Obituaries
Samuel Werkheiser
Feb 24, 2025
Samuel P. Werkheiser, 53, of Upper Nazareth Township, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was the husband of Dawn L. (Laubach) Werkheiser. Dawn and Sam would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on August 19.
Born in Fountain Hill, Sam was the son of Samuel and Diane L. (Quinter) Werkheiser. A 1989 graduate of Nazareth High School, he was...
Kayden Calder
Feb 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our little angel and 14-month-old son, Kayden Ralph Calder. Kayden unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, while at home in Pocono Lake, Coolbaugh Township.
Kayden was born in Bethlehem Township, on December 12, 2023, to his loving parents, Amber S. Dimmich and Eric J. Calder. Family,...
Charles Applegate
Feb 22, 2025
Charles W. Applegate, 73, of Lehigh Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late Christine Applegate (Noggle) to whom he was married to for 52 years before her passing in 2021. Born in a log cabin in Vanceburg, KY, Charles was a...
Verna Silfies
Feb 20, 2025
Verna L. Silfies, 83, formerly of Danielsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy Silfies to whom she was married to for 45 years before his passing in 2005. Born in Danielsville, Verna was a daughter of the late Owen and Ruth Derhammer...
Bruce Fehnel
Feb 18, 2025
Bruce D. Fehnel,69, of Plainfield Twp., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. He was the beloved Husband of the late Lori J. Fehnel (Florey) to whom he was married 31 years before her passing in 2008.
Born in Bethlehem, Bruce was the son of the late Lester...
Thomas Young
Feb 15, 2025
Thomas W. Young, 78, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at his residence in which he resided for over 30 years. He was the beloved husband of Pamela "Penny" Young to whom he was married since 1969.
Born on December 14, 1946 in Easton, Thomas was the son of the late...
Doris Steiner
Feb 15, 2025
Doris Irene (Snyder) Steiner (October 28, 1939 - February 15, 2025) and the love of her life, Louis Steiner (1936-2020) have been reunited in heaven. They met while working at the LV Dairy and enjoyed a beautiful marriage of 58 years. A resident of Cherryville, PA, Doris was born in Sunbury, PA and graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in 1962....
David H. Haupt
Feb 11, 2025
David H. Haupt, 77, of Upper Nazareth Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Haupt to whom he was married to for 55 years before her passing in 2022. He was a son of the late Harold and Myrtle Haupt (Mitchell).
David was a proud U.S. Air...
Barbara Clark
Feb 9, 2025
Barbara Jean Clark, 73, of Lower Nazareth Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald "Clarky" Clark to whom she was married 27 years before his passing in 2021.
Born on February 7, 1952, in Bethlehem, Barbara was the daughter of the late Vincent Kresge and Josephine Kresge...
Janet E. Emery
Feb 8, 2025
Janet E. Emery, 88, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Alexandria Manor in Nazareth. She was the beloved wife of the late Lester L. Fogel & Ralph R. Emery. Born in Stockertown, Janet was a daughter of the late Lawrence Smith and Gladys Smith (Smith).
Janet was a seamstress, spending a...
Betty O'Neill
Feb 5, 2025
Betty A. O'Neill, 85, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born on May 1, 1939 in Morristown, Betty was the daughter of the late Richard Fisher and Irene Fisher.
A devoted homemaker, Betty poured her heart into rasing her family and cultivating a welcoming home. Her passions included gardening, where she...
Agnes Yeakel
Feb 3, 2025
Agnes S. "Aggie" Yeakel, 79, of Bath, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 3, 2025 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Richard Yeakel. Born in Roxbury Twp., NJ, Agnes was a daughter of the late Paul and Violet Conklin (Caskey).
Agnes worked as Prep Cook at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem and the Barnhouse...
Bernard Petrick
Feb 2, 2025
Bernard E. Petrick, 87, of Moore Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Country Arch Care Center in Pittstown, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Judith Petrick (Voorhees). Born in Plains, PA, Bernard was a son of the late John and Tillie Petrick (Biniek).
Bernie's faith was an important cornerstone of his life. He graduated from St....
Robin Wolfe
Jan 31, 2025
Robin A. Wolfe, 66, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Gracedale Nursing Home. Upper Nazareth Twp. She was the beloved wife of James Wolfe, Sr. to whom she was married to for 49 years. Born in Fountain Hill, Robin was a daughter of the late Llewellyn and Gloria Cope (Schoch).
She worked as a waitress...
Betty Frey
Jan 31, 2025
Betty A. Frey, 84, of Wind Gap, formerly of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of the late Dale R. Frey with whom she shared 30 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2003. Her first husband of 15 years, Glenwood A. Frey, passed...
Mildred "Millie" Long
Jan 30, 2025
Mildred I. Long, 95, of Hamburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Laurel Center - Hamburg. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren H. "Boobsie" Long to whom she was married to for 57 years before his passing in 2006. Born in Womelsdorf, Mildred was a daughter of the late John and Edna Katerman...
Harold Silfies
Jan 27, 2025
Harold A. Silfies, 94, of Lehigh Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House - Lower Saucon Twp. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Silfies (Heckman) to whom he was married to for 56 years before her passing in 2008. Born in Walnutport, Harold was a son of the late Francis,...
Henry van Santen
Jan 25, 2025
Henry Garrett van Santen, age 95, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Gracedale Nursing Home. He was the cherished husband of the late Jean C. van Santen. Born on September 10, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Henry van Santen Sr. and Mabel van Santen (Cressman).
Henry served...
Charles R. Fortun
Jan 25, 2025
Charles R. Fortun, 85, of Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice - Lower Saucon Township, with his wife, Evelyn, by his side. They shared 63 beautiful years of marriage, creating a lifetime of cherished memories together.
Born in Fountain Hill, Charles was the oldest son of the late Charles and Pauline (Polisky) Fortun. He...
JoAnn Mitman
Jan 24, 2025
JoAnn Mitman, 83, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem. She was the wife of Luther R. Mitman. The couple observed their 63rd wedding anniversary on January 20.
Born in Wilson Borough, JoAnn was a daughter of the late Frederick and...
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