Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

John F. Kocher , 91 of Walnutport, PA passed away on  August 8, 2023. Born June 5, 1932 in Whitehall, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Kocher Sr. and the late Marion (Crouthamel) Kocher. He was the husband of Frances (Ritter) Kocher, with whom he shared many years of loving marriage before her passing...

Aug 7, 2023

Anthony T. Slade , 67, of Kline Avenue, Lansford, Carbon County, PA, formerly of Hempstead, NY, died Monday afternoon, August 7, 2023, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Doris F. Slade who passed away in 2020.  Born in Reidsville, NC, he was a son of the late Mr. Slade and Betty D. Slade-Reid...

Aug 6, 2023

Elizabeth A. Longenbach , 80 of Lehigh Township, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.

Born September 6, 1942 in Slatedale, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Irene E. (Schleicher) Nicholas. She and her husband David K. Longenbach were married on October 23, 1965.

Aug 4, 2023

Helen Ignatiou , 78, of Pine Cove Court, Lehighton, Franklin Township, PA, died peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023, in her home.  Born in Kythrea, Cyprus, she was a daughter of the late George and Froso (Zahariades) Ignatiou.

Helen was employed as a hostess by the Olive Garden Restaurant, Whitehall, for several years.  She was a...

Aug 3, 2023

Dennis A. Rapp , 72 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born April 6, 1951, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick A. Rapp and the late Dorothy (Beachel) Rapp. He was the husband of Theresa J. (Savarese) Rapp with whom...

Aug 2, 2023

Joseph M. Farrell , 59, of Sam Brooke Circle, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Lisa A. (Kline) Farrell who passed in 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Thomas and Thelma (Todd) Farrell.

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Jul 30, 2023

Robin L. Ruch , 60 of Northampton- E.Allen Twsp., PA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA.  Born May 10, 1963 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Mann and Carolyn (Smith)  Mack of Port Charlotte, FL. She was the wife of Kerry...

Jul 30, 2023

Linda M. Diehl , 75 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Easton, PA.  Born March 26, 1948 in Nazareth / Bushkill Twsp., PA, she was the daughter of the late William Hawk and the late Gladys (Bartholomew) Hawk. She was the wife of Donald D....

Jul 30, 2023

William J. Matthews , 72, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023.  Born in Franklin, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Julie Matthews.

He was a computer engineer for M&M Mars for 28 years.  After retiring he was the go-to-man for guns, jewelry, and houses (Weichert Realtor).  He has spent...

Jul 30, 2023

Marie Therese Brigid Herman , 68, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her residence in Slatington, PA. Born Tuesday, November 2, 1954 in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Stephenson and the late Marie (Bucci)  Stephenson. She was the wife of the late George Herman.

Marie...

Jul 27, 2023

Dr. Robert H. Wolk , 77, of Macungie, PA passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born Thursday, February 28, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Louis Wolk and the late Blanche (Twer) Wolk.

After graduating high school, college, and...

Jul 27, 2023

Makenzie L. Lashefsky , 25, of Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly and unexpectedly, Thursday evening, July 27, 2023, at her home after losing her battle with addiction.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, she was the daughter of Joseph J. Lashefsky of Danielsville, and Sherry M. (Berger) Walz with whom she resided.

Makenzie was employed...

Jul 26, 2023

Carol Rose (Smith) Rehrig, 80, of E. Berea Street, Summit Hill, formerly of Mahoning Valley, PA, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 26, 2023, at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hometown.  Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon, Sr., and Lena (Fisher) Smith.

Carol was employed as a trimmer/garment worker...

Jul 24, 2023

Alverta M. Spangler , 103, of Bethlehem- E. Allen Twsp., PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Whitehall Manor in Whitehall, PA. Born June 16, 1920 in Hanover Township , PA, she was the daughter of the late William Young and the late Glendora (Eckert) Young. She was the wife of the late Samuel...

Jul 24, 2023

Joseph Ryan McDevitt , 41, of Clearview Road, Souderton, Hilltown Township, Bucks County, PA, passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, July 24, 2023, in his home.  Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late Stephen John McDevitt and Daryl Lynn (Bassillo) Huntoon of East Stroudsburg.

After high school, Joseph graduated from Thaddeus Stevens...

Jul 20, 2023

Barbara Anne Albright , 83 of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Heather Glen Senior Living.

Born April 9, 1940 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late S. Roy and Miriam (Storch) Snyder.  She and her beloved husband Lowell Albright would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this upcoming September...

Jul 18, 2023

Brenda M. (Harvey) Kern , 46, of  PA Route 873, Slatington, Washington Township, died suddenly early Tuesday morning after being stricken at home, July 18, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Scott B. Kern since May 7, 2022. Born in Langhorne, Bucks County, she was a daughter of L. Keith and...

Jul 17, 2023

Robert K. Shupp , 75, of 1st Street, Lehighton, died peacefully Monday afternoon, July 17, 2023, in his home.  He was the husband of Mrs. Nancy A. (Miller) Shupp.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Willard Shupp and Betty (Green) Meckes.

Robert was employed as a machinist for the former Smith...

Jul 15, 2023

Anna Marie (Schoenberger) Sterling , 90, of Shady Lane, Kunkletown, Polk Township, died Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Charles G. Sterling, Sr., who passed in 2020.  Born in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Helen A. (Oswald)...

Jul 15, 2023

Patricia A. Hutta , 59 of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her Residence in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Born September 29, 1963 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hutta and Maryann Hoiser.

Throughout the years, Patricia worked as a seamstress, personal care attendant, and lunch lady. She...