Obituaries

Dec 28, 2020

Ann Marie Scott, 79, of Slatington passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   Born in Slatington on July 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cantwell) Scott.   Ann Marie worked for the former Galio’s Market / Slatington Beverage for many years until its closing.   She was a faithful member...

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Martha Heckman came into this world during the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, and 102 years later, departed, as a new global pandemic rages.  Born July 25, 1918 in Slatington, PA, she was the daughter of Francis A. and Carrie L. (Benninger) Kunkle.  A life-long resident of the borough, Mary was proud of her Pennsylvania heritage.  She was a...

Dec 28, 2020

Dennis E. Heffelfinger, 69, of Slatington, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

He is survived by a daughter: Brenda (Heffelfinger) wife of Reace Thompson, III of FL; He was known as "Pee-Paw" to his granddaughters: Victoria (Tori), & Kala.  He is also survived by sisters: Barbara Wasko, Bonnie Grammes, Laurie Dailey;...

Dec 26, 2020

Glenn C. Minnich, 80, a resident of Fellowship Manor, a former lifelong resident of Slatington, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.  He was the husband of Janet D. (Smida) Minnich, whom he married on December 23, 1964.    Born in Slatington on December 25, 1940, Glenn was the son of the late Perry and Anna (Davies) Minnich.   Glenn...

Dec 18, 2020

Larry “Bup” Arndt, Jr., 55, of Slatington passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  Born in Allentown on July 16, 1965, he was the son of Audrey (Heffelfinger) Arndt of Slatington and the late Larry P. Arndt, Sr.   Bup was a graduate of Slatington High School Class of 1983.   Known as “Showtime” during his...

Dec 7, 2020

Howard M. Schoenberger, Sr., 94, of Walnutport passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 in his son’s home. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Kloiber) Schoenberger, they were married for 57 years prior to her death in 2006. Born in Bethlehem on October 2, 1926, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lillian (Correll) Schoenberger. Howard...

Dec 7, 2020

Ronald L. Ringler, 83, of Palmerton, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.   He was the husband of the late Anna May Ringler who passed away in 2010.  Born in Lansdale on April 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence (Gantz) Ringler.   Ronald worked as a brick layer for many years, for...

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia J. Spalding, 76, of Slatington passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 in her home.    She was the wife of late Robert K. Spalding who passed away in 2003.   Born in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leslie H. Sr. and Florence C. (Hill) Lake.    Patricia retired in 2004 from True Life Ministries in...

Dec 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrea Marie Pavelco. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 2, 2020

Arvilla R. Peters, 91, formerly of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton.   She was the wife of the late Henry T. Peters, they were married for 64 years prior to his death in 2012.   Born in Walnutport on July 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter and...

Nov 29, 2020

Lisa A. Harris-Krum, 49, of Breinigsville, passed away, Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  She was the wife of Kevin D. Krum, whom she married on April 23, 2003.   Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Francis and Carol (Harris) Matisinez.  Lisa worked most recently as a dispatcher for Samuel Adams, Fogelsville. In addition...

Nov 28, 2020

Kristina M. Steets, 41, of Lehighton passed away Saturday November 28, 2020.  Born in Levittown, PA, on December 5, 1978, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. And Linda A. (Pannulla) Steets.  Kris worked for Celebration Fireworks for two years.   She was a member of Assumption BVM, Slatington where she was active with the Altar & Rosary...

Nov 28, 2020

Jon C. “Jack” Chandler, 74, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Loretta J. (Prutzman) Chandler, whom he married on June 11, 1977.  Born in Slatington on November 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul R. And Catherine M....

Nov 28, 2020

Ronald F. Brodoski, 80, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Lillian P. (Puk) Brodoski of Walnutport whom he married July 25, 1964.   Born in Hazleton on May 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Poluka) Brodoski.  Ron was a graduate of Hazleton...

Nov 22, 2020

Shirley K. Lehr, 86, formerly of Schnecksville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Genesis Health Center, Voorhees, NJ.  She was the wife of the late Alton G. “Butch” Lehr, Jr., who passed away in 2007.   Born in Allentown on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Catherine (Bechtel) Bold.  Shirley retired from...

Nov 18, 2020

Willard C. “John” Dorward, 92, of Slatington passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of the late Esther L. (Mantz) Dorward, who passed away in 2002.   Born in Emerald on October 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Nevin and Jennie Dorward.   John spent most of his working...

Nov 18, 2020

Gregory R. Marlatt, 59, of Coplay, passed away November 18, 2020 unexpectedly in his home due to natural causes.  Gregory was born in Allentown on April 27, 1961 to the late Robert and Audrey (Kern) Marlatt. Gregory worked as a forklift driver and in the warehouse at NFI Industries.  Gregory can be most remembered for his infectious sense of...

Nov 14, 2020

Barry L. Casey, 70, formerly of Slatington, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton.   Born in Bethlehem on January 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Miles and Gladys (Dorward) Spengler.   Barry served his country honorably and proudly as a member of the US Marines during the Vietnam War.  He was the owner/operator...

Nov 13, 2020

Ray F. Mack, 99, formerly of Slatington passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton.  He was the husband of the late Lorraine M. (Benner) Mack for 68 years prior to her passing in 2016.   Born in Slatedale on September 27, 1921, he was the son of the late Francis and Erna (Roberts) Mack. A...

Nov 2, 2020

Shirley A. Beil, 86, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.   She was the wife of the late Harold F. Beil, who passed away in 2013.  Born in Berlinsville on July 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Olive (Graver) Minnich.  She was a graduate of Slatington High School...