Obituaries

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...

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...