Mr. Dale T. Poe, 88, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20th at The Summit Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Henning) Poe. Born in Allentown, Pa. on March 14, 1931, he was a son of the late Edgar & Leona (Shankweiler) Poe. Dale was a graduate of The Lehighton Area High School, Class of 1949. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University in 1954  where he earned the distinction of being a...

Jaxon James Goss, 4 year old son of Jessica E. Szoke & David J. Goss of Summit Hill, Pa. passed away Wednesday April 17th at St. Luke’s Miners Hospital, Coaldale, Pa. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on  Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Surviving in addition to his parents are his maternal grandmother, Pamela Wuest  of Mahoning Valley, Paternal grandparents, Frank & Christine Goss of Mahoning Valley. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11 a.m.at The...

Mr. Franklin L. Ruch, 54, of Mahoning Township, passed away Monday, April 15th in Schuylkill County, Pa. He was the husband of Lori C. (Ziegenfuss) Ruch. They were married for 31 years last May 16, 2018. Born in Lehighton, Pa. on Sunday August 23, 1964, he was a son of Orpah K. (Solt) Ruch of Lehighton & the late Delroy V. Ruch Jr. He was currently employed with the Pa. Turnpike Commission as the District 5 Operations Manager.  Frank was a member of St. Peter’s Church, West...

Mrs. Nancy L. Oswald, 75, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, April 11th at her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth H. Oswald. They were married for 44 years last December 1, 2018. Born in East Penn Township on Saturday, June 12, 1943, she was  the daughter of the late Mark & Hazel (Ginder) Hoppes. Nancy was a graduate of Lehighton Area High School and later attended Business School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a purchasing agent for The Owens...

Mr. Edward J. Allesch, 64, of Lehighton, passed away Thursday, April 4th at his residence. Born in Ringtown, Pa., on Tuesday, October 12, 1954, he was a son of the late John C. & Margaret (Ambrek) Allesch. He was of the Catholic Faith. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the construction field and asbestos removal services. He was a member of Lehigh Fire Co. #1, & The Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club. A motorcycle enthusiast, he was a  member of the former Star Touring...

Mrs. Barbara August Spitzer of Jim Thorpe, Pa., passed away Wednesday evening April 3rd  at St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Arthur A.J Spitzer. Born in The Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Herman & Frances (Diamond) Silberfeld. Barbara enjoyed traveling the world, Reading, & Face-booking her friends & family. Surviving is a grandson, Justin A. Carlucci of Lehighton, a daughter, Rhonda S., wife of Robert M. Kolnik of...

Mr. Martin Dolinsky Jr., 71 of Somerville, New Jersey, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, March 28th at The Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Somerville, New Jersey. He was the husband of Maryann (Lauda) Dolinsky. They were married for 19 years on June 16, 2018. Born in Palmerton, Pa.,  on Friday, December 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Dolinsky Sr. He served our country with the United States Army in Viet Nam during the Viet Nam War attaining the rank of...

Mr. Jeffrey L. Ashner, 71, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Main Road, East Weissport, & Lincoln Ave. Bowmanstown, passed into eternal rest on March 28th in John Knox Village-Trustbridge Hospice, Pompano Beach Florida. Born in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, February 13, 1948, he was the son of the late James & Beatrice (Eaches) Ashner.  He was a 1966 graduate of the Lehighton Area High School and later attended Lehigh County Community College. He served our country with the US...

Mrs. Dorenda A. Muchmore, 89, of Lehighton, passed away, Saturday, March 23rd at The Juniper Village at Brookline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, State College, Pa. She was the wife of the late Boyd A. Muchmore who died July 20, 1994. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday, November 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Felix & Pearl (Allen) von Schmidt. She was a self employed antique dealer.  Dorenda was an active member of The First Presbyterian Church of Lehighton. A pet...

Mr. Randolph E. Getz Sr., 81, of Towamensing Township, passed away Sunday, March 17th with his loving & caring wife & family at his side. He was the husband of Perline (Reber) Getz. They were married for 60 years on February 16th, 2019. Born in Palmerton, Pa. on Sunday, September 19, 1937, he was a son of the late Ammon & Thelma (Markley) Getz and the stepson of the late Mildred Getz. He served our country  with the United States Navy  with 30 years of service attaining...