Obituaries

M. Virginia Huneke

M. Virginia Huneke

Jan 18, 2024

M. Virginia Huneke (Dittmar)

December 29, 1928- January 18, 2024

M. Virginia Huneke 95, of Bath, Pennsylvania, formerly Elizaville, NY, passed away peacefully at Northampton Sub Acute Care. Virginia is survived by her daughters Sandra (Ken) Schwarz and Pat (Jeff) Keeley; her grandsons, Clinton Keeley, Justin Keeley and Mark Schwarz,...

Alfred C. Miles, Jr

Alfred C. Miles, Jr

Jan 15, 2024

Alfred C. “Al” Miles, Jr., 79, of Lehigh Twp., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Karen M. (Zakavage) Miles. Al was born in Allentown on February 16, 1944 to the late Alfred C. Sr. & Marion (Auge) Miles. He was a 1962 graduate of Catasauqua High...

William H Silfies II

William H Silfies II

Jan 13, 2024

William H. Silfies II, affectionately known as Bill, passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 23, 1954, in Bath, PA, Bill was the son of the late William H. and Georgetta P. (Bryfogle) Silfies.

Bill was a skilled heavy equipment operator and dedicated his career to this...

Michael K. Weiseman

Michael K. Weiseman

Jan 13, 2024

Michael K. Weiseman, 53, of Moore Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Michael was born on November 17, 1970, in Doylestown, PA, to the late John Earl and Beverly L. (Hale) Weiseman.

Michael was a proud graduate...

Robert C. Remaley

Robert C. Remaley

Jan 11, 2024

Robert C. Remaley, a beloved brother and uncle, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on August 16, 1954 to the late Llewellyn & Kathryn (Romanishan) Remaley.

Robert was a man of simple pleasures and strong work ethic. After earning his diploma from Nazareth High School, he dedicated...

Richard A. Andresko

Richard A. Andresko

Jan 10, 2024

Richard A. Andresko, of Bushkill Twp., beloved husband of Edith Andresko, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on October 13, 1942, Richard was the son of the late Albert and Ruth (Fries) Andresko. He served his country with honor and dedication in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

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Robert A. Grider

Robert A. Grider

Jan 9, 2024

Robert A. Grider, 89, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Moore Township on Tuesday, January 09, 2024.  His beloved wife of 66 years, Lorraine D. (Derhammer) Grider, passed away on December 20, 2023.

Born in Allentown, Robert was a son of the late Charles W. and Gertrude (Miller) Grider.  A 1952 graduate of William Allen High...

Margaret A. (Smith)  Halbfoerster

Margaret A. (Smith) Halbfoerster

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret A. Halbfoerster, 101, formerly of Bath, passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, January 08, 2024.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.  Her beloved husband of 64 years, Frederick W. Halbfoerster, died in 2004.

Born in Bath, Margaret was a daughter of the late Russell V. and Beatrice E. (Graver)...

Dolores F. Yelsits

Dolores F. Yelsits

Jan 7, 2024

Dolores F. Yelsits, 83, of Moore Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She is the wife of Richard E. Yelsits, Sr. She was born in Danielsville on January 22, 1940, to the late Frank & Estelle (Arndt) Traupman. Dolores was the secretary and treasurer of the family business Yelsits Plumbing &...

Vivian P. (Peters)  Minotti

Vivian P. (Peters) Minotti

Jan 5, 2024

Vivian P. Minotti, 86, formerly of Forks Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 05, 2024, at Gracedale Nursing Home.

Born in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Alvin J. and Christina (LaBar) Peters.  Vivian was a 1954 graduate of Bangor High School.  A talented seamstress as well as...

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Brennan

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Brennan

Jan 4, 2024

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Brennan, 90, of Plainfield Twp. passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at New Eastwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center - Easton. Dottie was born in Plainfield, NJ on December 20, 1933 to Millard & Myrtle (Backer) Piatt. She worked in quality control for Victoria Vogue – Bethlehem.

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Douglas C. Schwenk

Douglas C. Schwenk

Jan 4, 2024

Douglas C. Schwenk, 75, passed away at his residence in Slatington, while surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 04, 2024.  He was the husband of Linda L. (Moll) Schoeneberger Schwenk.  Together for 30 years, Doug and Linda would have celebrated 17 years of marriage on January 13th.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of...

Edward "Bill" W. Fruendt

Edward "Bill" W. Fruendt

Jan 2, 2024

Edward W. “Bill” Fruendt, 77, of Moore Twp. passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He is the husband of Judy E. (Fitzgerald) Fruendt.  Bill was born in Dover,  NJ on October 20, 1946 to the late Edward M. & Victoria Fruendt. He graduated from Dover High School – NJ. Edward served...

Virginia C. Wiersma

Virginia C. Wiersma

Jan 2, 2024

Virginia C. “Ginny” Wiersma, 78, formerly of Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown and Lutheran Manor – Bethlehem, passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She is the wife of the late David L. Wiersma who died in 2009. Ginny was born in Easton on October 21, 1945 to the late William H. Hertzog &...

Gladys I. Bachor

Gladys I. Bachor

Jan 1, 2024

Gladys I. Bachor, 69, of Tatamy, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Easton.  She is the companion of Dymitr “Buddy” R. Bachor. Gladys was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 19, 1954 to the late Edward August, II & Gladys (Colby) Reinke. She worked as a private nurse. Gladys was a Disney...

Wayne L. Hahn

Wayne L. Hahn

Dec 30, 2023

Wayne L. Hahn, 65, of Easton, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital - Easton. He is the husband of Agnes (Ross) Hahn.  Wayne was born in Bethlehem, on April 19, 1958 to the late Arthur Hahn Jr. & Chartlotte (Rader) Hahn Walker. He worked in security for most of his life. He was...

Walter W. Smith

Walter W. Smith

Dec 28, 2023

Walter W. Smith, 90, formerly of Chapmans, quietly passed away at Gracedale Nursing Home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Born in Upper Nazareth Township, he was a son of the late William A. and Theresa

F. (Pflugler) Smith. Walter worked in the slate quarry in Chapman Quarries, and as a roofer for H.W. Kocher also...

Farrell J. Reinhard

Farrell J. Reinhard

Dec 28, 2023

Farrell J. Reinhard, 92, of Kutztown, formerly of Moore Twp., passed away,  Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Willow Brook Nursing & Rehab – Kutztown. He was born in Kutztown, on April 23, 1931 to the late Wayne L. & Edna M. (Schlegel) Reinhard – Heffner. Farrell was a 1949 graduate of Kutztown High School. He served our country faithfully...

Richard D. Frace

Richard D. Frace

Dec 25, 2023

Richard D. “Reds” Frace, 83, a lifelong resident of Tatamy, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Janet E. (Flick) Frace to whom he was married 61 years on May 5th.

Born in Wilson Borough, Dick was a son of the late Edward D. and Grace E. (Babp) Frace.  A 1958...

Catherine S. Filchner

Catherine S. Filchner

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine S. Filchner, 72, of Palmerton, passed away, Saturday, December 24, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice – Lower Saucon Twp.  She is the wife of Curtis W. Filchner. Catherine was born in Lehighton on November 21, 1951 to the late Harold G. & Dolores (May) Strohl. She is a graduate of Palmerton Area High School. Catherine worked as a...