Obituaries
Virginia Bixler
Oct 10, 2020
Virginia S. Bixler, 80, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. She was the loving wife of Arthur Daniel “Dan” Bixler, celebrating 57 years of marriage on September 21, 2020. She was an exceptional mother to their five children, and caretaker of...
Stephen Pita
Oct 7, 2020
Stephen D. Pita, 68, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in his home. He was the husband of Patricia J. (Barsh) Pita, whom he married February 13, 2010. Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Steve and Julia (Labosky) Pita. Stephen was a graduate of Shamokin High School, Class of 1970. He...
Dorothy Urban
Oct 3, 2020
Dorothy Jane (Bossert) Urban (82), loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020, after a long illness. Her loving children were by her side. Born in Upper Merion, PA on March 15, 1938, Jane was the daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Campbell Loughin and Earl D. Bossert. ...
Cindy Davis
Sep 15, 2020
Cindy L. Davis, 62, of Slatington passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Larry “Dip” Davis, whom she married January 26, 2002. Born in Northampton on August 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Lena (Heintzelman) Werley of Slatington and the late Rodney Werley. Cindy graduated...
Joanne Heffelfinger
Sep 14, 2020
Joanne L. Heffelfinger, 89, of Walnutport passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 14, 2020. She was the wife of the late Robert P. “Sonny” Heffelfinger, who passed away in 2013. Born in Berlinsville on November 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Olive (Graver) Minnich. Joanne was most recently employed by Dollar Tree, Walnutport,...
Vivian Andreas
Sep 13, 2020
Vivian F. Andreas, 100, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Westminster Village, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Andreas. Born in Mahanoy City, on August 22, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Kathryn (Kates) Becker. Vivian worked as a factory worker for various mills throughout the...
Ronald Adams
Sep 12, 2020
Ronald E. Adams, 56, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Born in Ft Benning, GA on August 29, 1964, he was the son of the late Dillard and Joann (Blose) Adams. Ron worked as a cook for various local restaurants. He is survived by sisters: Maria and husband Wes Beltz of Slatington, Sandi Herman and fiancé...
Dena Pugh
Sep 8, 2020
Dena N. Pugh, 93, of Luther Crest, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Donald Pugh, who passed away in 1988. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Nissen) Yenser. Dena, along with her husband, owned & operated the former Kern’s Cleaners in Slatington...
Melissa Schweitzer
Sep 1, 2020
Melissa S. Schweitzer, 51, of Slatington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was the companion of Daniel Sell for 22 years. Born in Allentown on November 5, 1968, she was the daughter of Regina (Peters) Stepp and Donald Stepp both of Slatington. Most recently, Melissa worked in housekeeping for the Hampton Inn, Lehighton. Prior to...
Ana Rivera Rodriguez
Aug 31, 2020
Ana M Rivera Rodriguez, 98 of Slatington formerly of New York City and Humacao Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit Allentown. She was the wife of the late Juan Sanchez Rivas. Ana was born in Humacao Puerto Rico on August 20, 1922, she was the daughter of Jose Rivera...
John Konowall, Jr.
Aug 30, 2020
John F. Konowall, Jr., 78, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (VanArsdale) Konowall. Born in Broomall, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Sr., and Florence (Wozniak) Konowall. John worked for over 50 years as a truck driver. ...
Linda Cressman
Aug 19, 2020
Linda D. Cressman, 75, of Emerald, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020 in her home. She was the wife of Rodney R. Cressman, whom she married September 20, 1975. Born in Allentown on October 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Lucille J. (LaBold) Jones. Linda was employed for PP&L for 52...
Shawn Chimich
Aug 16, 2020
Shawn C. Chimich, 61, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. He was the husband of Debra A. (Stubits) Chimich, whom he married on July 26, 1980. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Fern (Lloyd) Chimich. For many years, Shawn worked as a brake mechanic for...
Rita Fritz
Aug 13, 2020
Rita L. Fritz Rita L. Fritz, 41, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown on September 30, 1978, she was the daughter of Heriberto and the late Sharon Fritz of Allentown. Rita worked as a CNA throughout the Lehigh Valley. She was a member of New Bethany...
Nancy Sheckler
Aug 10, 2020
Nancy J. Sheckler, 83, of Ruskin Florida, formerly of Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Monday August 10, 2020. She was the wife of the late James W. Sheckler Jr. Born in East Mauch Chunk, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Minnie E. (Smith) Rowe. Nancy worked for the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, as a...
Joseph Cagigas, Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
Joseph J. Cagigas, Jr., 52, of Emmaus, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 26, 1967, he was the son of the late Jeanne (Daney) Cagigas. Joseph served his country proudly as a member of the US Army during Desert Storm. For 25 years, he was a member of...
John Hurban
Aug 7, 2020
John M. Hurban, 79, of Walnutport passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. He was the husband of Elaine R. (Beaber) Hurban, whom he married on August 6, 1993. Born in Allentown on March 30, 1941, he was the son of the late Augustus and Sophie H. (Andrews) Hurban. John was...
Connie Sigley
Jul 25, 2020
Connie L. Sigley, 60, of Slatington, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown. She was the wife of the late Randall F. Sigley, who passed away in 2016. Born in Allentown on May 19, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Warren W. and Elaine K. (Klotz) James. She was a graduate...
Dorothea Binder
Jul 24, 2020
Dorothea L. Binder, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Summit Nursing Home, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Binder, who passed away in 2014. Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Zamadics) Zamadics. Dorothea worked as a cafeteria cook for the Northampton Area School...
Robert Brazes
Jul 17, 2020
Robert A. Brazes, 71, of Slatington passed away July 17, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Carol (Kern-Mankos) Brazes, whom he married July 29, 2007. Born in Sellersville on September 6, 1948, he was the son of Ethel (Schnable) Brazes and the late Alben Brazes. Bob graduated from Slatington High School in 1966. ...
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