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Brandon Heist

Brandon Heist

May 11, 2021

Brandon Heist, 34 of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born Wednesday, December 10, 1986 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of Jeffrey Heist, Northampton, PA, and the late Patricia Jo Holliday. After Brandon's mother's passing, when he was only 4 years old,...

Frank J. Hutterer, Iii

Frank J. Hutterer, Iii

May 10, 2021

Frank J. Hutterer, III , 24, of Zimmer Drive, Walnutport, Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Monday afternoon, May 10, 2021, in his home.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Laurie L. (Smith) Hutterer and companion, Matthew L. Leonard of Walnutport, and Frank J., Jr. and wife Victoria Hutterer of Fredericksburg, Lebanon County.

Frank...

Robert H. Desch, Jr.

Robert H. Desch, Jr.

May 9, 2021

Robert H. Desch, Jr., 52, passed away on Sunday evening, May 9, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA after a couragous battle with COVID-19. Born September 8, 1968, he was the son of the late Robert H. Desch, Sr. and Barbara A. (Ballinger) Desch of Allentown, PA. He was the loving companion of Laura...

Kathleen L. Williams

Kathleen L. Williams

May 8, 2021

Kathleen L. (Kuntz) Williams, 92 of Main Street, Catasauqua, died suddenly late Saturday afternoon, May 8, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late George F. Williams, Jr. who passed in 1968.  Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph B. and Katie A. (Smith-Tidabock) Kuntz.

Kathleen...

Russell E. Scheirer

Russell E. Scheirer

May 7, 2021

Russell E. Scheirer, 96 of Whitehall, PA. died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born April 15, 1925 in Whitehall, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel Scheirer and the late Lucy (Dunbar) Scheirer. Russell was last employed by the Former Fuller Co., Catasauqua, PA. as a Technician...

Mary Elizabeth Mertz

Mary Elizabeth Mertz

May 6, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Mertz, 103 of Nazareth, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.

Born December 14, 1917 in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Beers) Broad and wife of the late Robert C. Mertz.

She was employed by Former Blue Mountain Consolidated Water Company. She...

Bonnie L. Van Blargan

Bonnie L. Van Blargan

May 6, 2021

Bonnie L. Van Blargan, 71 of Danielsville, PA. passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem. Born December 21, 1949 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Schlamb and the late Madeline (Steitz) Schlamb. She was the wife of Thomas A. Van Blargan with whom she shared...

Richard D. Czuba

Richard D. Czuba

May 4, 2021

Richard D. Czuba, 58 of Nazareth, PA, formerly of Northampton, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth.

Born March 10, 1963 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dmytro Czuba and the late Olga (Faryna) Czuba.

Richard was self employed as the Main Street window washer...

Edward C. Bleiler

Edward C. Bleiler

May 4, 2021

Edward C. Bleiler, 75 of Northampton - E. Allen Twsp., PA passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Born July 27, 1945 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Charles H. Bleiler, Jr. and the late Nadine (Rader) Bleiler. He was the husband of Karen K. (Hoke) Bleiler with whom he shared...

Peter R. Sinkowski, Jr.

Peter R. Sinkowski, Jr.

May 2, 2021

Peter R. Sinkowski, Jr., 54 of Northampton, PA. passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his residence. Born October 7, 1966 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Peter Sinkowski, of Wind Gap, PA and the late Linda (Labenberg) Sinkowski.

He was a 1984 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. Peter was last employed...

Michael J. Stritz, Sr.

Michael J. Stritz, Sr.

May 1, 2021

Michael J. Stritz, Sr., 79, of East Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Saturday morning, May 1, 2021, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton.  He was the husband of the late Rosemary E. (Hensel) Stritz who passed in 2018.  Born in Hazleton, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late Andrew, Sr. and Mary (Petuch)...

Phyllis A. Davis

Phyllis A. Davis

May 1, 2021

Phyllis A. Davis, 70 of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania died on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Born Wednesday, May 10, 1950 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. Trump, Jr. and the late Kathryn I. (Bartell) Trump-Kresge.

She was a graduate of Whitehall High School, class...

William T. Leslie

William T. Leslie

Apr 30, 2021

William T. Leslie , 76, of E. Lizard Creek Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully early Friday morning, April 30, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of Carole H. (Hascin) Leslie since June 18, 1974.  Born in Palmerton he was a son of the late Ernest and Marion (Heydt) Leslie.

William...

Bonnie J. Bloomingdale

Bonnie J. Bloomingdale

Apr 29, 2021

Bonnie J. Bloomingdale, 72, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Born June 23, 1948 in North Adams, Massachusetts, she was the youngest of five children of the late William H. and Florence (Moir) Jennings. She was married first to the late Richard Racine for nine years and then married for 29 years to...

Infant Son

Infant Son

Apr 28, 2021

Infant son to Nadalyn F. Imbriaco, died Wednesday evening April 28, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

Survivors: Parents.  Maternal grandmother, Deborah A. (Martin) Imbriaco of Palmerton.  Paternal grandfather.  Several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services: Public Graveside Services, 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Towamensing Cemetery, 3rd Street and Fireline...

Jean A. Drumbore

Jean A. Drumbore

Apr 28, 2021

Jean A. Drumbore , 64, of Indian Hill Road, Lehighton, Franklin Township, died on Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  She was born in Lehighton, and was a loving sister and homemaker.

Survivors: Sister, Janet Livengood with whom she resided.  Friends.

Services:...

Mary Ann Fatzinger

Mary Ann Fatzinger

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Ann Fatzinger, 85 of Whitehall, PA., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, PA. Born March 4, 1936 in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late George Geosits and the late Hilda (Keppel) Geosits. Mary Ann was married for over 40 years to her loving husband Robert F....

William E. Bauer

William E. Bauer

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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Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

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...

Patricia Y. Wetzel

Patricia Y. Wetzel

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...

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