Mrs. Helen J. (Hoffman) Beck, 88, died June 6, 2021, in her home after a long and happy life. Helen was born at home on Blue Mountain on the family farm in Andreas. They raised goats and somehow at every telling, there were 97, no more, no less! She was the daughter of Silas Albert Hoffman and Irene Millicent Rex. Helen and her sisters were known to many as Siley Hoffman's little goat girls, a fact that spawned many stories over the years. She spent her first eight years of...

Mr. David F. Eickhoff, 86, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, June 3rd at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown. He was the husband of Thema H. (Wernett) Eickhoff. They were married for 60 years last September 4th, 2020. Born in Hazleton, Pa. on Friday, March 29th , 1935, he was a son of the late Leroy & Margaret (Balliet) Eickhoff. David served our country with the US Army with the Company C, 69th Signal Battalion attaining the rank of SP5 (T). Prior to his retirement, he...

Mr. Michael N. Szacska, 87, of Palmerton, formerly of Nis Hollow, passed into eternal rest on Monday, May 31st at The Palmerton-Senior Center, Palmerton, Pa. He was the husband of the late Leah A. (Reichard) Szacska who passed away, August 27, 2017. Born in Grant Town, West Virginia, on Thursday, December 6th, 1933, he was a son of the late John & Anna (Lakatas) Szacska. He served our country with the US Army during the end of the Korean Conflict attaining the rank of SP3 (T).Prior to...

Mrs. Winifred C. West, 74, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Friday, May 28th at St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Claude L. West Jr. who passed away, June 28th, 2018. Born in Little Gap-(Palmerton) Pa. on Wednesday, October 2, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert & Christine (Cunfer) Christman. She was a housewife/homemaker attending to the needs of her husband & family. Winifred was of the Lutheran Faith and was a family oriented...

Lauren Elizabeth Kattner, 33 years of age passed away peacefully on May 26th in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents Vincent and Louise Kattner, her brother Michael Kattner, her sister-in-law Amanda Kattner, a niece Savannah and nephew Levi, and her fiancée Rony Villeda. Lauren attended St. Peter and Paul Elementary School and graduated from Marian Catholic H.S. in 2006. She went on to pursue a career in...

Mrs. Anna S. Szoke, 98, formerly of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Saturday May 22nd at The Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Szoke who passed away Feb. 18, 1999. Born in Lehighton on Friday, May 11, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George & Anna ( Radick) Kobal. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the garment industry at various mills in the local area. Anna was a member of SS Peter & Paul Roman Catholic...

Mrs. Ruth L. Foster, 98, formerly of Mahoning Valley, Pa. for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on Wed. May 19th at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale, Pa. where she has resided for the past 9 years. She was the wife of the love of her life David J. Foster whom she met at Pottsville High School. David passed away Nov.3rd, 1998. They were married for 54 years at his passing. She & her husband were loved by many of all ages. Born in Pottsville, Pa. on Sunday, August 6, 1922, she was a...

Mr. Michael A. Guy Jr., 72, of Mahoning Township, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 13th at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of Sandra E. (Leaser) Guy. They were married for 35 years on August 1st of last year 2020. He served our country with the US Navy in Viet Nam during the Viet Nam War attaining the rank of  FN earning the Viet Nam Service & Campaign medals. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a tool & die maker, worked as a...

Mrs. Barbara A. Moyer, 78, of Lehighton, Pa. passed into eternal rest on Thursday, May 13th at The Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of the late Oscar G. “Ossie” Moyer who died on Sept. 22nd, 2013. Born in East Penn Township on Monday, July 6th, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Walter F. & Myrtle (Rehrig) Muthard. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the laundry department at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center...

Mrs. Ruth A. Lacene Fogel, 82, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 12th at St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. She was the wife of Larry F. Fogel. They were married for 63 years on March 29th of this year. Born in Allentown, Pa. on Tuesday, April 4th, 1939, she was a daughter of the late William & Iva (Phifer) Felker. She was a graduate of Chambersburg Area High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Receptionist/Programmer for the Lehighton...