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Jane L. Laub

Jane L. Laub

Feb 5, 2026

Jane L. Laub, 86 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born Tuesday, May 30, 1939, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Tracy and the late Helen M. (Newhard) Tracy. She was the wife of the late Darryl R. "Skip" Laub...

James S. Gogel

James S. Gogel

Feb 3, 2026

James S. Gogel, 69 of Northampton, PA, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born Saturday, June 30, 1956, in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Gogel and the late Christine (Mark) Bechtold.

James was last employed by Gino Allentown Applicators, Allentown, PA as an Iron Worker for over 15 years. 

He is survived by...

Harvey H. Handwerk

Harvey H. Handwerk

Feb 3, 2026

Harvey H. Handwerk, 89 of Walnutport/Treichlers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born October 17, 1936, in Walnutport/Treichlers, PA. He was the son of the late Victor Handwork, Sr., and the late Ruth (Laub) Handwerk. Harvey was the loving husband of Althea (Hittner) Handwerk, sharing 66 years of...

Maryann D. Bulishak

Maryann D. Bulishak

Feb 3, 2026

Maryann D. (Dempsey) Bulishak, 79, of Palmerton, PA, died February 3, 2026.  She was the wife of Robert J. Bulishak, and the daughter of Edward and Helen (Shuster) Dempsey.

Survivors: Husband.  Sons, Gregory A. and wife Candace of New York City, and Benjamin L. and wife Christine of Bethlehem.  3 grandchildren, Roman, Sloane, and Harlow.  Sisters, Helene, Andrea, Susan, Jeannie, and...

Walter M. Szymanosky

Walter M. Szymanosky

Feb 1, 2026

Walter M Szymanosky, 89, of Whitehall, PA passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Phoebe, Allentown, PA. Born on July 11, 1936 in Moscow, PA, he was the beloved son of John and Mary Szymanosky. Walter was the husband of Katherine (Parks) Szymanosky with whom he shared 60 years of loving marriage.

Walter served in the United States Army for...

Salvatore Mistretta

Salvatore Mistretta

Jan 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Salvatore “Sonny” Mistretta of California Maryland, who peacefully left this world on January 30, 2026, at the age of 90. Sonny was born on November 8, 1935, in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where his roots took hold and grew deep.

Sonny dedicated much of his life to the world of boxing,...

William S. Jack

William S. Jack

Jan 27, 2026

William S. Jack, 77 of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

Born April 22, 1948 in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was the son of the late Scott and Mary (Lucas) Jack. He and his wife Florence B. (Lockyer) Jack were married on July 3, 1971.

William worked as a printer for Thynes, Edinburgh, Scotland,...

Stephen M. Zappe

Stephen M. Zappe

Jan 26, 2026

Stephen Merritt Zappe, 78 of Danville, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home. Stephen was born in Allentown, PA on December 29, 1947, a son of the late Stephen and Florence (Stehley) Zappe. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Whitehall-Coplay High School and Electronics Training Center where he earned an associate's degree in Electronics.

Stephen served his country...

Paul H. Woodling

Paul H. Woodling

Jan 25, 2026

Paul H. Woodling, of Northampton, PA passed away at his residence on his 79th birthday Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born January 25, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Reenock and the late Mary Ann (Trinkl) Reenock. He was the husband of the late Sharon Kroboth before her passing this previous May.

Paul worked as a...

Dorothy A. Madea

Dorothy A. Madea

Jan 25, 2026

Dorothy A. Madea, 98, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully Sunday January 25, 2026, in her sleep at her son’s home. Born June 30, 1927, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reuben H. and Hattie (Bilheimer) Musselman. Dorothy was the wife of the late Michael G. Madea with whom she shared 72 years of marriage prior to...

Randi Beth Sage

Randi Beth Sage

Jan 23, 2026

Randi Beth Sage, 79 of Northampton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Camps in Allentown, PA. Born March 4, 1946, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Sage and the late Eleanor (Biery) Sage.

Randi Beth was a 1964 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School who was...

Veronica M. Steigerwalt

Veronica M. Steigerwalt

Jan 23, 2026

Veronica M. (Aranjo) Steigerwalt, 87, of Lehighton, PA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Maple Shade Meadows Assisted Living in Nesquehoning, PA. Born April 30, 1938, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Aranjo and Veronica (Latzko) Aranjo .She was the wife of the late Charles L. Steigerwalt, with whom she shared 51 years of...

Maryann K. Weaver

Maryann K. Weaver

Jan 23, 2026

Maryann Kathleen Weaver, 86, of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, on January 23, 2026. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Weaver, Jr who passed away December 15, 2004. Maryann was born on October 20, 1939, in Cementon, PA to the late John M. Bednarcik, Jr and

Mary...

Charles E. Hinkle, Jr.

Charles E. Hinkle, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

Charles E. Hinkle, Jr., 87, of Hill Street, Slatington, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, in his home. He was the husband of Mrs. Lorraine D. (Rice) Hinkle since April 15, 1961. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Emma C.R. (Knappenberger) Hinkle.

Charles was employed as furnace operator/general laborer for the...

Richard Antoniuk

Richard Antoniuk

Jan 19, 2026

Richard Antoniuk, 91 of Northampton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 19, 2026, at Advanced Health Care of Hanover in Bethlehem, PA. Born August 20, 1934, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late John Antoniuk and the late Mary (Fenyk) Antoniuk. He was the husband of Elinor (Faryniak) Antoniuk with whom he shared 61 years...

Angela A. Schlosser

Angela A. Schlosser

Jan 19, 2026

Angela A. Schlosser, 81 of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born November 11, 1944 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Schiavone) Parillo and wife of the late John E. Schlosser.

Angela enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing cards with her family and worked...

Mary E. Forte

Mary E. Forte

Jan 19, 2026

Mary E. Forte, 80 of Macungie, PA, formerly of Northampton, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lehigh Commons in Macungie, PA. Born April 15, 1945, in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Polli and the late Helen (Timko) Polli. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Forte who passed away...

Jennifer H. Brunner

Jennifer H. Brunner

Jan 18, 2026

 Jennifer H. (Koma) Brunner  , 47, of Hahn's Dairy Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died suddenly on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Christopher J. Brunner who passed in 2015.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Koma who passed last February 2025, and Mrs....

Thomas S. Saeger, Jr.

Thomas S. Saeger, Jr.

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas S. Saeger, Jr., 55, of Bath-East Allen Township, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA, after being stricken at home. Born on October 10, 1970, in Allentown, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Thomas S. Saeger, Sr. and Sally B. (Cook) Saeger.

Thomas was the devoted husband...

Stefanie L. Blose

Stefanie L. Blose

Jan 16, 2026

Stefanie L. Blose, 58 of Weatherly, PA passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Weatherly, PA. Born August 8, 1967 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Walter V. Blose and Marita (Kniess) Blose.

Stefanie worked as a social worker in Philadelphia. She served many organizations before retiring in 2016 while working...

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