Obituaries

Nov 7, 2022

Rafael Jean Ciesielczyk, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away after a short but fierce battle with cancer, on November 7, 2022.

Rafael was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1954 graduate of Ladyfield grade school both located in Toledo, Ohio. She went on to study marketing and psychology at the University...

Nov 5, 2022

Kenneth E. Mack , 93, formerly of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 5, 2022, at Bush's Personal Care Home, Kunkletown, Eldred Twp.  He was the husband of the late Jeanne E. (Siegmund) Mack who passed in 1971.  Born in Slatington, he was a son of the late Francis and Erna (Roberts) Mack.

Nov 4, 2022

Rosalie Cangro, 95 of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at her home.

Born August 7, 1927 in Windber, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Mary (Dimuzio) Campitelli and wife of the late George A. Cangro.

She is survived by daughters, Caryn Cangro of Branchburg, NJ, Jacqueline...

Nov 3, 2022

Jean M. Christman , 95, of State Road, Lehighton, Franklin Twp., PA, died peacefully Thursday morning, November 3, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Weissport, she was the daughter of the late Paul Z. and Carrie E. (Wentz) Christman.

Jean was employed as a supervisor in the customer service dept. of...

Nov 3, 2022

Gordon "Gordy" D. Shupp , 65, of Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2022, in his home.  He was the husband of Victoria M. (Martin) Shupp since September 29, 1996.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late George C. and Marie A. (Dubrowsky) Shupp.

Gordy was owner/operator for...

Nov 1, 2022

Marion Louise Bohunicky, age 96, of Treichlers, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. She was born in Palmerton, PA on May 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Graver) Mendle. Marion was the widow of Sgt. Joseph Bohunicky who died in 2007 and were married 58 years.

Marion spent her childhood...

Oct 31, 2022

Linda L. (Miner) Dunbar , 77, of Kennetta Lane, Palmerton, Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Monday morning, October 31, 2022, at her home.  She was the wife of Melvin "Buddy" F. Dunbar since December 28, 1963.  Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Hayden and Lillian (Mengle) Miner.

Linda was employed...

Oct 29, 2022

Bernard C. Flory, 75, of Pheasant Drive, Northampton, Moore Twp, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 29, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Linda E. (Remaly) Flory since July 26, 1997. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William E. and Elda M. (Hess) Flory.

Bernard was president and CEO...

Oct 28, 2022

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Hower, 90, of Northampton, died on October 28, 2022.

Born in Northampton on April 16, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Marion I. (Fritzinger) Heckman.  She was the loving wife of the late Warren H."Washy" Hower, who died in 1993.  They met roller skating at Edgemont Park. Married on...

Oct 27, 2022

Anthony J. Morales, Sr., 64 of Allentown, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.

Born June 1, 1958 in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Catalino and Jean Morales and husband of Joyce (Hartwell) Morales.

He worked at Berk Motors, Whitehall as a mechanic and...

Oct 26, 2022

Johanna M. Bomzer, 47 of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at her home. Born Tuesday, November 12, 1974 in Port Jefferson, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Crowley) Fehling and wife of the late Russell Bomzer.

She worked as an LPN at Fellowship Community, Whitehall.

She...

Oct 25, 2022

*Graveside Services have been announced - please see below*

Debra A. Ebeley , 61, of Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Hilda M. (Kratzel) Ebeley.

Debbie worked as a waitress...

Oct 20, 2022

Maryann Henry , 73, of Bowmanstown, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.  She was the daughter of Sterling and Jean (Snyder) Christman.  She and her husband, David A. Henry were married on May 31, 1969.

She worked for Fernbrook Company for many years before retiring.

Oct 19, 2022

Dawn V. Fisco, 56 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on October 19, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 17, 1966 in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Walter Fisco and the late Veronica Kane Fisco.

Dawn completed her associates degree before going on to work for...

Oct 19, 2022

Dolores R. (Kemmerer) Borger , 93, of Dinkey Road, Ashfield, E. Penn Twp., died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Bartine C. Borger who passed in 2002.  Born in Bowmanstown, she was a daughter of the late Miles P. and Evelyn M (Holtzer) Kemmerer.

Dolores...

Oct 19, 2022

Susan E. (Heiney) Zelinsky , 73, of Palmerton, PA, died at her residence on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.  Born in Japan, she was the daughter of the late Verda Heiney.  She was the wife of the late John Zelinsky, Jr., who passed in 2003.

Susan enjoyed wrestling and was very involved in the Palmerton wrestling...

Oct 17, 2022

Lee E. Hummel, Jr., 67 of Slatington, PA passed away on October 17, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born February 9, 1955 at Ft. Hood Military Base, TX, he was the son of the late Lee Hummel Sr. and the late Cecelia (Gender) Hummel. He was the husband of Jane (Keiper) Hummel, with...

Oct 16, 2022

Lesley A. Steigerwalt, 44 passes away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem. Born January 27, 1978, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Dyas) Egry. She and her husband Rickey D. Steigerwalt, Jr. were married on December 20, 2004.

In addition to her husband,...

Oct 15, 2022

Mae E. (Sheckler) Lockard , 83, of Lincoln Avenue, Bowmanstown, PA, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 15, 2022, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Donald G. Lockard who passed in 2011.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Leah (Frey) Sheckler.

Mae was employed as button...

Oct 14, 2022

**Please be advised due to circumstances beyond control of the family, we would like to advise you that service times have changed - please see details below**

Elinor A. (Evans) Miller , 94, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully late Friday evening, October 14, 2022, at Medallion...