Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Marianne Snyder , 79, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home. Born March 25, 1944 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Mills and the late Mary (Musseman) Mills-McIlhaney. She was the wife of Marlyn E. Snyder with whom she shared 27 years of marriage last December...

Nov 11, 2023

Brian K. Moonan , 47, of Lehighton, PA, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, November 11, 2023, in his home.  Born in Phoenixville, Chester County, he was a son of Sandra E. (Schweikert) wife of Theodore S. Yanick, Jr., with whom he resided.

Brian had been employed as a crew leader at E. Penn Manufacturing, Deka Battery,...

Nov 11, 2023

Evelyn I. Spengler , 91 of East Allen Township passed away on November 11, 2023. She was the wife of the late Dallas Spengler, with whom  she shared 68 loving years of marriage.  Evelyn was the daughter of the late Arthur Arndt and Lottie (Creyer) Silfes.  Evelyn worked side-by-side with Dallas on the family farm, and later...

Nov 11, 2023

Connie Jean Fasching , 58, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Born May 5, 1965 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of Richard E. Fasching of Easton and the late Trudie Jean (Mertz) Fasching.

Connie was a compassionate, kind hearted, and loving daughter, mother, sister, Mimi, aunt, cousin, and friend....

Nov 8, 2023

Elena M. Banys , 88 of Dover, New Hampshire formerly of Walnutport, PA, died on  November 8, 2023, at Langdon Place Nursing Home in Dover, New Hampshire.  Born  March 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Juozas Vizbaras and the late Ursala (Vieraityte) Vizbaras. She was the wife of the late Clement A. Banys who...

Nov 6, 2023

Larry Neil Klotz , 83, of Main Street, N. Catasauqua, died peacefully Monday evening, November 6, 2023, at Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, Allentown.  Born in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Melvin and Annie (Bittner) Klotz.

Larry was employed as a technician by Clim-A-Temp, Inc., Catasauqua.  Previously, he worked...

Nov 6, 2023

Nicholas W. "Nick" Monn, 71 of Pennsville, passed away on  November 6, 2023, at his home with his son and daughter by his side. Born September 19, 1952 in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Helen A. (Warsinski) Monn, Sr. and husband of the late Mary L. (Williamson) Monn.

He worked...

Nov 6, 2023

Debra L. Siekonic , 70 of Northampton-Lehigh Twsp., PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side at her home on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born June 21, 1953 in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman Silfies and the late Joyce (Everett) Silfies. She was the wife of Joseph J. Siekonic with whom...

Nov 4, 2023

Rose Liggitt , 81 of Hellertown, PA formerly of Northampton-Allen Twsp., PA passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown, PA. Born July 29, 1942 in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marlin Heisler and the late Louisa (Cresswell) Heisler. She was...

Nov 3, 2023

Jacqueline A. Smith , 80 of East Allen Township, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Born March 1, 1943 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Helen M. (Mohr) Wolfe and wife of the late Donald T. Smith.

She worked as an office leader for Weis...

Nov 1, 2023

Edward Allen Shelly , 75, of Walnutport, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the company of family. Son of the late Nevin and Lorraine (Frederick) Shelly of Emmaus, Edward knew from a young age that he wanted to be a veterinarian. He spent his youth helping tend to his family's farm, participating in 4-H, and...

Oct 31, 2023

Thomas F. Mory , 67, passed away on October 31, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Carol J. Mory (Rose); with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage.

He had supervised job sites, operated heavy equipment , drove truck and tractor trailer, was...

Oct 30, 2023

D. Todd Pettebone , 62, of Pine Road, Hamburg, Tilden Twp., died suddenly Monday afternoon, October 30, 2023, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Berks County.  Born in Quakertown, Bucks County, he was a son of the late Willard B. Pettebone, Jr. and Mrs. Mary L. (Hoot) Pettebone of Perkasie, Bucks County.

Todd was employed...

Oct 25, 2023

Jodi L. Green , 38, of W. Ridge Street, Nesquehoning, PA, died suddenly Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, in Walker Township, Schuylkill County as a result of a vehicular accident.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Brenda (Strohl) Green.

Jodi was employed by the Dunkin Donuts Store, Lehighton.  She...

Oct 25, 2023

Alan D. Fetterolf , 88, of Bethlehem, PA, died October 25, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Palmerton, PA, on September 25, 1935, he was the son of the late Luthur D. and Helen (Hockman) Fetterolf.

He was General Supervisor of the heat treating facilities for plate mill operations at the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation,...

Oct 24, 2023

Michael A. Heery , 57, of Lehighton, PA, passed peacefully from this world to the next surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog – Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Erica L. (Stockhausen) Heery.  On Sunday, September 24, they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary.  Born in Allentown on Wednesday, July 6, 1966,...

Oct 23, 2023

James S. Herceg Sr ., 77, of Nazareth, PA, died October 23, 2023, at home due to complications from heart failure.  Born April 25, 1946, in Easton, PA, Jim was the son of the late George J. and Mamie M. (Bartholomew) Herceg.  Jim celebrated his 56th wedding anniversary with his wife, Linda (Bath) Herceg, on October 14,...

Oct 22, 2023

Stephen M. Richards , 47 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence. Born March 17, 1976 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Theodore Richards and Sharon (Stauffer) Richards both of Slatington, PA.

Stephen was last employed by the 1760 Pub & Grille, Trexlertown, PA, caring for their...

Oct 22, 2023

Dennis M. Dunbar, Sr., of Highland Hills Road, Lehighton, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home.  He was the husband of Verna A. (Harris) Dunbar since February 15, 1969.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Myron and Loretta (Blose) Dunbar.

Dennis was employed as a machinist for KME Fire Apparatus, Nesquehoning...

Oct 21, 2023

Warner "Ben" Benson , 83, passed away on October 21, 2023, at The Palmerton, after suffering for many years with Alzheimer's Disease.  He was the husband of Sandra "Sandy" (Lower) Benson for 37 years.

Born in Rapid City, SD, he was the eldest son of Leo H. and Marguerite (Warner) Benson.  A 1958 graduate of...