Judith A. Pettit, 80, of Lehighton, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, October 18th in St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. Born in Palmerton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clayton W. & Mabel E. (Warg) Pettit. Prior to her retirement in 1996, she was employed as a bank teller for PNC Bank, Lehighton. Judy was an active member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Parryville, Pa. where she served with the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving are cousins &...

Mr. Herman D. Hartman Jr., 92, of Mahoning Township passed away Thursday, October 18th at St. Luke’s Hospital-Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Diane M. (Heffelfinger) Hartman who passéd away February 25, 1994. Born March 29, 1926 in Temple, Pa., he was a son of the late Herman & Verna (Stoudt) Hartman Sr. He most recently was employed as a custodian for the Lehighton Area School District and previously worked as a carpenter, bricklayer, & electrician. He was a...

Masonic Brother & Fellow Lion, Burdell C. Steigerwalt, 84, of Bowmanstown, Pa. was called off from labor on Wed. Oct. 17th at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of Florence M. (Hoffman) Steigerwalt. They were married for 65 years this past Aug. 8th, 2018. Born in Ashfield, Pa. he was a son of the late Elias F. Steigerwalt & the late Sadie M. (Schnell) Steigerwalt Smith. He most recently worked for Vic’s Time, Palmerton and previously worked for...

Mrs. Louise H. Sander, 56, of Lehighton, passed away Saturday October 13th at her residence. She was the wife of Gregory A. Sander. They were married for 19 years this past June 1st, 2018. Born in Lehighton, she was the daughter of the late Lester & Davene (Rickert) Wentz Sr. She was employed as a therapist. Louis attended church services at Faith Alive UMC, Bowmanstown, Pa. She loved spending time with her Labradoodle “Freddy”, the out of doors, water-sports, and traveling...

Donald H. Rhoads, 76, of Jim Thorpe, Pa. passed away Oct. 11th in Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Ctr. He was a 50 year member of Carpenters Union, 1968-2018, He spent most of these years working for Alvin H. Butz and Duggan & Marcon. He was also an instructor for apprentice school for many years for carpenter local #600, Bethlehem. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #4490 in Slatington for many years. He was an original member of Southside Motorcycle Club of Lehigh Valley. He was a...

Helen  K. Miller, Centenarian, wife of the late Russell R. Miller Sr. passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Maple Shade Personal Care Home In Nesquehoning. She was born on April 9, 1918, a daughter of the late John and Esther (Hallahan) Kotch.  She graduated from Nesquehoning High School in 1936 and entered Palmerton Hospital School of Nursing that same year. After her graduation in 1939 she pursued post-graduate work at Philadelphia Lying Inn Hospital, becoming...

Mrs. Doris M. Taschler, 95, formerly of Lehighton, passed away Thursday, October 11th at Maple Shade Meadows, Nesquehoning, Pa. She was the wife of the late Lewis R. Taschler who passed away January 27, 2003. Born in Lehighton, Pa. on July 5, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Edward & Myrtle (Billig) Wassmer. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Scotty’s Fashions as a garment worker. She attended services at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Lehighton. In her...

Retired Pennsylvania State Police Trooper, Richard S. “Dick” Houseman, 77, of Franklin Township, Pa., passed into eternal rest on Tuesday evening, October 9th at his residence with his loving & caring wife & family at his side.  He was the husband of Rosemary T. (Sikorsky) Houseman. They were married for 55 years this past June 8th, 2018. Born Wednesday July 30, 1941 in Lehighton, Pa., he was the son of the late Edwin H. & Catherine S. (Nothstein) Houseman. He...

Mrs. Marion Arlene Everett, 71, of Mahoning Township, passed away Saturday, October 6th at her residence with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Eddie A. Everett who passed away, December 6, 2005. Born on Sunday, May 4th, 1947 in Beaver Run, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Harry G. & Elsie M. ( Searfass) Zanders. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at The Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as a kitchen worker. Marion was a member of Zion...

Mr. Jeremy David Knappenberger, 39, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed into eternal rest on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at his residence. He was the husband of Mandy J. (Galgoci) Knappenberger. They were married for  10 years on August 9, 2018. Born in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of David A. & Milissa C. (Hawley) Knappenger. He was a 1997 graduate of Jim Thorpe High School and later graduated from The Lincoln Technical Institute on The President’s List while enrolled...