Obituaries

Brian Snyder

Brian Snyder

Nov 12, 2025

After a courageous battle with cancer, Brian E. Snyder, 76, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by tremendous love and family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home in Lower Nazareth Township. He and his loving wife, Denise K. (Staples) Snyder, celebrated 55 wonderful years of marriage on October 3rd.

Born in Fountain Hill, Brian was a son...

Gladys Germanton

Gladys Germanton

Nov 9, 2025

Gladys E. Germanton, 88, formerly of Bath, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township.

Born in Hecktown, she was a daughter of the late Theodore F. and Emma S. (Bruch) Heimer, and she attended High School. A member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union,...

Paul E. Panfil

Paul E. Panfil

Nov 8, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Edward Panfil, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted friend, who left us on November 8, 2025, at the age of 70.

He was born on October 16, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA. Paul was the son of the late Edward and Anna Panfil.

Paul grew up in Port Richmond, Pennsylvania. He was well known...

Barbara I. Reph

Barbara I. Reph

Nov 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara I. Reph, a beloved wife, mother, and grammy, who departed this life on November 8, 2025, at the age of 84. She was the wife to Gerald E. Reph, Sr. She was born on May 10, 1941, in Allentown, PA to the late John H. and May (Rohrbach) Frey.

Barbara worked part-time...

Wilson Fenstermaker

Wilson Fenstermaker

Nov 7, 2025

Wilson R. Fenstermaker, 90, of Moore Township, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene E. (Eckley) Mitman-Fenstermaker to whom he was married 22 years before her passing in 2013.

Born in Delps, Wilson was a son of the late Raymond R. and Lottie...

Dianna L. Flamisch

Dianna L. Flamisch

Nov 2, 2025

Dianna L. Flamisch, 74, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Flamisch, Sr. to whom she was married to for 56 years this past September. Born in Easton, Dianna was a daughter of the late Frank and Doris Washeim (Hackman).

Dianna dedicated much of...

Karen Toole

Karen Toole

Oct 30, 2025

Karen Sue Toole, 74, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Born in Sacramento, CA, Karen was a daughter of the late John and Marjorie Collins (Driscoll).

Karen was a talented jazz piano instructor, sharing her love for music with students and inspiring countless others to explore their musical talents. Her...

Warren Kresge

Warren Kresge

Oct 29, 2025

Warren H. Kresge, Jr., 89, formerly of Upper Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna L. (Nordoi) Kresge to whom he was married 65 years before her passing in 2023.

Born in Fountain Hill, Warren was a son of the late Warren H....

Dale Edelman

Dale Edelman

Oct 26, 2025

Dale David Edelman Jr., a beloved father, grandfather and son, passed away on, Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 1, 1959, in Allentown, Dale was the son of Dale D. Edelman, Sr. and the late Marylin (Rader) Edelman.

Dale, recently retired after working over 25 years at Siemens Building Technology as a Controls Technician. Dale...

Betty Young

Betty Young

Oct 26, 2025

Betty Jane Young, 89, of Hickory Hills in Moore Township, peacefully passed away at home, while surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth. She was the beloved wife of the late James N. Young, who predeceased her in 1986 after a beautiful marriage.

Born in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Betty...

Norma L. Lopresti

Norma L. Lopresti

Oct 26, 2025

Norma Louise Lopresti of Plainfield Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73 years old. She was the love of her husband, Wayne "Butch" Lopresti to whom she was married for 42 years.

Norma was born on May 1, 1952 in Nazareth. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary (Pearson) Hartzell.

She...

Bruce Lambert

Bruce Lambert

Oct 25, 2025

Bruce M. Lambert, 77, of Towamensing Township, formerly of Palmerton and Chapman Quarries, was stricken at home and passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus in Lehighton.

Born in Allentown, Bruce was a son of the late Bernard W. Sr. and Florence L. (Gehret) Lambert. After attending high school, he honored his country...

Keith Kucsan

Keith Kucsan

Oct 24, 2025

Keith A. Kucsan, 68, of Nazareth, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away quietly at home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Grace (Crowley) Kucsan to whom he was married nearly 40 years before her passing in 2022.

Born in Fountain Hill, Keith was the son of the late Kalman and Georgine (Orlando) Kucsan. He...

Marlene I. Sentkewitz

Marlene I. Sentkewitz

Oct 24, 2025

Marlene Irene Sentkewitz, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and meme, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus. She was 79 years old. Marlene was the wife to the late Steward E. Noble (passed in 1970) and Philip R. Sentkewitz (passed in 1999).

Born on January 31, 1946, Marlene touched the hearts of all who...

Larry Kocher

Larry Kocher

Oct 21, 2025

Larry Grant Kocher

September 22, 1947 - October 21, 2025

Larry "Butch" Kocher, of Klecknersville, PA, passed away on October 21, 2025, having lived a life full of character, creativity, and love. 

He worked for many years at PPL as an analytical engineer and draftsman. Outside of work, he was an artist, a music lover who could sing, whistle, and even yodel, and...

Joseph Padula

Joseph Padula

Oct 21, 2025

Joseph M. Padula, a.k.a "Joey Holaday" 63, of East Allen Township passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved companion of Renee Ross. Born in Easton, Joseph was a Son of the late Joseph Padula and Mary Padula (Crivellaro). In his earlier years, he worked as a heavy equipment machine operator and spent...

Eileen Fehr

Eileen Fehr

Oct 20, 2025

Eileen F. Fehr, 72, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Spring Village at Pocono. She was the beloved wife of the late David A. Fehr, Sr. to whom she was married to for 42 years before his passing in 2016. Born in Bethlehem, Eileen was a daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Mann (Heitzman).

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Alexandra Latorre

Alexandra Latorre

Oct 19, 2025

Alexandra Latorre, 50, of Bath, PA passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus. Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, Alexandra was a daughter of the late Alejandro and Ana Amelia Latorre (Lopez).

A woman of many passions, Alexandra found joy in cooking and cleaning, always striving to create a warm and welcoming home...

Angela Ciresa

Angela Ciresa

Oct 18, 2025

Angela Marie Ciresa, 48, of Palmer Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Born in Fountain Hill, Angela was a daughter of the late Edward Brown and Patricia Paff (Zopf).Angela was a passionate individual known for her love of cooking and baking, often filling her home with the sweet aromas of her culinary creations. Her family will always...

Mary Huff

Mary Huff

Oct 18, 2025

After a century of life, laughter, and love, Mary L. Huff, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Allentown. She was the beloved wife of the late Byron Huff to whom she was married to for 61 years before his passing in 2005. Born in Middaugh, PA, Mary was a...