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Thomas M. Schock
May 18, 2022
Thomas M. Schock , 66, of Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, Mahoning Township, PA died peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in his home. He was the husband of Barbaa A. (Sojeck) Schock since June 29, 1974. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Marvin and Eleanor (Klotz) Schock.
Thomas was employed in general labor...
Romona R.J. Heffelfinger-Ganssle
May 18, 2022
Romona R.J. Heffelfinger-Ganssle, 89 of Allentown, PA, formerly of Coplay, PA, passed away May 18, 2022, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. Born August 11, 1932 in Catasauqua, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Keller and the late Darling (Fink) Keller. She was the wife of the late Paul Heffelfinger, Jr. who passed away in...
Thomas P. Rehl, Jr.
May 17, 2022
Thomas P. Rehl, Jr., 54 of Long Run Road, Lehighton, Franklin Twp., died suddenly Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Thomas P., Sr. and Patricia A. (Gilpin) Rehl of Lehighton.
Thomas was employed as a laborer for Blue Mountain Machine, Lehighton, Lang's Tree Service, Palmerton, and...
Bernard Madeja
May 16, 2022
Bernard Madeja, 92 of Whitehall, went to be with his Lord on May 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Justina Madeya. He was the loving husband of 71 years to Dorothy (Bear) Madeja. Bernard also leaves behind his beloved son, Bernard M. Madeja, and wife Susanne, and daughters,...
Thomas Keith Sayuk
May 14, 2022
Thomas Keith Sayuk , 63, of Centennial, Colorado, died peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2022, at home after a lengthy battle with multiple system atrophy (MSA). He was the husband of Nancy (Tamburello) Sayuk, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Andrew and Kathleen (Scott) Sayuk....
Louise S. Nederostek
May 14, 2022
Louise S. Nederostek, 85 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born September 17, 1936, in Lockport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael Surike and the late Susan (Elofsky) Surike. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Nederostek who passed away in 1984....
Marian "Dolly" L. Korutz
May 13, 2022
Marian "Dolly" L. (Laub) Korutz, 89 of Whitemarsh Place, Macungie, died early Friday, May 13, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late John Korutz, Jr. who passed in 2000. Born in Coplay, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (Hallman) Laub.
Dolly was employed for over 30...
Laura D. Searfoss
May 12, 2022
Laura D. Searfoss , 69, of Towamensing Township, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at St. Lukes's Hospital – Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born December 28, 1952 in Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Gladys (Riedhl) Rhyder. She and her husband, Warren W. Searfoss were married on June 10,...
Karen E. Welsh
May 7, 2022
Karen E. (Hignett) Welsh , 80, of Church Hill Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022, at Brookmont Healthcare Center, Effort, Chestnuthill Township. She was the wife of John W. Welsh, Sr. since September , 1967. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Eleanor (Scheier) Hignett....
Agnes M. Berg
May 6, 2022
Agnes M. Berg, 94 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Fellowship Community Villa, Whitehall, PA. Born February 15, 1928 in Lehighton / Packerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Gillette and the late Mary (Cherowich) Gillette. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Berg, Sr. who passed away in...
Mary Ann Loch Ruth
May 4, 2022
Mary Ann Loch Ruth, 53 of Walnutport, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, Allentown.
Born September 26, 1968 in Allentown,she was the daughter of Larry and Dianne (Hanzarik) Loch of Walnutport.
Mary Ann worked as a support professional for people with disabilities.
In addition to her parents,...
Theresa F. Yandrasits
May 4, 2022
Theresa F. (Filipovits) Yandrasits, 86, of Main Street, Egypt, Whitehall Twp, died suddenly Wednesday evening, May 4, 2022, in her home. Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Seier) Filipovits.
Theresa was employed as a secretary for Stevens and Lee Law Office, Reading, and previously worked for the Weaver Mosebach Law...
Amy J. Longsdorf
May 2, 2022
Amy J. Longsdorf, a freelance writer for 34 years for The Morning Call, died on May 2, 2022, in her home in Palmerton, PA, from ovarian cancer. She was 61 years old. Ms. Longsdorf was born in Palmerton, the only child of the late Rev. William and Nancy (Werner) Longsdorf.
She graduated from Palmerton High...
Harriet R. Siglin
Apr 30, 2022
Harriet R. Siglin, 64 of Whitehall, PA passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's residence in Whitehall, PA.
Born July 11, 1957 in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Gerald Pulver and the late Muriel (Jacobson) Baer. She was the wife of Charles V. Siglin,...
Robert E. "Ben" Proctor
Apr 30, 2022
Robert E. "Ben" Proctor, 87 of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Restore Healthcare in Shippensburg, PA. Born April 2, 1935 in Coplay, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph F. Proctor and Hazel M. (Bates) Proctor. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Oswald)Proctor with whom he shared 60 years of...
Arlene M. Wilk
Apr 28, 2022
Arlene M. (Eck) Wilk , 93, formerly of W. Bowmans, E. Penn Twp., died peacefully Thursday morning, April 28, 2022, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab. Center, Lehighton, PA. She was the wife of the late George W. Wilk who passed in 2003. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Tartar)...
Judith A. Houtz
Apr 28, 2022
Judith A. (Moyer) Houtz , 74, of Hemlock Street, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., PA, died Thursday afternoon, April 28, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late David C. Houtz who passed in 2013. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Marie (Wolf) Moyer.
...Dorothy H. Tyler
Apr 27, 2022
Dorothy H. Tyler, 94 of Nazareth, PA, formerly of Allentown, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA.
Born May 23, 1927 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Rose (Hahn) Fink. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Tyler who passed away...
Florence M. Tracy
Apr 26, 2022
Florence M. Tracy, 82 of Nazareth, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Gracedale Nursing Home.
Born October 4, 1939 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mabel Y. (Kromer) Tracy.
Florence was a member of the Nazareth Moravian Church.
She is survived by sons, Keith B. Tracy of Nazareth,...
Chester D. Kleintop
Apr 25, 2022
Chester D. Kleintop, 41 of Lehighton, PA passed away on April 25, 2022, at his residence in Lehighton, PA. Born June 13, 1980 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Kathie Kleintop.
He was a graduate of the Carbon County Vo-Tech Institute and was employed by Split Rock Lodge, Lake Harmony as a cook...
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