Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

William E. Bauer , 68, 3rd Street, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2021, at his home.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late William Jr. and Tabitha (Lear) Bauer.

William was employed in the cinder plant department of the former NJ Zinc Company, Palmerton, for many years.

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Apr 25, 2021

Jose Rodriguez, 76, of Allentown, died Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Margaro and Olga (Cebollero) Rodriguez.

Survivors: sister, Hilda M. Minnich of Allentown. brother, Carlos Rodriguez of Demorest, GA. He was predeceased by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. nieces...

Apr 24, 2021

Patricia Y. Wetzel , 83, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem.  Born September 22, 1937 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Thelma (Snyder) Conrad.  She and her husband, Earl T. Wetzel were married on December 8, 1956.

She worked in customer service...

Apr 23, 2021

Hilda M. Mertz, 98 of Bethlehem, formerly of Northampton, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at her home.

Born February 15, 1923 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Edith V. (Koch) Herman and wife of the late David W. Mertz.

She was a member and treasurer of the...

Apr 22, 2021

Karen M. Martnick, 72 of Northampton, PA. passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born January 8, 1949 in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward Brazee and the late Mildred (Meckert) Brazee. She was the wife of Andrew Martnick, III with whom she...

Apr 20, 2021

Heaven's angels have a new accompanist.  Anna Jane (Schisler) Miller, 95, died quietly with family present on April 20, 2021 at Moravian Village where she resided.  She was the wife of Dr. Warren A. Miller who died September 12, 2018.   They celebrated their 70 th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2018.  Born in Northampton on April 7, 1926, Anna...

Apr 19, 2021

Leo B. Wambold, Sr., 78 of Walnutport, PA, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his residence. Born February 11, 1943 in Danielsville, PA, he was the son of the late Jesse B. Wambold and the late Ethel L. (Reiheimer) Wambold. He was the husband of Janet V. (Dute) Wambold with whom he shared 60 years of marriage...

Apr 18, 2021

Karen M. (Tobisch) Kasper , 57, of 12th Street, Northampton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly early Sunday evening, April 18, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of William G. Kasper, Jr. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of Rupert and Barbara (Mandl) Tobisch of Walnutport.

Karen was employed by Hartford Insurance...

Apr 17, 2021

Alfred G. Lohr, 71 of Walnutport, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home.

Born August 8, 1949 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Mary S. (Csencsits) Lohr. He and his wife Diane "Annie" Lohr were married on June 12, 1994.

He worked as a truck driver...

Apr 16, 2021

Darryl C. Moyer, 76, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center - Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown.  Born June 25, 1944 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Grover Moyer, Sr. and the late LaRue (Barroll) Moyer.  He was the husband of Mary (Cznadel) Moyer with whom he shared...

Apr 15, 2021

Stephen A. Moyer , 65, of Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, April 15, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late James F. and Betty R. (Kratzer) Moyer.

A 1974 graduate of Freedom High School, Bethlehem, he later served in...

Apr 15, 2021

Helen E. (Kirchner) Perich , 93, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Harvard Avenue, died Thursday afternoon, April 15, 2021, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Nicholas Perich who passed in 1993.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kolanas) Kirchner.

Helen was...

Apr 14, 2021

Richard A. Kipp, 84 of Hanover Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Bethlehem.

Born September 20, 1936 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Herman and Esther (Canfield) Kipp. He and his wife Judith A. (Griffith) Kipp were married on May 28, 1966.

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Apr 14, 2021

Glennis G. Park , 63, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early on Wednesday evening, April 14, 2021, in his home.

He was employed by the former Pie Trucking Company, Bath, in the warehouse and loading dock department.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Sterling and Delores (Schoch) Park. ...

Apr 13, 2021

Nancy L. Pitkin, 77 of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at her home.

Born November 20, 1943 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Maggie (Rivers) Laughter.

She was the owner and operator of US Cleaning Service, Bethlehem.

She is survived by her long...

Apr 13, 2021

Harold R. Souilliard, 72 of Lehigh Township, formerly of Newburgh, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.

Born January 17, 1949 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ray H. and Doris G. (Spengler) Souilliard of Whitehall and husband of Caroline V. (Gerstenberg) Souilliard.

He...

Apr 13, 2021

Thomas D. Denney , 73, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at his home.  Born in Springville, New York, he was the son of the late James Denney and the late Mary (Eppolito) Denney.  He was the husband of Joan (Stibrany) Denney since June 13, 1970.

Thomas was employed at the hot...

Apr 12, 2021

Walter F. Kunsman, Jr., 37, of 3rd Street, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Monday evening, April 12, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Walter F., Sr. and Debra (Zellers) Kunsman, with whom he resided.

Walter worked in general labor for various employers over the years.  He enjoyed spending time...

Apr 12, 2021

James R. Kates , 78, of Lehighton, formerly of Cherryville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home.  Born January 15, 1943 in Cherryville, he was the son of the late Thomas and Laura (Lorah) Kates.  He and his wife Linda E. (Schlier) Kates were married on April 12, 1964.

He worked...

Apr 11, 2021

Daniel F. Pedersen, 74 of Northampton, PA died on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 29, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Odd Pedersen and the late Gladys (Gardner) Pedersen.

He was the husband of Ruthann (Rapoza) Pedersen who passed away in...