Published May 16. 2026 09:01AM
The 2026 Carbon County Senior Games ended with a banquet Thursday afternoon at the Lehighton American Legion. Approximately 235 seniors competed in this year’s games. Accepting the Commissioner’s Cup this year, representing South Carbon County, are, Valerie Kleppeniger and Gerrie Starkey of Palmerton, and Mary Lou Kashlak Harvan and Sandy Whiteman of Lehighton. With them are Anne Horrigan, director of the games; Commissioner Mike Sofranko and Susan Zeigler, director of Area Agency on Aging. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
The 2026 Carbon County Senior Games ended with a banquet Thursday afternoon at the Lehighton American Legion. Approximately 235 seniors competed in this year’s games. Accepting the Commissioner’s Cup this year, representing South Carbon County, are Valerie Kleppeniger and Gerrie Starkey of Palmerton, and Mary Lou Kashlak Harvan and Sandy Whiteman of Lehighton. With them are Anne Horrigan, director of the games, Commissioner Mike Sofranko and Susan Zeigler, director of the Area Agency on Aging. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
The annual Victor Pituch Good Sportsmanship Award went to the Panther Valley Senior Center participants. From left are Susan Zeigler, director of the Area Agency on Aging; participant Adrienne Vasiliou; Anne Horrigan, director of the games; participants Donna Kaminitsky, Patricia Kane and Kathy Arner; and Commissioner Michael Sofranko.