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David M. Kempf, Sr.

David M. Kempf, Sr.

Oct 8, 2020

David M. Kempf, Sr., 66 of Emmaus, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.

Born December 14, 1953 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Albert and Mae (Bachman) Kempf, Jr.

David worked in construction and loved his dog Missy.

He is survived by...

Reuben A. Kunkle, Jr.

Reuben A. Kunkle, Jr.

Oct 7, 2020

Reuben A. "Junior" Kunkle , Jr., 91, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Franklin Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at his home. Born June 12, 1929 in Slatington, he was the son of the late Reuben A. and Margaret (Jones) Kunkle, Sr., and husband of the late Josephine A. "Honey" (Creitz) Kunkle.

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Susan M. Marino

Susan M. Marino

Oct 7, 2020

Susan M. (Seychel) Marino , 62, of Edgemont Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday afternoon, October 7, 2020, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Archie Marino.  Born in Manhattan, New York, she was a daughter of the late John, Sr. and Eileen (Colgan) Seychel.

Susan was employed in the delicatessen department of...

Laura J. Else

Laura J. Else

Oct 5, 2020

Laura J. (Kroboth) Else , 31, of Forest Inn Road, Aquashicola, Lower Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly and tragically Monday afternoon, October 5, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Anthony F. and Karen L. (Henry) Kroboth of Forest Inn, Towamensing Township.

Laura was a loving daughter, mother,...

Grace C. Fox

Grace C. Fox

Oct 4, 2020

Grace C. Fox, 88 of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Born August 23, 1932 in Orange City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Fidler) Rose. She was the wife of the late Clarence Fox who passed away in...

Lewis Kolek

Lewis Kolek

Oct 4, 2020

Lewis Kolek , 89, of E. Fireline Road, Parryville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully late Sunday evening, Oct. 4, 2020, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab. Center, Lehighton.  He was the husband of Virginia M. (Green) Kolek since July 30, 1955.  Born in Parryville, he was a son of the late Michael and Helen (Szedloszki) Kolek.

Lewis...

Donna M. Savitske

Donna M. Savitske

Oct 4, 2020

Donna M. Savitske, 70 of Northampton, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her home.

Born October 18, 1949 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Volosky) Savitske.

She worked in the personnel department of the Bethlehem Steel Corp., Bethlehem and then in the pensions department for Crown Cork...

Judith L. Starrett

Judith L. Starrett

Oct 3, 2020

Judith L. (Carey) Starrett , 75, of Country Acres Drive, Kunkletown, Towamensing Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospice House, East Stroudsburg.  She was the wife of Robert J. Starrett since February 17, 1968.  Born in Audubon, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanore (Farrara)...

Mark T. Staller

Mark T. Staller

Sep 28, 2020

Mark T. "Big Mark Thomas" Staller , 57, of Walnutport, Pennsylvania, formerly of Bridgewater, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township.  Born February 9, 1963, in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late Ronald and Lois (Compton) Staller.  He and his wife Charlotte (Lynn) "Sheri" Staller...

Bonnie L. Ellis

Bonnie L. Ellis

Sep 28, 2020

Bonnie L. (Smith) Ellis , 66, of Catawissa Street, Nesquehoning, died peacefully Monday morning, September 28, 2020, at VNA Hospice House at St. Luke's, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Ellis Sr. who passed in February.  Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Pauline (Behler) Smith....

Gilberto Gonzalez, Jr.

Gilberto Gonzalez, Jr.

Sep 27, 2020

Gilberto Gonzalez, Jr., 81, formerly of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2020 at Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg.  Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Gilberto Sr., and Francisca (Santiago) Gonzalez.

Gilberto was a professional carpet cleaner for the National Cleaners Company, New York, New York....

John C. Bracy

John C. Bracy

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. John C. Bracy , 96, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday, September 27, 2020 with his daughter Eula, and son-in-law, Robert, at his side.  He was a son of the late James and Quessie Bracy, of North Carolina.  John was the beloved husband of the late Lathine Bracy, who passed many years ago.

John...

Geraldine F. Meryweather

Geraldine F. Meryweather

Sep 23, 2020

Geraldine F. (Eshleman) Meryweather, 96, died peacefully Wednesday morning, September 23, 2020, at Tall Pines in Belfast, Maine.  Born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Stella (Brown) Eshleman, and granddaughter of the late Dr. E. F. Eshleman.

Geraldine grew up in Tuckerton, NJ, and graduated from Thomas Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia,...

Leatrice S. Masonheimer

Leatrice S. Masonheimer

Sep 23, 2020

Leatrice S. Masonheimer, 91, of Allentown formerly of Whitehall, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown, PA. She was born August 3, 1929 to the late Raymond and Verna (Simmons) Beltz. She was the wife of the late Paul L. Masonheimer who passed in 2005.

Leatrice was employed by Cross Country...

Nicholas Alan Neifert

Nicholas Alan Neifert

Sep 23, 2020

Nicholas Alan Neifert, 32 of Philadelphia, formerly of Whitehall, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Allentown on July 8, 1988, Nick was the son of Gary A. Neifert of Bath and Stacey L. Weber of Whitehall.

Nick graduated from Whitehall High School in 2006 then attended Drexel University...

Christopher John Russo

Christopher John Russo

Sep 23, 2020

Christopher John Russo , 47, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Jersey, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at his home.  Born on November 1, 1972, in Rahway, New Jersey, he was the son of Robert G. Russo and Daniela H. (Copeland) Russo of Jim Thorpe, PA.

Christopher was challenged with multiple health issues,...

Ruth Ann Cincilla

Ruth Ann Cincilla

Sep 22, 2020

Ruth Ann Cincilla, 77 of Coplay, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Allentown, PA. Born December 17, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Stalter and Genevieve (O'Mara) Stalter. She was the wife of the late Joseph K. Cincilla, Jr. who passed away in February 2001....

Susan A. Braker

Susan A. Braker

Sep 22, 2020

Susan A. Braker, 70 of Northampton, PA. passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born December 27, 1949 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Carl Wunderler, Sr. and Anna (Christoff) Wunderler. She was the wife of Bruce J. Braker with whom she shared 47 years of...

Gloria M. Thompson

Gloria M. Thompson

Sep 21, 2020

Gloria M. (Wise) Thompson, 85, Mickley Run Apts, Whitehall, formerly of Bath, died peacefully early Monday morning, Sept 21, 2020, in her home. She was the wife of Ronald E. Thompson since Oct 27, 1984. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Veridi and Dorothy (Marsh) Wise.

Gloria was employed as a floor supervisor...

Jerry D. Allen, Sr.

Jerry D. Allen, Sr.

Sep 16, 2020

Jerry "Duke" D. Allen, Sr., 75, of Easton, Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, died Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus, Easton.  He was the husband of the late Sheila A. (Shumate) Allen who passed in 2015.  Born in Beckley, WV, he was a son of the late Earl, Sr. and Maude (Livesay) Allen.

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