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Kay E. Unger

Kay E. Unger

Jan 8, 2021

Kay E. Unger, 76 of Northampton, PA passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at her home. Born February 28, 1944 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Lewis) Heffelfinger. She was the wife of Thomas Unger with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Kay worked as a payroll manager for...

Joshua M. Joyce

Joshua M. Joyce

Jan 8, 2021

Joshua M. Joyce , 42, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his home.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Michael J. Joyce and Ruth A. (Schmoyer) Joyce.

Joshua was a laborer who worked for various manufacturing services.

Survivors: Parents.  Brother, Michael Joyce, Jr. of Trachsville. ...

Philip J. Binder

Philip J. Binder

Jan 7, 2021

Philip J. Binder , born March 23, 1958, passed away on January 7, 2021 in the presence of his family, at the age of " 63 ".

Surviving are his wife Carla, and their children, John and Sarah; his beloved dog Maggie; his mother-in-law Alice Frable; his in-laws Sara and Doug, their children...

Shirley A. Haga

Shirley A. Haga

Jan 7, 2021

Shirley A. (Roberts) Haga , 71, of Bee Hollow Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Thursday morning, January 7, 2021, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Ronald L. Haga, Sr., who passed in 2002.  Born in Sparta, NC, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Maggie (Royal) Roberts.

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Kathleen R. Sayuk

Kathleen R. Sayuk

Jan 6, 2021

Kathleen R. Sayuk , 90, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.  She was the wife of the late Andrew Sayuk, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage before his death in 2018.  Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary...

Stanley G. Schaffer, Jr.

Stanley G. Schaffer, Jr.

Jan 4, 2021

Stanley G. Schaffer, Jr., 66 of Walnutport, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

Born December 2, 1954 in Allentown he was the son of Stanley G. Schaffer, Sr. of Reading and the late Pearl (Kulp) Schaffer. He and his wife Sheryl A. (Kline) Schaffer were married on June 14,...

Neddie Adams

Neddie Adams

Jan 3, 2021

Neddie Adams, 93 of Danielsville, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA.

Born December 10, 1927 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Tekla (Chwach) Zayaitz. She was the wife of the late Raymond Adams, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage...

Richard J. Terfinko, Jr.

Richard J. Terfinko, Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Richard J. Terfinko, Jr. , 27, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Tammy L. (Hyrowich) Terfinko of Lehighton, and Richard J. Terfinko of Slatington.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Nest 183, and loved fishing and...

Patrick B. Rodrigues

Patrick B. Rodrigues

Jan 3, 2021

Patrick B. Rodrigues , 74, of Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Sunday afternoon, January 3, 2021, at the Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.  He was the husband of Gwendolyn (Osborne) Rodrigues since September 24, 1969.  Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Juan and Jesus (Salazar) Rodrigues.

Patrick was employed in the assembly department...

Hilda Heydt

Hilda Heydt

Jan 3, 2021

Hilda Heydt, 89 of Whitehall, PA. died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born November 17, 1931 in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann Berger and Maria (Michel) Berger. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Heydt who passed away March 29, 2009.

She was a...

Emma A. Hartzell

Emma A. Hartzell

Jan 2, 2021

Emma A. Hartzell, 96, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Liza's Personal Care Home in Danielsville, PA.  Born July 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George and Hannah (Dilliard) Strohl.  She was the wife of the late Neil Hartzell, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage before his death in 2014.

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Dean C. Serfass

Dean C. Serfass

Jan 2, 2021

Dean C. Serfass , 75, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home, on January 2, 2021.  He was the loving husband of 50 years to Nancy M. (Wasilkowski) Serfass.  Born in Palmerton, Dean was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Eckhart) Serfass.

He was a member of Jerusalem United Church of...

Patricia J. Lees

Patricia J. Lees

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia J. Lees, 80, of RiverStone Manor, LLC, Walnutport, Pennsylvania, died Saturday morning, January 2, 2021, in her home.  She was born in Philadelphia.

Patricia was trained as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and she was a Roman Catholic.  Patricia will always be remembered by her friends as a happy and sweet personality.  She will be missed dearly....

Allan L. Cook

Allan L. Cook

Jan 2, 2021

Area musicians mourn one of their own.

Mr. Allan Lee Cook , passed away on January 2, 2021, as a result of Covid-19 complications.  Gone much too soon, he led a successful and fulfilling life.  Some would say two lives.

In his first life, Allan earned an Associate Degree with Electrical Engineering, providing...

Deena M. Camps

Deena M. Camps

Jan 2, 2021

Deena M. Camps, 50 of Palmer Township, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home.

Born Tuesday, January 6, 1970 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Darryl Camps and Darlene A. (Werkheiser) Fasching, with whom she resided.

She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Nazareth. She...

Christine A. Vliet

Christine A. Vliet

Dec 31, 2020

Christine A. Vliet, 68 of East Allen Township, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. Born November 22, 1952 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Regina) Farina, Sr.  She and her husband Dale A. Vliet were married on October 4, 1975 and she was a devoted...

Michael J. Eckhart

Michael J. Eckhart

Dec 31, 2020

Michael J. Eckhart , 72,  beloved husband, brother, father, "Poppy", servant, leader, mentor and friend, died Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg.  He was the husband of Patricia E. (Fischer) Eckhart since July 17, 1971, residing in Jim Thorpe since 1988. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was a son of...

Bruce H. Muschlitz

Bruce H. Muschlitz

Dec 31, 2020

Bruce H. Muschlitz, 73 of Mariaville, ME, formerly of Nazareth, PA. passed away at his residence on December 31, 2020. Born June 17, 1947 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Woodrow D. Muschlitz and Mildred E. (Labar) Muschlitz.

Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Nazareth High School who furthered his education earning a...

Stella Gall

Stella Gall

Dec 31, 2020

Stella Gall, 90, formerly of Whitehall, PA passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at At Home at Parkland in Schnecksville, where she resided.

Born February 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Weinhofer) Klusaritz. She was the widow of the late Edward J. Gall, with whom she shared 63 years of...

Charles B. Branigan

Charles B. Branigan

Dec 30, 2020

Charles B. Branigan, II passed away on December 30, 2020. Charles was born September 18, 1931 in Abington, Pennsylvania to Charles B. and Martha Branigan. He was a Bethlehem resident for forty-eight years.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy, allowing him to travel the world. He was a resourceful independent truck driver, businessman, restaurateur,...

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