Obituaries

Jared J. Valo

Jared J. Valo

Jun 19, 2026

Jared J. Valo, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Luke's Hopsital - Anderson Campus. He was 49. Born on February 26, 1977, in Fountain Hill, Jared was the beloved son of Cheryl E. (Traugher) Valo and the late Dennis M. Valo.

Jared was a passionate CNC Programmer and Machinist at J&L...

Leonard S. Contessa

Leonard S. Contessa

Jun 17, 2026

Leonard S. Contessa, 75, of Bethlehem, formerly of Bethpage, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Diane Contessa (Letizia) to whom he was married to for 48 years. Born in Jamaica, NY, Leonard was a son of the late Bernard and Helen Contessa...

Ryan W. Paff

Ryan W. Paff

Jun 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and step-son, Ryan W. Paff. He would have celebrated his 51st birthday in July.A resident of Forks Township, Ryan formerly resided in Bushkill Township where he grew up. Born in Wilson Borough, he was a son of the late Charles W. "Chuck"...

Mary Anne E. Vorholy

Mary Anne E. Vorholy

Jun 15, 2026

Maryanne Emma Vorholy, age 89, of Bushkill Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 19, 1936, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Maryanne was the daughter of the late Anna and John Koenig. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Maryanne lived a life centered on...

Peter Bohun Jr.

Peter Bohun Jr.

Jun 15, 2026

Peter Bohun, Jr. 86, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg He was the beloved husband of Elaine Bohun to whom he was married to for 60 years. Born in Moore Twp., Peter was a son of the late Peter Sr. and Pauline Longenbach (Oplinger). Peter was employed as an Oiler...

Tabitha L. Marsh

Tabitha L. Marsh

Jun 13, 2026

Tabitha L. Marsh, 41, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House - Lower Saucon Twp. Born in Fountain Hill, Tabitha was a daughter of Jimmy and Karen Marsh (Nolf) of Moore Twp.

She most recently worked as a package handler with Jukebox On Line LLC -...

Kathleen G. Schreck

Kathleen G. Schreck

Jun 12, 2026

Kathleen G. Schreck, 72, of Pen Argyl, formerly of Danielsville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Dale Schreck whom passed away in 2022. Born in Easton, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Willard J. Sr. and Geraldine Hunter (Adams).

She enjoyed a life filled with creativity,...

Charles R. Will Jr.

Charles R. Will Jr.

Jun 12, 2026

Charles R. Will, Jr., 73, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Will (Wiland) to whom he was married to for 45 years before her passing in 2021. Born in Easton, Charles was a son of the late...

Sherwood O. Kindred

Sherwood O. Kindred

Jun 11, 2026

Sherwood O. Kindred, 98, a long time resident of Bethlehem, who retired to Hemlock Farms in Lord's Valley, quietly passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at The Vero at Bethlehem in Hanover Township. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine I. (Feist) Kindred with whom he shared 75 years of marriage before her passing in 2023.Born in...

Dolores S. Hartman

Dolores S. Hartman

Jun 9, 2026

Dolores Sue Hartman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, with loved ones surrounding her over her final days. She was 83. Known as "Dolly" by everyone, she was the devoted wife of the late John R. Hartman, Sr., with whom she shared 43 wonderful years of...

Pauline G. Heckman

Pauline G. Heckman

Jun 3, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Pauline G. Heckman. Pauline peacefully passed away at her home in Moore Township on Wednesday, June 03, 2026, while in the loving care of her family and hospice. She was 80. Pauline was the wife of the late Leon G. Heckman, with whom she shared...

Howard S. Koehler

Howard S. Koehler

Jun 1, 2026

Howard S. Koehler, 93, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House - Lower Saucon Twp. Born in Bushkill Twp., Howard was a son of the late Norman and Mary Koehler (Rice). He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Koehler (Mack).He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Randy Smith Rowe Sr.

Randy Smith Rowe Sr.

May 30, 2026

Randy Smith Rowe, Sr. 64, of Pen Argyl, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Christine Rowe (Mack) to whom he was married to for 42 years. Born in Stroudsburg, Randy was a son of the late Smith Rowe and Barbara Griffith (Frey).Throughout the years, he was employed as a construction...

Joseph F. Mazzie Jr.

Joseph F. Mazzie Jr.

May 29, 2026

Joseph F. Mazzie, Jr. 79, of Bushkill Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Bianchi-Lurati) Mazzie, to whom he would have been married to for 57 years this July 26. Born in Belfast, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Edna Mazzie (Pittenger).

A lifelong outdoorsman, he...

Joan M. Clift

Joan M. Clift

May 28, 2026

Joan M. Clift, 88, of Nazareth, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (one day shy of turning 89) at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Harvey A. Sr. and Ellen E. (Eyer) Gehret. Joan was the devoted wife of William A. Clift for over 60 years before his...

Ronald H. Horst

Ronald H. Horst

May 27, 2026

Ronald H. Horst, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 27, 2026, at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Linda K. (Trimble) Horst, for an incredible 57 years. Together, they built a strong and loving family.Born on February 1, 1949, in East Stroudsburg, Ron...

Cindy Lu Barndt

Cindy Lu Barndt

May 26, 2026

Cindy Lu Barndt, 71, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Fox Chase-Jeanes Campus - Philadelphia. She was the beloved wife of Jerry D. Barndt to whom she was married to for 35 years.Born on August 10, 1954 in Bethlehem, Cindy was a daughter of the late Paul Neumeyer and Bettie (Seyfried) Neumeyer-Abbott.She especially enjoyed traveling to...

Matthew G. Young

Matthew G. Young

May 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew G. Young of Nazareth, PA, at the family cabin in Bainbridge, NY on May 26, 2026, just days shy of his 44th birthday. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Matt was the husband of Rachel A. (Cortez) Young for 17 years and would...

Kelly R. Snyder

Kelly R. Snyder

May 26, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly R. Snyder, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, who peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus. She was 61. Kelly was the wife of Glen A. Snyder to whom she was married...

Theodore T. Transue Sr.

Theodore T. Transue Sr.

May 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Theodore T. Transue Sr., of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was 82. Ted was the loving husband to Pearl C. (Shrope) Transue for 61 years.Born on August 25, 1943, in Easton, he was a son of the late Jacob...