Obituaries

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...

Nov 3, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” A. Forest, 64, of Lower Nazareth Twp., passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. Ginny was born in Allentown on January 25, 1959 to Renate B. (Heise) Evans of Bath & the late William Evans. She worked for Guardian Life Insurance – Bethlehem until retirement. Ginny was active in a bereavement...

Nov 2, 2023

On November 2, 2023, Annie Marie “Hans” Schweitzer died peacefully at her home in Moore Township.  At 101 years old, she lived a long and productive life filled with adventure, community service, travel, and family love.

Hans, as she was affectionately known, was born in Moore Township to John and Victoria (Skalniak) Dlugos.  She was predeceased by...

Nov 2, 2023

Robert G. Lewis, 87, of Moore Twp., passed away on November 2nd, 2023 peacefully in his home.  He is survived by his wife Joyce M. (Angelmeyer). He was born in Tatamy on December 12, 1935 to the late Thomas Sr. and Ethelyn (Bush) Lewis. In his younger years, he worked at Penn Dixie Cement Co. and Martin Guitar. He...

Nov 2, 2023

Douglas C. Woerner, 82, of Lehigh Twp. passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his residence. He is the husband of Karen K. (Atherholt) Woener. Doug was born in Shoemakersville, PA on Sept. 6, 1941 to the late George & Evelyn (Schaffer) Woerner.  He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Chemical Engineering degree.  Doug worked as...

Oct 29, 2023

Marlene M. Bratsch, 81, of Emmaus, passed away, Sunday October 29, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital – Allentown.  She was the wife of the late Francis J. Bratsch (2004). She was born in Moore Twp. on August 1, 1942 to the late Stanley A. & Marion P. (Solt) Hoffner. Marlene was a housewife. She is a member of Kingdom...

Oct 26, 2023

Frank J. Wunderler, 85, of Bath, quietly passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Northampton Post Acute in Bethlehem Township.  Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Frank A. “Peggy” and Stella (Hersh) Wunderler.

Frank was the beloved husband of the late Mildred I. (Welty) Wunderler to whom he was married 37 years...

Oct 24, 2023

Penny L. Garrison, 62, formerly of Point Phillips, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Walnutport on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was the wife of Eric J. Garrison, to whom she was married 13 years. Born in Fountain Hill, Penny was the daughter of the late Homer J. Jr. and Frances L. (McCrady) Bruch. She...

Oct 24, 2023

Earle J. Lieberman, 88, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lower Nazareth Township on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He and his devoted wife, Shirley A. (Schleicher) Lieberman, shared 68 loving years of marriage.

Born in Bethlehem Township, Earle was a son of the late Earl V. and Mabel E. (Hilberg) Lieberman.  He proudly and honorably served...

Oct 21, 2023

Violet L. Gerhat, 95, of Upper Nazareth Twp., passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Upper Nazareth Twp. Violet was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 13, 1928 to the late Zigmond and Margit (Mikas) Libik.

Violet lived through World War II in Budapest.  She was one of the roughly 200,000 Hungarians who escaped...