Obituaries

Edward A. Bauer

Edward A. Bauer

Nov 7, 2026

Edward A. Bauer, 90, formerly of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Atrium of Allentown.  He was the beloved husband of Alice C. Bauer, who passed away in 2021.  Born in Palmerton on August 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Harvilla) Bauer.  He served his country honorably and proudly...

Diane C. Hardy

Diane C. Hardy

Nov 8, 2026

Diane C. (Frable) Hardy, 58, of Slatington passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at home with her family at her side.  The Lord called home a beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was the wife of Charles E. Hardy of Slatington.  They were together for 40 years. Born in Allentown she was one of five children of Douglas...

Helene T. Williams

Helene T. Williams

Nov 7, 2026

Helene T. Williams, 92, formerly of Slatington, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Fellowship Manor.  She was the wife of the late James P. Williams, who passed away in 2020. Born in Ober-Otterbach, Germany on August 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late August and Hedwig (Adams) Theilmann.  Helene worked for many years on the production line...

George J. Schlacter

George J. Schlacter

Oct 29, 2026

George J. Schlacter, 83, of Slatington, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in his home. 

A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Grove St, Catasauqua.    No calling hours.   Arrangements are being handled by Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.  

Thomas J. Parry

Thomas J. Parry

Oct 28, 2026

Thomas J. Parry, 57, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the VNA St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Palmerton on February 7, 1969, he was the son of Joanne (Evans) Parry of Slatington, and the late Robert Parry. Tommy worked for many years in the tree service industry, for several companies, including Asplundh and Jaflo. Tommy was...

Nancy L. Carlton

Nancy L. Carlton

Oct 25, 2026

Nancy L. Carlton, 73, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, in her home.  She was the beloved wife of Tracy T. Carlton, whom she married on October 8, 1990.  Born in Pottstown on May 11, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Maryann (Busshaus) Helmle.  For the past 18 years, Nancy was the owner /...

Robert B. Morgan

Robert B. Morgan

Oct 16, 2026

Robert B. Morgan, 92, of Liza’s House in Danielsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026.  He was the husband of the late Margaret (Oncheck) Morgan for 62 years before her passing in 2017.  Robert was the son of the late Blanche Kern of Slatington.  He worked for ACME Markets for 36 years, and later for Kings IGA, where...

Iris M. Fogelman

Iris M. Fogelman

Oct 13, 2026

Iris M. Fogelman, 83, of Wescosville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in her home.  Born in Allentown on August 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hilda (Hankee) Solt.  Iris was a long-time employee of Air Products Chemical Co., working in the maintenance department.

Iris is survived by 3 loving God children, Jamie Knerr, Jennifer Ballein,...

Charles Nicholas Carter

Charles Nicholas Carter

Oct 10, 2026

Charles Nicholas “Nick” Carter, 92, formerly of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home in Walnutport, PA, on October 10, 2026.  He taught insurance with vigor and humor for over fifty years at the Professional School of Business in Millburn, NJ.  Those who knew Nick will forever remember his special brand of wit, his kindness, and his passion for...

Joseph P. Meleski

Joseph P. Meleski

Sep 28, 2026

Joseph Paul Meleski, 85, of Slatington, Washington Township, Lehigh County, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at Liza’s House, Danielsville. He was the loving husband of Elaine Jean (Babyak) Meleski, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage.  Born in Slatington, PA where he resided for over 80 years. He was the son of the late Joseph J. Meleski and...

Virginia S. Rindge

Virginia S. Rindge

Sep 24, 2026

Virginia S. Rindge, 84, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 24, 2026.  She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas P. Rindge, who passed away in 2022.  Born in Cortland, NY on April 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Minnie E. (McPhee) Smith.  Virginia was a graduate of...

Eleanor J. Lalik

Eleanor J. Lalik

Sep 16, 2026

Eleanor J. Lalik, 77, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of Peter S. Lalik, with whom she shared 35 years together. Born on November 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Gertrude J. (Hill) Scott.

Eleanor worked for Gracedale Nursing Home, where started...

Robert W. Deibert

Robert W. Deibert

Sep 10, 2026

Robert W. Deibert, Sr., 83, of Slatington, passed away on Thursday. September 10, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg.  He was the beloved husband of Betty Jean (Markell) Deibert, of Slatington, for 63 years, celebrating their anniversary on August 17th.  Born on March 21, 1943, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy M. (Lawrence) Deibert.

Robert was...

Janice M. Brown

Janice M. Brown

Sep 7, 2026

Janice M. Brown, 79, of Palmerton, formerly of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Forest Hills Nursing Center, Weatherly.  She was the wife of James A. Brown, Sr., whom she married on April 20, 1963. Born in Allentown on March 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Holtzer) Kern.  The majority...

Drew M. Roderick

Drew M. Roderick

Sep 6, 2026

Drew M. Roderick, 42, of Sellersville, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was the husband of Sara E. White, whom he married on September 13, 2024.  Born in Allentown on December 22, 1983, he was the son of Donna L. (Voorhees) Roderick of Slatington and the late Jack M. Roderick. Drew was a graduate of Northern...

William Stout

William Stout

Sep 1, 2026

William “Bill” Stout, 92 of Palmerton, formerly of Walnutport, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Scenic View Personal Care, Palmerton.  He was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Roberta ‘Bert” (Sickler) Stout, who passed away in 2009.  Born in Gouldsboro, PA on February 10, 1934, he was one of five children born to the late...

Jon W. Rinker

Jon W. Rinker

Aug 31, 2026

Jon W. Rinker, 71, of Slatington, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehighton.  He was the husband of Deborah S. (Metzger) Rinker, whom he married May 31, 1997.  Born in Palmerton on March 16, 1955, he was the son of the late William and June (Frantz) Rinker. Most recently, Jon worked as a bus aid for...

Richard J. Neustadter

Richard J. Neustadter

Aug 24, 2026

Richard J. Neustadter, 93, formerly of Walnutport, passed away at Complete Care, Macungie on Monday, August 24, 2026. He was the husband of Marian (Rex) Neustadter, who passed away in 2014. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Conrad and Ann Jane (Williams) Neustadter. Richard worked as a turbo fan operator for Bethlehem Steel for many years....

Theresa M. Shemanski

Theresa M. Shemanski

Aug 18, 2026

Theresa M. Shemanski, 60, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in her home.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph M. Shemanski, whom she married on May 22, 1999.  Born in Valley Stream, NY, on June 28, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Angela (Heighton) Menza.

Theresa earned her BS in English from the...

Larry L. Lentz

Larry L. Lentz

Aug 7, 2026

Larry L. Lentz, 90, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was the husband of the late Dolores Lentz who passed away in 2016, and the late Janice Herzog who passed away in 2025. Born in Indianland on October 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Palmer O. and Alberta A. (Haydt) Lentz. He...