Portrait of John Costa

John Costa

, Pennsylvania

68 of Cogan Station Lycoming County formerly of Emmaus passed away Tuesday March 31 2026 at the home of his daughter Jan M. Costa in New Tripoli. He was the husband of Anita M. Gerkovich Costa to whom he was married 38 years. Born in Allentown October 15 1957 John was the son of the late Joseph G. and Joyce Brinker Costa. John worked in the Public Works Department for the Borough of Emmaus for 33 years before retiring in 2021. Prior to that he owned and operated the former John Costas Seamless Gutters. John proudly served on the Board of Directors of Ranger Rod Gun Club Coplay. John found joy in many things throughout his life but in his later years he perfected the simple pleasures. If he wasnt down at Ranger Lake shootin the st with the boys he was happily perched on his tractor mowing any blade…

Portrait of Carol J. Shipwash

Carol J. Shipwash

, Pennsylvania

March 31, 2026

Carol J. Shipwash 80 formerly of Emmaus and Slatington passed away on April 1 2026 at Cedarbrook Allentown. Born in Palmerton she was the daughter of the late Fred and Hallie Arnold Shipwash. Survivors Niece and Nephews including Bernard C. Pfeiffer SisterInLaw Cynthia Shipwash. Carol was predeceased by her sisters Janet Naclerio and Juanita Alfieri and brothers William and Fred Shipwash. Services 10 AM Friday April 10 2026 at Bachman Kulik Reinsmith Funeral Home 225 Elm Street Emmaus. Interment will follow at LR Cemetery Emmaus. www.BKRFH.com

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