Dec 3, 2025

Marchell M. "Shelly" Kuchera, 65 of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in her home. Born on October 7, 1960, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Rosemarie (Spanitz) Meiley. Shelly and her husband, Gerald "Jerry" celebrated 42 years of marriage together. She was a graduate of Northampton High School. She was...

Nov 30, 2025

Martinus G. Meulman, a resident of Palmerton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, at his home. Born on May 29, 1955, in Utrecht, Netherlands, he was the son of the late Johanna Jacoba Meulman.

For 27 years, Marty served as an assistant supervisor for grounds and utility at LA Dreyfus in South Plainfield, New Jersey....

Nov 30, 2025

Lars William Knauss, 85, of Northampton, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. He was the husband of Theresa "Teddy" (Skrapits) Knauss, who survives at home. Lars was born on September 17, 1940, in Allentown but grew up in Wilson Boro. He was a son of the late Harrison W.F. and Dorothy (Deiter) Knauss. He...

Nov 29, 2025

Ruth I. Bennett died on November 29, 2025. She was 95 years old and was a resident at Heather Glen Senior Living, Allentown, PA. She was born in Northampton, PA, and was the daughter of William F. Bennett and Florence I. (Frederick) Bennett. She was the fifth of sixth children which included Byron, Kathleen, Evelyn, Leonore, herself and John....

Nov 26, 2025

On November 26, 2025, James Adrian Murphy got on his favorite Indian motorcycle and rode to heaven. Growing up on a farm, Jim learned mechanical skills early on from his father and grandfather. Jim used this skill set to take over his father's part-time business as the owner and principal mechanic of Murphy's Garage and Auto Sales in Whitehall...

Nov 25, 2025

Mary T. Weiss, 95 of Northampton, formerly of Nazareth and Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born on August 16, 1930 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Hajzer) Buchvalt. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John, Sr. She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Northampton...

Nov 25, 2025

Al was a loving father and supportive spouse. He was loved dearly by his family. He was born on March 15, 1949, at Allentown General Hospital. He lived in Whitehall, PA, for the last 41 years.

Al graduated from Bloomsburg College with a Bachelors degree in business. He served in the National Guard for 6 years. He...

Nov 20, 2025

John M. "Rabbit" Gasper, Jr., 81 of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in his home. Born on June 2, 1944 in Allentown, he was a son of the late John Sr., and Josephine (Sikora) Gasper. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna (Winarchick) in 2023. He was employed in purchasing for Fuller...

Nov 20, 2025

Sally J. Ifkovits, 62, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Sally and her husband, Michael J. Ifkovits, celebrated 37 years of marriage. Born January 27, 1963, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Fred H. and Marion J....

Nov 20, 2025

Jane Schneck, 86, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 29, 1938, in Northampton, a daughter of the late John and Fortuna E. Keppel. She was the wife of the late John J. Schneck Sr. Jane worked in the Deli department at...

Nov 19, 2025

Dorothy Klucharich, 83 of Whitehall, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.  Born on April 3, 1942 in Easton, she was a daughter of the late Edward J., Sr. and Anna P. (Pierzga) DuLac. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis with whom...

Nov 19, 2025

Helen L. Pfeiffer, 95, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late George Pfeiffer, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2017. They celebrated 64 years of marriage. Born September 3, 1930, in Northampton, she was...

Nov 17, 2025

Timothy J. Paukovits, 62, of Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Timothy and his wife, Patti L. (Browning), celebrated 29 years of marriage on Sept. 28th. Born April 5, 1963, in Allentown, he was a son of Frank and Monica (Lizak) Paukovits of Northampton. Timothy worked as a warehouse...

Nov 16, 2025

JoAnne Malone Caruno, 75, of Walnutport, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. JoAnne and her husband, Dr. John W. Caruno, would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on Dec. 21st. Born September 14, 1950, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Jean (Ryan) Malone. JoAnne was a registered nurse...

Nov 16, 2025

Nancy A. Husak, 87, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Whitehall Manor. Born on July 13, 1938 in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Pauline (Pidstawski) Takacs. Nancy and her husband Ihor celebrated 65 years of marriage. She was a registered nurse, a graduate of Sacred Heart Hospital School...

Nov 15, 2025

Juan Pantoja, 75 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 where he resided at Renaissance Home, Northampton. Born on December 17, 1949 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was son of the late Juan and Maria La Santa Pantoja. Juan was employed as a civil clerk for Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, New York for...

Nov 11, 2025

Elizabeth R. Kosman, 94 of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in her home. Born on February 4, 1931 in Egypt, PA, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Kuchera. Elizabeth and her husband, Alfred R. Kosman celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2017. She was employed with Western Electric,...

Nov 6, 2025

Neil Frank DeLuca, 61 of Zion Grove, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in his home. Born on July 8, 1964 in Allentown, he was a son of Patricia Ann Panik. Neil was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. He was employed as a maintenance technician for Hershey Chocolate USA in Hazleton for 32 years....

Nov 6, 2025

Jeffrey M. Pierzga, 68, of Orefield, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. Born December 13, 1956 in Northampton, he was the first born child of Dorothy (Sotak) Pierzga and the late Andrew Pierzga. Jeff was married to Tracy L. (Bittner) Pierzga in April of 1986. He lived with his wife from 1988-2000...

Nov 1, 2025

Nancy A. Dischinat, 79, of Moore Township, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Nancy was married to her husband Charles R. Dischinat. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in December. Born August 2, 1946, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Macinski and Ann Johl. From a...