Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

Gerald S. Butz , 91 of Bethlehem- Lower Nazareth Twsp., PA passed away August 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 25, 1931 in Lower Nazareth Township, he was the son of the late Floyd Butz and the late Lillian (Nicholas) Butz. Gerald was the husband to Arlene (Shook) Butz, with whom...

Aug 23, 2023

Holly M. (Snyder) Kocher , 47, of Kunkletown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her husband and family.  Born April 23, 1976 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. Snyder and Carolyn A. (Laubach) Depauw of Walnutport. She and her husband, Benjamin W. Kocher were together...

Aug 22, 2023

William J."Bobber" Buskirk, II , 56, of Nectarine Road, Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA, died peacefully Tueday evening, August 22, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Easton, he was a son of the late William J. Buskirk and Ms. Mary O. Fritchman-Buskirk of Lehigh Township.

Bobber was employed as a general laborer...

Aug 18, 2023

Ernest H. Keller , Sr., 90 of Lower Nazareth Twsp., PA. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born September 24, 1932 in Bethlehem Twsp., PA, he was the son of the late Harold W. Keller, Sr. and the late Mary (Snyder) Keller. He was the husband...

Aug 18, 2023

Mary I. Kreisher of Exeter Township, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away on August 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on May 12, 1942, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russel S. Moyer and Jessie E. Moyer (Keefer).  Mary was predeceased by her brother Russel Moyer.  Her legacy is...

Aug 17, 2023

Sharon E. Dorshimer , 75, formerly of Lehighton, PA, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 17, 2023, at Cedar Crest Post-Acute, Salisbury Township.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma Dorshimer.

Sharon was employed as a secretary for the former Allentown State Hospital, Rittersville.  Later, she worked as a secretary...

Aug 11, 2023

Patricia A. Gartner, 82 of Bethlehem, PA, died on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Bethlehem-South Skilled Nursing Facility & Rehab in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 9, 1941 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph S. Gartner and the late Rose (Gilly) Gartner-Marx.

Patricia was last employed as a seamstress by the former Tama...

Aug 10, 2023

Tina M. Wilson , 70 of Slatington, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus in Allentown, PA. Born January 3, 1953 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Nederostek and the late Erma (Schloffer) Nederostek. She was the wife of the late James A. Wilson...

Aug 9, 2023

Frederic W. Romig, Jr. , 97 of Upper Macungie Township, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Heather Glen Senior Living. Born January 6, 1926 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Frederic W. and Helen M. (Silfies) Romig, Sr. and husband of the late Betty J. (Sobers) Romig.

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Aug 9, 2023

Catherine "Cass" V. Bogarosh, 96 of Whitehall, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, November 7, 1926 in West Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Schwindenhammer) Seyfried. She was the wife of the late John Bogarosh with whom she shared...

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald W. Bauer , 83, of E. White Street, Summit Hill, PA, died Wednesday morning, August 9, 2023, St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon Township.  Born in Orefield, he was a son of the late Lewis Bauer and Eva (Whitaker) Buzard.

Ronald was employed as a general laborer by various corrugated manufacturing companies.  An...

Aug 9, 2023

Myron James Biggar , (91 years) born October 10, 1931 in Rochester, New York, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Lukes University Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania after a short illness.  Myron was the son of the late Ralph A. Biggar and Mildred Biggar (ne. Hadley). During his 91-plus years, Myron led a full, active and adventurous...

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....