Obituaries

Mildred "Tiny" Jean Gillingham

Mildred "Tiny" Jean Gillingham

Mar 9, 2024

Mildred Jean "Tiny" Gillingham, 89, of Forks Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late William Gillingham, who passed away in 2020. She was born in Barrett Township, PA on December 29, 1934 the daughter of the late Luther and Iva (Newhard) Snyder.

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Diane F. Detweiler

Diane F. Detweiler

Mar 4, 2024

Diane F. Detweiler, 94, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at The Palmerton. She is the wife of the late John R. Detweiler who passed in 1985.  She was born in Nazareth on July 30, 1929 to the late Elwood and Ella (Hahn) Stark.

Diane's life was filled with warmth and love. A...

William M. "Reds" Kish, Sr.

William M. "Reds" Kish, Sr.

Mar 2, 2024

William M. “Reds” Kish, Sr., 84, of Plainfield Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 02, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Strike) Kish.  The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage last October.

Born in Wilson Borough, Reds was a son of the late Joseph...

Robert W. Hess

Robert W. Hess

Mar 2, 2024

Robert W. Hess, 55, was stricken at his home in Saylorsburg, and passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital – Monroe Campus in Stroud Township, surrounded by loving family.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late John and Bernice (Bender) Hess.  He attended Bangor High School.  Known to many as “Big Bob”, he owned and...

Diana M. Transue

Diana M. Transue

Feb 27, 2024

Diana M. Transue, 74, of Wind Gap, formerly of Saylorsburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Slate Belt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Washington Township. She was the beloved wife of the late Bradley A. Transue, Sr. to whom she was marred 29 years before his passing in 2017. Born...

Harrison R. Kline, Jr.

Harrison R. Kline, Jr.

Feb 25, 2024

Harrison R. "J.R." Kline, Jr., 71, of Bushkill Twp. passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his residence. He is the husband of Marjorie A. (Smith) Kline. “J.R.” was born in Easton, on November 3, 1952 to the late Harrison, Sr. & Gladys (Everitt) Kline.

Harrison dedicated much...

Gail A. Kocher

Gail A. Kocher

Feb 21, 2024

Gail A. Kocher, 63, of Hanover Township, quietly passed away at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehab on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Harold L. “Sonny” and Patricia (Hartzell) Kocher.  Gail grew up in the Borough of Chapmans and was a graduate of...

Cheryl L. (Parry)  Bossert

Cheryl L. (Parry) Bossert

Feb 18, 2024

“She went with Jesus, Peace out.”

Cheryl L. Bossert, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Bushkill Township, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  She and her husband, Carl J. Bossert, celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary last June.

Born in East Stroudsburg, Cheryl was a daughter of the late...

Benjamin J. Dilley, Sr.

Benjamin J. Dilley, Sr.

Feb 15, 2024

Benjamin J. Dilley, Sr., 83, of Hickory Hills in Moore Township, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg, surrounded by loving family.  He was the husband of Freda I. (Weekley) Dilley.  The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage last September.

Born in Riegelsville, Bucks County, Benjamin was a son of the...

Raymond P. Piatt

Raymond P. Piatt

Feb 15, 2024

Raymond P. Piatt, 89, of Bushkill Township, formerly of Palmer Townshp, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab.  He was the loving husband of Liselotte W. (Knauer) Piatt with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, Raymond was a son of the late Paul and Anna (Zwiski)...

Duane L. Hyrowich

Duane L. Hyrowich

Feb 12, 2024

Duane L. Hyrowich, 53, of Plainfield Township, suddenly passed away on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of Jean A. (Sterner) Serfass of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the late Gary L. Hyrowich, and stepson of the late Jeffrey Serfass. ...

Carol Ann Kloiber

Carol Ann Kloiber

Feb 12, 2024

Carol Ann Kloiber, 70, of Moore Twp., formerly of  Goshen, IN, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital , Cedar Crest.  She is the wife of the late William "Ben" Kloiber. Carol was born on December 22, 1953 to the late Earl and Marie (Walters) Huber.

Carol was a graduate...

Gwendolyn "Penny" L. Grouleff

Gwendolyn "Penny" L. Grouleff

Feb 12, 2024

Gwendolyn L. “Penny” Grouleff, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on August 22, 1959, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Fogel and Rella (Sandt) Labar.

Penny dedicated many years of service as an office manager...

Velma A. Buskirk

Velma A. Buskirk

Feb 8, 2024

Velma A. Buskirk, 81, of Slatington, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at her son's residence in Lower Milford Twp. She was born on October 15, 1942, in Stockertown, PA, to her late parents, Raymond and Lillian (Williamson) Reeser. Velma had a fulfilling career, she worked as a sewing machine operator for Vinnie Blouse. She also...

Roy W. Hildebrand

Roy W. Hildebrand

Feb 4, 2024

Roy W. Hildebrand passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township, on Sunday, February 04, 2024, with his loving wife and son at his side.  He was 80.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Stanley L. and Florence (Harmon) Hildebrand.  After graduating from Dieruff High School in 1961,...

Michael A. Vincovitch Jr.

Michael A. Vincovitch Jr.

Jan 31, 2024

Michael A. Vincovitch Jr., 87, of Nazareth, succumbed to his injuries from a pedestrian accident on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House – Bethlehem. He is the husband of Dolores (Bender).  Mike was born on July 4, 1936, in Fountain Hill, PA. Michael was the son of the late Michael and Stella (Marshaleck) Vincovitch. ...

Earl K. Fisher

Earl K. Fisher

Jan 28, 2024

Earl K. Fisher, 66, of Moore Twp., passed away, on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at his residence. Earl was born in Wilson Boro, to the late Earl and Louise (Schaffer) Fisher. Earl is the husband of Kelly A. (Garman) Fisher. He is a graduate of Nazareth High School. Earl was a weekend racing enthusiast. He spent many Saturday...

James J. Shelak II

James J. Shelak II

Jan 28, 2024

James J. Shelak II, age 52, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Fountain Hill.  He is the husband of the late Mary Shelak, who passed away in 2023. He was born on October 22, 1971, in Allentown, to Genevieve Kruk of Walnutport and the late James Shelak.

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Larry W. Flamisch, Sr.

Larry W. Flamisch, Sr.

Jan 27, 2024

Larry W. Flamisch, Sr., 80, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born on November 10, 1943, in Northampton, PA, the son of the late William F. Sr. and Miriam (Kresge) Flamisch.

Larry dedicated over four decades of his life to the construction industry, working as...

Georgene M. (Bartek)  Lerch

Georgene M. (Bartek) Lerch

Jan 23, 2024

Georgene M. Lerch, beloved mother, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the age of 73. She is the wife of the late Kenneth H. Lerch, Jr. who passed away in 2006. Born on May 25, 1950, in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, Georgene was the cherished daughter of George R. and Esther (Frey) Bartek, both of whom...