Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

Ray L. Smith, 64, of Danielsville, passed away Tuesday evening November 9, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of LuAnn (Metzger) Smith whom he married on December 30, 1989.   Born in Allentown on April 9, 1957, he was the son of the late Loring W. and Joyce E. (Christman) Smith.   Ray worked as a machine operator for...

Nov 7, 2021

Baptized Elizabeth Kroboth, aka Elsie E., 96, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully Sunday morning November 7, 2021, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab, Lehighton.  Born in Walnutport on May 27, 1925, to the late John and Theresa (Ofner) Kroboth, she was the last of ten siblings.  Elsie worked a brief time at the Blue Ridge Knitting Mill and...

Nov 6, 2021

John Nicholas Kisthardt passed away on November 6, 2021, in LVHN Cedar Crest after several months of critical illness. John was born in Hazelton on January 5, 1942, to Beulah (Miller) and John W. Kisthardt. The family moved to Slatington when John was in 7th grade. After graduating from Slatington High School in 1960, John enlisted in the U.S.Navy....

Oct 31, 2021

David W. Christman, 62, of Northampton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Fred H. Jr., and Gloria M. (Becker) Christman.  David was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army.   He worked for Pulse Technologies in Quakertown. He is survived by brothers: Blaine Christman...

Oct 30, 2021

Barry L. Grammes, Sr., 73, of Palmerton, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Limecrest Nursing Home, Lafayette, NJ.   Born in Slatington on March 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Lewis J. and Beatrice A. (Diehl) Grammes.   Barry was a construction worker, working for various local contracting companies. He is survived by a brother; Dane R....

Oct 29, 2021

Frank F. Fragnito, 73, of Slatington, passed away on October 29, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the husband of Kathy (Henritzy) Fragnito, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on September 6, 2021. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Anthony S. and Annmarie (Siska) Fragnito.  Frank was a proud member of the...

Oct 28, 2021

Edward James Fitzgerald, 92, passed away peacefully in his home on October 28, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Edward “Ed” was born on February 21, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Elizabeth M. and James S. Fitzgerald. Edward was a proud veteran of the...

Oct 26, 2021

Helen (Saas) Doncsecz, 93, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Cedarbrook, Allentown.  Born in Slatington on October 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Machnick) Saas.   Helen worked for the former Western Electric, Allentown on the assembly line for many years, retiring in 1980.   She was a faithful member of...

Oct 25, 2021

Robert A. Lienesch, 74, of Slatington, passed away Monday October 25, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth F. (Spengler) Lienesch who passed away in 2013.   Born in Allentown on February 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Albert A. and Helen M. (Heimbach) Lienesch.   Robert worked on the assembly line for...

Oct 25, 2021

Ann F. Wagner “Fletch”, 81, of Bethlehem, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, in her home.   She was the wife of Edward J. Wagner, whom she married on November 19, 1966.  Born in Brooklyn on August 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Anna (Hannigan) Terry.   Ann worked as a secretary...

Oct 20, 2021

Margaret (Galio) Stettner, 86 of Palmerton, formerly of Slatington passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton Campus due to complications from Covid and Parkinson’s.  Born in Slatington on October 30, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Henry A.  and Helen M. (Scott) Galio.  Margaret graduated from Slatington High School in 1952, and...

Oct 16, 2021

Ronald L. Hartzell, 76, of Palmerton, formerly of Walnutport and Slatington passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Monroe Campus.  He was the husband of the late Shirley (Halko) Hartzell, who passed away in 2010.  Born in Allentown on September 12, 1945, he was the son of the late Harold and Rea (Christman) Hartzell.   Ron worked...

Oct 16, 2021

Carl M. Hunsicker, 54, of Slatedale, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in his home.   Born in Allentown on December 4, 1966, he was the son of Judith (Jones) Hunsicker and the late James Hunsicker.   Carl worked for his father’s business, Hunsicker & Son Above Ground Pools, and took over the business following his father’s death in 2011.  Prior...

Oct 16, 2021

We are very sad to report the death of Margaret (Peggy) Jane Anthony on 16 October 2021.  Peggy was born on 2/18/1940 in the Stroudsburg area, the first of four daughters born to Julia Carolyn (Doyle) and Peter Joseph Lakavage.  She lived most of her life on Furnace Road in Lehigh Furnace, Lehigh County.  She graduated from Slatington High...

Oct 15, 2021

Vivian C. Snyder, 99, formerly of Schnecksville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.  She was the wife of the late Laman C. G. “Lum” Snyder and the late James P. Snyder.  Born in Emerald on August 15, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Whilbert and Hallie (Brobst) Stehler.   Vivian worked for the former...

Oct 12, 2021

Karen K. Schneck, 78, of Slatington passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in her home.  Born in Walnutport on February 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lorraine (Snyder) Coffin.   Karen retired from EB Games, working as a manager for various Lehigh Valley locations.  Prior to that, she owned/operated a floral shop in Palmerton, and...

Oct 10, 2021

Lee S. Snyder, 81, of Walnutport, passed away on Sunday October 10, 2021, in his home.  He was the husband of the late Eleanor J. (Van Buskirk) Snyder who died on September 1, 2021.  Born in Egypt, PA on October 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Harvey and Elsie V. (Guth) Snyder.   Lee worked as a line...

Oct 6, 2021

Marianne (Vegh) Wellen, 64, of Palmerton, PA passed away in her home October 6th, 2021, af-ter a battle with cancer.

Marianne was born on June 3, 1957 to Margaret (Micancin) and Eugene Vegh.  She was a graduate of Slatington High School, Lehigh County Community College, and St. Luke’s School of Nursing.  She was a Registered Nurse until...

Oct 3, 2021

Gary R. George, 80, of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.   He was the husband of Nancy A. (Green) George, whom he married June 25, 1960.   Born in Slatington on January 12, 1941, Gary was the son of the late Winfield and Bessie (Becker) George.   Gary worked for Pfizer for many years. ...

Sep 27, 2021

Michael P. McGonigle, 59, of Walnutport passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends Monday, September 27, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kim R. (Schatz) McGonigle, whom he married July 24, 1999. Born in Stroudsburg, he was the son of Margaret (Baclasky) McGonigle of Whitehall, and the late Joseph McGonigle. Mike was...