Obituaries

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...

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...