Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Irene J. (Vlossak) Scherer , 103, formerly of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Winston E. Scherer, who passed in 2003.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Frank, Sr., and Helen (Machalec)...

Nov 27, 2023

Marjorie C. Alderks , 96 years, 11 months and 5 days passed from this life in the evening of November 27, 2003. Marjorie Ann was the seventh of eight children born to Joe Porter Carmichael and his wife Mamie (Oberleiter) Carmichael. She was born December 22, 1926, in Onalaska, La Cross, Wisconsin. She grew up and attended...

Nov 25, 2023

Russell D. Samuels , 79 of Bath, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born March 2, 1944 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Russell E. Samuels and the late Fae C . (Christine) Samuels Heske. He was the husband of Kathryn R. (Seiple) Samuels...

Nov 25, 2023

Arlene F. (Aufderheider) Bernek , 83, of E. Alley North, Lehighton, PA, died early Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Bernek who passed in 2010.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Alice T. (Parsons) Aufderheider....

Nov 24, 2023

Betty J. (Christman) George , 92, of Colony Drive, Bethlehem, E. Allen Twp, died peacefully early Friday afternoon, November 24, 2023, at Renaissance Personal Care Home, Northampton. She was the wife of Mr. Larry R. George. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Milton A. and Eva (Rothrock) Christman-Shook.

Betty was employed...

Nov 24, 2023

Lorraine M. Karc , 90 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Allentown, PA. Born February 25, 1933 in Cementon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jospeh Cruz and the late Catherine (Zets) Cruz. Lorraine was the wife of Stanley Karc, with whom she shared 68 years...

Nov 24, 2023

Edward W. Lint , of Freeland, PA passed away on November 24, 2023, at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 9, 1956 in Catasauqua, PA, he was the son of the late John Lint and the late Nancy Edwards. Edward was accompanied in life with his life long partner, Betty Sly before...

Nov 20, 2023

Ralph "Fats" "Pap" H. Behler, Jr., 72, of Third Street, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Monday afternoon, November 20, 2023, in his home.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Ralph H., Sr., and Mabel (Andrews) Behler.

Ralph was employed as a Yuke truck driver for Eastern Industries, Corp., Stockertown, for over 25...

Nov 19, 2023

Hertha C. (Koeller) Langan , 90, of Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, formally of New York, died peacefully Sunday evening, November 19, 2023, at Brookmont Healthcare Center, Effort, Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County.  She was the wife of the late Charles Langan, who passed in 1999.  Born in New York, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Lina...

Nov 18, 2023

Lawrence P. "Larry" Nemeth , 60 of Northampton, PA, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home. Born February 12, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph R. Nemeth and the late Barbara A. (O'Connor) Nemeth. He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Kime) Nemeth with whom he shared 32...

Nov 17, 2023

Shirley A. "Nana" Solosky , 82 of Northampton, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born October 2, 1941 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Emily D. (Johnson) Frey.

Shirley was a Home Health Aide for many years before retiring. She also worked...

Nov 17, 2023

Marianne Snyder , 79, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home. Born March 25, 1944 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Mills and the late Mary (Musseman) Mills-McIlhaney. She was the wife of Marlyn E. Snyder with whom she shared 27 years of marriage last December...

Nov 11, 2023

Brian K. Moonan , 47, of Lehighton, PA, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, November 11, 2023, in his home.  Born in Phoenixville, Chester County, he was a son of Sandra E. (Schweikert) wife of Theodore S. Yanick, Jr., with whom he resided.

Brian had been employed as a crew leader at E. Penn Manufacturing, Deka Battery,...

Nov 11, 2023

Evelyn I. Spengler , 91 of East Allen Township passed away on November 11, 2023. She was the wife of the late Dallas Spengler, with whom  she shared 68 loving years of marriage.  Evelyn was the daughter of the late Arthur Arndt and Lottie (Creyer) Silfes.  Evelyn worked side-by-side with Dallas on the family farm, and later...

Nov 11, 2023

Connie Jean Fasching , 58, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Born May 5, 1965 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of Richard E. Fasching of Easton and the late Trudie Jean (Mertz) Fasching.

Connie was a compassionate, kind hearted, and loving daughter, mother, sister, Mimi, aunt, cousin, and friend....

Nov 8, 2023

Elena M. Banys , 88 of Dover, New Hampshire formerly of Walnutport, PA, died on  November 8, 2023, at Langdon Place Nursing Home in Dover, New Hampshire.  Born  March 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Juozas Vizbaras and the late Ursala (Vieraityte) Vizbaras. She was the wife of the late Clement A. Banys who...

Nov 6, 2023

Larry Neil Klotz , 83, of Main Street, N. Catasauqua, died peacefully Monday evening, November 6, 2023, at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, Allentown.  Born in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Melvin and Annie (Bittner) Klotz.

Larry was employed as a technician by Clim-A-Temp, Inc., Catasauqua.  Previously, he worked...

Nov 6, 2023

Nicholas W. "Nick" Monn, 71 of Pennsville, passed away on  November 6, 2023, at his home with his son and daughter by his side. Born September 19, 1952 in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Helen A. (Warsinski) Monn, Sr. and husband of the late Mary L. (Williamson) Monn.

He worked...

Nov 6, 2023

Debra L. Siekonic , 70 of Northampton-Lehigh Twsp., PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side at her home on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born June 21, 1953 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman Silfies and the late Joyce (Everett) Silfies. She was the wife of Joseph J. Siekonic with whom...

Nov 4, 2023

Rose Liggitt , 81 of Hellertown, PA formerly of Northampton-Allen Twsp., PA passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA. Born July 29, 1942 in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marlin Heisler and the late Louisa (Cresswell) Heisler. She was...