Obituaries

Joyce Narciso

Joyce Narciso

Sep 16, 2025

Joyce K. Narciso, 85, of Mountainside, NJ, formerly of Pine Brook, NJ & Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Brighton Gardens of Mountainside - Mountainside, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Narciso to whom she was married to for 15 years before his passing in 2010. Born in Bayonne, NJ, Joyce...

Douglas Schlegel

Douglas Schlegel

Sep 15, 2025

Magisterial District Justice and devoted public servant, Douglas H. Schlegel, Sr., 66, of Bushkill Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 15, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. He was the loving husband of Tracy A. (Hollinger) Schlegel. The couple would have celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary on September 24.

Doug was born in Allentown and grew up in...

Kenneth J. Hoelle, Sr.

Kenneth J. Hoelle, Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

Kenneth J. Hoelle Sr., 50, of Moore Township, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to Karla L. (Hein) Hoelle for 22 years.

Ken was born on March 15, 1975, in Summit, NJ, to Kenneth G. and Linda S. (Krankoff) Hoelle. A devoted husband and...

Melvin Smith

Melvin Smith

Sep 11, 2025

Melvin F. Smith, 85, of Bath, was stricken at home and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, September 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Patricia D. (Schleicher) Smith. They couple would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on October 17.

Born in Upper Nazareth Township, Mel was a son of...

Elaine Silfies

Elaine Silfies

Sep 10, 2025

Elaine Dolores Silfies, 71, of Upper Mount Bethel Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Northampton Post Acute - Easton. She was the companion of Gerald Schlegel of Nazareth and beloved wife of the late William Silfies to whom she was together with for 15 years before his passing in 2002. Born in Allentown, Elaine was a...

A. Frank Sterne, III

A. Frank Sterne, III

Sep 9, 2025

A. Frank Sterne, III, 98, of Washington, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Advanced Health Care of Hanover, Hanover Twp., PA. He was the beloved husband of Nina Sterne (Shevchuk) to whom he was married for 71 years. Born in Wilkes Barre, Frank was a son of the late Abram and Myrtle Sterne (Betterly).

He attended MIT,...

William Gangemi

William Gangemi

Sep 9, 2025

William R. "Bill" Gangemi, Sr., 79, formerly of The Villages in Florida and Bushkill Township, PA, passed away peacefully at home in Forks Township, PA, while in the loving care of his family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth D. (Hunkele) Gangemi. The couple celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on January 28th.

Born in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Bill...

Amanda Wolf

Amanda Wolf

Sep 6, 2025

Amanda K. Wolf, 45, of Bath, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. She was the beloved companion of Emily Brennan. Born in Fountain Hill, Amanda was a daughter of Douglas and Gayle Wolf (Creyer) of Northampton.

Amanda poured her heart into creating a warm and...

Dale Jacoby

Dale Jacoby

Sep 6, 2025

Dale P. Jacoby, 59, of Lehigh Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Jacoby (Van Norman) to whom he was married to for 20 years this past August. Born in Fountain Hill, Dale was a son of the late Erwin and Betty Jane Jacoby (Henning). Dale worked...

Barbara L. Schmoyer

Barbara L. Schmoyer

Sep 2, 2025

Barbara L. Schmoyer, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Moravian Village - Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles B. Schmoyer to whom she was married 61 years before his passing in 2013.

Born on February 22, 1933 in Easton, Barbara was the daughter of the late Guy Cump and Helen Cump (Milbee).

Barbara...

Paul Cleinow

Paul Cleinow

Sep 2, 2025

Paul D. Cleinow, 61, of Forks Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his residence. Born in Allentown, Paul was a son of Sara Ginder (Raffensperger) of Alburtis and the late Dieter Cleinow.

Paul was a talented cabinet maker, dedicating many years of his career to esteemed companies, including Morris Black, Sterling, Mann, and DE Exhibits. His craftsmanship and...

Edward Mertz

Edward Mertz

Sep 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Broad Mertz, who departed this life on September 1, 2025, at the age of 87. Edward was the son of the late Robert C. and Mary E. (Broad) Mertz. Edward lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family and community.

Edward was...

Mark J. Miller

Mark J. Miller

Aug 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Mark Joseph Miller, who left us on August 29, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on April 8, 1964, in Easton, PA, Mark was a beloved husband, father, and a true friend to many.

Mark grew up in the Easton and Wilson area, later moving...

Dorothy Milkovitch

Dorothy Milkovitch

Aug 29, 2025

Dorothy A. Milkovitch, 98, formerly of Klecknersville, passed away peacefully early on Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias Milkovitch to whom she was married 44 years before his passing in 1992.

Born in Beersville, Dorothy was a daughter of the late John F. and Frances E....

Barbara Knecht

Barbara Knecht

Aug 28, 2025

Barbara A. Knecht Cumming, Ga. Barbara A. (Bickel) Knecht, 92, of Cumming, Ga., passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Accent Care Hospice Center in Cumming, Ga. She was the loving and dedicated wife of John P. Knecht who predeceased her in 2020.

Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Bickel and Frances Willauer. She was...

Howard Kindred

Howard Kindred

Aug 28, 2025

Howard O. Kindred, 80, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Susan Kindred (Hawk) to whom he was married to for 38 years. Born in Easton, Howard was a son of the late William and Mary Kindred (Schaffer). 

Howard began his working...

Michael J. Valosin

Michael J. Valosin

Aug 26, 2025

Michael J. Valosin, Sr., 78, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Carteret, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at home. He was the loving husband of Donna L. (Eidson) Valosin. The couple recently observed their 58th wedding anniversary on June 23rd.

Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Michael was a son of the late John and Helen (Zimmermann)...

Bette Walker

Bette Walker

Aug 25, 2025

Bette L. Walker, 78, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab Center - Bethlehem Twp. She was the beloved wife of Ray Walker to whom she was married to for 53 years. Born in Allentown, Bette was a daughter of the late Raymond and Lorraine...

Teresa Eberly

Teresa Eberly

Aug 25, 2025

Teresa A. Eberly, 61, of Lower Nazareth Twp, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Eberly to whom she was married to for 43 years. Born in York, Teresa was a daughter of Joseph Henick of Bethlehem and the late Holly Ann Minnich (Ropp).

For many years, Teresa...

Linda Troxell

Linda Troxell

Aug 25, 2025

Linda M. Troxell, 64, of Moore Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Troxell, Jr. to whom she was married to for 21 years before his passing in 2009. Born in Moore Twp., Linda was a daughter of the late Norman and Pearl...