Obituaries

Joan P. Dorward

Joan P. Dorward

May 4, 2022

Joan P. Dorward, 86, formerly of Schnecksville, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   She was the wife of the late Richard Dorward who passed away in 2014.  Born in Whitehall on March 1, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sophie (Smith) Reid.  Joan was a Kindergarten teacher for the...

Thomas J. Babyak

Thomas J. Babyak

Apr 29, 2022

Thomas J. Babyak, Jr., 66, of Walnutport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2022, in his home.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Cesaria (Garcia) Babyak of Kunkletown, and the late Thomas Babyak.   Tommy worked for Penn Big Bed Slate Co., the American Nickeloid in Walnutport, and Deka batteries.   He was a member of...

Audrey J. Cerciello

Audrey J. Cerciello

Apr 28, 2022

Audrey J. Cerciello, 67, of Bath, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.  She was the wife of Max Cerciello. Born in Washington DC on July 21, 1954, she was the daughter of Irene M. Stumpf (Marton) of Northampton and the late Frank J. Stumpf. Audrey was a 1972 graduate of Northampton Area High School and...

Donald G. Roberts

Donald G. Roberts

Apr 19, 2022

Donald G. Roberts, 97, resident of Country Meadows Allentown formerly of Berlinsville and Slatington passed away peacefully on 4-19-2022. He was the husband of the late Irmgard S. Roberts with whom he was married 41 years and the late Mae R. Roberts with whom he was married 21 years. Don was born in Slatington on July 9, 1924 and was...

Shannon M. Dilemme

Shannon M. Dilemme

Apr 8, 2022

Shannon M. Dilemme, 49, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Kindred Hospital, Havertown.   Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Keith and Marsha (Benware) Hartinger.In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter: Alyssa Dilemme, and son: Austin Dilemme, both of Slatington, as well as a sister, Melissa Hartinger of FL.Services...

Cheryl A. Brensinger

Cheryl A. Brensinger

Apr 8, 2022

Cheryl A. Brensinger, 67, of Slatington, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, in her home.   Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Norman S. Sr., and Helene J. (Dorward) Roth.   Cheryl worked for Knoll Industries in East Greenville for 32 years in the sewing department.   Prior to, she also worked at the former Keystone...

Mae A. Pritchard

Mae A. Pritchard

Apr 7, 2022

Mae A. Pritchard, 79, of Walnutport, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.   She was the wife of Richard C. Pritchard, whom she married May 5, 1962.  Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Alverta (Andrews) Reinheimer.   Mae worked for the former Seiler’s Mill, Walnutport.  Prior to, she worked...

Jean M. Hankee

Jean M. Hankee

Apr 6, 2022

Jean M. Hankee, 83, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday April 6, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Campus. She was the wife of her late husband Eugene W.  Hankee Jr.  They were happily married for 60 years. Born in Palmerton on February 21, 1939, she was the daughter of late James and Ruth (Mohler) Vorosmarti.

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Paige H. Yoder

Paige H. Yoder

Apr 5, 2022

Paige H. Yoder, 77, of Slatington passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Donna M. (Haynes) Yoder.  Born in Fountain Hill on March 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Edgar D. and Bertha C. (Osterstock) Yoder.  Paige was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of...

Annette M.  McAuliffe

Annette M. McAuliffe

Mar 27, 2022

          Annette Marie (Stehley) McAuliffe, 84, of Walnutport passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of the late Robert J. McAuliffe, whom she married on August 27, 1955. Born in Allentown on November 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Earl B. Stehley and the late Madelin O....

Keith M. Neff

Keith M. Neff

Mar 19, 2022

Keith M. Neff, 65, of Walnutport passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  He was the husband of Ellen L. (Messinger) Neff, whom he married May 2, 1981.   Born in Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Edward and Jeanette (Oncheck) Neff.   Keith began his career working at the former NJ Zinc Co., Palmerton.  ...

Florence E. Remaley

Florence E. Remaley

Mar 14, 2022

Florence E. Remaley, 94, formerly of Slatington, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton.  She was the wife of the late Walter H. Remaley, who passed away in 2017.   Born in Slatington on November 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Jones) Edwards.  Florence worked at various...

Edward J. Wagner

Edward J. Wagner

Mar 8, 2022

Edward J. Wagner, 82, of Emerald, formerly of Bethlehem and New York, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of the late Ann F. (Terry) Wagner, who passed away last October.   Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Edward G. and Gabrielle (Donlon) Wagner.   Edward served...

Thomas J. Schmitt

Thomas J. Schmitt

Mar 6, 2022

Thomas J. Schmitt, 28 of Slatington passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 6, 2022.  He was the father of the late Aleigha Marie Schmitt. Born in Bradford Pennsylvania on June 22, 1993, he is the son of Tammy and John Schmitt. Known as Beef to his friends, Thomas had a larger than life personality and a total loving devotion to his...

Gene P. Laury

Gene P. Laury

Feb 23, 2022

Gene P. Laury, 85, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in his home.  He was the husband of the late June K. Laury, who passed away in 2016.  Born in Northampton on November 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Francis and Bessie (Stofflet) Laury.   Gene worked for Western Electric for many years, before retiring...

Tana D. Krum

Tana D. Krum

Feb 22, 2022

Tana D. Krum, 37, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was the wife of Travis N. Krum, whom she married October 17, 2015.  Born in Allentown on March 3, 1984, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lonegnbach and Janet Schertzinger.   Tana was a graduate of Northern Lehigh HS, Class of 2002.  She then...

Lee W. "Billy"  Krause

Lee W. "Billy" Krause

Feb 17, 2022

Lee W. “Billy” Krause, 90, of Slatedale, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in his home.   He was the husband of Elizabeth S. (Roth) Krause of Lehighton.   Born in Slatedale on June 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Lewis and Sadie (German) Krause.   Billy worked for the former Bethlehem Steel in various capacities, before...

Joseph Edward Cwenar

Joseph Edward Cwenar

Feb 10, 2022

Joseph Edward Cwenar passed away Thursday, February 10th, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was 61 years.  Joe was born July 30th, 1960, in Cheltenham, PA.He spent his childhood, and early adult years living in Bensalem Township, Bucks County PA with his mother, Janice Gallagher, and his identical twin brother, Edward Joseph Cwenar. Among other lesser interests, Joes' childhood was...

Charlotte D. Roland

Charlotte D. Roland

Feb 10, 2022

Singer of songs. Reader of books. Lover of music and art in all its forms, Charlotte D. Roland, 87, of Slatington passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at The Willow Inspirit Senior Living in Macungie surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caretakers. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Roland II. Born in 1934 in Santa Barbara,...

Eugene W. Hankee, Jr.

Eugene W. Hankee, Jr.

Feb 10, 2022

Eugene W. Hankee, Jr., 89, of Walnutport, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Campus.  He was the husband of Jean (Vorosmarti) Hankee.   Born in Palmerton on October 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Eugene W. Sr., and Iona (Dettmer) Hankee.  Eugene was self employed as the owner / operator of Eugene W. Hankee,...