Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

Karen K. Correll, 82 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Fellowship Manor / Community in Whitehall, PA. Born April 30, 1943, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Beaury S. Kohler and the late Marguerite (Ritter) Kohler. Karen shared 49 years of marriage with her husband the late Edward J. Correll,...

Oct 28, 2025

Kathleen M. Bowers , 81 of Nazareth, PA formerly of Pen Argyl, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born November 2, 1943 in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Bowers and the late Agnes (Longenecker) Bowers.

Kathleen was a high school graduate,...

Oct 26, 2025

Phyllis K. Ahner , 57, of Gypsy Hill Gardens, Lehighton, died Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025, in her home. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Barbara (Behler) Ahner.

Phyllis was employed on the back line/service of Wendy's. Lehighton. She also worked in the same capacity for Arby's, Lehighton, and...

Oct 24, 2025

Donald J. "Spyder" Genovese, Sr ., 88 of Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, October 24, 2025, at his home in Whitehall, PA. Born April 5, 1937, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late John Genovese and the late Anna (Nederostek) Genovese. He was the husband of Marie...

Oct 22, 2025

Dorothy L. (Jones) David , 85, of Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA, died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, at Gracedale Home, Nazareth.  She was the wife of the late Joseph S. David, who passed in 2007.  Born in Northampton, she was a daughter to the late Stanley and Lucy (Nonnamaker) Jones.

Dorothy was employed in...

Oct 21, 2025

Michael T. Heffner "Mike" died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 65 after a 13-mo. battle with Glioblastoma Gd4 and was greeted in heaven by his loyal Baxter. He will be eternally remembered by his loving wife Gail (Long); daughter Danielle Garner (fiancé Matthew Almquist); son Dylan Graver; grandchildren Craig Graver; Sarah &...

Oct 20, 2025

Virginia E. Losi , 83 of Nazareth, formerly of Bridgewater, NJ, Annandale, NJ and, Aiken, SC, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth. Born August 23, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ernestine (Rumpf) Prout. She and her husband Frederic L. Losi were...

Oct 19, 2025

Kenneth A. Wanamaker, Sr. , 66 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born June 11, 1959 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Valent Wanamaker and the late Bernice (Hess) Wanamaker.

Kenneth was a self- employed Contractor for...

Oct 18, 2025

William A. James, Sr., 70, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus.  He was the son of the late George and Violet (Sames) James.

William was self-employed alongside his wife Cheryl R. (King) James. They owned Husband and Wife Painting together for 30 years.  He...

Oct 18, 2025

Paul P. Sitarchyk died on Saturday October 18 surrounded by family in his home. He was 91 years old having been born July 8, 1934 in Packerton. His parents, Peter and Sofie (Dzuba), immigrated to Pennsylvania from Eastern Europe. Paul married the love of his life, Joan (Hammel), in November 1956. They were preparing to celebrate their...

Oct 17, 2025

Charles W. Xander , 74, of Albrightsville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at his home.  Born December 14, 1950, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederic R. and Dorothea M. (Ratcliff) Xander.

He was a Route Service Merchandiser for the National Entertainment Network in the Lehigh Valley for many...

Oct 17, 2025

Walter J. Fries, Jr. , 82 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born June 4, 1943, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Fries, Sr.  and the late Erma (Bortz) Fries. He was the husband of Sandra (Derr) Fries with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Like an...

Oct 16, 2025

Nancy A. Litzenberger , 81 of Bath, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. Born February 4, 1944, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Byron Kemmerer and the late Amelia (Schultz) Kemmerer.

Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Northampton Area High School and was...

Oct 11, 2025

Richard George Knerr , 81 of Whitehall-Hokendauqua, PA, passed away on October 11, 2025, at his residence. Born August 2, 1944, in Northampton, PA. Richard was the son of the late George Knerr and the late Evelyn (Deisher) Knerr. Dick was the husband of Carol (Zimmerman) Knerr, with whom he shared 60 loving years of marriage.

Oct 11, 2025

Sharon Diane Stopay , 73 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Comhar Personal Care Home in Walnutport, PA. Born June 7, 1952, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carson Moyer, Sr. and the late Annie (Palmer) Moyer. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Stopay,...

Oct 9, 2025

Jane Marie Ahner , 83, of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Emma (Strohl) Kreiser, and wife of the late Melvin C. Ahner, who died on April 25, 2017.

Jane was...

Oct 7, 2025

Richard C. Bachert , 82 of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence. Born August 26, 1943 in New Ringgold, PA, he was the son of the late Carl Bachert and the late Ester (Brobst) Bachert. Richard was the loving husband on Ann Marie (Korona) Bachert, for 43 years.

After...

Oct 7, 2025

Donald Lewis George , 77, of Moore, OK, died October 7, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.  Born and raised in Palmerton, PA, Donnie was the son of Bartine and Mim George, owners of George's Plumbing and Heating, Inc., a long-standing and thriving business still operating in the community.

Donnie graduated from Palmerton...

Oct 7, 2025

Catharine M. Shelly , 80 of Allentown, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, Born July 14, 1945 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Leon A. and Marion V. (Schmoyer) Marsh.

Catharine was last employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, caring for the residents at Cedarbrook...

Oct 6, 2025

Barry T. Phillips, Sr., 72, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, PA, died suddenly Monday evening, October 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Debra A. (Breiner) Phillips since March 22, 1997.  Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Llewellyn and Grace (Cole) Phillips.

Barry was employed in...