Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

Ronald A. Sestok , 61, of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully in his home, on Saturday, August 6, 2022.  He was the husband of Donna L. (Wargo) Sestok since February 11, 1984.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Frank, Sr. and Helen (Kinek) Sestok.

Ronald was an atomizer for Ampal,...

Aug 5, 2022

Roy C. Frable , 72, of Palmerton, PA, died on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.  He was the husband of Denise E. (Christman) Frable since April 6, 1974.  Born in Big Creek, he was a son of the late Robert Frable and Myrtle (Christman) Smith-Frable.

Roy was a member of the Orioles and...

Aug 4, 2022

John S. Ewing, 52, of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully early Thursday morning, August 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was the husband of Paula A. (Mullane) Ewing since June 11, 2010.

Born in Easton, Northampton County, he was a son of the late John B. Ewing and Mrs. Phyllis (Kirk) Ewing of...

Aug 3, 2022

Carl F. Goerlitz , 78, of Hillside Avenue, Palmerton, PA, formerly of Aquashicola, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Donna L. (Gable) Goerlitz who passed in 2014.  Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Arthur R. Goerlitz and Marie VanNortwick, and stepmother,...

Aug 3, 2022

Richard Lee George, 76, of Interchange Road, Forest Inn, Towamensing Twp, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2022, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. He was the husband of Donna M. (Bartholomew) George since Dec 10, 2005. Born in Kresgeville, Monroe County, he was a son of the late Marvin, Sr. and Pauline (Hawk) George.

Jul 30, 2022

Gloria F. Beta, 92 of Schnecksville, formerly of Palmerton, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at her daughter's home.

Born March 12, 1930 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Florence (Rex) Gracely, and was raised by her grandparents, the late Robert and Eda (Weis) Rex. She was the wife of...

Jul 29, 2022

Joyce Ann Wunderler, 81 of Bath, PA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA.

Born January 24, 1941 in Moore Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Grube and the late Ethel L. (James) Grube. She was the wife of Donald L. Wunderler,...

Jul 28, 2022

Michael K. Meehan, 65 of Gracedale County Home,Nazareth, PA, died on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Easton, PA.

Born October 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Timothy Meehan, Sr. and the late Helen (Finneran) Meehan.

Michael was a high school graduate who was a laborer...

Jul 26, 2022

Elizabeth "Ella" M. Gruber , 95, of N. Catasauqua, PA, formerly of Harvard Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022, in her home. She was the wife of the late James C. Gruber who passed in 1991.

Born in Nesquehoning, she was a daughter to the late John Sr. and Pauline (Stianche) Gazdick....

Jul 23, 2022

Anthony Pellegrino , 43, of Kunkletown, Towamensing Township, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2022.  Born in Staten Island, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph A. Pellegrino, and Mrs. Joan Pellegrino with whom he resided.

Anthony was employed as a general laborer in the construction industry.

Survivors: Mother. ...

Jul 22, 2022

Gunther C. "Chuck" Kurrasch, 53 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Born October 21, 1968 in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of Gunther F. Kurrasch and Linda D. (Rummel) Kurrasch of Allentown, PA.

Chuck was a 1986 graduate of Whitehall...

Jul 21, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Reuben Wagner, 88, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Moravian Hall Square. Born December 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Floyd Wagner and the late Grace Lazarus Wagner. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Frantz Wagner who passed away in January 2021....

Jul 21, 2022

Margaret Leindecker, 89 of Wapwallopen, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA. Born September 28, 1932 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Legenza and the late Mary (Burko) Legenza. She was the wife of Willard Leindecker who passed away in 1967.

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Jul 21, 2022

Matthew Ryan Moyer , 47, of Lehighton, PA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Matthew saved 3 lives through the Gift of Life Donor Program.

Services: Private, and at the convenience of the...

Jul 20, 2022

Justin T. Beers , 24, of Hokendauqua, Whitehall Township, and Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Egypt, Whitehall Township. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Brandy L. Holland with whom he resided, and Timothy M. Beers of Danielsville, Lehigh Township.

Justin was the first...

Jul 19, 2022

Andrew Sommers, 78 of Allentown, PA, journeyed to Heaven on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Born June 14, 1944 in Coplay, PA, he was the son of the late Jean (Mortimer) Newhart and the late Joseph Sommers.

Andy was a 1962 graduate of Coplay High School who went on to work for the former Durkee Foods, Bethlehem as...

Jul 19, 2022

Janet M. (Kanarr) Lerow , 90, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 19, 2022, in her home.  Born in Kingston, Luzerne County, she was a daughter of the late William and Ida (Campbell) Kanarr.

Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker.  She was an active member of...

Jul 18, 2022

Nicole D. Fahringer, 41 of Northampton, PA died on July 18, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born June 11, 1981 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Dennis and Sandra (Novogoratz) Moyer of Northampton, PA.

She was a graduate of Dieruff High School and was employed by FMI, Inc. of Catasauqua, PA. She previously was...

Jul 17, 2022

Robert S. Shotwell , 42, of Edgemont Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp., after succumbing to a brief illness.  He was the husband of Lydia M. (Blihar) Shotwell since July 14, 2018.  Born in Hackensack, Bergen County, NJ, he was the son of Robert L. and Cynthia...

Jul 17, 2022

Lois M. (Wotring) Remaley , 92, of Main Street, Parryville, PA, died peacefully early Sunday morning Jul7 17, 2022, at Weatherwood County Home, Weatherly.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. Remaley who passed in 1996.  Born in Eckhart's Crossing, S. Whitehall Twp., she was a daughter of the late Robert E. and Annie Flossie...