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Northampton Community College

Slatington-Walnutport, PA
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25-Year Firefighter April Lubenetski Of Walnutport Dies Of Occupational Cancer 25-Year Firefighter April Lubenetski Of Walnutport Dies Of Occupational Cancer
25-Year Firefighter April Lubenetski Of Walnutport Dies Of Occupational Cancer A beloved firefighter who served multiple departments across the Lehigh Valley has died in the line of duty after a nearly year-long battle with occupational cancer, authorities announced on Monday, May 20, 2025. April Lubenetski, 51, of Lehigh Township, passed away at 8:28 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, surrounded by family and fellow first responders at St. Luke’s Brian D. Perin Hospice House in Lower Saucon Township. Diagnosed with stage 4b cancer in August 2024, she continued serving her community as long as she was physically able. April’s passing has been declared a line-of-duty death, attri…

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by Jillian Pikora
Allentown, PA
News
Poconos Driver Killed After Losing Control On Snow-Covered Route 611: Police Poconos Driver Killed After Losing Control On Snow-Covered Route 611: Police
Poconos Driver Killed After Losing Control On Snow-Covered Route 611: Police A Pocono Summit man died in a crash involving a box truck on a snow-covered Route 611, police announced Friday, Nov. 22. Brian Rambhawan, 36, was traveling south on the slippery road when he lost control of his sedan and spun into oncoming traffic, colliding with a northbound box truck, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. The crash happened at 3:54 a.m. in Coolbaugh Township. Rambhawan, an unloader at the Walmart Distribution Center in Tobyhanna since 2015, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Monroe County Coroner's Office. He graduated from East Stroudsburg U…

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by Jillian Pikora
Bethlehem, PA
News
NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says
NJ Native Motorcyclist Dad Caused Crash That Killed Him, PA DA Says New details have been released in four Lehigh Valley crashes, revealing that the three fatal crashes were caused by the drivers and were possibly preventable. This includes the death of a New Jersey native, District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said on Monday, Oct. 14. Jorge Pickett, 34, originally of Camden, NJ, and most recently of Bethlehem, rode his motorcycle "through a steady red light for westbound traffic on Center Valley Parkway" fatally striking an SUV around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 at West Saucon Valley Circle and Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township, the DA deta…

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by Jillian Pikora
Allentown, PA
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Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30 Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30
Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30 Alyssa K. Harka, a beloved Lehigh County wife and mom of two, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 2, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 30.  Born in Bethlehem to Joaquim Bernardo and Paula (Bernardo) Nguyen, Alyssa was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School's class of 2010 and later attended Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College, her family wrote.  More recently, Alyssa earned a spot on the Dean's List studying medical billing and coding through DeVry University, loved ones noted.  Those close to the Fountain Hill resident describ…

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by Mac Bullock
Bethlehem, PA
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Tributes Flood Social Media After Death Of Beloved Lehigh Valley Resident Derrell Kelley At 29 Tributes Flood Social Media After Death Of Beloved Lehigh Valley Resident Derrell Kelley At 29
Tributes Flood Social Media After Death Of Beloved Lehigh Valley Resident Derrell Kelley At 29 Tributes are pouring in for Derrell Lamar Kelley, who died on Saturday, April 8 at his Easton, Pennsylvania, home at the age of 29. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, Derrell — affectionately known as “Rellooo Hellooo” — spent time in Roselle before moving out of state, his obituary says. Derrell played basketball as a Forward before graduating from Freedom High School and earning an associate’s degree from Northampton Community College. He worked in the Food and Nutrition Department at the Department of Veterans Affairs and at Loves’ Lounge in Allentown. He also graduated from the Boyz II Men …

