Obituaries
Russell “Chopper” C. Swanson
Aug 12, 2024
Russell C. “Chopper” Swanson, Jr., 44 of Marysvillle, TN passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2024. He is the companion of the love of his life: Brittany Latham of Marysville TN. He was born the son of Theresa M. Tomsic of Bath, PA and Russell C. Swanson Sr. of Exeter, PA.
As a young man, he found joy playing high school...
Dolores "Lori" Danser
Aug 12, 2024
Dolores "Lori" Lee Danser, 73, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Dwight Danser to whom she was married 32 years. Born in Easton, Dolores was a daughter of the late Roy and Marcella Hildebrandt (Giovanni).
Following her graduation from Wilson High...
Betty Walk
Aug 11, 2024
Betty D. Walk, 96, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Liza's House Assisted Living. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Silfies, who passed away in 1988, and Walter Walk who passed away 2019. Born in Bath, Betty was a daughter of the late Thomas and Laura...
Gary Buss
Aug 10, 2024
Gary Chester Buss, 60, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born in Fountain Hill, Gary was a son of the late Elton and Kitty Ann Buss (Faust). He graduated from Nazareth High School. Gary was employed as a welder/mechanic.
Gary was known for his...
Roger Millheim
Aug 7, 2024
Roger L. Millheim, 77, of Melville, Montana, formerly a resident of Nazareth, PA, died on August 7, 2024 as a result of a single airplane accident in Logan County near Elkhart, Illinois. Roger was born on October 16, 1946, the son of the late Leon and Helen (Doyle) Millheim. He graduated from Nazareth Senior High School in 1964, and Penn...
Joanne Vishnesky
Aug 7, 2024
Joanne Elizabeth Vishnesky, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away early Wednesday, August 7th 2024, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Her final moments were spent surrounded by those she loved most.
Joanne was a graduate of North Hunterdon High School, Class of 1976. She married her High School sweetheart, Robert Vishnesky, October 21st, 1978. She went on to build...
Edward Pflugler
Aug 6, 2024
Edward E. Pflugler, 84, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenburg. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyetta Pflugler.
He was born in Lower Nazareth Twp., on June 15, 1940 the son of the late Leopold and Dorothy (Newman) Pflugler. Eddy was employed as a lineman for the Met-Ed Company...
Ralph Roth
Aug 5, 2024
Ralph R. Roth, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Danielsville, Moore Township, while surrounded by loving family on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was the husband of Mary A. (Barrall) Roth. Ralph and Mary celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 11.
Born in Allentown, Ralph was a son of the late Norman J. and Jennie T....
Donald Buchvalt
Jul 31, 2024
Donald G. Buchvalt, 73, of Moore Twp. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Sherry L. Buchvalt (Kehs) to whom he was married 53 years. Born in Allentown, Donald was a son of the late George and Lillian Buchvalt (Ashenfalder). Donald was employed by Bethlehem Contracting.
Donald served his country in...
Theresa Heyer
Jul 31, 2024
Theresa "Terry" Heyer, 86 of Nazareth, passed away, peacefully on July 31, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was born on April 9, 1938 in Bronx, NY to the late Joseph and Marie Antionette "Nettie" (Cosentino) Iannarelli.
She was the wife of Andrew R. Heyer, celebrating 62 years of marriage in 2020. Terry was an executive secretary for Electrolux Corp. in...
John Silfies
Jul 30, 2024
John T. Silfies, Sr., 85, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Inpatient Hospice in Allentown. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Snyder) Silfies. The couple shared 57 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2014.
Born in Northampton, John was a son of the late Charles...
Richard Bender
Jul 29, 2024
Richard C. Bender, 84, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Chandler Estates in Plainfield Township.
Born in Bushkill Township, Richard was a son of the late Claude Sr. and Cecelia (Killinger) Bender. He attended Nazareth High School and later honorably served in the United States Army. A member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union,...
Deborah Rogers
Jul 28, 2024
Deborah J. Rogers, 69, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Rogers. Born in Northampton, Deborah was a daughter of the late Howard and Lillian (Miller) Gruber.
Deborah found joy in simple pleasures such as trips to the casino, watching classic...
Glenda Davidson
Jul 28, 2024
Glenda J. Davidson, 70, of Allentown passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the companion of Dennis Deemer also of Allentown. Born in Oglethorpe, GA, Glenda was a daughter of the late Harold and Ruby (Wheeler) Daniels.
She was an accomplished seamstress at Marys Fashions and other local textile mills. Most...
Jean Hays
Jul 26, 2024
Jean C. Hays, 93, of Moore Township, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Ross Township. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Hays.
Born in Summerville, PA, Jefferson County, Jean was a daughter of the late Roy C. and Sarah A. (Lanker) Clinger. She was a graduate of Summerville High School, Class of...
Patrick Hitchens
Jul 23, 2024
Patrick Hitchens, 78, of Bath, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his residence. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, Patrick was a son of the late Francis and Louise (Black) Hitchens. Patrick was employed in underground maintenance for AT&T.
Patrick served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army. He served as a member of the esteemed 82nd Airborne...
Diane Swaggert
Jul 22, 2024
Diane Marie Swaggert, 72, of Polk Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus. Born in Brooklyn, Diane was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rita Solllazzi (Vento).
Diane's love for Horse Racing was unparalleled, and she cherished the moments spent with her family during trips to Saratoga Springs. She enjoyed the...
William Hersh
Jul 21, 2024
William C. "Bill" Hersh, 69, of South Whitehall Township, formerly of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Paula M. (Rodger) Hersh. The couple would have celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on July 24th.
Born in Allentown, Bill was a son of...
Kenneth Reeser
Jul 21, 2024
Kenneth R. Reeser, 76, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (Maynard) Reeser to whom he was married 40 years. Born in Allentown, Kenneth was a son of the late Harvey and Fern (Lieberman) Reeser.
He graduated from Easton H.S. "Class...
Louise Kreitz
Jul 21, 2024
Louise M. Kreitz,81, of Bethlehem, formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township.
Born in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Alma (Zick) Kreitz. Endearing to those that knew and loved her, Louise's kind and compassionate personality allowed her to affectionately tease her...
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