Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Scott Owens , 61 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born March 31, 1962 in Oahu, Hawaii, he was the son of the late James Owens and Margaret (Groller) Owens of Allentown, PA.  He was the husband of Donna M. (Moll) Owens with...

Jan 25, 2024

Craig T. Lafey , 33, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home.  Born Tuesday, October 2, 1990, in Pottsville, he was the son of Robert Lafey and Karen Sabol.

He worked as an Accounting Manager for Community Action of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem.

Survivors: In...

Jan 24, 2024

Richard L. Holderman , 71 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Community at Rockhill Nursing Home in Sellersville, PA. Born September 23, 1952 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Holderman and the late Edna (Kistler) Holderman. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Tukovits)Holderman with whom...

Jan 23, 2024

John J. Geosits, Sr ., 89 of Whitehall-Cementon, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Complete Care at Lehigh Center in Macungie, PA, Born April 20, 1934 in Kresgeville, PA, he was the son of the late George W. Geosits and the late Hilda (Keppel) Geosits. He was the husband of the late Ethel V....

Jan 23, 2024

Robert "Rob" C. Eder , 52, of Overlook Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Twp., Carbon County, PA, formerly of Nassau County, Long Island, NY, died suddenly Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in his home.  Born in Manhattan, NY, he was a son of the late Leonard and Barbara (Pitkanen) Eder.

Rob was a self-employed construction contractor/real estate for...

Jan 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Kozo , 80, of 27th Street, Northampton, passed away on January 22, 2024. He is survived by his former wife, Eileen (Eisenhauer) Kozo with whom he shared many years of his life. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Francis G. and Anna (Sosnowsky) Kozo.

Bob worked in the...

Jan 21, 2024

John A. Forgay , 84, of Costenbader Lane, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died early Sunday evening, January 21, 2024, at The Gardens for Memory Care, Easton.  He was the husband of Margaret M. (Willouer) Forgay since October 8, 1960.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late John M. and Gertrude (Yaich)...

Jan 19, 2024

Sharon L. (Kresge) Minnich , 59, of Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday morning, January 19, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the loving wife of Brian K. Minnich since June 25, 1988.  Born in Palmerton, Sharon was the youngest daughter of the late Donald J. and...

Jan 19, 2024

Shirley E. Miller , 87 of Walnutport, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, January 19, 2024, at her son Jeffrey's Home in Lehighton, PA. Born June 14, 1936 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold Tacker and the late Mabel (Buss) Tacker. She was the wife of the late Paul Miller who passed in...

Jan 18, 2024

Christina G. Kiriposki , 52 of Lehighton, PA passed away on January 18, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA. Born April 8, 1971 in Berwick, PA, she was the daughter of Sandra (Derr) wife of Terry A. Andrews of Northampton, PA.

Christina was a graduate of Northampton Area High School who furthered...

Jan 17, 2024

Randy A. Snyder , 71, of Clayton Curve, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died Wednesday afternoon, January 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He was the longtime companion of Lisa M. (Kroboth) Andrew with whom he resided.  Born in Parryville, he was a son of the late Thomas C., Sr. and Pauline M. (Green)...

Jan 15, 2024

Terry Y. Spencer , 75, of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He was the longtime companion of Susan R. Uhnak with whom he resided.  Born in Warminster, Bucks County, he was a son of the late George and Dolores Spencer.

Terry was a...

Jan 14, 2024

Katherine J. Bowman , 79 of Bowmanstown, PA passed away on January 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Born July 8, 1944 in Little Rock, AR, Katherine was the daughter of the late Edward Rose and the late Christine (Lockner) Rose. She was the wife of Robert Bowman, with...

Jan 14, 2024

Jacob Michael Bobko of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was 15 years old.  Born on March 31, 2008, he was the loving son of Samuel M. Bobko and Janet A. Bobko.

Jacob was a sophomore at Bethlehem Catholic High School.  He had a compassionate heart and...

Jan 12, 2024

Rebecca T. Massey-Ake' , 26, of White Street, Bowmanstown, PA, died suddenly Friday evening, January 12, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Logan A. Ake' since August 31, 2023.  Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of Anthony R. and Dana M. (Montoya) Massey of Palmerton.

Rebecca was...

Jan 10, 2024

Nancy Ketchledge , 71 of Nazareth, PA passed away on January 10, 2024, at her residence in Nazareth, PA. Born January 21, 1952 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Owens and the late Doris (Kuehner) Mueller.

After graduating high school Nancy went on to work different jobs as a cashier...

Jan 10, 2024

Patricia A. (Remaley) Green , 78, of Lehighton Elderly High Rise, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  Born November 24, 1945, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mabel I. (Remaley) Shimko.

She was employed as a nurse's aide for...

Jan 9, 2024

Manuel R. Amorim , 70, of Third Street, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024, in his home.  He was the husband of Amelia A. (Pinto) Amorim since July 8, 1978.  Born in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio Pereira Amorim and Gloria Maria (Rodrigues) Amorim.

Manuel...

Jan 6, 2024

Steven J. Acierno , 82, of Lehighton, PA, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ. Born September 14, 1941 in Union City, NJ, he was the son of the late Vincent Acierno and the late Madaline (Laverty) Acierno. He was the husband of the late Lana (Solt) Acierno.

After...

Jan 6, 2024

Donna M. Araujo , 68, of Lehighton, PA, passed away on January 6, 2024, at her residence. Born July 3, 1955 in Lehighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Burkhardt and Victoria (Solt) Burkhardt.

After graduating high school, Donna went on to attend and graduate from the Police Academy.  She became a...