Obituaries

Priscilla Lane Pflugler

Priscilla Lane Pflugler

Jan 3, 2025

Priscilla Lane Pflugler, 76, formerly of Moorestown, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown where she was lovingly cared for. Born in Fountain Hill, Priscilla was a daughter of the late William and Edna (Wentzell) Pflugler.

She will be missed by her siblings: Donna and Dale & a niece.

Services will...

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Jan 1, 2025

Robert P. Miller, 89, of Lehigh Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Riverton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Allentown. He was the beloved husband of Clara Miller (Praetorius) to whom he was married to for 70 years. Born in Triechlers, Robert was a son of the late Ralph and Josephine Miller (Lentz).

He was...

Jeannette Biechy

Jeannette Biechy

Dec 27, 2024

Jeannette M. Biechy, 91, of Plainfield Township, passed away peacefully while in the love and care of her family on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township. She was the wife of the late Clayton C. Biechy, Sr. with whom she shared 64 beautiful years of marriage before his passing in 2018.

Born in...

Patricia Koehler

Patricia Koehler

Dec 25, 2024

Patricia A. Koehler, 77, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Bethlehem North Nursing & Rehab. She was the beloved wife of Lee Koehler and the late David Fehr who died in 1972. Born in Easton, Patricia was a daughter of the late Doran and Pearl Herritt (Heller).

She dedicated her life to her...

David Russell

David Russell

Dec 21, 2024

David L. Russell, 73, of Moore Township, formerly of Lodi, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township. He was the loving husband of Nancy E. (Mogavero) Russell. The couple celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on May 15.

Born in Patterson, New Jersey, David was a son of...

Kevin Hanley

Kevin Hanley

Dec 20, 2024

Kevin F. Hanley, 67, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Kevin was a son of Eileen McBride (Burns) of Fairview, NC and the late Guy Hanley. He was the step-son of Frank McBride.

Kevin worked in maintenance for FED-Cap - Manhattan, NY. He was a true...

Sara Bruch

Sara Bruch

Dec 20, 2024

Sara L. Bruch, 83, of Bethlehem, formerly of Allen Township, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, December 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem.

Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late George F. "Frank" and Evelyn (Gilbert) Ball, and a 1959 graduate of Phillipsburg High School. Sara...

Jacqueline Frye

Jacqueline Frye

Dec 17, 2024

Jacqueline B. Frye, 95 of Hanover Twp., formerly of Twilight Borough, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Alexandria Manor - Nazareth. Born on May 21, 1929 in Monesson, PA. She was the daughter of Vexilla M. (Brown) and Harold B. Burke. She was previously employed by Kinder and Mollenauer Auto Parts until retirement. She was actively involved...

Michael McGarr

Michael McGarr

Dec 16, 2024

Michael J. McGarr, 58, of Moore Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg. He was the beloved husband of the late Sharon McGarr (Locher) to whom he was married to for 18 years before her passing in 2013. Born in Allentown, Michael was the son of Nancy McGarr (Cope) of Moore Twp., and...

Lois Padula

Lois Padula

Dec 13, 2024

Lois L. Padula, 78, of Allen Township, formerly of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenburg Campus, Bethlehem. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Padula, Sr. to whom she was married 52 years before his passing in 2018.

Born in Northampton, Lois was a daughter of the...

Frances VanDyke

Frances VanDyke

Dec 12, 2024

Frances M. VanDyke, 78, of Easton, passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus in Fountain Hill. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Paul VanDyke to whom she was married 47 years before his passing in 2013.

Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, Frannie...

Kathleen Wentzell

Kathleen Wentzell

Dec 10, 2024

Kathleen Wentzell, 96, of Wind Gap, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek - Hanover, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Reverend Emmett Wentzell to whom she was married to for 72 years before his passing in 2022. Born in Northampton, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Erma Smith (Huth).

Kathleen...

Richard Hahn

Richard Hahn

Dec 5, 2024

Richard H. Hahn passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home in Plainfield Township. He was 89. Richard shared 62 years of marriage to Ethel J. (West) Hahn before her passing in July 2018.

Born in Plainfield Township, he was the son of the late Howard F. and Naomi L. (Rissmiller) Hahn. After attending Pen Argyl High School,...

Francis Heckman

Francis Heckman

Dec 5, 2024

Francis E. Heckman, 57, formerly of Coplay and Bath, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Norman F. and Sheila M. (Longley) Heckman. Unique and high spirited, Francis filled the air with laughter and always treated those in his company to a good time. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing,...

Carroll Gower

Carroll Gower

Dec 3, 2024

Carroll L. Gower, 76, of Bushkill Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Born in Nazareth, Carroll was the daughter of the late Marvin and Alice Barrall (Snyder). She graduated from Nazareth High School.

Carroll will be remembered as an accountant at Polymer Products Co. Inc. in Stockertown, where she worked for...

Nellie Nottle

Nellie Nottle

Dec 1, 2024

Nellie M. Nottle, 84, of Wind Gap, formerly of Saylorsburg, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late William Nottle with whom she shared 61 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2019.

Born in Wilson Borough, Nellie was the daughter of the late...

Joyce Lewis

Joyce Lewis

Dec 1, 2024

Joyce M. Lewis, 93, of Moore Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Lewis, Sr. to whom she was married to for 57 years before his passing in 2023. Born in Easton, Joyce was a daughter of the late Clara Angelmeyer.

She was graduate of Easton...

Joseph Lipko

Joseph Lipko

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Lipko, 99, of Middletown, New York, passed away peacefully while in the loving care of his son, Aaron, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Aaron's home in Moore Township, PA. He was the husband of the late Stella R. (Roucken) Lipko to whom he was married 51 years before her passing in 2001.

Born in Forest City, PA, Susquehanna County,...

Patricia Paff

Patricia Paff

Nov 25, 2024

Patricia A. Paff, 67, of Moore Township, formerly of Nazareth, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus in Bethlehem Township.

Born in Wilson Borough, Pat was a daughter of the late Anthony Zopf and Anna (Weiss) Zopf, and step-daughter of the late, Leonard Fattigatti. She was a...

Sophie Wettstein

Sophie Wettstein

Nov 24, 2024

Sophie Wettstein, 95, of Moore Township, formerly of East Hanover, NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday November 24 th at Gracedale Nursing Home - Nazareth. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Wettstein with whom she shared 65 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2018. Sophie was the daughter of the late Wilhelm...