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Annette L. Wargo
Nov 14, 2021
Annette L. (Halmi) Wargo , 83, of Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, died peacefully surrounded by her seven children late Sunday evening, November 14, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late G. Thomas Wargo, who passed in 2010. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Kralik) Halmi.
...Joshua Q. Kressler
Nov 10, 2021
Joshua Q. Kressler , 42, of Northampton, died suddenly and tragically Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in Allentown, PA. Born in Reading, Berks County, he was a son of the late James Q. Kressler and Patricia A. (Peters)wife of Ron P. Knopf of Northampton.
Joshua was employed over the years by various construction contractors. A 1997...
Michael J. Zastko
Nov 8, 2021
Michael J. "Earnzy" Zastko, 64 of Allen Township, passed away on November 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Born March 15, 1957 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Michael Zastko and Rose (Dischinat) Zastko of East Allen Township. He and his wife Jennifer L. (Atherholt) Zastko celebrated 42 years of marriage in May.
...Jean M. Mertz
Nov 7, 2021
Jean M. Mertz , 91, formerly of Packerton, PA, died late Sunday evening, November 7, 2021, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. Born in Mahoning Township, she was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Arlene F. (Roth) Mertz.
Jean was employed in the packing and shipping department of the former Scotty's...
Donald C. Lerch
Nov 7, 2021
Donald C. Lerch, 67 of Coplay, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, PA. Born February 20, 1954 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. Lerch, Sr. and Emma C. (Miltenberger) Weber of Northampton, PA. He was the husband of Susan J. (Mark) Lerch with whom...
Donald L. Steigerwalt
Nov 7, 2021
Donald L. Steigerwalt, 82 of Northampton, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hospice, Allentown.
Born December 16, 1938 in Weissport, he was the son of the late Luther and the Pauline (Mertz) Steigerwalt. He and his wife, Barbara A. (Schappell) Steigerwalt, were married on September 15, 1956.
He was...
Allen R. Schaffer
Nov 5, 2021
Allen R. Schaffer, 65 of Northampton-Allen Township, PA passed away after a long battle with cancer, on November 5, 2021, at his residence.
Born March 24, 1956 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond C. Schaffer and Gladys F. (Sterner) Schaffer who resides in Allen Twp.., PA. He was the husband of the...
Thomas J. Madara
Nov 4, 2021
Thomas J. Madera , 64, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. Born in Orange, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Burke) Madara.
Thomas worked in maintenance and as a machinist for various manufacturing companies throughout his life.
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Skylar F. Smith-Harsch
Nov 4, 2021
Skylar F. Smith-Harsch , infant daughter of Abigail C. Smith and August E. Harsch of Aquashicola, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, was stillborn early Thursday morning, November 4, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
Survivors: Parents. Maternal grandparents, David and Heather (Bryfogle) Smith of Aquashicola. Sisters, Sierra and Summer, at home. Aunts, Victoria...
Brenda I. Kohler
Nov 3, 2021
Brenda I. Kohler, 80 of Northampton, PA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 3, 2021, after being involved in a motor vehicle accident, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born November 17, 1940 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth C. Williams and the late Irene R. (Frantz) Williams. She was...
Horace "Will" Goodwin
Nov 2, 2021
Horace "Will" Goodwin, 80, of East Allen Township passed away November 2, 2021.  He was the loving husband and best friend of Loretta Goodwin during 59 years of marriage. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, December 7, 1940 he was the son of the late Horace H Goodwin and Mary Grady (Farr) Goodwin.
Will was the graduate of Rensselaer...
Marilyn H. Florey
Nov 1, 2021
Marilyn H. Florey, 86 of Nazareth, PA, died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Old Orchard Health Care Center in Easton, PA. Born June 11, 1935 in Phillipsburg, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank Wirebach and the late Elsie (Brooks) Wirebach. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. Florey who passed away April 2008....
Gail M. Green
Nov 1, 2021
Gail M. Green, 56 of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.
Born August 16, 1965 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of Glenn and Clara (Green) Kichline of Danielsville and wife of John Hoffman.
She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Fullerton, and was...
Evelyn E. Nansteel
Oct 30, 2021
Evelyn E. (Hawk) Nansteel , 94, of Mahoning Mountain Road, Lehighton, East Penn Twp., PA, died early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021, in her home. She was the wife of the late Oliver H. Nansteel, Sr., who passed in 2001. Born in Franklin Twp., she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ada (Beers) Hawk.
...Bruce E. Whitby
Oct 30, 2021
Bruce E. Whitby , 68, of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA, died late Saturday evening, October 30, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Nancy (Beers) Jones.
Bruce was employed as a house painter for several years. Previously he worked for the former Prince...
Richard A. Smith
Oct 30, 2021
Richard A. Smith, 88 of Allentown, PA, formerly of Whitehall, PA died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA. Born September 10, 1933 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Milton R. Smith and the late Esther F. (Nause) Smith. He was the husband of the late Orchys R. (Kohler) Smith who...
Linda Lee Walker
Oct 28, 2021
Linda Lee (Wildrick) Walker , 70, of Mahoning Street, Lehighton, died Thursday evening, October 28, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Warren Campus, Phillipsburg, NJ. Born in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Hilbert) Wildrick.
Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She had formerly attended the Long Run Church...
Raymond C. Roberts, Jr.
Oct 28, 2021
Raymond C. Roberts, Jr., 72 of Catasauqua, PA, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Phoebe Home in Allentown, PA. Born May 3, 1949 in Whitehall-Hokendauqua, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond C. Roberts, Sr. and the late Arlene C. (Worseck) Roberts.
He was a graduate of Whitehall High School who was last employed...
Lee C. Schisler, Sr.
Oct 27, 2021
Dr. Lee C. Schisler Sr., 93, of State College passed peacefully on October 27, 2021. He was married for 66 years to Lois G. Schisler who passed on January 5, 2018. He was a gracious man.
He was born in Northampton, PA, a son of the late Albert F. Schisler and Ruth E. Schisler (Young). He...
Irene L. Allen
Oct 27, 2021
Irene L. Allen, 70 of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, after years of battling progressive health problems linked to juvenile diabetes.
Born in Bethlehem Township, she was the daughter of the late David G. Allen and Mrs. Hermina T. (Mulzert) Allen, and wife of, Philip C. Graham of Northampton.
Irene was a...
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