Obituaries

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 Nazareth, 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 during...

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...

Curtis F. Buck

Curtis F. Buck

May 17, 2026

Curtis F. Buck, of Bath, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at his residence. He was 78 years old. He was the devoted husband to Ann E. (Hoffman) Buck.

Born on November 22, 1947, in Catasauqua, Curt was the son of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Caroline M. (Geositz) Buck.

A proud veteran, he served honorably as a Sergeant in...

Naomi R. Altemose

Naomi R. Altemose

May 17, 2026

Naomi R. (Ace) Altemose, 87, of Saylorsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Altemose, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage before his passing on May 4, 2022.

Born on May 29, 1938, in Wind Gap, Naomi was the daughter of the late Raymond and Stella...

Margaret M. Sabatine

Margaret M. Sabatine

May 13, 2026

Margaret Marie (Albert) Sabatine, of Tamaqua, passed away on Wednesdy, May 13, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus. She was 84 years old. As a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Maggie dedicated her life to caring for her family and fostering a warm and loving home, where she created countless cherished memories.

She was Born on April 26, 1942,...

Vaughn K. Lewis

Vaughn K. Lewis

May 13, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vaughn K. Lewis, of Wind Gap, who departed from this life on May 13, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks. He was 87 years old. Vaughn was married to Anna May (Klump) Lewis for 62 wonderful years until her passing in 2020.

Born on October 16, 1938, in...

Vernon S. Mann Jr.

Vernon S. Mann Jr.

May 12, 2026

Vernon S. Mann, Jr., 65, of Forks Township, formerly of Moore Township, passed, May 12, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township. He was the husband of Elaine D. (Parr) Mann to whom he was married 31 years last October 1st.Born in Allentown, he was a son of Vernon S. Sr. and Patricia A. (Lerch) Mann...

Dennis E. Repsher

Dennis E. Repsher

May 11, 2026

Dennis E. Repsher,79, of Moore Township, quietly passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. He and his wife, the former Beverly A. Koch, recently observed their 58th wedding anniversary on April 27.Born in Pen Argyl, Dennis was a son of the late Earl J. Repsher and Velma (Davey) Repsher. After graduating from...

Kerry R. Grube

Kerry R. Grube

May 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kerry R. Grube, of Bethlehem, who left us on May 10, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. He was 64 years old. He was the husband of Viola M. (Morris) Grube for 30 years.Born on November 29, 1961, in Bethlehem, Kerry was a son of the late...

Elizabeth Jane Radvon

Elizabeth Jane Radvon

May 8, 2026

Elizabeth Jane (LockardRadvon, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was 74 years old. Jane was the wife of the late Walter Radvon II for 49 years before his passing in April. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Born on February 19, 1952, in Easton, Jane was a daughter...

Sandra L. Tucker

Sandra L. Tucker

May 6, 2026

Sandra L. Tucker, 87, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Born in Pen Argyl, Sandra was a daughter of the late James V. and Grace M. Ceraul (Trigiani).She devoted many years to the laboratory department at St. Luke's University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, where her dedication and quiet...

Betty M. Biechy

Betty M. Biechy

May 5, 2026

Betty M. Biechy, 90, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospice- Inpatient Unit - Allentown. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest E. Biechy Sr. to whom she was married to for 49 years before his passing in 2004. Born in Lower Nazareth Township, Betty was a daughter of the late Charles...

William S. Rinker

William S. Rinker

May 5, 2026

William S. Rinker, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud, lifelong resident of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He was surrounded by the immense love of his family during his final moments, closing the chapter on a life rich with purpose, faith, and dedication. He was 80 years old.

Bill was the beloved and devoted...