All Obituaries

Diann L. Urban, 78, of Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the wife of Charles Urban. They were married on September 11, 1965 and celebrated 55 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, she was an administrative assistant at the former Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton, for over 20 years. Born at home on the family farm in Mahoning Valley, she was the daughter of the late Earl and...

Violet C. Kropf, 87, of Andreas, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, in her home. She was the wife of the late Peter R. Kropf Sr. She was a devoted homemaker and a dedicated mother and wife. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Dotter) Strohl. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington. She was a member of the Lehighton American Legion, Andreas Sporting Club, East Penn Sporting Club and Slatington Skeet Club. Violet enjoyed bingo, playing...

Clifford E. “Cliff” Steigerwalt Jr., 82 of Palmerton, formerly of Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Linda (Heiney) Steigerwalt. They were married on January 12, 1964 and celebrated 56 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he worked at Mack Trucks in the sheet metal division. Born in Weissport, he was the son of the late Clifford E. Sr. and Erma (Stuckley) Steigerwalt. He was an Army veteran. Cliff was a...

Maralyn (Steigerwalt) Miller, 89, of Lehighton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 7, 2020. Known for her baking prowess, Maralyn was beloved as the matriarch of her family. Born in 1931, Maralyn worked numerous jobs throughout her life, including manufacturing roles at the Atlas Powder Company and Scotty's Fashions. She was a member of the Mahoning Township Lions Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. A lifelong member of Ben Salem United Church of Christ, Maralyn taught...

Glenn Eldon Miller, 92, of Andreas, PA, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Helen Jean Miller to whom he was married 55 years at the time of her death in 2014. Born in New Mahoning, PA on August 24, 1928, Glenn was a son of the late Russell D. and Sarah Irene (nee Pinkerton) Miller. A 1947 graduate of Lehighton High School, he co-owned a hardware store in Mahoning Valley. In 1964, Glenn purchased the M&S Hardware Store in Tamaqua, PA. He owned the HVAC firm...

Nancy L. Duquette, 85, of Orwigsburg, and formerly of Canadensis, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pottsville. She was the wife of the late Lucien Duquette, who passed away on April 2, 1988. Born in Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel (Gildner) Shelly. Prior to retiring, she worked in the administrative office at Tobyhanna Army Depot and she previously worked at various sewing mills as a sewing machine operator. She was also...

Gail L. Forte, 69, of Andreas, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late James and R. Beryl (Gross) Minnich. She was of Protestant faith. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Kraft Foods, Fogelsville, for 40 years. She was a member of the Lehighton Orioles # 183. Gail enjoyed traveling, gardening, camping and trips to the casino. She loved her dogs Rocky and Charlie. She was very artistic and...

Philip J. Krell, 70, of West Penn Township, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, in his home. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late Philip and Susan (Kotas) Krell. He was a lifelong heavy equipment operator for Barletta Inc., Hazleton. Philip was a member of the West Penn Rod and Gun Club and an avid outdoorsman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George and a sister, Priscilla. Surviving are a son, Philip Jr. and his fiancé Krista Pratt of West...

Verna M. Haupt, 95, of New Ringgold, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, in the Orwigsburg Center. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Haupt who passed away on July 8, 1997. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a dishwasher at the former Hamburg Diner and as a machine operator at the former Onyx Blouse Co., Orwigsburg. Born in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Katie (Smith) Snyder. Verna was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg. She was a life...