Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

Jean A. (Freed) Suarez , 89, of Manor Drive, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Thursday evening, October 13, 2022, surrounded by loving family at Hospice House of St. Luke's, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Emil J. Suarez, Jr., who passed in 2017.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the...

Oct 12, 2022

Raymond T. Gilbert, Sr., 79 of Allen Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home.

Born November 3, 1942 in Cherryville, he was the son of the late Kenneth and the Elsie (Meckes) Gilbert and husband of the late Rosemarie T. "Rosie" (Tukovits) Gilbert.

He worked as a cutter for Cross Country...

Oct 11, 2022

Doris J. Stiner NEE: Underhill , 94, passed into eternal glory on October 11, 2022, joining her husband Glenn and daughter Karen.  Doris was born January 1, 1928, to Alfred and Florence Underhill, and later stepmother Nina Underhill, in Wilson, NY, where she lived in the Methodist Parsonage.  She gave this credit for her open and welcoming...

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley A. (Gross) Eckhart, 88, of Silver Creek Senior Living at St. Augustine, FL, formerly of Cherryville, Lehigh Twp, PA, died peacefully Monday morning, October 10, 2022, in her home. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Eckhart who passed in 1991. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late William G. and Irene E....

Oct 7, 2022

Ronald D. Kunkle, 73 of Hereford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem.

Born Wednesday, March 9, 1949 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Jean L. "Jack" and Muriel (Achey) Kunkle. Upon graduating from Liberty High School, Bethlehem, Ron...

Oct 7, 2022

Mary Lou Phillips, 88 of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg in Bethlehem.

Born June 1, 1934 in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Mae H. (Howells) Houser and wife of the late Bruce C. Phillips who passed away on September 15, 2022.

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Oct 6, 2022

Jeremy S. Rawlins , 35, of Lansford, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022.  Born September 17, 1987 in Toms River, New Jersey, he was the son of Mark Rawlins and the late Patricia Boardingham.  He and his wife Megan Rims were married on April 17, 2022.

Jeremy worked as an automobile mechanic.

Oct 5, 2022

John A. Christman, Jr., 79, of E. Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, died Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late John A., Sr. and Mary (Chreveko) Christman.

John was employed as an electrical engineer by the King Nutronics Corp., Woodland Hills, CA, for many years...

Oct 3, 2022

Darrell "Bear" G. Papsun, 58, of Barness Drive, Allentown, Hanover Twp, died suddenly early Monday morning, October 3, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

He was the husband of Sherri D. (Smith) Papsun since Sept 20, 1996. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Kern) Papsun.

Darrell was employed...

Oct 2, 2022

John M. Fitzgerald, 52 of Lake Harmony, PA passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at St. Luke's VNA Hospice House in Bethlehem, PA. Born Saturday, October 25, 1969 in Nassau County, NY, he was the son of the late John Fitzgerald and the late Loretta Murray.

After high school, John went on to become a self...

Sep 28, 2022

Sylvia A. Smith, 76 of Wind Gap, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Easton.

Born Saturday, April 20, 1946 in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Milborn and Sophia (Safrin) Heppding. She and her husband, Milton C. Smith were married on June 10, 1967.

She cleaned for...

Sep 25, 2022

Steve A. Myers, 70, of Coplay, lost his battle with cancer on September 25th, 2022. He was the son of the late George E. & Delores "Dolly" Myers. He is survived by a loving wife, Joan Matura. Stepsons Donavin Judy, Jasen Judy, & Tommy Diehl. Grandchildren Amber Diehl, Jacob Judy, & Cooper Diehl. A brother George W. Myers, and...

Sep 24, 2022

Paul H. "Poochie" Miller, 88 of Myerstown, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at StoneRidge Towne Centre, Myerstown, Pennsylvania.

Born April 28, 1934 in Laurys Station, he was the son of the late David W. and Erma M. (Peters) Miller and husband of the late Ruth A. (Bartholomew) Miller.

He worked...

Sep 23, 2022

Arthur H. Frye, 81 passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born February 3, 1941 in Stoneycreek Township, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Baughman) Frye. He and his wife Margaret J. "Peggy" Frye were married on May 4, 1963.

He worked as...

Sep 21, 2022

Jack Heffelfinger , 66, of Walnutport, PA, passed away September 21, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born January 16, 1956 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Donald Heffelfinger and the late Eleanor (Deri) Heffelfinger. He was the husband of Ruth (Strohl) Heffelfinger, with whom he just shared 38 loving years of marriage.

Sep 20, 2022

Michael Dankanich , 73, of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Pamela L. (Kern) Dankanich since February 15, 1969.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late Michael and Ann (Malik) Dankanich.

Mike was employed...

Sep 16, 2022

Roy C. Horn, Sr. , 87, of Rextown Road, Slatington, Washington Twp., died early Friday morning, September 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Dorothea H. (Peters) Horn since May 5, 1956.  Born in Washington Twp., Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Alfred, Sr. and Clara (Wanamaker) Horn.

Sep 16, 2022

James Hiester, 86 of Wind Gap, PA died on September 16, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 4, 1936 in Dauphin CO, PA, he was the son of the late Howard L. Hiester Sr. and the late Esther (Bainbridge) Hiester. He was the husband of the late Dawn Lewis Hiester, with whom...

Sep 15, 2022

Bruce C. Philllips, 88 of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born November 2, 1933 in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Hummel) Phillips. He and his wife Mary Lou (Houser) Philllips were married on May 21, 1955.

He worked for Verizon, retiring as a...

Sep 15, 2022

Diane L. (Counterman) Lowry , 61, of Cornell Avenue, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., died Thursday evening, September 15 2022, at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Bethlehem.  Born in East Stroudsburg, she was a daughter of the late Clair and Mildred (Smith) Greenzweig.

Diane was employed as a seamstress by the former Scotty's Fashions Co.,...