Dennis D. Rice
Feb 26, 2021
Dennis D. Rice, 73 of Allen Township, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at his home. Born Friday, May 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Herbert O. and Verna C.(Silfies) Rice. He worked as an engineer for LSI, Lucent, and Agere for many years before retiring. Dennis honorably served in the US Air Force during...
Vera C. Jones
Feb 25, 2021
Vera Clara (Cook) Jones, 66, formerly of Buffalo NY, passed away on February 25, 2021 after a short illness and complications of other per-existing conditions. Vera is survived by sisters, Cindy Newton, Thelma Seeley (whom she lived with in Allentown, Pa), Brothers, Earl and Roger Cook, daughter, Kellie McCarthy, sons Patrick McCarthy and Paul McCarthy, seven grandchildren and two...
Dennis Stanley Mertz
Feb 24, 2021
Dennis Stanley Mertz peacefully flew west just after sunset on February 24, 2021. A loving husband, caring father, and attentive son, Dennis always instinctually put others before himself. Born to Edna (nee Steigerwalt) and Stanley Mertz, Dennis grew up on Bridge Street in Lehighton with his sister Lillie Ann. During his youth, Dennis often enjoyed assisting his...
Rita R. Woroniak
Feb 21, 2021
Rita R. (Bunk) Woroniak, 72, of Wood Road, Danielsville, Moore Twp, formerly of Northampton, and Millsboro, DE, died peacefully Sunday evening, February 21, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.
She was the wife of the late Ronald W. Woroniak who passed in 2017. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Harold T....
Doris E. Kleintop
Feb 20, 2021
Doris E. Kleintop, 87 of Nazareth, passed into the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born March 12, 1933 in Stockertown, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Blanche (Engler) Mengel and wife of the late Sherwood J. Kleintop. Doris was a member of the Nazareth Moravian...
Martha A. Woodring
Feb 19, 2021
Martha A. (Knappenberger) Woodring , 85, of Manor Road, Schnecksville, North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Friday morning, February 19, 2021, in her home. She was the wife of the late Gerald C. Woodring who passed in 2011. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rachel (Hoffman) Knappenberger.
Martha was...
Florence A. Snyder
Feb 19, 2021
Florence A. (Morgan) Snyder , 84, of Walnutport Mobil Home Park, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township She was the wife of the late David H. Snyder who passed in 2005. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Evan L. and Bernadine M. (Beck)...
James N. Murphy
Feb 18, 2021
James N. Murphy, 54 of Northampton, PA passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg.
Born November 15, 1966 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Timothy and Kathleen (Noonan) Murphy.
James was Self-employed as a tradesman for many years. In his spare time, James loved spending...
Lisa M. Williams
Feb 16, 2021
Lisa M. Williams , 52, of South Street, Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2021, in her home. Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of Larry Williams of Long Run, and Cheryl L. (Borger) Williams of Penn Forest Township.
Lisa was employed for the last several years at Lowe's, Lehighton. Previously, she owned...
Kathleen Janelle M. Lynch
Feb 14, 2021
Kathleen Janelle M. Lynch , 52, of Ridge Street, Lansford, Pennsylvania, died early Sunday Morning, February 14, 2021, in her home. She was the wife of the late Fred Hill who passed in 2016. Born in Lake Charles, LA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lynch and Mrs. Barbara (LeBlanc) Lynch of Mountain Top, Luzerne...
Edith L. Grim
Feb 13, 2021
Edith L. (Kohlhase) Grim, 88, of the Hampton House, Northampton, died Saturday morning, February 13, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown. Born in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late Kurt and Johanna (Alber) Kohlhase.
Edith was born in the United States but was raised in Stuttgart, Germany. She enjoyed her...
Adolfina Steciuk
Feb 13, 2021
Adolfina "Dola" (Luchka) Steciuk , 98, of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home. Born in Ternopil, Hnylychky, Ukraine, she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Franka Luchka. She was the wife of the late Peter Steciuk, who passed on January 13, 2014.
Adolfina was a member of...
Diana J. Simon
Feb 12, 2021
Diana Judith Hodder Simon passed away on February 12, 2021 at the age of 80. Diana was born in Orlando, Florida to Nathaniel Eric Hodder and Rowena Elizabeth Rowe on March 30, 1940.
Diana is survived by her four children and their spouses: Britt and Laura Simon; Erik and Angela Simon; Kabot and Sonnta Simon; and Hilary...
Robert J. Kester, Sr.
Feb 12, 2021
Robert J. Kester, Sr., 82 of Wind Gap, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus.
Born July 15, 1938 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Werner) Kester, Sr. and husband of the late Viola Marie (Hower) Kester.
He honorably served in the...
Rose J. Zangari
Feb 10, 2021
Rose J. Zangari, 96 formerly of Northampton, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at her residence at Gracedale Nursing Home
Born January 11, 1925 in Coplay, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rosina (Yost) Lentz. She was the wife of the late John Zangari.
She was employed by Frmr. Regal...
Rosie Schatz
Feb 10, 2021
Rosie Schatz, 98 of formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA.
Born , August 28, 1922 she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Fabian) Uhnak. She was the wife of the late Frank Schatz.
She was employed by D & D Shirt...
Charles R. Christman
Feb 9, 2021
Charles R. Christman , 72, of Center Street, Slatington, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday afternoon, February 9, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care, Allentown. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Esther E. (Frederick) Christman.
Charles was employed for many years by Alpo-Purina Corp., Allentown, as a forklift operator...
Robert W. Merkel, Sr.
Feb 7, 2021
Robert W. Merkel, Sr., 79, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Dorothy R. (David) Merkel. He was the loving husband of JoAnne (Fogel) Merkel since June 25, 1994.
Robert was a self-employed electrical contractor for over...
Joseph N. Keppol, Sr.
Feb 6, 2021
Joseph N. Keppol, Sr., 73 of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home. Born March 21, 1947 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Norman and Florence (Wrenn) Keppol. He was the husband of Angeline Keppol with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.
Joseph proudly served his...
Robert G. Russo
Feb 6, 2021
Robert G. Russo , 71, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the Summit at Blue Mountain Health Systems. He was the husband of Daniella (Copeland) Russo, He was the son of the late Anthony and Lillian (Petania) Russo.
He was employed by Split Rock Resort, where he worked as a...
