Frank  Hessinger
August 18, 1938 - February 02, 2026

Frank Hessinger, 87, of Nazareth, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dotty. He was the son of the late Frank L. and Lauretta Hessinger. Frank received his B.S. Summa cum laude from East Stroudsburg University, and his M.S. from Bucknell University.

Stephen F. Steltzman, III
June 07, 1967 - January 27, 2026

Stephen F. Steltzman, III, 58, of Nazareth, PA, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Luzerne. He was born on June 7, 1967, in Easton, PA, to the late Stephen F. Steltzman, Jr., and Carla M. (Cerino) Loebsack, of Nazareth.

Gerard V. "Jerry" Lawlor
June 17, 1965 - January 27, 2026

Gerard V. “Jerry” Lawlor, 60, of Palmer Twp., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, of Philadelphia, after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Agnesa (Romano) Lawlor. They celebrated 39 years of wonderful marriage on November 22nd.

Dr. Randy J. Heard
September 23, 1952 - January 28, 2026

Dr. Randy J. Heard, 73, of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, of Easton. He was the loving husband of 46 years to Kim (Kromer) Heard. Randy was born on September 23, 1952, in Easton, PA, to the late Kenneth E. Heard and the late Frances M. (Steltzman) Heard.

Susann J. Karpowich
December 20, 1942 - January 15, 2026

Susann J. Karpowich, 83, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Edward J. Karpowich for 61 years. Susann was born on December 20, 1942, in Easton, PA, to the late Ray and Gladys (Powell) Starner. She graduated from Pen Argyl High School. Susann was a medical secretary for Dr.

Suzanne “Suzie” Burley
August 16, 1948 - January 19, 2026

Suzanne “Suzie” Burley, 77, of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center, of Bangor. She was the loving wife of 50 years to Richard A. Burley. Suzie was born on August 16, 1948, in Easton, PA, to the late Stewart A. Gross and Margaret Suzanne A. (Albright) Gross.

Orthia M."Kelli" Reilly Skripek
June 29, 1940 - January 17, 2026

Orthia M. “Kelli” Reilly Skripek was born on June 29, 1940, and went home on January 17, 2026, with her daughters holding her hands. Orthia was the loving wife of Richard Skripek.

Jennie G. (Franczak) Clift
June 03, 1934 - January 17, 2026

Jennie G. (Franczak) Clift, 91, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Nazareth, PA, to the late Andrew and Catherine (Bolas) Franczak. Jennie graduated from Nazareth High School.

John Harold Schaefer
January 17, 1947 - January 13, 2026

John Harold Schaefer, 78, of Nazareth, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital – Anderson Campus, of Easton. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Easton Hospital. John was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Todora) Schaefer. He was married to Brenda (Griffin) for almost 30 years.

Dennis J. "Lil Denny" Erkinger, Jr.
July 22, 1972 - January 08, 2026

Dennis J. “Lil Denny” Erkinger, Jr., 53, of Bath, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus, of Easton. Born on July 22, 1972, in Allentown, PA, Denny was the loving son of Dennis J. Erkinger, Sr. and Janice (Eberts) Mackenzie, and loving twin brother of Brandon Erkinger. Denny dedicated 19 years at Henry Yeska & Son Inc.