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Dolores A. Stier

Dolores A. Stier

Apr 19, 2024

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...

Michael G. Vetovitz

Michael G. Vetovitz

Apr 18, 2024

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...

Clarence F. "Frank" Schaffer, III

Clarence F. "Frank" Schaffer, III

Apr 17, 2024

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...

Betty J. (Hartzell)  Favinger

Betty J. (Hartzell) Favinger

Apr 15, 2024

Betty J. Favinger, 86, a longtime resident of Bath, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Cedar Crest Post Acute in Salisbury Township.  She was the wife of the late Russell W. Favinger, with whom she shared 23 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2001.

Born in Bethlehem, Betty was the daughter of the...

Kyle A. Welty

Kyle A. Welty

Apr 14, 2024

Kyle A. Welty, 36, of Williams Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Allentown, Kyle was the son of Jeffrey Welty of Williams Twp. and Lisa VanKuren-Evers of Allentown. He graduated from Wilson High School.

Kyle worked as a short-term disability specialist for Guardian Insurance for 15 years. He could...

Phyllis J. Fedorak

Phyllis J. Fedorak

Apr 14, 2024

Phyllis J. Fedorak, 98, of Point Phillips, PA, formerly of Middlebury, VT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown-Oaks. She was the beloved spouse of the late Stephen R. Fedorak to whom she was married for 22 years before his passing in 2006. Born in Syracuse, the daughter of the late...

Joseph S. "Pops" Steier, Jr.

Joseph S. "Pops" Steier, Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

Joseph S. "Pops" Steier, Jr., 86, of Walnuport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus.  He was the husband of Margaret A. (Groller) Steier to whom he was married for 62 years.

Born in Coplay, Joe was the son of the late Joseph S. Sr. and Anna (Geosits) Steier. ...

Thomas A. "Turkey" Weaver, Sr.

Thomas A. "Turkey" Weaver, Sr.

Apr 12, 2024

Thomas A. “Turkey” Weaver, Sr., 88, of Upper Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home.  He was the beloved husband of Gloria M. (Frantz) Weaver.  The couple would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on September 17.

Born in Nazareth, he was a son of the late Wilson F. and...

Carolann E. (Jones)  Heffelfinger

Carolann E. (Jones) Heffelfinger

Apr 11, 2024

Carolann E. Heffelfinger, 90, of Danielsville, Lehigh Township, passed away peacefully at her son and daughter-in-law's residence on Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Carl W. Heffelfinger, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1992.

Born in Allentown, Carolann was...

Gerald E. "Jerry" Snyder

Gerald E. "Jerry" Snyder

Apr 9, 2024

Gerald E. “Jerry” Snyder, 91, of Northampton, formerly of Catasauqua, passed away unexpectedly after being stricken at home on early Tuesday morning, April 09, 2024.  He was the husband of Peggy A. (Capwell) Snyder to whom he was married 41 years.

Born in North Catasauqua, Jerry was a son of the late Stewart W. Sr. and Esther...

Allen E. Smith

Allen E. Smith

Apr 9, 2024

Allen E. "Skippy" Smith, 84, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center - Bethlehem Twp. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Wagner) Smith to whom he was married for 65 years. He was born in Lehighton the son of the late Elmer Smith and Margaret (Dowling)...

Tara Biechy-Gold

Tara Biechy-Gold

Apr 4, 2024

Tara Biechy-Gold of Pen Argyl, PA passed away suddenly April 4, 2024 at the age of 51. Tara was born  August 2, 1972 to the late Harold and Ruth Ann (Mackes) Biechy. Tara was a lifelong resident of Pen Argyl and graduated from Pen Argyl High School.

Tara dedicated her life to caring for...

Helen F. (Tittle)  Rissmiller

Helen F. (Tittle) Rissmiller

Apr 4, 2024

Helen F. Rissmiller, 91, of Plainfield Township, formerly of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 04, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township.  She was the loving wife of Clark E. Rissmiller, Jr.  Helen and Clark would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on August 21st.

Born and raised in Saylorsburg...

Stephen F. Werkheiser

Stephen F. Werkheiser

Apr 2, 2024

Stephen F. Werkheiser, 79, formerly of Upper Nazareth Township, quietly passed away on Tuesday, April 02, 2024, at Easton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Palmer Township.

Born in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Stephen C. and Hilda (Yeska) Werkheiser.  After graduating from Pen Argyl High School in 1962, Stephen was employed at the...

Stephen P. Rupert, Sr.

Stephen P. Rupert, Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Stephen P. Rupert, Sr., 69, formerly of Slatington, passed away peacefully at his home in Bethlehem Township while surrounded by loving family on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was the husband of Patti L. (Behler) Rupert to whom he was married 48 years.

Born in Fountain Hill, Stephen was a son of the late Clinton A. Rupert...

Susan S. Reilly

Susan S. Reilly

Mar 31, 2024

Susan S. Reilly, 75, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the beloved companion of Wendel Moore with whom she resided. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Taub) Giaco. Susan was...

Marion S. (Saylor)  Stout

Marion S. (Saylor) Stout

Mar 27, 2024

Marion S. Stout, 92, of Corona de Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Belleview, Florida and Nazareth, passed away peacefully at Park Senior Villas in Tuscon, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Theodore G. “Ted” Stout to whom she was married 62 years before his passing in 2012.

Born in Nazareth, she was...

Shirley Ann Serfass

Shirley Ann Serfass

Mar 27, 2024

Shirley Ann Serfass, 75, of Lehigh Twp. passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenburg. She was the beloved fiance of Douglas Zander. Born in Fountain Hill, Shirley was a daughter of the late Alton and Evelyn (Houser) Muffley. Shirley was employed as a seamstress at...

Stephen J. Strockoz, Jr.

Stephen J. Strockoz, Jr.

Mar 25, 2024

Stephen J. "Steve" Strockoz, Jr., 90, of Plainfield Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. He was the beloved husband of Marion (Pritchard) Strockoz. Born in Belfast, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen J. Sr. and Fannie (Morykan) Strockoz. Steve graduated...

Mary E. Renninger

Mary E. Renninger

Mar 20, 2024

Mary E. Renninger, 84, a lifelong resident of Allentown, quietly passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Phoebe Nursing Home - Allentown.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Leroy Renninger and Helena (King) Roberts, and stepdaughter of the late Griffith Roberts.  Mary was a graduate of William Allen High School, Class...

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