All Obituaries

Jerome C. Dotter, 84, of Lehighton, passed away peacefully in his residence on Thursday, April 2, 2020, with his loving family by his side.  Born in Lehighton, on July 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Clayton and Lillie (LaRose) Dotter.  He was married September 6, 1958 to Peggy (Stout) Dotter; they enjoyed 61 years of marriage together.  Known for his hard work ethic, Jerome was employed by several construction companies prior to starting his own business.  For many...

Kathleen D. Kintz, 87, of Lehighton, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, in her home. She was wife of the late Lester “Chubby” Kintz. They celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing on November 18, 2019. Prior to retiring, she was a lunch aid at the former Shull David, Franklin and Mahoning Elementary Schools. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Scotty’s Fashions, Lehighton, for 23 years and co-owned with her husband the former Kintz Gas...

Dennis M. “Merf” Miller, 69, of Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, in the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Mervin R. and Mary L. (Wolfe) Miller. Prior to retiring as a lifelong truck driver, he was employed for 10 years by J.W. Zaprazny, Inc., New Ringgold and 20 years by KME, Nesquehoning, delivering fire trucks and working in the shop. Previously he worked in asphalt paving construction and at Mahoning Valley...

Terry R. Zehner, 60, of Tamaqua, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Marlin G. and Betty Jane (Williams) Zehner. Prior to retiring, he was the lead driver and working foreman for Mondelez International Nabisco, Allentown, for 20 years. He was a 20 year Navy veteran having the rank of 1st Class Petty Officer AS1 and served as an aviation mechanic. He was a member of West Penn Rod and Gun Club, where he...

Byron G. Hess Sr., 82, of New Ringgold, died Monday, March 2, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of Helen (Brunner) Hess. They were married on September 27, 1964 and celebrated 55 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, he worked for the former Stroh and Schaefer Brewing Co., Fogelsville, for 27 years. Prior to that, he worked for the former Bethlehem Steel, Francis Deem Excavating, Paul German Excavating, and Sunoco gas station, South Tamaqua. Born in New Ringgold, he was the son of the...

Leaffie L. Knadler, 86, of West Penn Township, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late George R. Knadler for 60 years before his passing on August 12, 2012. Prior to retiring, she was employed at Atlas Powder Co., Reynolds. She previously was employed at a garment factory and as a waitress. Born in Walker Township, she was the daughter of the late David and Mabel (Breiner) Lorah. Leaffie was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran...

Grace E. Fritz, 94, of Andreas, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Walter T. Fritz. She married the love of her life on July 24, 1948 and celebrated 67 years of marriage before his passing on January 22, 2016. She taught school at Franconia Elementary School, Souderton, for two years and one year in Palmerton School District. She then took time off to raise her family. She returned to teach for the Tamaqua School District at...

Dorothy E. Yeakel, 83, of Andreas, died Monday, January 27, 2020, in her home. She was the wife of Ronald E. Yeakel. They were married on May 14, 1960 and celebrated 59 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, she worked as a dental hygienist for 50 years. She worked for Dr. Willits, Reading, Parkland and Lehighton School Districts, Dr. Jewells, Tamaqua, Dr. Mlkvy, Palmerton and Dr. Vermillion, Summit Hill. Born in Andreas, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Edith (Yeck) Steigerwalt....

Edwin W. Steigerwalt, 87, of West Penn Township, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Geraldine (Hill) Steigerwalt. They were married on November 5, 1955 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Prior to retiring, Ed was a self-employed butcher who owned and operated Steigerwalt Meats in West Penn Township for 32 years. Born in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late Walter D. and Alma (Eberts) Steigerwalt. He was a member of Ben Salem UCC in Lehighton. He...

Frederick J. Malone Jr., 82, of New Ringgold, formerly of Suffern, NY, died Monday, January 13, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Ada M. Malone, who died on April 27, 2017. Prior to retiring, he was a US Postal letter carrier in Suffern, NY. Born in Spring Valley, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick J. Sr. and Kathleen (Lyle) Malone. He was of Protestant faith. Fred was a railroad enthusiast who loved model trains and built elaborate railroad...