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Miriam L. Schadler

Miriam L. Schadler

Jan 31, 2021

Miriam L. Schadler, 92 formerly of Breinigsville, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth.

Born February 22, 1928 in North Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Mabel E. (Silfies) Kolb and wife of the late Mahlon H. Schadler.

She was a member of Grace United...

Joel J. Tepes

Joel J. Tepes

Jan 31, 2021

Joel J. Tepes, 46 of Lehigh Township, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at his home.

Born August 28, 1974 in Allentown, he was the son of Charles F. and Marie C. (Miller) Tepes of Lehigh Township.

Joel worked as a forklift operator for the Boston Brewing Co. and prior to that he...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Matilda Frantz Wagner

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Matilda Frantz Wagner

Jan 30, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Matilda Frantz Wagner passed peacefully at Moravian Hall Square on Saturday, January 30, 2021 , after living with Lewy Body Dementia for many years. Born November 5, 1933 , she was the daughter of the late Harvey Frantz and Florence Cope Frantz. Betty and her devoted, loving husband, Charles Reuben Wagner, recently celebrated 68 years of...

Evelyn J. Mohr.

Evelyn J. Mohr.

Jan 29, 2021

Evelyn J. Mohr, 64 of Phillipsburg, New Jersey passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital - Warren Campus, Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Born July 21, 1956 in Dover, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Adele (Williams) Visser. She and her husband Jeffrey J. Mohr were married on November 19,...

Paul H. Reinsmith

Paul H. Reinsmith

Jan 28, 2021

Paul H. Reinsmith, 63 of Coplay, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Born June 9, 1957 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul J. Reinsmith and Jean (Beil) Reinsmith of Coplay.

He was a member of St. John's Church of Faith, Allentown, where he was a certified healing minister. He was...

George E. Grom, Jr.

George E. Grom, Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

George E. Grom, Jr., 68 of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. Born November 16, 1952, he was the son of the late George E. Grom, Sr. and Lucille M. (Harless) Krouse. He was the husband of Cindy L. Grom, with whom he shared over 21 years. He was employed...

Mary Ellen Costenbader

Mary Ellen Costenbader

Jan 26, 2021

Mary Ellen (Eisenhard) Costenbader , 77, of Costenbader Lane, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Twp., died suddenly Tuesday morning, January 26, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Laird K. Costenbader since May 14, 1966.  Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon and Martha (Erschen) Eisenhard.

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Jean M. Litchauer

Jean M. Litchauer

Jan 25, 2021

Jean M. (Eisenhower) Litchauer , 85, of Birch Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania, died late Monday evening, January 25, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  She was the wife of Michael J. Litchauer since June 25, 1954.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Harry, Sr. and Ruth (Henry) Eisenhower....

Shirley D. Nesfeder

Shirley D. Nesfeder

Jan 25, 2021

Shirley D. Nesfeder, 84 of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Easton.

Born September 8, 1936 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She was the widow of the late Lawrence Nesfeder who passed away in 1998.

She was employed by McLean Packaging where she worked as a bookkeeper...

Robert A. Krome, Jr.

Robert A. Krome, Jr.

Jan 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" A. Krome Jr., son of Robert A. Krome Sr. and Vera (Kronmüller) Krome, of Forks Township, PA, was born April 16, 1960 in Easton, Pennsylvania. He and his younger brother James A. Krome made their parents proud with many accomplishments but were also known for their mischievous adventures together. Bob is preceded in death by his baby...

Wanda D. Pettit

Wanda D. Pettit

Jan 24, 2021

Wanda D. (Schoenberger) Pettit , 65, of Golf View Drive, Kunkletown, Polk Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, after a 14 year courageous journey with cancer.  She was the wife of William E. Pettit since September 1, 1973.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late...

Lorraine V. Reis-Hertzog

Lorraine V. Reis-Hertzog

Jan 23, 2021

Lorraine V. Reiss - Hertzog, 86 of Nazareth, PA formerly of Northampton, PA. died on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at her residence in Nazareth. Born December 28, 1934 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Keck and Dorothy (Trump) Keck.

She was the wife of the late Richard H. Reiss who died in...

Jean M. Jones

Jean M. Jones

Jan 21, 2021

Jean M. Jones, 94 of Northumberland, PA. formerly of Whitehall-Fullerton, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA. Born February 20, 1926 in Whitehall, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Grow and the late Alice (Hausman) Grow. She was the wife of the late Frederick T. Jones, Jr. who passed...

Sandra Lee Seier

Sandra Lee Seier

Jan 21, 2021

Sandra Lee Seier, 60, of Bethlehem, formerly of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Born September 18, 1960, she was the daughter of the late John G. Seier and Gloria J. Michael of Northampton. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sisters, Anita J. wife of Richard T. Chilcoat, Sr. of Northampton,...

Dorothy R. Karpyn

Dorothy R. Karpyn

Jan 20, 2021

Dorothy R. Karpyn, 93 of Egypt, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born February 24, 1927 in Egypt, she was the daughter of the late William and Katie (Novak) Shafnisky and wife of the late William Karpyn.

She was the former Postmaster for Whitehall for many years before retiring.

She is survived by sons,...

Jeffrey E. Chruscz

Jeffrey E. Chruscz

Jan 20, 2021

Jeffrey E. Chruscz , 62, of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully late Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021, in his home.  Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Norman C. and Beverly A. (Chruscz) Wisser.

Jeffrey was employed as a bartender for 38 years by various taverns in the Palmerton...

Lydia Anna Vidori

Lydia Anna Vidori

Jan 19, 2021

Lydia Anna Vidori, 96 of Vienna, Virginia formerly of Whitehall (Hokendauqua), PA. passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born February 5, 1924 in Hokendauqua, she was the daughter of the late John Schupsky and Anna (Tomaschko) Schupsky. Lydia was the wife of the late Louis P. Vidori who died in January 1998.

Lydia was a graduate...

Anneliese Diehl

Anneliese Diehl

Jan 17, 2021

Anneliese Diehl, 94 of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania passed away at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA on January 17, 2021. She was the wife of the late David J. Diehl. Born in Keiselbronn, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Elisa Beffert. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth E. Gravalos.

Prior to, and after...

Denise A. Cali

Denise A. Cali

Jan 15, 2021

Denise A. Cali, 65 of Northampton, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Sam and Bernice (Peireda) Sam, of Allentown, PA. Denise was the wife of John N. Cali with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.

Denise was a graduate of Dieruff High...

Margaret Koze Metzner

Margaret Koze Metzner

Jan 15, 2021

Margaret (Szoke) Koze Mentzer passed away on January 15, 2021 at Devon House in Allentown, PA at age 96. Born in Northampton, PA she was the daughter of the late Alexander Szoke and Barbara (Rasky) Szoke. In 1942 she married Donald R. Koze, Sr. a local painting contractor and owner of the Jordan Lanes in Whitehall, PA. They were...

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