Obituaries

Jul 17, 2020

Susan A. Kreiss, 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in her home.   She was the wife of J. David Kreiss, whom she married March 30, 1968.   Born in Walnutport, PA, on November 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Lorraine (Snyder) Coffin.  Susan worked as a teacher for the Red Clay...

Jul 7, 2020

Marilyn Rose Leaver, 83, of Slatington passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in her home.   She was the wife of the late Melvan J. Leaver, Sr., who passed away in 2018.   Born in Mason City, Iowa on December 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Victor and Ruth (Denzel) Ostby.

Marilyn graduated in 1954...

Jul 4, 2020

Vincent N. Dieter, 85, of Walnutport, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.   He was the husband of Judith A. (Reitz) Dieter. They were married May 28, 1977.   Born in Cherryville on July 21, 1934, he was the son of the late C. Leon and Gladys (Oplinger) Dieter.   A talented high school baseball player, he...

Jul 1, 2020

Robert D. Kemmerer, Sr., 87, a resident of Luther Crest, formerly of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.   He was the husband of Pauline K. (Cerrone) Kemmerer, whom he married on June 28, 1952.   Born in Slatington on March 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Rueben and Katherine (Jones) Kemmerer.   Robert was a graduate of...

Jun 26, 2020

Judith E. Hughes, 75, of Slatington passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in her home.   She was the wife of the late Robert E. Hughes.  Born in Slatington on June 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late RJ and Gertrude (Pauls) Evans.   Judith was employed for the former Scottie’s Fashions, Western Electric and Fellowship Manor.  She was...

Jun 26, 2020

Hilda E. Easterday, 92, of Walnutport was struck and killed tragically Friday, June 26, 2020 on Main Street in Walnutport.  She was the wife of the late Charles D. Easterday.  Hilda was born in Slatington, the daughter of the late John and Edith (Hartline) Smith.  She worked as a sewing machine operator for 34 years before retiring in 1989...

Jun 25, 2020

Richard A. "Hot Dog" Diehl of Jim Thorpe died Thursday June 25, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carol A. (Kern) Diehl to whom he was married 59 years this past May. Born in Egypt, on May 27, 1943, Richard was the son of the late Alton & Frances (Roth) Diehl. Richard...

Jun 23, 2020

Loretta N. Yenser, 88, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Keystone Villa of Ephrata.   She was the wife of Sherwood D. “Popeye” Yenser, whom she married on November 29, 1952.  Born in Slatington on January 28, 1932, Loretta was the daughter of the late Allen F. and Marian D. (Ringer) Betzenberger.   She was a graduate...

Jun 16, 2020

Beverly A. Usher, 74, of Slatington passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   Born in Palmerton on February 12, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Lorah) Davies.   Beverly was employed for the former Paris Accessories, Walnutport, she also worked as a nurse’s aid for the former Canal Side Manor,...

Jun 13, 2020

Iona J. Solt, 97, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 at The Palmerton.   She was the wife of the late Lamar R. Solt, who passed away in 2004.

Born in Emerald on April 12, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Goldena (Smith) Long.   Iona was employed by the former Walnutport State Bank,...

Jun 8, 2020

David L. Haas, 74, of Lehighton, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton Campus.  He was the husband of Sandra L. (Hoffman) Haas, whom he married May 29, 1965.   Born in Allentown on February 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Edgar and Theralyn (Caton) Haas.   David worked for Mack Trucks in various...

Jun 6, 2020

Elwood “Pepper” Scherer, 96, formerly of Slatington, passed away Saturday morning, June 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton.  He was the husband of Doris (Snyder) Scherer, whom he married October 21, 1950.   Born in Emerald, on October 29, 1923, he was the son of the late Elmer and Katie (Brobst) Scherer. He was a big fan of...

Jun 2, 2020

Margaret W. “Peggy” Keichel, 83,long time resident of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.   She was the wife of the late Russell Sams, the late Ricard J. Keichel and longtime companion of the late Walter Buchfeller.  Born in Phoenixville on February 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. Jr. and Lulu May (Jacobs) Wilt. ...

May 24, 2020

Carolyn L. Mann, 76, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   She was the wife of the late Jeffrey Mann, who passed away in 2014.   Carolyn was the oldest child born on July 28, 1943 to the late Kermit and June (Shuey) Kuntz.   She worked as a sewing machine operator for various...

May 23, 2020

Terry L. White, 54, of Tamaqua, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at home.   He was the husband of Ingrid R. (Eichman) White, whom he married August 27, 2016.   Born in Palmerton on September 3, 1965, he was the son of the late Kermit J. and Dorcus (Sauerwine) White.   Terry was a graduate of Northern Lehigh, Class of 1983. ...

May 23, 2020

Ricky A. Muthard, 62, of New Smithville, passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Marian (Hill) Stahley with whom he resided, and the late Robert Muthard, and step son to the late Stanley Stahley.   Ricky was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1976.

May 21, 2020

Robert F. Trettel, 74, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 21, 2020 in his home.   Born on May 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Kravitz) Trettel.   Robert was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1964.  He was employed as a Sergeant for US Security Associates, working at the Horsehead Corporation...

May 15, 2020

Nancy J. DeFrain, 60, of Slatington, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.   She was the wife of the late Michael A. ‘Buck” DeFrain, who passed away in 2011.  Born in Allentown on February 12, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Walter “Gubon” and Elaine (Benninger) Edwards.  Nancy was a 1978...

May 14, 2020

Galen L. Freed, 70, of Slatington, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   He was the husband of Susan ( Rambo) Freed.   Born in Sellersville on April 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Grayce (Stump) Freed.   Galen was employed by the County of Lehigh for over...

May 10, 2020

Stanley D. Anthony, Jr., 88, of Slatington, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Phoebe Home, Allentown.   He was the husband of Rose Marie (Van Why) Anthony.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Stanley D. Sr., and Alverta M. (Serfass) Anthony.  Stan attended Palmerton High School and Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster. ...