Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

Michael J. Duden , 60, of Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, in his home.  Born in Bronx, NY, he was a son of Henry P. Duden of SC, and the late Bridget (Collins) Duden.

Michael was employed as a printer for several years.

Survivors: Son, Michael...

Jul 22, 2021

Catherine "Kash" Kochenash, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021, at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Northampton, where she resided for the past four years. A lifelong resident of Northampton, Kash born in East Allen Township, was the daughter of the late Peter, Sr. and Katherine (Broshyna) Kochenash.

Kash was a lifelong member of the...

Jul 20, 2021

Hailie R. McGowan , 27, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Palmerton.  She was the daughter of Rudy McGowan and the late Dora (Fronheiser) Fronheiser.

Hailie was a graduate of Palmerton High School, and was employed by Dollar General.

Survivors: Father.  Paternal Grandmother, Karen (Ahner) Kuntzman of...

Jul 19, 2021

Irene M. (Mulvey) Lloyd Shinsec , 96, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday evening, July 19, 2021, attended by family.  Irene was the wife of the late George Shinsec who died in 2005, and her first husband, Hazen Clifford Lloyd, Jr., who passed in 1994.  Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John...

Jul 15, 2021

Valance M. Kresge, 95 of Slatington, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Parkland Manor, Allentown.

Born May 1, 1926 in Treichlers, she was the daughter of the late Milton M. and Elsie G. Shoemaker and wife of the late Harold J. Kresge.

Valance was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ,...

Jul 12, 2021

Marie Stubits, 94 of Sanford, N.C., formerly of Bath, PA passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice Home in Pittsboro, N. C. Born April 8, 1927 in Bath, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Marsh and the late Florence (Braker) Marsh. She was the wife of the late...

Jul 9, 2021

Charles F. "Carley" Tepes, 69 of Lehigh Twsp.- Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born July 26, 1951 in Coplay, PA, he was the son of the late Louis Tepes, Sr. and the late Margaret (Stranzl) Tepes. He was the husband of Marie C. (Miller) Tepes with whom he shared 48 years...

Jul 8, 2021

Paul D. Pagel, 74 of Northampton, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital –Muhlenberg campus in Bethlehem, PA.

Born July 24, 1946 in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar Pagel and the late Edna (Hontz) Pagel.  Paul was the husband of Phyllis (Barthol) Pagel, with whom he...

Jul 4, 2021

Allen D. Miller, Sr., 60, of Center Alley, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, in his home.  Born in Northampton, he was a son of the late Carol (Roth) Leffler-Baun, and Mr. Edward M. Miller of New Mahoning.

Allen was employed as a cook for the Bowmanstown Diner.  Previously, he worked for Remmey Pallet...

Jul 3, 2021

Debra J. (Seyfried) Jones , 66, of Main Street, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., died suddenly early Saturday morning, July 3, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks, Easton.  She was the wife of Flint M. Jones since August of 1990.  Born in Kingston, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Douglas H. and Elizabeth C....

Jul 2, 2021

Gail E. Miller , 69, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.  Born Monday, November 26, 1951, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Dolores (Koons) Simmons.

Gail was a former clerk at Turkey Hill, Cherryville.

Survivors: Companion, Thomas...

Jul 1, 2021

Konrad W. Goworowski , 63, of Avenue B, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Thursday evening, July 1, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Getz) Goworowski since October 31, 1990.  Born in Ben Slimane Morocco, he was a son of the late Roman and Trinidad (Gil-Pasteur) Goworowski.

Konrad was a 1975 graduate...

Jun 30, 2021

Lauren L. LaCesa, 23 of Macungie, PA. passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born July 2, 1997 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph La Cesa and Sherry L. (Melichar) wife of Daniel Devine of North Whitehall, PA.

Lauren was employed as a Member Experience Associate for the 1st Commonwealth Federal Credit...

Jun 30, 2021

Thelma N. (Nothstein) Smith , 95, of Hoffman Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Wednesday morning, June 30, 2021, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Stewart N. Smith, who passed in 1992.  Born in Mahoning Township, she was a daughter of the late Andrew L. and Katie E. (Kemmerer) Nothstein.

Jun 28, 2021

Christopher M. Green, Sr., 47, of Mahoning Street, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Monday afternoon, June 28, 2021, after battling an illness.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Wilbur, Sr. and Mrs. Linda (Goidich) Green of Lehighton.

Christopher served in the Air Force, Gulf War, Iraqi War, and War on Terror.  He served...

Jun 27, 2021

Kerry K. Kuehner, 66, of Fox Hollow Lane, Palmerton, Polk Township, Monroe County, died Sunday morning, June 27, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of Christina M. (Berger) Kuehner.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Merlin, Sr. and Shirley (Reeser) Kuehner.

Kerry was employed by Blue Ridge Communications as...

Jun 26, 2021

Georgine A. (Shannon) Lang, 67, of Stone Terrace Drive, Whitehall, died early Saturday morning, June 26, 2021, at VNA Hospice House @ St. Luke's, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Kenneth M. Lang, Sr. since Nov 22, 1986. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Donaghy) Shannon.

Georgine was employed by...

Jun 26, 2021

Mark Reitz, 89, of Whitehall (Egypt), PA died on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Whitehall Manor. Mark, son of the late Allen Reitz and Hazel (Snyder) Reitz was born on February 11, 1932 in Lynnport, PA. He was married for 66 years to Doris J. (Handwerk) Reitz.

Mark received his education at Snyder's One-Room Schoolhouse, Slatington High...

Jun 25, 2021

Michael P. Darcy , 76, of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home.  Born Saturday, March 24, 1945, in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Darcy.

Michael was employed in law enforcement as a police officer.  He served his country with honor as a...

Jun 22, 2021

Marian V. Kidd, 90 of Lower Macungie Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Lehigh Center, Macungie.

Born October 7, 1930 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Verna (Bailey) Heil and wife of the late Burdell S. Kidd.

Marian assisted her husband at the Kidd Brothers Dairy in...