Ronald "Mark" Lewis
Jul 5, 2026
Ronald “Mark” Lewis, 71, of Laurys Station, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, surrounded by his loving family. He was a long-term companion with Louise Buss, of Bethlehem, for many years. Born January 20, 1955, in Susquehanna, he was a son of Doris E. (Bedford) Lewis and the late Ronald A. Lewis. Mark was...
Dolores Ann Higgins
Jul 3, 2026
Dolores Ann Higgins, 90 formerly of Northampton and Heather Glen Senior Living, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born on February 25, 1936 in Lansford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Lupco) Swider. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2018. She was a...
Phyllis H. Sakovits
Jul 1, 2026
Phyllis H. Sakovits, 96 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Fellowship Terrace, Whitehall. Born on January 7, 1930 in Kreidersville, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Rice) Vandegrift. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, John.
Phyllis was like a ray of sunshine who made everyone else around her a better...
Richard D. Missmer
Jun 30, 2026
Richard D. Missmer, 83, known to his family and friends as Dick, was born in North Catasauqua, Pa. to Claude and Frances (Derany) Missmer. He passed away on June 30 after a brief illness with his wife, Dianne (Griesemer), by his side. Dick and Dianne would have been married for 58 years in September. He graduated from Catasauqua High School,...
James John Rubasky
Jun 28, 2026
James John Rubasky, age 89 passed away peacefully at his home in Westland, MI under hospice care on June 28, 2026. He is survived by his loyal and loving daughter JoAnne Elizabeth (Joshua L.) Kaiman and his beloved cat, Samatha; sisters in law Sylvia Kokolus, Rosemarie (Earl) MacCartney and Janice Koklus. Also leaves six nephews, two nieces, five great nephews,...
Stanley E. Zavilla Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Stanley E. Zavilla Jr.
February 10, 1949 – June 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life lived that we announce the passing of Stanley E. Zavilla Jr., who passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his children.
Born on February 10, 1949, in Coplay, Pennsylvania, Stan lived a life defined by hard-work, fun, and a love...
Walter K. Schmidt, Sr.
Jun 22, 2026
Walter K. Schmidt Sr., 85, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sacred Heart Senior Living, Northampton, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Joan (Braun) Schmidt, who passed away on April 22, 2003. Born January 7, 1941, in Northampton, he was a son of the late Frank and Lena (Bauman)...
Helen Marie Lavendoski
Jun 18, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Marie (Yurasits) Lavendoski, on June 18, 2026. She passed peacefully at the home of her son, John, in Pinehurst, NC…at the remarkable age of 100 years and 10 months old!! Helen was born in Northampton, PA on August 20, 1925 to John J. Jurasits (1896-1937)...
Jo-Ann Mullikin
Jun 16, 2026
Jo-Ann Mullikin, 88, of Bethlehem, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Benton C. “Ben” Mullikin, Jr.
Born September 16, 1937, in Darby, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. Greenwood and Ruth Anne (Brenz). Jo-Ann graduated from Upper Darby H.S. in 1955. She worked...
Dennis E. Kressler
Jun 12, 2026
Dennis E. Kressler, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.
Born on April 8, 1956, in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Possinger) Kressler. Dennis was a graduate of Liberty High School and earned an associate’s degree in communications from Northampton Area Community College. He was...
Donald E. Rogan Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Donald Edward Rogan Jr., 86, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Sacred Heart by the Creek, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 6, 1940, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Donald was the son of the late Donald E. Rogan Sr. and Mary (Kohlmeier) Rogan. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1958 and shortly thereafter answered...
Lisa K. Gassler
Jun 3, 2026
Lisa K. Gassler, 64, of Northampton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born April 15, 1962, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George Groller and Joann (Spengler) Groller-George. Lisa was employed by Amazon as a packer. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Northampton and a passionate fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Survivors:...
Rose "Rosie" Laury
May 29, 2026
Rose “Rosie” Laury, 96, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald E. “Buck” Laury, who passed away in September 2002. Born December 27, 1929, in Kreidersville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Rose E. (Loikits) Stutzenberger....
Joyce C. Csencsits
May 28, 2026
Joyce C. Csencsits, 90, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg.
Born July 26, 1935, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Julia (Koval) Faix.
A graduate of Whitehall High School, she was known in her younger years for her beautiful singing voice and was the lead singer in an a...
Barbara Marie Novak
May 27, 2026
Barbara Marie Novak, 76, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Arden Court Assisted Living, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara would have celebrated 56 years of marriage to her high school sweetheart, Richard Alan Novak, on August 8th. Born August 31, 1949, in Grand Rapids, MI, she was a daughter of the late Theodore...
Carol Staehle
May 22, 2026
Carol Staehle, 85 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born on December 6, 1940, in Ashley, PA, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Ida (Rapcavage) Orloski. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald and her daughter, Doreen. She was employed with Youngs retiring as an...
Michael R. "Nik" Nikisher
May 21, 2026
Michael R “Nik” Nikisher, 66 of East Allen Township, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones after a short, courageous battle with cancer on May 21, 2026. He was the son of Patricia (Walck) and the late Richard Nikisher. He was employed at Everson Tesla Inc. and before that was a welder by trade for many years....
Donald M. Bahnick, Jr.
May 18, 2026
Donald M. Bahnick, Jr., 63, of Allentown, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born May 6, 1963, in Allentown, he was a son of Donald Bahnick, Sr. and Josephine (Hertzke) Bahnick. He worked in construction for his family’s business, Bahnick Builders. Donald was a NASCAR enthusiast, and a member of the National...
Susanne Scholz
May 17, 2026
Susanne Scholz, 73 of Allentown, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born on September 27, 1952 in Plainfield, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Susanne (Decker) Scholz. Susanne was employed as an RN for various healthcare facilities throughout her career.
Survivors: brother, Michael Scholz and wife Bernie, nieces and nephews....
Joyce E. Spengler
May 14, 2026
Joyce Evelyn (Peterson) Spengler, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in her home in Northampton, Pennsylvania.
Born December 24, 1939, to John and Anna Peterson of Pennsauken, New Jersey, Joyce attended Merchantville High School and went on to graduate from Lincoln Preparatory School. She spent her summers in Ocean City and Brown’s...