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Sunday School Teacher, Devoted Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 29 Lehigh Valley Sunday School Teacher, Devoted Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 29
Lehigh Valley Sunday School Teacher, Devoted Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 29 Lehigh Valley Sunday school teacher and devoted wife and mother Christy Snyder-Padula Smith died unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pocono on Monday, Aug. 15. She was 29. Born in Allentown, Christy attended Northampton High School, where she played softball, marched and played flute in band, and danced with Steps in Time of Allentown before graduating in 2011, her obituary says. Christy then went on to attend Northampton Community College and play softball for Northampton AA and Allen Township, according to her memorial. Christy had worked at Zoups in Allentown and Sheetz in Whitehall…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18 Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18
Northampton Community College Student Dies After Valiant Leukemia Battle, 18 Lehigh Valley native and Northampton Community College student Thomas R. “Tommy” Stackhouse died at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Thursday, May 26 following a long and valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 18. Born in Phillipsburg, Tommy grew up in Bangor, where he managed the varsity football team and intramural bowling league before graduating in 2021 as homecoming king, his obituary says. Tommy then went on to study special education at Northampton Community College and had maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. Tommy is remembered for his love of snowmobiling, collecti…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, Northampton College Student Dies Suddenly, 23 Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, Northampton College Student Dies Suddenly, 23
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, Northampton College Student Dies Suddenly, 23 Beloved Lehigh Valley native and Northampton Community College student Heather Marie Rotz died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 25 at her Allentown home. She was 23. Born in Easton, Rotz graduated from Easton High School in 2017, her obituary says. Rotz was pursuing a medical billing and coding degree from Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, her memorial says. She also worked at Integrity Staffing Solutions and ShopRite in Bethlehem, according to her social media page. Rotz was remembered for her passion and talent for playing the flute, as well as enjoying board games and “painting …

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, St. Luke’s Worker Adriana Ramos Dies Suddenly At Age 39 Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, St. Luke’s Worker Adriana Ramos Dies Suddenly At Age 39
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, St. Luke’s Worker Adriana Ramos Dies Suddenly At Age 39 Lehigh Valley native and beloved St. Luke's worker Adriana Maria Rose Ramos died suddenly on Jan. 7. She was 39. Born in Allentown, Ramos graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School before attending Northampton Community College, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in communications, her obituary says. Ramos lived in Bethlehem Township and worked as a Customer Service Representative at St. Luke’s University Health Network at the time of her death, her memorial says. She was also a parishioner of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and was planning to marry her beloved fiancé, Trevor Behr, in…

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by Valerie Musson
Allentown, PA
News
BRC13 Sports Anchor Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Day After Christmas BRC13 Sports Anchor Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Day After Christmas
BRC13 Sports Anchor Dies Of Covid-19 Complications Day After Christmas A longtime sports anchor in northeast Pennsylvania has died of COVID-19 complications, officials said. Blue Ridge Cable 13 announced the sudden death of Brian Unangst on Monday. He died the day after Christmas. Unangst has shared his passion for sports with the station's viewers since joining the team in 1991, BRC13 says. He has been awarded a Mid-Atlantic Emmy award for his coverage, according to the station's website. Unangst also volunteered as a search and rescue official with Wolfpack Search & Recovery, according to a GoFundMe. The page has been set up in the hopes of raising u…

