Obituaries

Feb 22, 2024

Karen K. (Hoke) Bleiler , 77 of Northampton, PA passed away on February 22, 2024, at VNA Hospice House St. Luke's in Bethlehem, PA. Born  August 3, 1946 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Hoke and the late Elizabeth (Rolenitus) Hoke. She was the wife of the late Edward Bleiler, with whom...

Feb 20, 2024

Helen S. Ziatyk , 79 of Northampton, PA, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born August 13, 1944 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Biery and the late Susan (Kovach) Biery. She was the wife of the late Donald Ziatyk.

Helen...

Feb 19, 2024

Wanda H. Gruber , 70, of  Plainfield Township, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem Born February 21, 1953 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Schuyler S. and Minnie E. (Heimer) Snyder. She and her husband, Jacob J. Gruber were married on April 11, 1970....

Feb 19, 2024

Rose Marie Edwards , 74, of Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp., died early Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the longtime companion of the late Howard Lucas who passed in 2005.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lenora (Jones) Edwards.

Rose was...

Feb 19, 2024

Patricia L. (McCann) Brobst , 88, of Ashley Lane, Lehighton, E. Penn Twp., formerly of Catasauqua, died Monday afternoon, February 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Brobst.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late Clare and Mary D. (Ferry) McCann.

Feb 17, 2024

Joan K. Groman , 58 of Walnutport, PA passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's in Bethlehem, PA.

Born November 2, 1965 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Richard Schwechten, Sr. and the late Dorothy (Derr) Schwechten. She was the wife of Terry Groman, who she spent...

Feb 13, 2024

Mark R. Davis , 64 of Northampton, PA passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, at his sister Roseann's residence in Schnecksville, PA. Born January 12, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard Davis and the late Rosalie (Adlon) Davis.

Mark was a produce manager for the family business, Roseann's Produce in Northampton,...

Feb 11, 2024

Louis J. DiDomenico , 81 of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home. Born March 4, 1942 in Lower Saucon Township, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Drasda) DiDomenico.

He worked as a machinist for Spirax Sarco, Allentown for many years before retiring and he...

Feb 11, 2024

George A. "Sonny" Reppert Jr , 84 of Northampton, PA. passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Bethlehem North Nursing and Rehab Center in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 12, 1939 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late George A. Reppert, Sr. and Beatrice I. (Fogelman) Reppert. He was the husband of Ruth...

Feb 9, 2024

Sonia A. Csencsits , 81 of Northampton, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home. Born February 19, 1942 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Dimitri and Anna (Stashitsky) Zacharchuk. She and her husband, Joseph F. Csencsits were married on September 21, 1963.

Sonia was a reporter for the Morning...

Feb 8, 2024

Janice Marie (Getz) Dotter , 63, of English Road, Bath, Moore Twp, died suddenly Thursday evening, February 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Lester T. Getz and Shirley A. (Sabatine) Heilman.

Survivors : Son, Timothy J. and wife Julie Getz...

Feb 5, 2024

David C. Fritzinger , Sr., 91 of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Jewel Healthcare and Rehab, Allentown. Born January 23, 1933 in Cementon, he was the son of the late Nevin Fritzinger, Sr. and the late Mildred (Yeager)Fritzinger. He was the husband of the late Betty (Snyder) Fritzinger who passed away on September...

Feb 5, 2024

Karen A. Wuest , 65 of Norristown, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Suburban Woods in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

Born May 20, 1958 in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Marvin S. and Barbara A. (Saylor) Wuest.

She was a Nurse Practitioner at Temple University Hospital for over thirty...

Feb 4, 2024

Lois J. Shimmel , 72, of Palmerton, PA, passed away February 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA.  Born September 19, 1951 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Mullen and the late Eva (Snyder) Mullen.  She was the wife of Elwood Shimmel, with whom she shared 50 years...

Feb 4, 2024

Betty L. Wagner , 87 of Northampton, PA passed away on February 4, 2024 at her residence. Born September 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Christian "Yanders" Yandrischovitz and the late Isabelle (Miller) "Yanders" Yandrischovitz. She was the wife of the late Robert V. Wagner, with whom she shared 61 loving years of marriage...

Feb 3, 2024

Frances W. (Lahr) Bauer , 89, of David Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp, died peacefully Saturday evening, February 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Bauer who passed in 1993. Born in E. Penn Twp, Carbon County, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and...

Feb 2, 2024

JoAnne (Fogel) Merkel , 82, formerly of Sam Brooke Circle, Lehighton, PA, died peacefully Friday morning, February 2, 2024, at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center, Reading.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. Merkel who passed in 2021.  Born in Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., she was a daughter of the late Claude C. and Alice...

Feb 2, 2024

Michael C. Bilheimer , 51 of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born May 24, 1972 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of Rodell C. Bilheimer and the late Sharon A. (Byington) Bilheimer.

Michael was last employed for Hale Trailer Brake...

Feb 1, 2024

Ronald J. Bauer, Sr., 78, of Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA, died Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2024, at Bethlehem North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of Carrie A. (Smith) Bauer since June 10, 1966.  Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Franklin and Margaret (Rex) Bauer.

Ronald...

Jan 31, 2024

Alan R. Gaugler, 67 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born October 27, 1956 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Robert F. Gaugler and the late Mamie L. (Kleppinger) Gaugler. He was the husband of Lorie E. (Mann) Gaugler with whom he shared 37 years...