remaly) Eckhart who passed in 2016.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Fred and Hilda (Eckhart) Eckhart.

May 29, 2024

Jennifer L. Friedel-Hoffman, 60 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, as the result of a motor vehicle Accident.  Born September 8, 1963, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. Friedel and the late Ilona M. (Herbinger) Friedel. She was the wife of Eric P. Hoffman, they would be married 23...

May 28, 2024

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Glenn D. Sauerwine , 61, of Walnutport, PA, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Phoenixville Hospital-Tower Health in Phoenixville.  He was the son of the late Melvin, Sr., and Dolores (Kuntz) Sauerwine.  He was the husband of Sharon L. Kintz since September 21, 2013....

May 26, 2024

Juanita M. Toney , 68 of Northampton, PA passed away on May 26, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown PA. Born March 5, 1956, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the fiancé of Jim Mohr, with whom she shared 32 years of loving companionship. After graduating from Emmaus High School, she went on to become a seamstress....

May 25, 2024

Naomi M. Nace , 77 of Lehighton, PA passed away on May 25, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born September 24, 1946 in Weissport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Smith and the late Ellen (Behler) Smith, and was the wife of William Nace, with whom she shared...