Obituaries

Betty Mae Rowland

Betty Mae Rowland

Jul 20, 2025

Betty Mae Rowland, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 30, 1945, in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late George and Beulah (Rhoads) Shabrach.

Betty was a devoted Jehovah's Witness. She loved yard sales and flea markets. She always had gifts and kind words for...

Louise Raia

Louise Raia

Jul 17, 2025

Louise Raia, a beloved matriarch and friend, of Bangor, formerly of Staten Island, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. She was 90. Louise was the wife of the late Joseph Raia with whom she shared 37 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1992.

Born in Manhattan, Louise was a...

Shannon Tyndale

Shannon Tyndale

Jul 16, 2025

Shannon R. Tyndale, 46, of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her residence. Born in East Stroudsburg, Shannon was a daughter of Lyna Tyndale (Conners) of Bethlehem and the late John Tyndale.

Shannon was a beloved daughter, a talented project manager for Merck, and a passionate artist. She will forever be remembered for her incredible creativity, particularly her...

Kimberly Satow

Kimberly Satow

Jul 15, 2025

Kimberly J. Satow, 58, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Born in Fountain Hill, Kimberly was a daughter of Patricia Huff (Barner) and the late Craig Huff.In addition to her mother, She will be missed by her brothers: Keith Huff, of Kunkletown and Christopher Huff of Allentown; sister: Leeann Aldridge,...

Rosemarie Fritzinger

Rosemarie Fritzinger

Jul 14, 2025

Rosemarie Fritzinger Balliet age 82 of Kunkletown, Pa passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on July 20, 1942. Anyone that knew "Rose" knew she had a spirited and energetic personality.

After graduating from Northampton High School, Rose pursued further education at Allentown Business School, Arco School for Auto Inspection, and Allentown School of Cosmetology.

Her career...

Linda Werner

Linda Werner

Jul 11, 2025

Linda E. Werner, 77, of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Werner to whom she was married to for 59 years. Born in Easton, Linda was a daughter of the late Richard and Grace...

Dolores L. Danner

Dolores L. Danner

Jul 9, 2025

Dolores L. Danner, 86, of Easton, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. She was the loving wife of Henry Danner to whom she was married 65 years.

Born on September 21, 1938 in Easton, Dolores was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Hay) Pysher.

Dolores was a graduate...

Billie Shiner

Billie Shiner

Jul 6, 2025

Billie Jo Shiner, 51, of Moore Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late James Shiner to whom she was married to for 19 years before his passing in 2011. Born in Stroudsburg, Billie was a daughter of Nancy Shafer (Shafer) of Bath and the late William Crotsley.

As the...

Ronald Coyle

Ronald Coyle

Jul 2, 2025

Ronald B. Coyle, 91, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Complete Care at Lehigh Center in Macungie. He was the beloved husband of the late Esther Coyle to whom he was married to for 69 years before her passing in 2022. Born in Moore Township, Ronald was a son of the late Martin and...

Karen Stahl

Karen Stahl

Jun 28, 2025

Karen Kuhlman Stahl, 74, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her son's residence. She was the beloved wife of the late William Stahl to whom she was married to for 47 years before his passing in 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY., Karen was a daughter of the late Harry M....

Terry Hannold

Terry Hannold

Jun 27, 2025

Terry M. Hannold, 83, of Moore Twp., PA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 27, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Rita Schaadt, to whom he was married to for 35 years. Born in Warren, PA, Terry was the beloved son of the late Leason and Evelyn Hannold (Reed).

Terry's early...

James Werkheiser

James Werkheiser

Jun 27, 2025

James V. Werkheiser, 86, of Effort, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospice House - Monroe County. He was the beloved husband of the late Carrie Ann L. "Penny" Werkheiser to whom he was married to for 62 years before her passing in 2020. Born in Bushkill Township, James was a son of the...

Houston Meriwether

Houston Meriwether

Jun 26, 2025

Houston Fritz Meriwether Jr., age 83, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 20, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, Houston was the eldest of three children to Fritz and Dorothy Meriwether. A lifelong lover of golf - playing it and watching it - he even started the golf team at his...

Gina Chroust

Gina Chroust

Jun 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gina M. Chroust, a cherished daughter, mother, sister, niece, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Born in Allentown, Gina was the daughter of Richard A. Chroust of Lower Nazareth Township, and the late Frances M. (Saccon) Chroust. She was a 2011 graduate of Nazareth Area...

William J. Kindred III

William J. Kindred III

Jun 21, 2025

William J. Kindred III, 68, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at LVHN.

Born on January 22, 1957 in Easton, he was the son of the late William J. Kindred, Jr. and Rebecca J. (Hoskin) Detweiler.

William was known to many as: Tip, Tippy, Skippy, and Squeaky. He never went anywhere without his 4 legged friend, Tipper. William was...

Regina Werkheiser

Regina Werkheiser

Jun 20, 2025

Regina Marie Werkheiser, 60, of Orwigsburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Geisinger - Owigsburg.

Born on July 24, 1964 in Bethlehem, Regina was the daughter of the late Mary (Wambold) Gradwohl.

She was a kind-hearted person who devoted her life to helping others and animals. She loved boating with her fiancé Tom and attending craft shows...

Phoebe Rissmiller

Phoebe Rissmiller

Jun 19, 2025

Phoebe A. Rissmiller, 85, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence in Bushkill Township. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry C. Rissmiller, Sr. to whom she was married 46 years before his passing in 2003.

One of eight children, Phoebe was born in Bangor to the late Thomas...

Fred Hitt

Fred Hitt

Jun 18, 2025

Fred H. Hitt, 71, of Nazareth, PA, passed away June 18, 2025, at LV Hospice House of the Poconos after choosing to end his fight against multiple organ failures. Born February 23, 1954 of Josephine Marie (Scerbo) and Donald Lee Hitt.

Fred was born and raised in Easton, PA, and attended all of his schooling there. Fred followed in the footsteps...

Lawrence Walsh

Lawrence Walsh

Jun 16, 2025

Lawrence Augustine Walsh, 89, of Upper Nazareth Twp., PA, formerly of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Walsh (Müller) to whom he was married for 56 years. Born in the Bronx, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence...

William "Billy" Kratzer

William "Billy" Kratzer

Jun 15, 2025

William J. "Billy" Kratzer, 54, of Moore Twp., passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks. He was the husband of Tammy Kratzer (Kish) to whom he was married to for 25 years. Born in Fountain Hill, William was the son of the late Diana (Fartun) Kratzer and Joseph...