Obituaries

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...

Nov 3, 2023

Jacqueline A. Smith , 80 of East Allen Township, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Born March 1, 1943 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Helen M. (Mohr) Wolfe and wife of the late Donald T. Smith.

She worked as an office leader for Weis...

Nov 1, 2023

Edward Allen Shelly , 75, of Walnutport, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the company of family. Son of the late Nevin and Lorraine (Frederick) Shelly of Emmaus, Edward knew from a young age that he wanted to be a veterinarian. He spent his youth helping tend to his family's farm, participating in 4-H, and...

Oct 31, 2023

Thomas F. Mory , 67, passed away on October 31, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Carol J. Mory (Rose); with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage.

He had supervised job sites, operated heavy equipment , drove truck and tractor trailer, was...

Oct 30, 2023

D. Todd Pettebone , 62, of Pine Road, Hamburg, Tilden Twp., died suddenly Monday afternoon, October 30, 2023, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Berks County.  Born in Quakertown, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Willard B. Pettebone, Jr. and Mrs. Mary L. (Hoot) Pettebone of Perkasie, Bucks County.

Todd was employed...

Oct 25, 2023

Jodi L. Green , 38, of W. Ridge Street, Nesquehoning, PA, died suddenly Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, in Walker Township, Schuylkill County as a result of a vehicular accident.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Brenda (Strohl) Green.

Jodi was employed by the Dunkin Donuts Store, Lehighton.  She...

Oct 25, 2023

Alan D. Fetterolf , 88, of Bethlehem, PA, died October 25, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Palmerton, PA, on September 25, 1935, he was the son of the late Luthur D. and Helen (Hockman) Fetterolf.

He was General Supervisor of the heat treating facilities for plate mill operations at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation,...

Oct 24, 2023

Michael A. Heery , 57, of Lehighton, PA, passed peacefully from this world to the next surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog – Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Erica L. (Stockhausen) Heery.  On Sunday, September 24, they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary.  Born in Allentown on Wednesday, July 6, 1966,...

Oct 23, 2023

James S. Herceg Sr ., 77, of Nazareth, PA, died October 23, 2023, at home due to complications from heart failure.  Born April 25, 1946, in Easton, PA, Jim was the son of the late George J. and Mamie M. (Bartholomew) Herceg.  Jim celebrated his 56th wedding anniversary with his wife, Linda (Bath) Herceg, on October 14,...

Oct 22, 2023

Stephen M. Richards , 47 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence. Born March 17, 1976 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Theodore Richards and Sharon (Stauffer) Richards both of Slatington, PA.

Stephen was last employed by the 1760 Pub & Grille, Trexlertown, PA, caring for their...

Oct 22, 2023

Dennis M. Dunbar, Sr., of Highland Hills Road, Lehighton, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home.  He was the husband of Verna A. (Harris) Dunbar since February 15, 1969.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Myron and Loretta (Blose) Dunbar.

Dennis was employed as a machinist for KME Fire Apparatus, Nesquehoning...

Oct 21, 2023

Warner "Ben" Benson , 83, passed away on October 21, 2023, at The Palmerton, after suffering for many years with Alzheimer's Disease.  He was the husband of Sandra "Sandy" (Lower) Benson for 37 years.

Born in Rapid City, SD, he was the eldest son of Leo H. and Marguerite (Warner) Benson.  A 1958 graduate of...

Oct 14, 2023

Betty L. (Ruch) Genovese , 72, of Northampton, PA, was called home to heaven on Saturday, October 14, 2023, while being cared for at the Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Frances (Smith) Ruch.  She was a lifelong member and former treasurer of...

Oct 14, 2023

Ronald W. Nemeth , passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 after a two-month battle with cancer with the love and support of his family and friends.  Born in Rahway, NJ, and a long-time resident of Bridgewater, NJ, Ron and his wife, Eleanor, moved to Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth, PA in December 2020.

After...

Oct 14, 2023

Nancy Kumernitsky , 92 of Northampton, PA, formerly of Danielsville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA. Born February 5, 1931 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. Schisler and the late Helen M. (Miller) Schisler. She was the wife...

Oct 12, 2023

Linda M. (Harned) Miller , 69, of Packerton Dam Drive, Lehighton, Mahoning Twp., died peacefully early Thursday evening, October 12, 2023, in her home.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Furtaw) Harned.

Linda worked with her family at Barn Door Pizza, Country Junction, Forest Inn.  Previously, she...

Oct 9, 2023

Terrence H. Pypiuk , 88, of Wahneta Street, Allentown, died suddenly Monday evening, October 9, 2023, in his home. He was the husband of Rosemarie K. (Krayosky) Pypiuk of Northampton, being married for 63 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna (Faryniak) Pypiuk.

Terrence was employed as a...

Oct 8, 2023

Raymond E. Garrison , 82 of Northampton, PA passed away on October 8, 2023, at Heather Glen Senior Living in Allentown, PA. Born August 14, 1941 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert Garrison and the late Mary (Hacker) Garrison. He was the husband of Christine "Tina" (Sharkazy) Garrison, with whom he shared...

Oct 8, 2023

Karen J. Egan , 79 formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. Born September 21, 1944 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Jeanette I. (Heiser) Hubitsky.

She was a 1965 graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing and worked at...