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Matthew Ryan Vasquez

Matthew Ryan Vasquez

Nov 21, 2021

Matthew Ryan Vasquez, 21 of Allentown, PA passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 26, 2000 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Jolene (Weiner) Seng and Carlos Vasquez, Jr.

Matthew was a 2018 graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown, PA who was last employed...

Ronald H. Rex

Ronald H. Rex

Nov 20, 2021

Ronald H. Rex , 73, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his home.  Born May 17, 1948 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Allen J. and Frances H. (Mihalik) Rex.

After graduating from Penn State with an MBA and an MPA, he worked at the Governor's Office. ...

Myrtle M. Kosman

Myrtle M. Kosman

Nov 20, 2021

Myrtle M. Kosman, 79 of Schnecksville, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twsp., Allentown, PA. Born August 27, 1942 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lilly and the late Esther (Chrillman) Lilly. She was the wife of Sterling R. Kosman with whom she shared 57 years...

Timothy D. Kellner

Timothy D. Kellner

Nov 20, 2021

Timothy D. Kellner, 63 of Moore Township, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem.

Born March 10, 1958 in Northampton, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Harriet M. (Hess) Kellner and husband of Stacey E. (Orendach) Kellner.

He was CEO Pibbles Paws Safe Haven, Bath...

Robert W. Frey

Robert W. Frey

Nov 17, 2021

Robert W. Frey, 80 of Slatington, PA, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, PA. Born September 29, 1941 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford Frey and Arlene (Shoemaker) Frey. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Kratzer) Frey with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this...

Leroy C. Solt

Leroy C. Solt

Nov 15, 2021

LeRoy C. Solt , 85, of Schnecksville, North Whitehall Township, died peacefully late Monday evening, November 15, 2021, Lehigh County. Born in Franklin Township, Carbon County, he was a son of the late Harry, Sr. and Mary (Miller) Solt.

LeRoy was owner/operator of Ebner's Shop-A-Rama, Phillipsburg, NJ, from 1992-2000. Previously, he worked as a millwright...

Annette L. Wargo

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.

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Joshua Q. Kressler

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

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.

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Jean M. Mertz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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