All Obituaries

Daniel K. Creyer, 78, of Lehigh Twp. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg. He is the beloved husband of Nancy Creyer to whom he was married for 54 years. He was born in East Allen Twp., the son of the late Kenneth and Mae (Schaffer) Creyer. He graduated from Northampton High School. Daniel was employed as a maintenance supervisor at Coplay Cement. He dedicated his life to serving his country as a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam...

Nicolas J. Garguilo, 38, of East Allen Township, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Carbon Campus.  He was the husband of Patricia M. (Moreno) Garguilo.  Nick and Tricia celebrated 17 years of marriage on March 16th. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of Ruthanne Feeley of Clearwater, Florida, and the late Anthony Garguilo, Sr.  Nick attended Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda, Florida.  A successful entrepreneur, he...

Kathryn A. Miklas, 86, of Bangor, formerly of Upper Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, at the Monroe County Hospice House in East Stroudsburg.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Miklas, Sr., to whom she was married 47 years prior to his passing in 2008. Born at home in Bushkill Township, Kathryn was a daughter of the late George Sr. and Kathryn (Heberling) Cole.  She worked in the garment industry at various...

Edward E. Itterly, 92, of Stockertown, passed away on Sunday evening, April 28, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, Bethlehem Township.  He was the husband of the late Jeanette I. (Getz) Itterly, with whom he shared 66 loving years of marriage prior to her passing 2023. Born at home in Nazareth, Eddie was a son of the late Charles C. and Evelyn (Smith) Itterly.  A member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, he was employed in the...

Betty M. Itterly, 91, of Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem Township.  She was the wife of Charles C. Itterly.  The couple celebrated 70 years of marriage last July 25th. Born in Delps, Moore Township, Betty was a daughter of the late Floyd A. and Cora M. (Fenstermaker) Kocher.  At a very young age, she began working on the 100 + acre family farm in Moore Township, before her employment...

Nancy L. Garren, 75, of Plainfield Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She is the wife of Richard W. Garren, Sr. to whom she was married to for 58 years. She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Allen, Sr. and Thelma (Wilson) Lilly. Nancy attended Nazareth High School and later was employed as a custodian for the Nazareth School District. Nancy found joy in the simple things in life, particularly...

Anthony A. "Butch" Iudicello, 84, of Upper Nazareth Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Emma K. (Fry) Iudicello who passed away in 2015. He was born in Easton the son of the late Anthony and Hazel (Donicklel) Iudicello. He attended Wilson High School. Anthony was employed as a welder at Smith-Hahn Co., Inc. He enjoyed woodworking, building furniture and grandfather clocks. Survivors: children: Kathy Krock...

Dolores A. Stier, 84, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Dolores was the daughter of the late Warren, Sr. and Harriet (Strunk) Klipple. Dolores was employed as a laborer at Martin Guitar - Nazareth. Previously, she worked as a garment worker. Dolores enjoyed playing cards, having picnics, going to casinos, or just sitting around the table with friends and family with good conversation and homemade baked goods. She is a member of East...

Michael G Vetovitz, 81 of Moore Township, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 18, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Elaine Tomek Vetovitz.  Born in Fountain Hill to the late Stanley and Anna (Temos) Vetovitz. Mike was the former owner of the Slate Exchange Hotel, Bath, from 1975 – 1990.  He retired from the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. in 1995 after 29 years of employment. Mike was a member of the ASA (Army Security Agency) serving in the...

Clarence F. “Frank” Schaffer, III, 61, of Salisbury Township, formerly of Danielsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Weaver) Schaffer.  Frank and Carol would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on May 19. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clarence F. Jr. and Marguerite (Weiss) Schaffer.  A 1981 graduate of Northampton High School, Frank worked in the...