Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Ronald Lee Strohl, 70, of Red Hill Drive, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died early Thursday morning, July 13, 2023, in his home.  Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Arthur L., II, and May (Schoch) Strohl.

Ronald was employed as a mechanic for Savage Trucking Co., Parryville.  He was a humble...

Jul 12, 2023

Susan L. Schalk , 67 of Bushkill Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township. Born November 22, 1955 in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Grant W. and Sara G. (Smith) Walizer.

She worked as a Registered Nurse for LVHN Home Care...

Jul 12, 2023

Kevin S. Zellers , 65 of Northampton, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born Wednesday, May 28, 1958 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ralph Zellers and the late June (Schneeberger)  Zellers. He was the husband of Debbie (Beam)  Zellers, with whom he...

Jul 11, 2023

Eileen J. Miller , 87 of Treichlers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA. Born December 27, 1935 in Washington, District of Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. Craven and the late Helen (Samski) Craven. She was the wife of the...

Jul 10, 2023

Earl A. Freyman, III , 70 of Emmaus, PA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Cedar Crest Post-Acute in Allentown, PA.

Born August 18, 1952 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl Freyman and the late Patricia (Souders) Freyman.

Earl was a devoted family man who always put...

Jul 8, 2023

Ralph E. Smith Jr , 63 of Northampton, PA passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Born March 25, 1960 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph Smith and the late Violet (Gulitch) Smith. He was the husband of Tina (Freyman)...

Jul 7, 2023

Joseph C. Basovsky, 73, resident of Gracedale, Northampton County Home for the Aged, Nazareth, formerly of E. Ridge Street, Coaldale, Schuylkill County, died Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Campus, Easton.  Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Anthony J. and Martha M. (Mikolay) Basovsky.

Joseph was...

Jul 6, 2023

Edward H. Searfoss, Sr., 86, of Prospect Street, Weissport, PA, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He was the husband of the late Margaret (Smith) Searfoss.

Edward was employed as a dishwasher for the former Terrace Restaurant, Walnutport.  Previously, he worked for Tam Pallet Co., Mahoning...

Jul 6, 2023

John P. Dougherty , 77 of Northampton, PA passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his residence in Northampton, PA. Born Sunday, January 27, 1946, in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late William and the late Anne (Bailey) Dougherty. He was the husband of Penny (Williams) Dougherty, with whom he shared 40 years...

Jul 4, 2023

John Furbur , 62 of Catasauqua, PA was stricken and died while traveling home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Bernville, PA. John was born November 23, 1960 in Allentown, PA, the son of Clyde A. Furbur and Celia E. (Case) Furbur.

John AKA "The V-Max Man" was the Owner / Operator of RM Sport...

Jul 4, 2023

David Steven Webb , 57 passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Northampton Post Acute Care in Easton, PA. Born October 15, 1965 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, he was the son Jane P. Webb and the late William Webb.

Dave grew up in Hackettstown, NJ, graduating from Warren Hills Regional Regional H.S. in...

Jul 4, 2023

Thomas "Curt" C. Dugan , 88, of Interchange Road, Lehighton, Towamensing Twp., formerly of Jim Thorpe, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Independence Day, July 4, 2023.  Born E. Mauch Chunk, he was a son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Brady) Dugan.

Curt was employed as a general laborer for Local #1174 Labor Union, Allentown, retiring...

Jul 3, 2023

With sparkling blue eyes, signature lipstick and an ever-present smile, Mary Elizabeth Ernst, 84, of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA went home to the Lord on July 3, 2023. She was the beloved wife of M. Taylor Ernst, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 23, 2023. Along with her husband, she is survived...

Jul 3, 2023

Emma E. (Serfass) Fink , 88, of Kittatinny Road, W. Bowmans, E. Penn Twp., PA, died peacefully early Monday morning, July 3, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Dale A. Fink who passed in 1987.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Jacob, Sr. and...

Jul 3, 2023

Allan A. "Junior" Minnig, 83 of Northampton, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 in Allentown.

Born January 9, 1940 in Bethlehem PA, he was the son of the late Allan and Pauline (Eckhart)  Minnig. He worked as a warehouse manager for Levitz Furniture before retiring and honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He...

Jul 3, 2023

Richard A. Kern, Sr. , 80, of Sam Brooke Circle, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died peacefully early Monday morning, July 3, 2023, in his home.  He was the husband of Melanie L. (Lavenburg) Kern since October 15, 1998.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Kenneth K. and Ruth (Ketterer) Kern.

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Jul 1, 2023

George N. Reese, 78 of Lehigh Township, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

Born September 18, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George Fratella and the late Ruth (Reese) Palumbo. He and his wife Bridgett F. (Skrapits) Reese were married on April 6,...

Jun 25, 2023

Kerry C. Sivak , 59, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly early Sunday morning, June 25, 2023, in his home.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of John R. Sivak, of Muncy, and Mrs. Judith A. (Ruth) of CO.

Kerry was employed by the Estee Lauder Cosmetic Co., NJ, as a mechanic...

Jun 24, 2023

James "Jimmy" A. Apgar, III , 30, of Pohopoco Drive North, Kunkletown, Polk Twp., Monroe County, died suddenly as a result of a motorcycle accident Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, in Palmerton.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of James A., Jr. and Georgeanne R. (Nelson) Apgar with whom he resided.

James was employed...

Jun 23, 2023

Norma I. (Nunez) Santana , 75, of Municipal Road, Walnutport, Lehigh Twp, died early Friday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Zoilo Santana since Oct 14, 1970. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Jose Juan and Luz Antonia (Cortes) Nunez.

Norma was...