Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

Ruth E. Snyder, 101, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice - Lower Saucon Twp. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugh J. Sullivan Sr. and J.D. Snyder. Born in Allentown, Ruth was a daughter of the late Harold Flexer and Esther (Silfies) Weiss.

Throughout her...

May 27, 2024

Norman James "Pete" Stout, 85, of Wind Gap, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Pauline R. (Artz) Stout. The couple celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on February 9.

Born in Easton, Pete was a son of the late Norman V. and Katherine...

May 27, 2024

Kathleen E. Caulfield, 65, of Catasauqua, formerly of Bath passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenburg. She was the beloved wife of the late William Caulfield. Born in Queens, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Horace and Catherine (Magee) Picerni.

Kathleen worked as a hairdresser. Kathleen was...

May 22, 2024

Nancy A. Smith, 97, formerly of Klecknersville, passed away at her home in Bushkill Township while surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Warren M. Smith to whom she was married for 31 years prior to his passing 2014.

Born in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Nancy was...

May 21, 2024

Sherwood R. Heckman, Sr. 87, of Moore Twp., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley A. (Wambold) Heckman. Born in Fountain Hill, Sherwood was a son of the late Herald Heckman and Verna (Flyte) Edelman.

A proud veteran, Sherwood served in the...

May 18, 2024

Allen W. Bohun, 88, of Moore Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late MaryJane Bohun. Born in Moore Twp., Allen was a son of the late Peter and Pauline (Oplinger) Longenbach Bohun.

In his professional life, Allen built a legacy as the owner/operator of Allen...

May 15, 2024

Elma M. Werkheiser, 79, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Alexandria Manor - Bath. She was the beloved wife of the late James Werkheiser. Elma was born in Palmerton, PA the daughter of the late Henry Snyder and Elsie (Rau) Snyder.

Elma was a caring and compassionate soul, known for her love...

May 12, 2024

Stefanie Deutsch, 90, of formerly of Nazareth and Bethlehem Township, quietly passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Deutsch, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2010.

Born in Reinersdorf, Austria, Stefanie was...

May 10, 2024

Thomas J. Erkinger, 92, of the "Mud Valley" Section of Moore Township, PA, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Harhart) Erkinger. Tom was born in Moore Township, the son of the late Thomas and Hedwig (Lebensorger) Erkinger.

Thomas proudly served...

May 6, 2024

Richard F. Haydt, Jr., 49, of Nazareth, formerly of Bangor, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 06, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of the late Francine M. (Keene) Haydt, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2012.

Born in Fountain Hill, Richard was the son of Shirley E. (Davidson) Delaney...

May 5, 2024

John W. Kostenbader, 85, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Arden Courts - Easton. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Kostenbader to whom he was married 47 years. Born in Bushkill Twp., the son of the late Robert and Irene (King) Kostenbader. John was employed as a driller at Explo-Tech, Inc....