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by Nicole Acosta
Bethlehem, PA
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Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30 Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30
Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30 Bethlehem native and CNA Emily Jeanne (Heberling) Fornos died at her home on Sept. 15. She was 30. Born in Bethlehem, Fornos graduated from Liberty High School, her obituary says. Fornos then earned her certification as a CNA at Northampton Community College, where she participated in the theater program and sang in choir, her memorial says. Fornos worked as a receptionist for Moravian Village and in her free time sang on the youth praise team and helped with children’s choir at Bethlehem’s First Baptist Church, her obituary says. Fornos loved old movies, watching wrestling, cats and…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County native and Bethlehem technical school graduate Jake L. Fink died unexpectedly at his home on August 21. He was 27. Fink graduated from Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School before attending Northampton Community College, his obituary says. Fink was known for his wide range of hobbies and interests, including spending time outdoors, photography, cooking and music, his memorial says. Fink also loved sports and had experience swimming at Northwest Swim Club, playing baseball at Northeast Little League and playing football with the Bethlehem Stee…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Easton High School Grad, Northampton Community College Student Briana Hoops Dies At Age 21 Easton High School Grad, Northampton Community College Student Briana Hoops Dies At Age 21
Easton High School Grad, Northampton Community College Student Briana Hoops Dies At Age 21 Easton native and Northampton Community College Student Briana Jane Hoops died at her home on July 3 at the age of 21. Born in Bethlehem, Hoops graduated from Easton High School in 2017, her obituary says. Hoops, a member of the Christian faith, was currently attending Northampton Community College, her memorial says. She was also a dedicated worker at Kohl’s department store and Cece J’s Snacks. In her free time, Hoops loved reading, shopping, and her dog, Miley. Hoops is survived by her parents, Robert and Terri (Cole) Hoops; brother Shane A. Hoops; her grandparents, Nancy Morber and h…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36 Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36
Hunterdon County Father, Lehigh Valley Hospital Radiology Tech John Hopkins Dies, 36 Hunterdon County father and Lehigh Valley Hospital worker John Paul Hopkins died Feb. 7 at the age of 36. Hopkins graduated from Phillipsburg High School and completed an Associates in Applied Science degree in Radiography at Northampton Community College, his obituary says. Hopkins worked as a radiology technician at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Salisbury, PA and lived in Clinton at the time of his death, his memorial says. More than $3,100 had been raised as of Thursday morning on a GoFundMe for Hopkins’ funeral expenses. “John was loved by many in the community including his family,” the …

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Schools
These Northampton County Districts Have Announced Continued Closures For Nor’easter Storm These Northampton County Districts Have Announced Continued Closures For Nor’easter Storm
These Northampton County Districts Have Announced Continued Closures For Nor’easter Storm Some Northampton County students will have a double dose of snow days, with many school districts already announcing closures ahead of Tuesday's morning commute. Nearly a foot more of snow was expected across the region, making for hazardous travel conditions. As of Monday afternoon, the following Northampton County districts were closed or remote on Tuesday (did we miss one? email vmusson@dailyvoice.com). Bangor Area School District (Fully remote) Bethlehem Area School District Catasauqua Area School District Easton Area School District Nazareth Area School District Northampton…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Easton Native, Wilson High School Grad Michael Connor Dies, 32 Easton Native, Wilson High School Grad Michael Connor Dies, 32
Easton Native, Wilson High School Grad Michael Connor Dies, 32 Northampton County native, salesman and college mentor Michael Patrick Connor died Dec. 19. He was 32 years old. Born in Easton, Connor graduated from Wilson High School in 2006 before attending Northampton Community College and East Stroudsburg University, his obituary says. Connor earned a Master’s Degree from Lehigh University in 2017 and later worked as a frontend manager for Save-A-Lot, his memorial says. He then worked with his grandfather as a notary at Jam Auto Sales and was employed for several years in sales at ADP in Allentown, his obit says. Connor was known for his passion fo…

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by Valerie Musson
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
Northampton County Dad, Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Arcadipane Dies, 37 Northampton County Dad, Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Arcadipane Dies, 37
Northampton County Dad, Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Arcadipane Dies, 37 Northampton County father and former volunteer fireman Daniel J. Arcadipane died Nov. 13 at the age of 37. Arcadipane was born Sept. 28, 1983 in Mesa, AZ, and lived in Bethlehem Township at the time of his death, his obituary says. He attended Northampton Community College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Science Technology Emergency Management, his obit says. Arcadipane was a manager for Tru-Green before working in sales at industrial machinery rental company HerC Rental. He also served for many years as a volunteer fireman and was an active member of Calvery Baptist Church in Be…

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by Valerie Musson