Obituaries

Elaine M. Gercie

Elaine M. Gercie

Jan 7, 2026

Elaine M. (Heller) Gercie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 78. For 59 cherished years, she shared her life with her loving husband, Ronald Gercie, building a life filled with love, laughter, and countless memories.Born on January 12, 1947, in Easton, she was the daughter of the late...

Richard "Dickie" Creyer

Richard "Dickie" Creyer

Jan 6, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard W. "Dickie" Creyer Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed member of the community, who entered eternal rest on January 6, 2026. He was 87. Born in Northampton, Richard Sr. was a son of the late Thomas A. and Lottie (Roth) Creyer. Richard Sr. was a...

Lisa M. Seip

Lisa M. Seip

Jan 6, 2026

Lisa Marie (Fiorello) Seip, 61, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 6, 2026.

Born on March 26, 1964, in San Francisco, California, she was the daughter of Joan (Morgan) Ellington and the late James Richard Fiorello. Lisa grew up in Stanhope, New Jersey, and attended Lenape Valley Regional High School, where she became the first female basketball player to score...

JoAnn Sandt

JoAnn Sandt

Jan 5, 2026

JoAnn Sandt, 85, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. She was the beloved wife of Robert Sandt to whom she was married to for 61 years. Born in Spring Brook Twp. JoAnn was a daughter of the late Stanley and Ellen McLain...

Becky S. Snyder

Becky S. Snyder

Jan 3, 2026

Becky S. (Baltz) Snyder, 79, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Snyder to whom she was married to for 59 years before his passing on Dec. 22, 2025. Born in Fountain Hill, Becky was a daughter...

Barty Abdelnour

Barty Abdelnour

Jan 1, 2026

"And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home."Luke 1:23

In Loving Memory of Pastor Barty Abdelnour

Pastor Barty Abdelnour went home to be with the Lord after a life wholly and joyfully given to Jesus Christ. For more than 70 years, he served humbly without ceasing, giving beyond measure, and faithfully pouring himself out for the sake of the...

Nickolas A. Siegfried

Nickolas A. Siegfried

Dec 31, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Nickolas Andrew Siegfried, aged 39, of Nazareth, PA, who left us on December 31, 2025. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend.Born on March 7, 1986, in Easton, PA, he was the son of Teir L. Siegfried. Nick was a vibrant spirit whose life was marked...

William H. Reppert, Sr.

William H. Reppert, Sr.

Dec 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William H. Reppert Sr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 82. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Suzanne B. (Ulmer) Reppert, who stood by him through all of life's journeys. Together, they created a loving home in...

Ella J. Manogue

Ella J. Manogue

Dec 28, 2025

Ella Jane (Heiney) Manogue, 84, of Lehigh Township, passed away peacefully, with family, at Lehigh Valley Hospice on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Manogue, to whom she was married for 57 years until his passing in March of 2025. Born in Walnutport, Ella was the daughter of the late Homer & Eunice Heiney (Druckenmiller).

Ella had...

Gary Petersen

Gary Petersen

Dec 27, 2025

Gary L. Petersen, 68, of Bushkill Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks. He was the beloved husband of Janet Petersen (Kunkle) to whom he was married to 34 years. Born in Fountain Hill, Gary was a son of the late Carl and Virginia Petersen (Frantz).He worked for many years as a...

Gerard Caprio

Gerard Caprio

Dec 26, 2025

Gerard J. Caprio, 86, of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, formerly of Wharton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Arden Courts in Bethlehem, PA. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Vigliorolo) Caprio, to whom he was married 51 years on September 7.Born in Newark, New Jersey, Gerard was a son of the late Gerard V. and...

Naomi J. Trout

Naomi J. Trout

Dec 26, 2025

Naomi J. Trout, 85, of Washington Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Slate Belt Nursing and Rehab. Born on July 28, 1940, in Stockertown, Naomi was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Reeser (Williamson).She also had a deep love for cooking and collected cookbooks of all kinds, always eager to try new recipes. She...

George Laubach

George Laubach

Dec 26, 2025

George H. Laubach, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Wilson Borough on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Wilmer H. and Isabell A. (Shankweiler) Laubach. After attending Nazareth High School, George embarked on an outstanding career as a steelworker and was employed for many years at the former Bethlehem Steel...

Alexandra Plaskota

Alexandra Plaskota

Dec 25, 2025

Alexandra Plaskota, 83, formerly of North Port, Florida, and Avenel, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown.Alexandra will be lovingly remembered by her son,George A. Plaskota, Sr. and wife, Nancy, of Lower Nazareth Township; two grandsons, George A. Jr. and Luke Plaskota; two sisters, Nina Pata and husband, Camilo, and Zina...

Arthur Eime

Arthur Eime

Dec 25, 2025

Arthur C. Eime, 85, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospice- Inpatient Unit - Allentown. He was the beloved husband of Laurel Eime (Batchelor) to whom he was married to 62 years. Born in Hawley, PA, Arthur was a son of the late Otto and Anita Eime (Weland).Arthur was a skilled tool-and-die maker for...

Brenda F. Geake

Brenda F. Geake

Dec 24, 2025

Brenda F. Geake, 59, of Walnutport, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Warren Campus in Phillipsburg. She was the beloved wife of Granville M. "Butch" Geake, Jr.

Born on March 19, 1966, in Quakertown, Brenda was the daughter of Howard, Sr. and Doris (Steich) Jones of Quakertown.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and taking her...

Thomas F. Snyder

Thomas F. Snyder

Dec 22, 2025

Thomas F. Snyder, 80, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Becky S. Snyder (Baltz) to whom he was married to for 59 years. Born in Easton, Thomas was a son of the late Henry and Helen Snyder (Werkheiser).Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman who...

Maryann Oswald

Maryann Oswald

Dec 21, 2025

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Maryann M. Oswald, 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Bushkill Township, while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Newlyweds, Maryann and her husband, Nathan K. Oswald, previously shared a devoted relationship of 11 years, prior to their marriage on May 25th.Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter...

Carl S. Weist, Sr.

Carl S. Weist, Sr.

Dec 20, 2025

Carl S. Weist, Sr., 65, of Wind Gap, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Easton. He was the beloved companion of the late Wanda Eberts, to whom he shared his life with for over 35 years.Born on May 31, 1960, in Bethlehem, Carl was the son of the late Clifton Weist, Sr. and...

Bertha E. Davidson

Bertha E. Davidson

Dec 19, 2025

Bertha E. Davidson, 78, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Advanced Health Care Home - Hanover.

Born on May 3, 1947, in Bethlehem, Bertha was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Mabel M. (Buskirk) Davidson.

She was employed for many years at Mary Fashions in Bath and then onto...