Obituaries
Mary K. Drovich
Oct 26, 2026
Mary K. Drovich, 100, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. A centenarian, Mary was blessed with a remarkable 100 years of life, spanning generations and countless cherished memories. Born in Nazareth on January 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Hermina (Yost) Kroboth.She...
Joan M. Kessler
Oct 25, 2026
Joan M. Kessler, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Twp., She was the beloved wife of the late Calvin Kessler to whom she was married to for 56 years before his passing in 2011. Born in Berks County, Joan was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mae Lovina Leister (Reitnauer).She...
Lucille J. Smith
Oct 24, 2026
Lucille J. Smith, of Chestnuthill Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her residence. She was 94 years old. Lucille was the beloved wife of Paul W. Smith of 41 years before his passing in 2012.
Born on June 22, 1932, in Hanover Township, Lucille was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Diehl) Schrantz. She...
Mary Ellen Wetzel
Oct 16, 2026
Mary Ellen Wetzel, 88, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at son's residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Wetzel who passed in 2013. Born in Bath, Mary was a daughter of the late Ella Schall (Lilly).She was a member of Emmanuel's Lutheran Church and proudly owned and operated her own beauty...
Martin J. Wilmer
Oct 16, 2026
Martin J. Wilmer, 67, formerly of the Pen Argyl area, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at AristaCare at Meadow Springs in Plymouth Meeting.Born in Easton, Marty was a son of the late Joseph Reto and Eris O. Wilmer. He attended Pen Argyl Area High School.He is survived by his loving daughter, Katrina A. Wilmer of Bangor; two grandchildren,...
Dale Allen Engler
Oct 14, 2026
Dale Allen Engler, 77, of Bushkill Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. He was the husband of Julia Engler (Santini) to whom he was married to for 44 years. Born in Fountain Hill, Dale was a son of the late Nelson & Marjorie Engler (Long).An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting,...
Donald J Fischl
Oct 12, 2026
Donald J. Fischl, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth. He was 86 years old. Don is the beloved husband of Jean M. (Stier) Fischl who celebrated their 67th anniversary in August.
Born on November 23, 1939 in Nazareth, Donald was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Anna (Filipovitz) Fischl.
Donald...
Erica R. Eberts
Oct 10, 2026
Erica R. Eberts, 74, of Allen Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Robert Eberts to whom she was married to for 55 years. Born in Coplay, Erica was a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene Gollatz (Schatz).Throughout her working years, she was employed as a...
Rachel I. Lebron
Oct 9, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rachel I. Lebron, who went home to Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 36. She was the loving wife of Michael A. Lebron of 12 years.Born on November 6, 1989, in Bethlehem, Rachel was a beloved daughter to Randy J. and Nancy A. (Miller) Marsh....
Sandra L. Grigus
Oct 7, 2026
Sandra L. Grigus, 72, of Lower Nazareth Township, formerly of Forks Township, quietly passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township. She was the loving wife of Neil R. Grigus. The couple would have celebrated 45 years of marriage on November 27th.Born in Binghamton, New York, Sandy was a daughter of the late...
Robert G. Oncheck
Oct 7, 2026
Robert G. Oncheck, 71, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his residence. He was the husband of Jacqueline Ann Oncheck (Kline). Born in Danielsville, Robert was a son of the late Gizza and Margaret Oncheck (Yandrisovitz).A man of remarkable creativity and artistic talent, he had a true passion for painting, particularly working with...
Terry L. Buskirk
Oct 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry L. Buskirk, of Moore Twp., who left us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was 63 years old. Married for 19 years, Terry was the husband of Bonnie A. (Laubach) Buskirk, ultimately sharing a beautiful journey with for 40 years.
Born on May 8,...
Franklin G. Hahn
Oct 5, 2026
Franklin G. Hahn, 89, of Bushkill Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township. He and his beloved wife, the former Anita H. (Holley) Hahn, shared 37 years of marriage, having celebrated their anniversary on June 30th.
Born in East Bangor, Franklin was a son of the late Fred...
Pamela G. Young
Oct 4, 2026
Pamela G. "Penny" Young, 78, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A home that she lived in for over 30 years. She shared that home with her late husband Thomas W. Young, of 55 years until his passing in February of 2025.Born on February 13, 1948, in Bethlehem, Penny was...
Gary Musselman
Oct 4, 2026
Gary Musselman, 52, of East Allen Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Born in Allentown, Gary was a son of Howard Musselman of Bath and the late Mary Musselman (Haydt).Earlier in life, he worked in customer support for T-Mobile, a fitting role for someone with such a natural ability and interest in...
Jessie A. Dodrill
Oct 2, 2026
Jessie A. Dodrill, 83, of Moore Township, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Ann Marie Dodrill, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Birch River, West Virginia, Jessie was a son of the late Emmett and Gracie (George) Dodrill.
In addition to his wife, Jessie will be lovingly remembered...
Arlene Edith Smith
Sep 30, 2026
Arlene Edith Smith, 78, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jeffrey Smith. Born in Bushkill Township, Arlene was a daughter of the late William and Edith Wambold (Frantz).She was the proud owner and operator of the Newburg Deli, a business she shared with her...
Willard L. Knitter
Sep 30, 2026
Willard L. Knitter, 92, of Plainfield Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. He was the beloved husband of the late Laurene Knitter (Pensyl) to whom he was married to for 50 years before her passing in 2004. Born in Plainfield Township, Willard was a son of the late Charles and...
Harry Z. Farnack
Sep 29, 2026
Harry Z. Farnack, 86, of Bushkill Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown. He was the loving husband of Sandra Farnack (Starner) with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Wind Gap, Harry was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Olyniach) Faryniak.
A hardworking and dedicated businessman,...
Henry J. Lengel
Sep 29, 2026
Henry J. Lengel, 92, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the beloved husband of the late Lynn Lengel (Thorne) to whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing in 2015. Born in Reading, Henry was a son of the late William and Ruth Lengel...
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