Family Owned Since 1969
Newhard Pharmacy has established an outstanding reputation for quality products and services. Every employee’s actions, every day, with every customer is what makes our pharmacy different from the rest.
Aaron Newhard, in the pharmacy; Photo Source
Northampton’s neighborhood pharmacy, Newhard Pharmacy, was established somewhere around 1895. In 1969, John A. Pavis and Peter J. Stahl purchased the pharmacy from Aaron Newhard. Newhard Pharmacy has been a fixture on Main Street since its opening, changing facilities as the business grew and ownership changed. In 1975, Pavis and Stahl built the current store at 1001 Main Street. This new, larger facility was built at the former site of the Northampton & Bath Railroad Station and allowed Newhard Pharmacy the space to grow to become the one-stop shop for all of Northampton.
In 1994 Newhard Pharmacy established their Long Term Care Pharmacy which specializes in custom packaged medications for assisted living facilities. This business has grown so rapidly, the original building has been expanded to accommodate this growing business. Luckily, there is still room for growth on the current property which means the business will continue to be a fixture in Northampton for the foreseeable future.
The next big change came in 2003 when Peter J. Stahl retired and John J. Pavis became his father’s partner in the pharmacy. Although this has been a big change for the business, John has been an employee of the pharmacy for years and shares his father’s desire to keep Newhard Pharmacy a family owned business that is deeply committed to serving its customers for years to come.
Finally, in 2015, Mr. Pavis decided it was time to step back. Although you’ll still see him working hard here, John is now the sole owner of Newhard Pharmacy as of February 24, 2015 – 46 years to the date that his father & Pete Stahl bought Newhard Pharmacy from Aaron Newhard.
Newhard's Pharmacy's new location, at 1216 Main St., Northampton; Photo Source
Get to Know Our Pharmacists
Below you will find details such as educational background, home life, interests, etc. to better get to know our pharmacists and further personalize your experience when visiting Newhard Pharmacy.
JOHN J. PAVIS, RPH
University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, 1991
John J. Pavis became the sole owner of Newhard Pharmacy on February 24, 2015 – exactly 46 years to the day that his father and his partner purchased Newhard Pharmacy. John has brought a wide variety of experience to Newhard Pharmacy. He fulfilled his 4 year commitment to the US Army, thanks to his ROTC Full Scholarship, as a Pharmacist in the US Army at Fort Bragg, NC. He then moved to Colorado as a retail pharmacist, returning to PA in 1999 to join Newhard Pharmacy as a pharmacist manager.
He is an active member of Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Association and Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association as well as a licensed immunization administrator. His passion in pharmacy is immunizations and he willingly goes to companies to give on-site shots to ensure everyone is protected.
John and his wife Deborah have three sons, Henry, Charlie and George. John spends his free time coaching his son’s teams as well as leading their Boy Scout Troop. He is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoys working out, snowboarding, golf, and watching live music.
TONY KAPINAS, RPH
Temple University College of Pharmacy, 1978
Our longest serving pharmacist, Tony has been with Newhard Pharmacy most of his career. He joined Newhard Pharmacy in 1981. Tony is an active member of Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Association and Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association as well as a licensed immunization administrator. Additionally, Tony is a PCCA certified Compounding Specialist and loves preparing specialized ointments and creams, particularly for pets.
Tony and his wife, Jane have a daughter, Kristie and a son, Tony. Tony is an avid hunter, a passionate baseball fan and Giants football fan.
KYLE ZEHNER, RPH
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, 1996
Kyle joined Newhard Pharmacy in 2003 after several years of specializing in retail pharmacy for a chain store. In 2008, Kyle was promoted to the Long Term Care Pharmacy Manager. Kyle is an active member of Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Association and Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association as well as a licensed immunization administrator. His passion in pharmacy is long term care, he loves being able to monthly review his patients medication profiles ensuring they are compliant with their doctor’s orders.
Kyle and his wife Jennifer have a son, Hunter. Kyle enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, baseball and time with his son.
ALISON UNDERCOFFLER, RPH PHARM D
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, 2006
Newhard Pharmacy welcomed Alison to the staff in 2009, from an institutional pharmacy in Philadelphia. She was excited to venture into retail and long term care to round out her experience. In 2022, she accepted a promotion to become the Retail Pharmacy Manager. She is a licensed immunization administrator and is always investigating new specialties within the profession. Her passion in pharmacy is controlling addictive medications. She works closely with physicians, patients and caretakers to ensure addictive medications are taken as prescribed, as infrequently as possible.
Alison and her husband TJ enjoy their country farm life, caring for their horses as well as traveling and spending time with family and friends.
DAWN WEBER, RPH
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, 1991
We welcomed Dawn back to her home community of Northampton in 2020. A proud NAHS graduate, Dawn has been serving patients in the Lehigh Valley for 30 years as both a pharmacist and pharmacy owner. She is deeply committed to serving her community, both patients & pets. Dawn is an active member of the Lehigh Valley Pharmacy Association and Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association as well as licensed immunization administrator and certified, PCCA trained compounder. Her passion in pharmacy is compounding medications for both pets and people.
Dawn and her husband Tony have a daughter, Ashley. Dawn enjoys running, trips to the beach and spending time with family.
CHARLIE WOLFANGLE, RPH
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, 1969
Charlie joined Newhard Pharmacy in 2005 as a part-time pharmacist but has become such a part of the family, he is too passionate to fully retire. During Charlie's career, he has been a retail pharmacist, a long-term care pharmacist as well as 11 years as a resident pharmacist at Gracedale County Home in Nazareth, PA. He is also a licensed immunization administrator. Charlie’s passion in pharmacy is the people he serves, he loves caring for patients and helping them live their best lives.
Charlie has a daughter, Jill, and three grandsons, Tyler, Preston and Chance to whom he devotes most of his spare time. He is an avid record and CD collector, especially passionate about Motown. He also enjoys gardening and swimming.
JENNA MICKONIS, RPH PHARM D
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, 2018
Jenna joined Newhard Pharmacy in 2022 after several years working for another retail chain pharmacy. She was very excited for the opportunity to work in a new environment and get to learn more about long-term care pharmacy care. Jenna is a licensed immunizer and is honored to be able to help protect the community against flu, COVID-19, and many other illnesses through vaccination. She is most passionate about assisting patients who smoke with their quit attempts through both counseling and pharmacological aids.
Outside of pharmacy, Jenna and her fiancé, Tanner, are busy planning their upcoming wedding and are looking to purchase their first home. Jenna also enjoys reading and taking trips to the shore.
The Newhard Pharmacy Team
Owner
John J. Pavis, RPh
Pharmacists
John J. Pavis, Anthony Kapinas, Alison Undercoffler, Dawn Weber, Charlie Wolfangle, Jenna Mickonis, Kyle Zehner
Retail Pharmacy Manager
Alison Undercoffler
Retail Pharmacy Operations Manager
Chris Horn
Long Term Care Pharmacy Manager
Kyle Zehner
Long Term Care Operations Manager
Jill Coleman
LTC Finance Manager
Sheri Kerbacher
Jacqueline Guerrero