All Obituaries

Martha Christine Matisinez, 95, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of the late Francis W. Matisinez.  Born in Allentown on February 22, 1926, she was the first of twelve children of her parents, Francis and Marie (Hartman) Weber.  Martha worked at Bethlehem Steel, Mack Trucks and a seamstress at Holiday Fashions in Slatedale for many years until...

Paul J. Gray, 74, of Walnutport passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 in his residence. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Dembecki) Gray, whom he married June 17, 2000. Born in Sayre, PA on May 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Rev. Miles E. Gray and Ruth B. (Wilson) Gray. Paul served honorably in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a laborer for many years for Warfel Construction and also for AEB Construction. Paul attended Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville. Paul was...

Robert D. Ross, 54, of Allentown, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.   He was the husband of Gwynn L. (DeLong) Ross, whom he married December 17, 2009.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Dale Ross of Slatington, and the late Margaret “Peggy” (Kern) Wehr.   Robert was employed by deGruchy Masonry for over 20 years.    He was a member of the Slatington Moose Lodge, American Legion Post 16,...

Alice Williams Horvath, 96, was peacefully delivered into God’s arms on February 21, 2021 surrounded by family.  Alice is survived by her 2 granddaughters, Brandi and Kerri, of Houston, TX, her sister, Barbara Bristow of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, her sister-in law, Rosemary Williams of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada and many nieces and nephews.  Life long friends that are family, include Herbert and Beverly Green and the Sweeney family of Walnutport, PA.  Alice is...

Cheryl L. Boger, 61, of Slatington passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   She was the wife of Marlin S. Boger, whom she married July 30, 1983.   Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Barbara (Andrews) Strohl.   Cheryl was employed for several places over the years, including Teddy Bear Daycare, Walnutport, Sand Spring Learning Center, Mario’s Pizza , Sam’s Pizza and the former...

Susan E. Yandersits, 74, of Walnutport passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   She was the wife of Joseph J. Yandersits, whom she married on March 1, 1969.   Born in Fountain Hill, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth I. (Bealer) Toth.   Susan worked for Weis Markets in Whitehall for several years before retiring.   Prior to that, she worked for Slatington Manufacturing for 20...

Alma M. Semmel, 95, formerly of Slatington passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown.   She was the wife of the late Francis P. Semmel.   Born in Slatington on January 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Stella (Dilliard) Roth.  Alma was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington.  She worked at various factories in the area and also as a presser & cleaner for the former...

Edward O. Nierer, 80 of Walnutport passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Berger) Nierer, whom he married on November 21, 1973.   Born in Slatington on November 4, 1940 he was the son of the late Edward F. and Sabina J. (Williams) Nierer.   Edward began his career working on the railroad in New York.  He then was employed for the former Bethlehem Steel for over 32 years, holding various...

An unfortunate fall on an icy driveway led to the untimely death of Barry L. Dorshimer on February 4, 2021.   Barry was born on November 28, 1946 (Thanksgiving Day) in Stockertown, PA.   He was the son of Ralph S. Dorshimer, Sr. and Catherine S. (Anschau) Dorshimer, both deceased.  He married his best friend, Janet Dorshimer on June 21, 1987, and resided in Northampton, PA.   He graduated 11th in his class from Nazareth High School in 1964. ...

Clarence L. Patterson, Jr., 96, of Palmerton passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Palmerton.  He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Voss) Patterson who passed away in 2019.  Born in Hazleton on November 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Clarence L. Sr., and Nellie E. (Jones) Patterson.  Clarence honorably served our country as a member of the US Army Air Force during WWII.   He was a graduate of Penn State University.   He then was employed...