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Margaret R. (Peggy) Adamczyk
Apr 9, 2026
Margaret R. "Peggy" Adamczyk, 68 of Bethlehem Township, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born June 20, 1957 in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Elise (Cobbs) Quelly.
Peggy was a member of the Red Hat Society, The Greater Lehigh Writers Group, and the Pen Writers.
She is survived by...
Edward H. Muschlitz
Apr 13, 2026
Edward H. "Harold" Muschlitz, 93 of Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, PA. Born August 11, 1932, in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence M. Muschlitz and Mary (Rupple) Muschlitz. He was the husband of the late Eileen M. (Rader) Muschlitz who passed...
Maria Josephine Cardaneo
May 27, 2026
Maria Cardaneo, 82, of Hillsborough, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Somerville, New Jersey.
Born July 17, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Vilma (Pribila) Rustako, Sr..
She worked in sales and marketing for M&M Mars in New Jersey for many years before retiring....
Ruth A. Zimmerman
May 26, 2026
Ruth A. Zimmerman, 88 of Bath, PA, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Campus in Allentown, PA. Born March 1, 1938 in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy F. Person, Sr. and the late Minerva M. (Easterday) Person. She was the wife of...
Stephen G. DeSousa
May 24, 2026
Stephen "Steve" G. DeSousa, 65, of Church Street, Catasauqua, passed peacefully Sunday 24, 2026, in his home. He was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (Barlip) DeSousa since November 9, 1990. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late John "Jack" and Ethel (Bohunicky) DeSousa.
Steve was the youngest of 5 children and starting at an early age he...
Marie E. Genovese
May 23, 2026
Marie E. (Frack) Genovese, 81 of Whitehall, PA, entered Heaven on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Care of Allentown, PA. Born December 31, 1944 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Frack and the late Estella (Shoemaker) Frack. Marie was the loving wife of the late Donald J. Genovese Sr., with...
Kathleen Heist
May 23, 2026
Kathleen (Fries) Heist, 82, of Walnutport, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home. Born May 27, 1943 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Isabel (Troller) Fries and wife of the late Richard Heist who passed away in 2018.
She was a registered nurse for the Lehigh Valley Health Network for more than fifty...
Charles T. Resh
May 23, 2026
Charles "Charlie" T. Resh, 78, of Wertman Road, Fogelsville, Lowhill Twp, died peacefully early Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, in his home. He was the husband of Carol A. (White) Resh since June 24, 1972. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Thomas D. and Rose (Wonderly) Resh.
Charlie was employed as a switchman for Verizon, Kuhnsville, over...
Jean M. Jones
May 18, 2026
Jean M. (Norton) Jones, 82 of Northampton, PA, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, PA. Born April 12, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Cyril Norton and Grace (Morgan) Norton. Jean was the wife of the late Larry L. Jones, with whom she shared 61 years of loving marriage...
Brian T. Frey
May 18, 2026
Brian T. Frey, 65, of Hamilton Street, Bowmanstown, died peacefully late Monday afternoon, May 18, 2026, at Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville, Schuylkill County. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Snyder) Frey since Nov 20, 1982. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Horace and Arleta (Bierman) Frey.
Brian was employed as parts manager for Hazleton Honda....
Margaret J. Hill
May 18, 2026
M. Julie (Holdaway) Hill, 82, of Belleview Drive, Fullerton, Whitehall Twp, died peacefully early Monday morning, May 18, 2026, in her home. She was the wife of the late Bruce M. Hill who passed last December. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Elsie (Edmonds) Holdaway.
Julie was employed as a bookkeeper for Gardner Law...
Arthur G. Lacombe, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Arthur G. Lacombe, Jr., 63 of Slatington, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. Born August 13, 1962 in Queens New York, he was the son of Arthur G. Lacombe, Sr. and Phyllis (Kline) Lacombe. Arthur worked as a self employed contractor for over 30 years.
Surviving along with parents...
Brenda L. Holderman
May 11, 2026
Brenda L. (Kromer) Holderman, 67 of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown PA. Born November 25, 1958 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy Kromer, Sr., and the late Jeanette (Hilt) Kromer. Brenda was the wife of George T. Holderman Jr., with whom she shared 33 years...
Donald R. Furry
May 11, 2026
Donald R. Furry, 92, of Fireline Road, Palmerton, Lower Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Monday morning, May 11, 2026, in his home. He was the wife of Marlea L. (Green) Furry since July 9, 1955. Born in Aquashicola, Lower Towamensing Township, he was a son of the late Penrose and Helen (Psancook) Furry.
Donald was employed as a brick, block,...
Frederick J. Jones, Jr.
May 9, 2026
Frederick J. Jones, Jr., 84 of Coplay, PA passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born January 19, 1942 in Ewing Township, NJ, he was the son of the late Frederick Jones, Sr., and Myrtle (Stillwell) Jones. Fred was the husband of Maryann (Hurst) Jones, with whom he shared 63 years of...
Robert E. Osgood
May 8, 2026
Robert E. Osgood, 60, of Stagecoach Road, Lehighton, Towamensing Township, PA, died peacefully early Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Carbon Campus, Lehighton. He was the husband of Patti A. (Mack) Osgood since October 19, 1985. Born in Elmira, NY, he was a son of the late Lawrence Osgood, and Mrs. Marion (Lewis) Osgood of Brownsville, TX.
Robert...
Elizabeth Kropf
May 8, 2026
Elizabeth (Schlenner) Kropf, 92, of Scenic View Personal Care Home, Trachsville, formerly of West Bowmans, died peacefully early Friday morning, May 8, 2026. She was the wife of the late George J. Kropf who passed in 2015. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Mary A. (Radics) Schlenner.
Elizabeth was employed as a trimmer/finishing dept...
John A. Jany
May 4, 2026
John A. Jany, 67 of Coplay, PA passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born October 13, 1958 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank S. Jany and the late Mary S. (Kulovits) Jany. He was the loving husband of Suzanne L. (Onuschak) Jany.
He was employed by Lehigh Cement...
Chaise P. Terruta
May 4, 2026
Chaise P. Terruta, 33, of Berger Street, Kunkletown, Towamensing Township, PA, died suddenly on Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, at his home. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Jose P. Terruta who passed in 2021, and Mrs. Kelly L. (Andreas) Terruta with whom he resided.
A 2010 graduate of the Palmerton High School, he enjoyed auto mechanics,...
Lloyd R. Peters
May 1, 2026
Lloyd R. Peters, 80, of Dowell Street, Slatington, PA, died Friday afternoon, May 1, 2026, in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Bundy) Peters.
Lloyd was the owner/operator/technician of L. Peters Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, retiring in 2013. A Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, he achieved the rank of Sgt. and...
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