Obituaries
Kerry M. Dieter
Feb 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kerry M. Dieter, aged 61, who left this world peacefully on February 14, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He shared 29 incredible years with his wife Lori A. (Van Horn) Dieter.
Born on August 10, 1964, Kerry grew up in Belfast,...
William S. Stankewicz
Feb 14, 2026
William S. Stankewicz, of Forks Twp., PA passed away peacefully at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was 72 years old. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette (Bravo) Stankewicz for forty-eight wonderful years. Bill was a devoted family man whose warmth, kindness and humor touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on May...
Helen S.G. Walsh Heckman
Feb 11, 2026
Helen S.G. Walsh Heckman, 90, of Lower Nazareth Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late William Walsh (1986) and Robert Heckman, Sr. (2007) Born in East Lawn, Helen was a daughter of the late Lester Frack and Mae Buelah Yob.She was employed at the...
Hilda H. Young
Feb 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hilda H. Young, who peacefully departed this life on February 9, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on December 18, 1940, in Wind Gap, Hilda was the daughter of the late Joseph E., Sr. and Hannah M. (Frey) Young.Hilda was a talented seamstress, dedicating a significant part of...
Joann M. Mascola
Feb 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joann M. Mascola, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, who left this world surrounded by her family on February 7, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. She was 78 years old. Joann was the wife and companion of the late Peter T. Mascola and the late Joseph Tonzola Sr....
Leonard D. Beltz Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
Leonard D. Beltz, Sr., 82, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Virginia Calabrese - Beltz to whom he was married to for 28 years. Born in Moore Township, Leonard was a son of the late Harvey and Edith Beltz (Yocum).
He...
Jean M. Luciano
Feb 5, 2026
After a long and happy life filled with faith and family, Jean M. Luciano (née Wagner) passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2026. She was 82 and the first in her immediate family to live past 80, a goal of hers. Jean had a joyful, loving spirit and was filled with gratitude for life and all it had...
Ricky A. Shafer
Feb 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ricky A. Shafer, of Forks Twp., who left this world on February 4, 2026 after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72 years old. Ricky was the devoted husband to Sherri L. (Wilson) Shafer.
Born on March 12, 1953, in Easton, Ricky was the beloved son of the...
Marion E. Hill
Feb 3, 2026
Marion Eva Hill, of Easton, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 87. She shared the last 20 years with her loving companion, Joe Lambert.Born on July 9, 1938, in Clearfield, Marion was the daughter of the late John M. and Mable E. (Hagenbuch) Rissmiller.Marion was employed as a sewing machine operator at Lehigh Frocks and...
Linda D. Herd
Feb 3, 2026
Linda D. Herd, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Danielsville, Lehigh Township, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, while surrounded by loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bertram J. Herd, Jr. to whom she was married 44 years before his passing in 2009.Born in Danielsville, Linda was a daughter of the late Grant H. and...
Christopher Reifinger
Feb 3, 2026
Christopher Lee Reifinger, 49, of Upper Uwchlan Township, formerly of Catasauqua, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Darcy Reifinger (Saylor) to whom he was married to for 26 years. Born in Allentown, Christopher was the son of Glenn Reifinger, of Lehighton, and Linda...
Kenneth P. Zinkand
Feb 2, 2026
Kenneth P. Zinkand, 76, of Moore Twp., passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn Zinkand (Weil) to whom he was married to for 49 years this June 4. Born in Pittsburgh, Kenneth was a son of the late Bernard and Margaret Zinkand (Cramer).He proudly served...
William R. Davis Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
William R. Davis, Jr., a beloved partner, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on May 28, 1969, in Flemington, NJ, he was the son of William R. Davis Sr. and Wendy Pittenger. Stepmother Jan Davis.
William had an adventurous spirit that shone brightly in all he did. He found joy in...
Simon W. Peters
Feb 1, 2026
Simon W. Peters, of Slatington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was 76 years old. Simon was born on May 28, 1949 in Easton, he was the son of the late Warren J., Sr. and Frances C. (Pittenger) Peters.Simon is survived by his children, Rebecca Rhyne and her husband Joseph Ferraira, of Slatington,...
Evelyn B. Faust
Jan 30, 2026
Evelyn B. Faust, 99, of Nazareth, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Alexandria Manor of Nazareth. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Faust to whom she was married to for 36 years prior to his passing in 1982. Born in Moore Township, Evelyn was a daughter of the late Harold and Miriam Bloss (Shireman).She dedicated...
Dennis B. Fox
Jan 28, 2026
Dennis Fox, of Moorestown, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown. He was 82 years old. Dennis was the beloved husband of Joan (Tanczos) Fox for 59 wonderful years.
Born in Bethlehem, Dennis was the son to the late Jacob & Hattie (Hahn) Fox.
Dennis earned his Bachelor's degree from Kutztown State University and dedicated his career...
Olga Taboada
Jan 28, 2026
Olga Taboada, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in Palmer Township, surrounded by love and family. Born on October 24, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anatolia (Arango) Usme.
Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, Olga Taboada immigrated to the United States in 1961. Her husband, Eduardo Antonio, joined her a few months...
Patricia A. Hower
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia A. Hower, 85, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House - Lower Saucon Twp., She was the beloved wife of Thomas L. Hower to whom she was married to for 68 years. Born in Belfast, Patricia was a daughter of the late William Hofstetter and Anna Biechy...
Leo H. Fischl
Jan 27, 2026
Leo H. Fischl, 83, of East Allen Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Fischl (Stannard), with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage this February. Born in Nazareth, Leo was a son of the late Leopold and Cecilia Fischl (Uhnak).
He...
Jacalyn J. Werkheiser
Jan 25, 2026
Jacalyn J. Werkheiser, 79, formerly of Bath, passed away on on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill Annex. Born in Lawrence, MA, Jacalyn was a daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret Werkheiser (MacCord). She spent many years in hospitality, serving as Front Desk Manager at the Comfort Suites in Bethlehem before retiring from the Days Inn in...
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