Obituaries
Ronald Coyle
Jul 2, 2025
Ronald B. Coyle, 91, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Complete Care at Lehigh Center in Macungie. He was the beloved husband of the late Esther Coyle to whom he was married to for 69 years before her passing in 2022. Born in Moore Township, Ronald was a son of the late Martin and...
Karen Stahl
Jun 28, 2025
Karen Kuhlman Stahl, 74, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her son's residence. She was the beloved wife of the late William Stahl to whom she was married to for 47 years before his passing in 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY., Karen was a daughter of the late Harry M....
Terry Hannold
Jun 27, 2025
Terry M. Hannold, 83, of Moore Twp., PA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Rita Schaadt, to whom he was married to for 35 years. Born in Warren, PA, Terry was the beloved son of the late Leason and Evelyn Hannold (Reed).
Terry's early...
James Werkheiser
Jun 27, 2025
James V. Werkheiser, 86, of Effort, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospice House - Monroe County. He was the beloved husband of the late Carrie Ann L. "Penny" Werkheiser to whom he was married to for 62 years before her passing in 2020. Born in Bushkill Township, James was a son of the...
Houston Meriwether
Jun 26, 2025
Houston Fritz Meriwether Jr., age 83, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, Houston was the eldest of three children to Fritz and Dorothy Meriwether. A lifelong lover of golf - playing it and watching it - he even started the golf team at his...
Gina Chroust
Jun 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gina M. Chroust, a cherished daughter, mother, sister, niece, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Born in Allentown, Gina was the daughter of Richard A. Chroust of Lower Nazareth Township, and the late Frances M. (Saccon) Chroust. She was a 2011 graduate of Nazareth Area...
William J. Kindred III
Jun 21, 2025
William J. Kindred III, 68, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at LVHN.
Born on January 22, 1957 in Easton, he was the son of the late William J. Kindred, Jr. and Rebecca J. (Hoskin) Detweiler.
William was known to many as: Tip, Tippy, Skippy, and Squeaky. He never went anywhere without his 4 legged friend, Tipper. William was...
Regina Werkheiser
Jun 20, 2025
Regina Marie Werkheiser, 60, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Geisinger - Owigsburg.
Born on July 24, 1964 in Bethlehem, Regina was the daughter of the late Mary (Wambold) Gradwohl.
She was a kind-hearted person who devoted her life to helping others and animals. She loved boating with her fiancé Tom and attending craft shows...
Phoebe Rissmiller
Jun 19, 2025
Phoebe A. Rissmiller, 85, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence in Bushkill Township. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry C. Rissmiller, Sr. to whom she was married 46 years before his passing in 2003.
One of eight children, Phoebe was born in Bangor to the late Thomas...
Fred Hitt
Jun 18, 2025
Fred H. Hitt, 71, of Nazareth, PA, passed away June 18, 2025, at LV Hospice House of the Poconos after choosing to end his fight against multiple organ failures. Born February 23, 1954 of Josephine Marie (Scerbo) and Donald Lee Hitt.
Fred was born and raised in Easton, PA, and attended all of his schooling there. Fred followed in the footsteps...
Lawrence Walsh
Jun 16, 2025
Lawrence Augustine Walsh, 89, of Upper Nazareth Twp., PA, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Walsh (Müller) to whom he was married for 56 years. Born in the Bronx, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence...
William "Billy" Kratzer
Jun 15, 2025
William J. "Billy" Kratzer, 54, of Moore Twp., passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks. He was the husband of Tammy Kratzer (Kish) to whom he was married to for 25 years. Born in Fountain Hill, William was the son of the late Diana (Fartun) Kratzer and Joseph...
Al Miller
Jun 14, 2025
Albert H. "Al" Miller, 77, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, while under the compassionate care of hospice, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Northampton Post Acute- Easton. He was the beloved husband of Karen Miller (Silfies) to whom he was married to for 43 years. Born in Philadelphia, Albert was...
Ruthmary Male
Jun 12, 2025
Ruthmary Helene Male of Nazareth died peacefully at the age of 89. She was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Alma (Kennedy) Gilbert. She is survived by her five sons; James Jr., Thomas, Gary, Michael and Robert. Her legacy continues with 13 grandchildren; Jennifer, Courtney and Cory; Mandi and Nichlas; Nolan and Tyler; Jeanette, Rebecca, Theresa and Valerie;...
Douglas Murphy
Jun 11, 2025
Douglas P. Murphy, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednessday, June 11, 2025, at his residence in Mechanicsburg.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Herbert P. Murphy and Ruth A. (Reagle) Frace. Doug was a 1973 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and later attended Northampton Community College. A member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, he...
Madeline Dilcherd
Jun 10, 2025
Madeline M. Dilcherd, 99, of Bushkill Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was the wife of the late William E. Dilcherd with whom she shared 46 years of marriage before his passing in 1989.
Born in Hatchgravel, Bath, Madeline was a daughter of the late Stephen H. and Carrie S. (Rissmiller) Faust. Since...
Christine Kichline
Jun 9, 2025
Christine Kichline, 53, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township.
Born in Flemington, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Lynn D. (Dunfee) Castner of Bethlehem Township, and the late Arthur R. Castner. Christine was a graduate of Faith Christian School in Roseto, class...
Timothy Getz
Jun 9, 2025
Timothy A. Getz, 63, passed away peacefully at his residence in Upper Nazareth Township, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 9, 2025. He was the husband of Michele D. (Schaffer) Getz. The couple celebrated 42 years of marriage last November.
Born in Wilson Borough, Tim was raised by his maternal grandparents, William and Ruth (Kessler) Getz, and he was...
Curtis Filchner
Jun 8, 2025
Curtis W. Filchner, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Palmerton while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine S. (Strohl) Flichner with whom he shared 54 years of marriage before her passing in 2023.
Born in Lower Nazareth Township, Curtis was a son of the late Walter...
John Sandt
Jun 6, 2025
John Stanley Sandt, Jr., 63, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was born on June 13, 1961, in Phillipsburg, NJ, and was the son of the late John S. Sandt, Sr. and Elizabeth Kostolanci-Sandt.
John was a man who found purpose and fulfillment through his work and personal passions....
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