Obituaries

Jun 30, 2020

Virginia A. Thompson, 74 of N. Chesterfield, VA., formerly of Northampton, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born December 19, 1945 in Northampton, PA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pearl (Reinert) Edelman: brother Robert Edelman; and sister Mae Kovalchick. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David; sons,...

Jun 27, 2020

Rita E. Graberitz, 67 of Whitehall, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Muhlenberg Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born December 31, 1952 in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Lou (Conrad) Gerber and wife of the late Edward F. Graberitz, Sr.

She worked as a Regional Parts Manager for Navistar...

Jun 25, 2020

Peyton A. Marino was born sleeping on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. She was the daughter of Michael and Jessica Marino.

Along with her parents, Peyton is survived by her identical twin sister, Harper A. Marino. Brother, Logan Marino of Emmaus, PA. Maternal grandparents, James Jr. and Debra Gable of Walnutport, PA,...

Jun 24, 2020

Lewis E. Schulz II, 77 of Walnutport, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Born April 5, 1943, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Lewis E. Schulz and the late Marion F. (Kooperman) Schulz. He grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and attended Carson Long...

Jun 24, 2020

Bonita M. (Hosier) Tertel , 63, of Avenue A., Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the fiancée of Dewey B. Powell with whom she resided.  Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Duane and Joanne (Brown) Hosier.

Bonita was employed as an...

Jun 23, 2020

Ronald C. Bednar, 73, of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown. Born November 10, 1946 he was the son of the late John and Helen (Horwith) Bednar.

Ron was the owner/operator of Ron's Total Lawn Care in Whitehall, and prior to that was employed at Mack Trucks for many...

Jun 22, 2020

Ella M. Meckes, 78 of Northampton, PA. passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at her residence in Northampton, PA. Born April 10, 1942 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Hank and the late Anna (Everritt) Hank. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Meckes who passed away in September 2008.

Jun 22, 2020

Michael C. Hughes, 78, of Northampton passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020.  Born in Schenectady, NY, Michael grew up across the river in Scotia, NY.  Michael's father, Charles Shepard Hughes, was a draftsman in the large steam turbine generator division of GE, and mother, Charlotte Mae (Shaul) Hughes, was a homemaker and later part-time secretary.

Even...

Jun 20, 2020

Audrey A. Berger (nee Taylor) passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward Taylor and the late Virgil (Sandt) Taylor. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwood Berger in 1991.

Audrey held an Associate's Degree from Churchman's Business School in Easton, PA and...

Jun 20, 2020

John F. "Jack" Raudenbush, 86 of Whitehall, PA, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twsp., Allentown PA. Born April 28, 1934 in Royersford, PA, he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Raudenbush.

He attended Citadel College prior to joining the U.S. Air Force and becoming a veteran during the Korean...

Jun 19, 2020

Rose Marie Lahovski, 88, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Phoebe Home Health Care Center, Allentown. Born December 21, 1931 in Clarks Summit, PA. She was the wife of the late John Lahovski who passed away in December 2015.

Rose Marie last worked as a floor lady for the former Iron...

Jun 19, 2020

Jose M. Gonzalez, 71, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia.  Born June 4, 1949 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ernesto Gonzalez and Virginia Malvale', and husband of Patricia M. (McCaffery) Gonzalez.

Jose worked as a casting processor for Victaulic in...

Jun 18, 2020

Judy E. (King) Mklvy , 79, of Mill Street, Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, died suddenly early Thursday morning, June 18, 2020, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Dr. Robert D. Mlkvy, Sr., DMD, who passed in 2016.  Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Joyce (Sheckler) King.

Judy...

Jun 17, 2020

Robert F. Connole , 76, of Catasauqua, died late Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2020, in Moore Township, Pennsylvania.  He was born in Courtdale, Luzerne County.

Robert was employed as a cook for various diners and restaurants in the greater Lehigh Valley Area. He enjoyed his family, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

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Jun 15, 2020

Donna M. Schneider, 62 of Whitehall, PA. passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at her home. Born August 7, 1957 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lichtenwalner and the late Helen (Stoppi) Lichtenwalner. She was the wife of Joseph A. Schneider with whom she shared 27 years of marriage last August 3, 2019....

Jun 12, 2020

Eddie L. Bowe, 78, of Greenwood Avenue, Nazareth, died peacefully Friday evening, June 12, 2020, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth. He was the husband of Bonnie (Bellamy) Bowe since Apr 5, 2014, and the late Barbara M. (Oswald) Bowe who passed in 2010. Born in Danville, VA, he was a son of the late Eddie and Rev. Cleola (Wiley)...

Jun 12, 2020

Irene Marie Fox, 97, of Nazareth, PA passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence at Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born June 19, 1922, in Union Twsp., NJ, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Laura (Zeilsdorf) Templeton.  She was the wife of the late George L. Fox who passed away in 1999 after...

Jun 12, 2020

Dale A. Green, Jr. , 43, of Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, died suddenly after being stricken early Friday morning, June 12, 2020, in his home.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of Dale A., Sr. and wife Janet (Talley) Green of Palmerton, and Mary J. (Zeigler) Green and fiancé Roger Hess of New Ringgold.

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Jun 10, 2020

Evelyn M. Cotugno, 92, of Nazareth, PA, formerly of Bath, PA, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 10, 2020 at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, PA. She was the daughter of the late John Mazzoni and the late Jennie (Domine) Mazzoni.

She was the wife of the late Anthony M. Cotugno Sr., who passed in...

Jun 7, 2020

Eugene "Chico" A. Mayers, 78, of Kernsville Road, Orefield, Lowhill Twp, died peacefully on Sunday morning, June 7, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Lois A. (Wilson) Mayers since Aug 28, 1976. Born in Mickley's, Whitehall Twp, he was a son of the late Henry J., Sr. and Mamie A. (Miller) Mayers.  Chico was raised on...