Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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
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
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
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
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...
Brenda Fye
Aug 22, 2025
Brenda L. Fye, 67, of Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospice- Inpatient Unit - Allentown. She was the beloved companion for 40 years of Michael Hutterer. Born in Bethlehem, Brenda was a daughter of the late Dale Fye, Sr. and Frances Rice (Neth).
Brenda worked as a seamstress an local textile mills. Beyond her...
Rita Yeakel
Aug 22, 2025
Rita M. Yeakel, 69, of Bangor, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Yeakel to whom she was married to for 43 years before his passing in 2020. Born in East Stroudsburg, Rita was the daughter of the late...
Larry E. Bruch
Aug 12, 2025
Larry E. Bruch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on August 12, 2025, in Danielsville, PA. Born on April 18, 1943, in Nazareth, PA, to the late Homer and Frances (McCrady) Bruch. Larry lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a love for his family and community.As a lifelong...
Edgar Franklin Haynes
Aug 11, 2025
It wasn't the dramatic ending he once joked about - "in a hail of bullets from the top of the stairs"-but Edgar F. Haynes, 80, passed away on August 11 from injuries sustained in a solitary bicycle accident in Easton, PA.
Athletics, resilience, a no-nonsense approach to life, and deep dedication to family defined Haynes, who lived in Nazareth, PA.
Born in...
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