Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 26, 2021

Reathie M. Ahner , 90, of Vine Street, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died early Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Lehighton Campus.  Born in Penn Forest Township, she was a daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary (McFarland) Ahner.

Reathie was employed as office manager/payroll clerk by the former Keystone Lamp...

Oct 26, 2021

Keith A. Piescienski, 74 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Allentown, PA. Born May 27, 1947 in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Piescienski and the late Dorothy (Miller) Piescienski. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Best) Piescienski who passed away October 11, 2017....

Oct 25, 2021

Thomas L. Craig , 70, born in Bowmanstown, PA, was the youngest child of the late Byron S. Craig and Alma (Christman) Craig.  He was the loving husband of Debra (Slanina) Craig for 40 years this September 6th.

He was a 1968 graduate of the Palmerton High School.  A very private man and hard worker,...

Oct 24, 2021

John A. Rudaitis , 78, of Elm Street, Pottsville, Norwegian Twp., Schuylkill County, died Sunday morning, October 24, 2021, at The Palmerton Personal Care Home.  He was the husband of the late Nancy L. (Clocker) Rudaitis who passed in 1988.  Born in Chester, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Yodlosky) Rudaitis.

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Oct 22, 2021

Althea B. (Brown) Fritz , 90, of Maury Road, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 20, 2021, at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tamaqua.  She was the wife of the late Marvin A. Fritz who passed in 2000.  Born in Franklin Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Laura Brown....

Oct 22, 2021

Steven P. Yankeh , 80, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Yankeh and Mary (Lelko) Yankeh.

Steven served his country with honor in the U.S. Navy, during the Vietnam Era, achieving  the...

Oct 21, 2021

Rosemary M. Yambor, 53 of Hellertown, PA formerly of Northampton, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 24, 1968 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Yambor and the late Helen (Marth) Yambor.

Rosemary worked as a Packager for APS...

Oct 21, 2021

Aileen M. (McLeod) Steigerwalt , 77, of Creekside Manor Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Thursday evening, October 21, 2021, at Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Allen R. Steigerwalt since July 4, 1984.  Born in Bangor, ME, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Alice M. (Shorey)...

Oct 20, 2021

Betty M. Billig, 96 of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall.

Born August 22, 1925 in Northampton, she was the wife of the late Wilmer J. Billig.

Betty was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth A. Held of...