Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

Rita Ann Hawk, 74, of East Allen Township, passed away, Monday, December 11, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. She is the wife of Thomas G. Hawk Sr. Rita was born in Hazelton, PA on November 5, 1949 to the late John and Rita (Osifat) Callavini. She worked at A&H Sportswear – Nazareth. Rita is a member of...

Dec 7, 2023

Susan G. Betar, 67, Moore Township, formerly of Saylorsburg, passed away on Thursday, December 07, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert G. Betar, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage prior to his death in 2004.

Born in Passaic, NJ, Susan was the...

Dec 2, 2023

Ethel M. Florey, 92, of Upper Nazareth Twp. passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Country Meadows Nursing Center - Bethlehem Twp. She was the wife of the late Chester C. Florey who passed in 2014. Ethel was born in Point Phillips on May 25, 1931 to the late Peter & Elsie (Newhard) Huth. She is a graduate...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph A. Shettig, 73, of Moore Twp., passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenburg. He is the husband of  Kay D. (Rittenhouse) Shettig. He was born in Allentown, PA on July 23, 1950 to the late Leroy & Mary (Mohr) Shettig. Joe graduated from William Allen High School. He served our country faithfully in...

Nov 29, 2023

Earl L. Randolph, 96, of Washington Township, formerly of Northampton, passed away at Complete Care at Lehigh Center, Macungie, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of the late Doris H. (Mann) Randolph, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2009.

Born in Bangor, Earl was the son...

Nov 28, 2023

Gloria L. Cope, 85, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill.  Born in Meckesville, Carbon County, she one of 12 children of the late Clinton and Isabella (Keiper) Schoch.

Gloria was the beloved with of the late Llewellyn H. Cope, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage prior...

Nov 26, 2023

Elaine I. Kindred, 94, formerly of Lords Valley and Hanover Twp. passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem. She is the wife of Sherwood O. Kindred. Elaine was born in Bethlehem on May 24, 1929 to the late Lester and Malvina (Felker) Feist. She was a Liberty High School graduate, Class of 1946. She was...

Nov 25, 2023

Jon Peter Lamberton, Sr., 68, of Moore Township, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023, while on a cruise vacation with his wife.  Jon and his wife, Brenda F. (Armdt) Solderitch, were celebrating their recent marriage on October 8th; they have been together since 1999.

Born in Scranton, he was a son of the late Raymond...

Nov 25, 2023

Joyce M. Smith, 92, formerly of Walnutport, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Gracedale. Born in Emanuelsville, Moore Township, she was a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Anna A. (Feller) Silvius. Her husband, Marvin E. Smith, died in 2007; they were married 19 years. Joyce was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union...

Nov 24, 2023

Howard S. Eckhart, Sr., 86, of Wind Gap, passed away at Northampton Post Acute in Bethlehem Township, on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth E. (O’Toole) Eckhart to whom he was married 66 years. Since 1992, Howard and Elizabeth wintered in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. Born in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Henry...

Nov 21, 2023

Lester C. Schall, 85, of Bath, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 at his residence. He is the husband of Shirley M. (Brearman) Schall.  Lester was born in Northampton on February 17, 1938 to the late William and Amelia (Serfass) Schall.  He worked for Bethlehem Steel. His true passion was working on the...

Nov 21, 2023

Paul G. Pysher, 82, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  He was the husband of Amy D. (Hoffman) Pysher.  Paul and Amy observed their 51st wedding anniversary on September 15.

Born in Fountain Hill, Paul was a son of the late William J. Sr. and...

Nov 18, 2023

Bonnie L. Petersen, 71, of Bushkill Twp., passed away, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson – Easton. She is the wife of Donald C. Petersen, Sr. Bonnie was born in Easton on February 16, 1952 to the late Paul S. Sr. & Ida M. (Keller) Laudenbach. She is a 1970 graduate of Nazareth High School. Bonnie...

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Ellen Hughes, 92, of Plainfield Township, formerly of Pen Argyl and Hellertown, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Born in Lehighton, she was a daughter of the late Cletus H. Lutz, Sr. and Nellie M. (Foster) Martocci, and stepdaughter of the late Leonard Martocci.

A member of the International Ladies’...

Nov 14, 2023

Paul Edgar Graver, 88, a lifelong resident of Moore Township, peacefully passed away at his home in Klecknersville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Ruth E. “Dolly” (Kleintop) Graver.  Paul and Dolly celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on June 13.

Born in Cross Roads, Klecknersville, Paul was the son of the late...

Nov 14, 2023

Richard D. “Ricky” Smith, 66, of Easton passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence. Ricky was born in Wilson Borough on October 3, 1957 to the late Francis M.  & Shirlene (Dunkle) Smith.  He graduated from Pen Argyl High School. Ricky worked as a laborer at the former Supradur now GAF...

Nov 12, 2023

Robert J. Drumheller, 71, of Lehigh Twp. passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his residence.  He is the husband of Elouise E. (Beil) Drumheller. Bob was born in Palmerton on January 13, 1952 to the late Clayton S. Sr. and Arlene C. (Boyer) Drumheller.  He graduated from Lehighton High School. Robert served our country faithfully in the...

Nov 12, 2023

Margaret A. “Marggy” Schoeneberger passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bushkill Township on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  She was 62.  Marggy and her husband, Howard F. “Spike” Schoeneberger, celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on July 28th.

Born in Wilson Borough, she was a daughter of Margaret “Peggy” (Angelmire) Yeakel of Nazareth, and the late Elwood D....

Nov 8, 2023

Robin L. Beck, 63, of Allentown, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest Campus in Salisbury Township on Wednesday, November 08, 2023.  She was the wife of Samuel S. Beck to whom she was married 40 years on August 13th.

Born in Fountain Hill, Robin was a daughter of the late Paul E. Frey and...

Nov 7, 2023

Dorothy L. Hess, 93, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family at her home in Lower Nazareth Township on Tuesday, November 07, 2023.

Born in Upper Nazareth Township, she was a daughter of the late Lewis F. Sr. and Mary (Rodgers) Kocher.  Her husband, Frank E. Hess, Sr., died in 1991.  They were married 43...