All Obituaries

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...

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 late Edward H. Sr. and Beatrice S. (Moser) Hartzell.  She was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1955.  For nearly 20 years, Betty was employed at UGI...

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 always be found playing golf as well as disc golf. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees and Oklahoma Sooners. He spent countless hours...

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 George and Letha (Hayward) MacLaughlin. She was a 1944 graduate of Middlebury H.S. (VT). Phyllis was employed as an operator at Bell Telephone in Middlebury, VT...

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.  He attended Allentown Central Catholic High School and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps.  A member of the International...

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 Raphie L. (Merola) Weaver.  A standout athlete and 1953 graduate of Nazareth High School, Tom lettered in baseball and was an...