All Obituaries

Carolyn L. Mann, 76, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   She was the wife of the late Jeffrey Mann, who passed away in 2014.   Carolyn was the oldest child born on July 28, 1943 to the late Kermit and June (Shuey) Kuntz.   She worked as a sewing machine operator for various companies, most recently for Paris Accessories, Walnutport until her retirement.   Carolyn was a member of Good Shepherd...

Terry L. White, 54, of Tamaqua, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at home.   He was the husband of Ingrid R. (Eichman) White, whom he married August 27, 2016.   Born in Palmerton on September 3, 1965, he was the son of the late Kermit J. and Dorcus (Sauerwine) White.   Terry was a graduate of Northern Lehigh, Class of 1983.    He was the owner/operator of the former Terry’s Transmissions in New Tripoli.    He then owned / operated...

Ricky A. Muthard, 62, of New Smithville, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Marian (Hill) Stahley with whom he resided, and the late Robert Muthard, and step son to the late Stanley Stahley.   Ricky was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1976. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sisters: Michele and husband Brian Kistler of Jim Thorpe, Cynthia and husband Randy Betz of...

Robert F. Trettel, 74, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his home.   Born on May 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Kravitz) Trettel.   Robert was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1964.  He was employed as a Sergeant for US Security Associates, working at the Horsehead Corporation in Palmerton for many years. He is survived by sisters: Karen and husband Phil Ritter of NC, June and husband...

Nancy J. DeFrain, 60, of Slatington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.   She was the wife of the late Michael A. ‘Buck” DeFrain, who passed away in 2011.  Born in Allentown on February 12, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Walter “Gubon” and Elaine (Benninger) Edwards.  Nancy was a 1978 graduate of the Slatington HS, where she was a member of the 1975 girls track team which was the only undefeated team in...

Galen L. Freed, 70, of Slatington, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   He was the husband of Susan ( Rambo) Freed.   Born in Sellersville on April 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Grayce (Stump) Freed.   Galen was employed by the County of Lehigh for over 30 years, working in various capacities, including in the tax assessment department.   He was actively involved in the community, being a member of Boy Scouts...

Our beautiful mother, Rosemarie P. Glaser, 85, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at home, surrounded by her daughters, Ulrike Bissey and Regina Ehser-Sharpe and devoted furry companion, Max.  Born in Thanhof, Zwickau, Germany, on May 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Paula (Wolf) Glaser.  Rosemarie worked for Lehigh University in the math department before becoming a legal secretary for Bethlehem Steel where she retired after 30...

Stanley D. Anthony, Jr., 88, of Slatington, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown.   He was the husband of Rose Marie (Van Why) Anthony.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Stanley D. Sr., and Alverta M. (Serfass) Anthony.  Stan attended Palmerton High School and Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster.  He served his country honorably in the US Navy and the US Army.  He worked for Riverside Motor Company in Slatington...

Linda E. Hoppes, 71, of Slatington, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at home. She was the wife of Floyd Hoppes, Jr., whom she married April 8, 1972.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Florence E. (Daniels) and Walter W. Mack, Sr. She was a loving wife, mother and nana. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.  Survivors: Husband, Children - Brian Hoppes and wife Chris, Blaine Hoppes and wife Ramona, Dean Hoppes and wife Lindsay, all of...

Patricia A. Geist, 77, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late William F. Geist, who passed away in 2008. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow S. and Alma A. (Kleintop) Serfass.  Patricia worked for the former Penn Keystone Knitting Mill and Slatington Manufacturing.  She was also a member of the Diamond Fire Co. and the Walnutport VFW.  She is...