OBITUARIES

Oct 28, 2021

Tracy Fern Palladino, 59, of Pennsburg, passed away October 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Robert Palladino. Born in Pottstown, she is a daughter of Ernest Osborn, of Perkiomenville, and the late June (Callison) Osborn. Tracy owned and operated her own residential cleaning service for over 25 years. She was a member of the Green Lane West...

Oct 26, 2021

Robert Michael Silvetz, MD, 84, of Hickory Hill Road, Bethlehem, died October 26, 2021, on their 61st wedding anniversary, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna Fais Silvetz. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Bernard Silvetz and Theresa Poslan Silvetz. He served in the US Navy...

Oct 25, 2021

Kenneth Richard Hamilton Jr., 61, of Red Hill passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021. Born in Sellersville, PA, he grew up in Red Hill and was a son of the late Kenneth and Regina (Pool) Hamilton. Ken was a graduate of the Upper Perk Class of 1978. He worked as a truck driver for over 40 years at...

Oct 25, 2021

Frank Gabrielaitis, 78, of Green Lane passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25th, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Anita (McIlhenny) Gabrielaitis. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John Charles and Helen Rita (Talmont) Gabrielaitis. He retired from Acme Markets after 44 years of service. Frank is survived by his children: daughter,...

Oct 24, 2021

Rebecca “Becky” (Greene) Clowney, 35, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Born in West Rockhill Township, PA, she was the daughter of Michael and Bonnie (Greisemer) Greene.

Along with her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Stephanie Greene of Cocoa, FL Kellie Greene of Red Hill; her brothers: Jeffrey Greene of Harleysville,...

Oct 23, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Eysoldt, 85, Barto passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Jedrusiak) Eysoldt. Born in Elizabethville, NJ, he was a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Wahler) Eyesoldt. He served his country honorably in the Air Force. Following his service, he was employed by the Department of the Navy...

Oct 15, 2021

David J. DeAngelo, 76, of Saucon Valley, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021. David was the husband of Bobbi (Stangl) DeAngelo. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on April 3, 2021. David was born on December 31, 1944, in New Haven, CT, the Son of John and Sue DeAngelo. He was a graduate of Lehigh University where he...

Oct 9, 2021

Beth W. Cleverly, 62, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully and painlessly on October 9, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Richard Cleverly. They celebrated 25 years of marriage in September. Born in Abington, she was a daughter of David and Sybilla (Odell) Wanamaker of Fairview Village, PA. She was an office assistant, first with Prudential Insurance and then...

Oct 6, 2021

William Frederick Knappenberger, 87, of Emmaus, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Jones) Knappenberger. The couple celebrated their 57th anniversary in June. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Dr. Fred C. and Hilda (Flory) Knappenberger. William served in the US Army from 1957-59. He was a graduate...

Oct 4, 2021

Florence Virginia Zeiber, 89, of Bangor, passed away on October 4, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward London and Catherine Elizabeth (Reinhart) Hain. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Zeiber Sr. Florence worked as a seamstress for many years. Surviving are her children: Joseph Zeiber Jr., and Curtis Zeiber; siblings: Warren...

Oct 2, 2021

Kathleen McLean Kelahan, 84, of Madison, NJ, and formerly of Coopersburg, PA, passed away October 2, 2021. She was the widow of Thomas A. Kelahan. Born in Edwardsville, IL, she was a daughter of the late Donald W. and Dorene Anna Ella (Braundmeier) McLean. Kathleen was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and Quincy College, both at which she...

Oct 2, 2021

Donna Marie Jones, 77, of Easton, passed away on October 2, 2021. Born in Milford, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Piel) Jones.

Surviving is her son: Joseph R. Lippincott, 2 great grandsons: Romeo and Julyan Culp, a brother: Garland Jones, husband of Dorothy, Richard Jones; and nieces and nephews. She was...

Oct 1, 2021

Dennis E. Ross Jr., 64, of Robesonia passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Dennis E. Ross Sr. and Rita (Bush). After his 1975 graduation from Governor Mifflin, he served his country honorably in the Navy, aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) from 1975-1979. He then began a long...

Sep 30, 2021

Edward E. Terry, 83, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 30, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Catherine I. (Loscalzo) Terry. They celebrated 61 years of marriage on September 24th. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward E. Terry II and the late Margaret (Edwards) Terry. He attended...

Sep 29, 2021

Edward John Franks, 93, of Lake Hauto, passed away September 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Fuller) Franks. Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Charles and Cassie (Jakimorus) Franks. Edward attended the Virginia Military Institute and then attended the former Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia. He was a technical...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Arlington Thomas, 86, of New Hanover Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Anderson) Thomas whom he married on January 31, 1976. Born in Shaft, Schuylkill County, PA, he was the son of the late Esther Thomas Cooney. He was raised as a son...

Sep 27, 2021

Blair R. Bernhardt of Bethlehem, passed away on September 26, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert and Georgianna (Martin) Bernhardt. He graduated from Lehigh University with a Doctorate of Education, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degree. He worked at STV for 2 years as an analyst/programmer, followed by 10 years as an adjunct lecturer...

Sep 25, 2021

Glenn L. Balliet, age 82, of Springtown, PA, died on September 25, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1939 in Quakertown, to Edna (Cressman) Balliet and James Russel Balliet. Glenn grew up in Springtown, earned his B.A. at Muhlenburg College, Allentown, and his M.Ed. at Lehigh University. After teaching elementary school at Palisades School...

Sep 24, 2021

Betty M. Eppler, 91, of East Greenville passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Eppler. Born in Sumneytown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Long) Walker. Betty was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, where she enjoyed baking for church events. She enjoyed...

Sep 21, 2021

Anthony Donofrio, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away September 21, 2021. He was the husband of the late Adelina "Lina" (Soffiaturo) Donofrio. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Casciani) Donofrio. Anthony served his country honorable in the Army. He was employed in the Beam Yard of the former Bethlehem Steel for 43 years...