Obituaries

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...

Oct 8, 2023

Brian J. Heffelfinger, 54 of Walnutport, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton, PA. Born December 2, 1968 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Ronald O. Heffelfinger of Slatington, PA  and Loretta A. (Marcks) Sterner of Catasauqua, PA.

Brian worked for the...

Oct 8, 2023

Wilmer Charles "Bucky"  Buck , 94 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA.

Born October 29, 1928 in Bushkill Twsp., PA, he was the son of the late Steward Buck and the late Isabella (Neff) Buck and step-son to the late...

Oct 7, 2023

Hilda M. Hess , 98 of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem.

Born Saturday, July 25, 1925 in Forks Township, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Isabel (Ackerman) Haupt and wife of the late Frank B. Hess who passed away in 2015.

Hilda was...

Oct 6, 2023

Howard J. Giering , III, 63 of Bethlehem, PA,  passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born February 6, 1960 in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late Howard J. Giering, Jr.  and the late Sara (Witmer)  Giering-Colecio. He was the husband of Cindy L....

Oct 6, 2023

Wendy A. Stein , 59 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side on Friday, October 6, 2023. Born April 27, 1964 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late August E. Getz and the late Doris J. (Gable) Getz. She was the wife of Lee J. Stein....

Oct 5, 2023

Loretta M. (Dawe) Smith , 81, of Lehighton, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, while holding her husband's hand, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton.  Born June 24, 1942 in Shenandoah, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Dawe and the late Martha (Wheat) Dawe.  She was the wife...

Oct 5, 2023

Alan A. Raab , 66, of W. Bowmans, Lehighton, E. Penn Twp., PA, USA, died suddenly Thursday morning, October 5, 2023 in his home.  He was the husband of Carmen Angelica Egusquiza Chavez since October 7, 2021.  Born in South River, NJ, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Esther E. (Slocum) Raab.

Oct 3, 2023

Herbert E. Heller , 97 of Macungie, PA., formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Complete Care in Macungie, PA. Born May 4, 1926 in Lower Nazareth Twsp., PA, he was the son of the late Frank Heller and the late Emma (Laubach) Heller. He was the husband of the late Olympia...