Obituaries

Naomi J. Becker

Naomi J. Becker

Mar 19, 2024

Naomi Becker, 90, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.   She was the wife of the late Richard C. Becker, who passed away in 2020.   Born in Lower Saucon Twsp, Bethlehem on January 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Elsie B (Hafner) Kunkle.  Naomi’s working years...

Anna Mae Maurer

Anna Mae Maurer

Mar 17, 2024

Anna Mae (Dougherty) Maurer, 91, of 316 Williams Street, Slatington, died on Saint Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 in her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Frederick Franklin Maurer, Jr. She was a legal secretary for Steckel & Stopp, and William Hudders. She was administrative secretary for Junior Colony, and for the Superintendent of Schools...

Pamela A. Hosier

Pamela A. Hosier

Mar 16, 2024

Pamela A. (Shelly) Hosier, 60, of Slatington, passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John E. Hosier with whom she celebrated 22 years of marriage this past January. Born in Allentown, she was the cherished daughter of the late Dale and Joann (Hahn) Shelly.Pam was...

Abraham L. Ahner

Abraham L. Ahner

Mar 11, 2024

Abraham L. Ahner, 80, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 11, 2024.    He was the husband of JoAnn E. (Rauch) Ahner, whom he married on June 21, 2003.    Born in Lehighton on August 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Abraham L. Ahner and Eva (Wisler) Green.     Abe was...

Ann C. Nestor

Ann C. Nestor

Mar 10, 2024

Ann C. Nestor, 95, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at South Mountain Memory Care, Emmaus.    She was the wife of the late John J. Nestor, who passed away in 1983.   Ann was a sassy New Yorker who was born in the Bronx on July 24, 1928, to the late Rutledge and Mary (Grant) Potter....

Margaret M. Kroboth

Margaret M. Kroboth

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret M. Kroboth, 98, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.    She was the wife of the late Walter W. Kroboth, who passed away in 1999.    Born in Northampton on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosa (Bognar) Pauker.   Margaret worked as a sewing...

Doris E. Jordan

Doris E. Jordan

Mar 9, 2024

Doris E. Jordan, 92, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Liza’s House, Danielsville.   She was the wife of Andrew Jordan, who passed away in 1987.   Born in Walnutport on March 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Alverta (Andrews) Reinheimer.     Doris enjoyed being in nature.   She...

Charles E. Meckes

Charles E. Meckes

Mar 3, 2024

Charles E. “Charlie” Meckes, 58, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2024, in his home.   He was the son of the late John F. Sr, and Ruth M. (Roberts) Meckes.   Charlie was a truck driver for Ascendance Truck Center, formerly 5 Star International.    He was an avid modified and dirt car racing fan and served...

Luther A. Musselman

Luther A. Musselman

Feb 29, 2024

Luther A. Musselman, 80, of Walnutport, formerly of Slatington, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Darlene A. (Serfass) Musselman, whom he married on July 24, 1965.  Born in Slatington on August 28, 1943, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Anna (Steigerwalt) Musselman.    Luther worked...

Robert J. Schaffer

Robert J. Schaffer

Feb 29, 2024

Robert John (Bob) Schaffer, 76, of North Whitehall, and formerly of Sugarloaf, PA, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Arden Courts of Allentown.   Born in Northampton, PA, on December 16, 1947, he was the son of George and Teresa (Seier) Pavelko.   

Bob graduated from Whitehall-Coplay High School and was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army for two...

Gerald L. Benner

Gerald L. Benner

Feb 16, 2024

Gerald L. Benner, 83, of Slatington, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.    He was the husband of Barbara J. (Nagle) Benner, whom he married December 31, 1960.   Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Dean and Thelma (Boward) Benner.   Jerry was a truck driver for many years, working...

Margaret A. Atherholt

Margaret A. Atherholt

Jan 26, 2024

Margaret A. Atherholt, 93, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Devon House Senior Living.   She was the wife of the late Kermit Atherholt, who passed away in 2007.    Born in Walnutport on November 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Spadt) Binder.   Margaret worked many years as...

Constance J. Jones

Constance J. Jones

Jan 26, 2024

Constance J. (Craig) Jones, affectionately known as Connie, 72, of Slatington passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was born in Slatington on February 4, 1951, to the late Clinton Craig and Claire (Serfass) Craig. She was a loving wife to Barry Jones for 54 years. Connie graduated from...

Doris M. Whitney

Doris M. Whitney

Jan 12, 2024

Doris M, Whitney, 103, formerly of Walnutport and Long Island, NY, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.    She was the wife of the late Richard H. Whitney.   Born in Canajoharie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lois (Patten) Dunckel.   Doris worked as an elementary school teacher in Long...

Dolores “Betty” E. Ruch

Dolores “Betty” E. Ruch

Jan 10, 2024

Dolores E. “Betty” Ruch, 92, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her home.    She was the wife of the late John Ruch, Harold Greene and Joe Pachorkowsky.   Born in Palmerton on October 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clyde F. and Katherine (Kutzer) Fritz.   Betty worked as a seamstress for various...

Roy W. Farber, Jr.

Roy W. Farber, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Roy W. “Reds” Farber, Jr., 91, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit, Allentown.    He was the husband of the late Carolyn M. (Peters) Farber.   Born in Slatington on September 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Roy W. Sr., and Lottie (Hallman) Farber.    Reds served honorably and proudly...

Agnes M. Lancsak

Agnes M. Lancsak

Jan 1, 2024

Agnes M. Lancsak, 94, formerly of Slatington, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Complete Care Nursing Home, Macungie.   She was the wife of the late Francis G. Lancsak.   Born in Slatington on April 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gavalcin) Gusick.   Agnes worked as a sewing machine operator for the former...

Barbara Frantz

Barbara Frantz

Dec 30, 2023

Barbara E. Frantz, 82, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.    She was the wife of Richard W. Frantz, whom she married November 26, 1960.   Born in Palmerton on June 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (Sheirer) Lewis.    Barbara earned a...

Paul L. Hoffman, Jr.

Paul L. Hoffman, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

 Paul L. Hoffman, Jr., 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.   He was the husband of Florence (Sickler) Hoffman, whom he married on June 14, 1969.   Born in Allentown on May 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul L. Sr., and Violet P. (Haldaman) Hoffman....

Barbara J. Harry

Barbara J. Harry

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara Harry, 81, of Slatington, passed away peacefully December 15th in the loving arms of her daughter, grandchildren, and son- in-law in her home. Born in Hazleton, PA, she was the only child of the late Frank Andrew Benovich and Barbara Bertha (Meyers) Benovich. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Harry (2001) She was a seamstress, nurse aid...

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