Obituaries

Ronald Coyle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Phoebe Rissmiller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Elaine M. Hart

Elaine M. Hart

Jun 6, 2025

Elaine M. Hart, 84, of Easton, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Abington Manor at Morgan Hill in Easton. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond K. Hart II to whom she was married 60 years before his passing in 2019.

Born on Januray 7, 1941 in Wilson Boro, Elaine...