Obituaries

Jan 9, 2026

Milton "Blackie" Suchon, 96, of Conway, SC, formerly Palmerton, PA, died on January 9, 2026, in his home. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Dominic Suchon, and Mary (Kasha) Suchon.

Blackie had a lifelong commitment to sports in his hometown of Palmerton and Carbon County. Blackie was inducted into the Carbon County Sports Hall of Fame in...

Jan 9, 2026

Bruce J. Braker , 76 of Allen Township, passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at his home. Born Friday, November 4th, 1949 in Northampton, he was the son of the late James R. and Dorothea M. (Traugher) Braker and the husband of the late Susan A. (Wunderler) Braker.

Bruce worked as a Turn Foreman...

Jan 9, 2026

Dora E. Wagner , 90 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her residence in Northampton, PA. Born July 31, 1935, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Tilghman Miller, Sr. and the late Mazie (Moser) Miller. She was the wife of the late...

Jan 3, 2026

Howard D. Wertman , 76, of the Palmer House, Palmerton, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Miner's Memorial Campus in Coaldale, PA.  Born, September 14, 1949, in Andreas, PA, he was the son of the late Norman Wertman and the late Ruby (Schafer) Wertman.

He served two years...

Jan 1, 2026

Jason R. Bretz , 66, of Lauchnor Road, Lehighton, East Penn Township, PA, died peacefully Thursday, New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, in his home.  He was the husband of Judith A. (Spencer) Bretz since September 8, 1989.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ray M. and Dorothy J. (Becker) Bretz.

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Dec 27, 2025

Rosemarie K. Pypiuk , 87 from Allentown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Krayosky) Miga. She was the wife of the late Terrence H. Pypiuk with whom she shared 63 years of marriage at the time of his passing...

Dec 27, 2025

Marianne E. Utzat , 79 of Easton, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her residence in Easton, PA. Born April 22, 1946 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Gotthilf Bader and the late Hilda (Huber) Bader. Marianne was the wife of Richard D. Utzat, with whom she shared 59...

Dec 26, 2025

Victoria E. (Solt) Burkhardt , 91, of Mahoning Mountain Road, Lehighton, Mahoning Township, died early Friday morning, December 26, 2025, in her home.  She was the wife of the late William J. Burkhardt who passed in 1979.  Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late John and Sarah J. (Sterling) Solt.

Victoria was...

Dec 21, 2025

Truman C. Kreiser , 91, formerly of Iron Street, Lehighton, PA, died peacefully early Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, at his daughter's residence in Lehighton.  He was the husband of the late Lucille G. (Fronheiser) Kreiser who passed in 2023.  Born in Franklin Township, he was a son of the late Jacob A. and Emma E. (Strohl)...

Dec 18, 2025

Muriel "Judy" V. Gorczyca , 98, formerly of Little Gap Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, at the Mahoning Post Acute and Rehabilitation, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Adam L. Gorczyca who passed in 1990. Born in Franklin, NJ, she was a daughter of the late...

Dec 18, 2025

Carrie A. (Smith) Bauer , 77, of Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA, died late Thursday evening, December 18, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Bauer, Sr., who passed in 2024.  Born in Weissport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis A.D. Sr., and Sally (Behler)...

Dec 16, 2025

David B. Shulman , 76, of Cherryville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Philadelphia, the city where he was born and met the love of his life, his wife Claudia C. (Cerciello) Shulman.  He was born there on April 15, 1949, the son of the late Sidney S. Shulman and the late Jean (Perkiss)...

Dec 16, 2025

John R. Potak , 67 of Allentown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his residence in Allentown, PA. Born May 13, 1958 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore J. Potak and the late Mary E. (Reside) Potak.

John was last employed at the Barristers Club, Allentown PA....

Dec 13, 2025

Bruce M. Hill , 90 of Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, PA. Born August 16,1935 in London, England, he was the son of the late James Hill and the late Margaret (Drake) Hill. He was the husband of M. Julie (Holdaway) Hill with whom he shared...

Dec 12, 2025

Martin J. Tyahla , 73, of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his residence in Palmerton. Born December 15, 1951 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Stephen Tyahla and the late Mary (McFadden) Tyahla. He was the husband of Lisa Tyahla, and together the two celebrated 42 years of marriage...

Dec 10, 2025

Gary J. Shinsky , 77, of 3rd Street, Palmerton, PA, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, in his home. He was the husband of Susan A. (Malik) Shinsky since Sept 28, 1968. Born in Northampton, he was a son to the late Stephen and Marie (Romig) Shinsky.

Gary...

Dec 9, 2025

Frederick J. Kelhart, Sr. , of Bath, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  Born March 1, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Adam Kelhart and the late Anna (Kelbon) Kelhart. Fred was the loving husband of Shirley (Christman) Kelhart, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

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Dec 8, 2025

Dorie Lynn Clayton , 64, Palmerton, PA, died peacefully Monday, December 8, 2025, in her home.

Dorie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She deeply loved and was loved by her family and children, who were her whole world. Her seven grandchildren filled her life with purpose and joy. She endlessly supported her...

Dec 8, 2025

David C. Hausman , 78, of Coplay, PA passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at a hospice facility.

David was born January 23, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. and  Emma (nee Fink) Hausman. He and his wife Diane C. (Fakla) Hausman were married on August 29,...

Dec 4, 2025

John C. Martz , 89 of Danielsville, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Liza's House Personal Care Home in Danielsville, PA.. Born Saturday, November 28, 1936 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of  of the late Michael Martz and the late Johanna (Braun) Martz.

John spent his working career building and...