Obituaries

Aug 18, 2025

Megan Lynn Newhart , 36, of Palmerton, PA, passed away far too soon on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born in Allentown on February 22, 1989, Megan was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar A. Newhart and Lori (Creamer) Newhart-Costello.

A 2007 graduate of Palmerton High School, Megan went on to earn her Dental Hygienist...

Aug 14, 2025

Kaitlin Ann Tomecek , 37 of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born July 11, 1988, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Tomecek and Kathryn (Stewart) Tomecek of Catasauqua, PA.

Kaitlin Graduated Valedictorian of her 2006 class at Catasauqua High School.  ...

Aug 13, 2025

Shirley A. (Neff) Mooney , 69, of Oak Street, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her family.  Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late James Neff and Mrs. Shirley (Stuckley) Neff of Lehighton.

Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. ...

Aug 13, 2025

Robert M. Cesare , 93, of Lehighton, PA, passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2025.  Born December 5, 1931, in Pen Argyl, PA.  Robert was the son of John J. and Mary (Schiavone) Cesare.  He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Mary (Halada) Cesare, and his son, Terry Cesare.

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Aug 12, 2025

Keith A. McCready , 72, of Northampton, PA, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's in Bethlehem, PA. Born July 14, 1953, in Bethlehem Fountain Hill PA, he was the son of the late Horace McCready, Jr. and the late Doris (Baer) McCready....

Aug 11, 2025

Kathleen F. "Kate" Ganci , 76, the beloved matriarch of the Ganci clan, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Born December 21, 1948, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Flamish. She and her devoted husband Robert J. Ganci celebrated...

Aug 6, 2025

Dr. Jessica Marita Adams-Skinner , 63 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. She was born November 22, 1961 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, Jessica was the daughter of the late Joseph Adams and the late Joyce (Thomas) Adams. She was the wife...

Aug 5, 2025

Karen C. Seiple, 74 of New Holland, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. Born July 13, 1951, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Kenneth Herr and the late Corinne (Thumma) Herr. She was the wife of the late David J. Seiple who passed away...

Aug 5, 2025

Dorothy A. (Hyland) McGinnis , 88, of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, Carbon County, PA, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., Allentown.  She was the wife of the late Cleve McKeehan who passed in 1964.  Born in Port Carbon, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the...

Aug 4, 2025

Caroline Eleanor Plucinsky, 99 of Burke, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born January 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter Gancaz and the late Anna (Winglovitz) Gancaz. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Paul J. Plucinsky who passed away on October 3, 1997.

Caroline...

Aug 3, 2025

Nancy J. (Miller) Miller , 88, of Treichlers, Lehigh Township, PA, died suddenly Sunday morning, August 3, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of David H. Miller, since May 18, 1957.  Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Paul J., Sr. and Mabel I. (Frederick) Miller.

Nancy...

Aug 1, 2025

Bruce Ebbert , 99, of Lehighton, PA, entered heaven on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Scenic View Personal Care in Palmerton, PA. Born Friday, July 30, 1926 in Weissport, PA, he was the son of the late Bertram Ebbert and the late Arvilla (Campbell) Ebbert. Bruce was the loving husband of Shirley (LaRose) Ebbert, with whom he...

Jul 30, 2025

Kazimierz A. Banas , 85, of Forest Street, Lehighton, Franklin Township, PA, formerly of Wallington, Bergen County, NJ, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Zofia (Miazga) Banas, to whom he was married for 66 years on July 4, 1959.

Born in Wola Zarczycka,...

Jul 29, 2025

Josephine F. Galluzzo , 63, of Coplay, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 28, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Vincenzo Galante and Rosa (Mione) Galante of Bath, PA. She was the beloved wife of Dominick...

Jul 29, 2025

Joan Puskas (née McIver), 83, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Born on March 6, 1942, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Joan carried with her a deep pride in her Scottish heritage throughout her life. Her roots were a meaningful part of her identity and brought her great joy and connection to Scottish traditions,...

Jul 28, 2025

Jacob "Derm" Daniel Dermott , 20 of Bethlehem- E. Allen Twsp., PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home. Born May 24, 2005, in Spring Hill, FL. he had become the son of Michael P. Mollenkof and Fawn A. (Gevaudan) Mollenkof.

Jacob was a 2024 graduate of the Northampton Area High...

Jul 26, 2025

Christy Ann Pierce, 75 of Federalsburg, Maryland passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Talbot Hospice in Easton, Maryland.  Born December 31, 1949, in the former Haaf Hospital, Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred E. Pierce and the late Betty L. (Smith) Pierce.

Christy Ann was a 1967 graduate of Easton High...

Jul 24, 2025

Donald R. Bartholomew , 90, of Palmerton, PA, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home in Palmerton.  Born in Towamensing Twp., he was a son of the late Alfred Bartholomew and the late Edith (Snyder) Bartholomew-Doney.

Donald enjoyed working on old cars, trucks, tractors, and equipment.  He loved his dogs.  Donald was employed...

Jul 23, 2025

Barbara A. Zenko , 77 of Northampton, PA, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born October 26, 1947 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Weaver and the late Rose (Bentz) Weaver. She was the wife of...

Jul 23, 2025

Larry Lee Hilbert , 73 of Emmaus, PA, formerly of Whitehall, PA, passed away unexpectedly with his wife by side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown, PA. Born May 29, 1952 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Robert P. Hilbert and the late Erma E....