Richard H. “Dickie” Hoffman, Sr. 78, of 451 Walnut St., Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 22 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  Born in Stroudsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Maurice and Mary (Galbavy) Hoffman. He grew up in the family wrecker and auto parts business, operating wrecker at Hoffman Brothers Salvage Yards, Parryville. He served his country for six years with the Army National Guard, attaining the rank of SP4 by 1971...

Marian Grace Kulp, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, PA.  She was the widow of Robert Franklin Kulp, Sr., who passed away on October 6, 1963. Born September 22, 1928, and raised in Germansville, PA, she was the eldest of eight children to the late Charles O. and Mabel E. (Krause) Metzger.  She was a 1947 graduate of Slatington High School. Marian was a long-time resident of Lehighton,...

"Stephanie “Steff” Silfies, 55, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania passed away on the evening of Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 in the care of Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest. Born October 7, 1967 in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn Swartz of Lehighton. She was preceded in death by her son Richard “RJ” Wentz also of Lehighton.  She worked as a sewing machine operator at Scotty’s Fashions for many years. She enjoyed playing the slots,...

William J. Ulshafer 1955 - 2023   William J. “Beany” Ulshafer, 67, of Lehighton, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Miners Campus. Born in Jim Thorpe, he was the son of the late Edward and Grace (Albert) Ulshafer. He was employed as a welder for the former KME in Nesquehoning until his retirement. He was also a bartender at Pleasant Corners Tavern, Mahoning Twp. He was a graduate of Jim Thorpe High School Class of 1973. He...

  Nesquehoning, PA – Louise G. (Mullen) Schneider, age 92, of Nesquehoning, passed away at home on February 22, 2023. She was the loving wife of William A. Schneider, sharing over 69 years of marriage. Louise was born in York on December 13, 1930, and was the daughter of Lloyd A. Mullen and Agnes E. (Lawrence) Mullen. She graduated from York Catholic High School as Salutatorian in 1949 and from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Allentown, PA earning her RN degree in...

  Charles B. Barlosky, Sr, 85, of Lehighton, passed away Thursday February 23rd peacefully in his home.  Born in Hazleton, Pa on May 4, 1937, he was the son of Thomas Barlosky and Mary McShea, both deceased, of McAdoo.  He was employed many years by Wagman, Inc. as a concrete finisher until his retirement.  He was of Catholic faith and was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Lehighton, Pa. Surviving are his daughter Terri J. Barlosky of Lehighton, son...

Mr. Larry F. R. Fogel 83, of Lehighton passed away Saturday, Feb. 18th at St. Luke’s Hospital-Carbon.  He was the husband of the late Ruth A. Lacene (Felker) Fogel who died on May 12, 2021. Born in Aquashicola, Pa. on July 16, 1939, he was a son of the late Harvey N. & Flora E. (Eckhart) Fogel. He was a 1957 graduate of the Lehighton Area High School and served our country with the Pennsylvania  Army National Guard. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by MACK trucks...

Lamont J. Dotter, 87 of Lehighton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 15 surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Faye (Kuntz) for 62 years this past Sept. After graduation he attended Penn State University and then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as a helicopter mechanic, and received a commendation ribbon for service aboard the Coast Guard Icebreaker Westwind while on a mission off the coast of Greenland. He most recently was employed at...

Barbara Ann (Gimera) Mertz , 80, of Packerton village, Lehighton, Pa., passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab in Tamaqua.  She was the widow of the late Glenn Mertz, also of Packerton.  Born on August 22, 1942 in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Borits) Gimera.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by the Lehighton Area School District spending many years cashiering at the...

                                          Philip A. Stimmel, 73, of Lehighton passed away on Wednesday February 1 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the son of the late George and Myrtle (Richmond) Stimmel. He was preceded in death by son , Eric Haupt, a brother George and sisters Mary Jane Eckhart and Joan David.       Phil was a truck driver for East...