Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Terri L. Walbert , 68 of Lower Macungie Twp, PA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, surrounded by love at her residence.

Born June 5, 1955 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Peters and the late Norma (Rehrig) Grossmann.  She worked at AT&T for many years before finding her...

Sep 14, 2023

Jane and Sulli Cavall passed away on September 14, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton PA. They were the daughters of Wyatt and Yeni (Rachmawati) Cavall.

Even though their tiny feet never touched the ground, they left the biggest footprints on our hearts.

Survivors: Others mourning, paternal grandparents...

Sep 14, 2023

Joan M. Gonnoud , 59, of 2nd Street, Lehighton, PA, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, September 14, 2023, in her home.  Born in Austria, she was a daughter of Kenneth Ziebell of Boston, MA, and the late Marian Ziebell.

Joan was employed as a medical assistant for various physicians in the Pocono and Shawnee area.

Sep 12, 2023

Debra Jean Brobst, 69 of Northampton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born Monday, May 24, 1954 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jack Knauss and the late Jean Knauss-Graham. She was the wife of LeRoy E. Brobst with whom...

Sep 12, 2023

Queen Ann Sodl , 76 of Coplay, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born June 30, 1947 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Nonnemacher and the late Anna (Reichenbach) Nonnemacher. She was the wife of Herman J. Sodl with whom she shared...

Sep 12, 2023

Joan A. Kopfer-Yocum , 63 of Upper Macungie Twp, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Born, October 18, 1959 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Kopfer and the late Joan (Fritz) Kopfer.

Joan was a graduate of Whitehall-Coplay High School and was employed by...

Sep 10, 2023

George T. Holderman, Jr. , 71 of Whitehall, PA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. Born February 26, 1952 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late George T.Holderman, Sr. and the late Pauline (Schneck) Holderman. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Kromer) Holderman, with whom he shared 33 years...

Sep 6, 2023

Stanislaw Gasienica , 81, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Maria Gasienica, with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage.

Born in Poland, raised on a farm and became a self-taught talented musician like his father,...

Sep 6, 2023

James L. Herman , 65 of Coplay- N. Whitehall Twsp., PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence. Born May 27, 1958 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late James A. Herman and Mary Ann (Bohar) Herman Nemchick of Bethlehem.

James was a 1976 Whitehall High School graduate who...

Sep 4, 2023

Jennifer L. Bruno , 44 of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, September 4, 2023, at their Vacation/Summer Home in Hawley, PA.  Born August 8, 1979 in Honesdale, PA, she was the daughter of John P. Pedersen and Barbara A. (Mizgerd) Pedersen. She was the wife of Ramon N. Bruno with whom she shared 17 years...

Sep 4, 2023

Donna M. Reemsnyder , 90, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.

Born June 13, 1933 in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Laura (Moser) Cygnor and wife of the late Harold S. Reemsnyder.

Donna taught chemistry to nursing students at...

Sep 3, 2023

Derek Anthony Oliver , 71 of East Stroudsburg passed away September 3, 2023, at LVHN Cedar Crest.  He was born December 27, 1951, in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was the son of the late Mildred O. Reed.  He was husband to Margaret J. Oliver (Burkhard) whom he loved with all his heart and shared 52 years of marriage.  ...

Sep 1, 2023

Russell W. Henning , 89, of Pine Street, Aquashicola, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Friday morning, September 1, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was the husband of Devo T. (Gruber) Henning since June 12, 1954. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Violet M. (Mertz)...

Aug 30, 2023

Timothy Lubenesky , 77 of Coplay, PA passed away on August 30, 2023, at his residence. Born March 13, 1946 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen Lubenesky and the late Gertrude (Hujsa) Lubenesky. He was the husband of Terri L. (Simon) Lubenesky, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage this past...

Aug 29, 2023

Linda M. (Creyer) Kressly , 76 of Orefield, PA passed away on  August 29, 2023, at her residence in Orefield, PA. Born June 19, 1947 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Creyer and the late Mae (Schaffer)  Creyer. She was the wife of the late Donald Kressly, with whom she shared 17...

Aug 28, 2023

Esther A. Trahanov , 84 of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's in Bethlehem.

Born April 16, 1939 in she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lottie (Kimminour)  Fehr, Sr.  She and her husband, Roman I. Trahanov were married in 2007. She worked at...

Aug 28, 2023

Lucille G. (Gazell) Kreiser, 87, of Iron Street, Lehighton, died peacefully late Monday evening, August 28, 2023, in her home. She was the wife of Truman C. Kreiser since Aug 16, 1980. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn (Gazell) Fronheiser.

Lucille was employed as a seamstress for the...

Aug 28, 2023

Richard (Rick) Kale, Jr, 66 of Northampton, PA passed away on August 28, 2023, at LVHN Muhlenberg. Born October 29, 1956 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Richard (Dick) Kale Sr. and the late Frances (Madea) Kale-Elek. Married for 47 years, Rick was the husband of Liz Kale. Rick spent a lifetime as an...

Aug 27, 2023

Robert K. Miller, Jr. , 82 of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Whitehall, PA passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 25, 1941 in Orefield, PA, he was the son of the late Robert K. Miller, Sr. and the late Ruth J. (Rumble)  Miller. He was the husband of the...

Aug 24, 2023

Cheryl L. Green , 41, of Carnation Lane, Lehighton, Mahoning Twp., PA, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  She was the fiancee of David Munro with whom she resided.  Born in Allentown, Cheryl was a daughter of Richard B. Green of S. Whitehall Twp., and Mrs. Tracey A. (Bartos) Green...