Obituaries

Jeffrey Roeder

Jeffrey Roeder

Jul 8, 2019

Jeffrey W. Roeder, 43, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.   He was the husband of the Jeannette “Gina” (Cuevas) Roeder, they were married on October 31, 2003.   Born January 12, 1976 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of George C. Roeder of Walnutport, and the late Patricia (Cecolini) Roeder.  Jeff...

Russell Kibler, III

Russell Kibler, III

Jun 28, 2019

Russell C. Kibler, III, 59 of Walnutport, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.    Born December 7, 1959 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Russell C. Jr., and Lucy A. (Hrycyszyn) Kibler.   Russ was employed by Alpo.   He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and stock car racing. He is survived by brothers: Ryan...

Betty Kutz

Betty Kutz

Jun 21, 2019

Betty I. Kutz, 92, of Slatington joined her Heavenly Family on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born in Rextown, the daughter of the late Russell & Bertha (Wanamaker) Hallman.  Betty was the wife of the late Stephen Kutz.  She was employed by Stanwood Mills as a Floor Hand until her retirement in 1992. Betty loved the beach especially...

Arnold Anthony

Arnold Anthony

Jun 21, 2019

Arnold J. Anthony 89, of Walnutport, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 in the home of his Daughter, Dolores M. and her husband Robert A. Vasko, of Palmerton. He was the husband of the late Minerva D (Paules) Anthony, whom passed away February 4, 2019.  Arnold was born in Walnutport Dec. 19,1929, the son of the late Paul and...

James Maher

James Maher

Jun 12, 2019

James Maher, 86, of Slatington, formerly of New York, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  He was the husband of the late Teresa (Woods) Maher, who passed away in 2015.   Born in Castleisland, Ireland on January 19, 1933, he was the son of the late James and Margaret...

Jeanette Rinker

Jeanette Rinker

Jun 8, 2019

Jeanette M. Rinker, 80, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2019 in her home.   She was the wife of the late Hugh D. Rinker.   Born on August 13, 1938 in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mildred T. (Hahn) Miller.   She was a graduate of Slatington High School Class of 1956, and...

Elsa Inocencio

Elsa Inocencio

Jun 7, 2019

Elsa Deleon Inocencio, 93, of Walnutport passed away peacefully, Friday, June 7, 2019 at home.   She was the wife of the late Francisco Inocencio, Sr.   Born on June 26, 1925, in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Andres and Alberta (Solingco) Deleon.   She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by children: Gracia Santos and...

Hilda Seiler

Hilda Seiler

Jun 7, 2019

Hilda I. Seiler, 96, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Lutheran Home at Topton.   She was the wife of the late John J. Seiler.   Born on October 30, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel I. (Oplinger) Rehrig.   Hilda worked as a floor lady for Wonder Knitting Mills, and was...

Maryrose Dorward

Maryrose Dorward

Jun 1, 2019

Maryrose I. Dorward, 71, of Macungie, formerly of Neffs, passed away Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem.   She was the wife of the late Clifford N. Dorward, who passed in 2011.   Born on December 7th, 1947, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Spisszak.   Maryrose was a graduate of the Allentown...

Jane Ellen Causseer

Jane Ellen Causseer

May 31, 2019

Jane Ellen Causseer, 74, of Slatington, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.   Born on February 12, 1945 in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Helen (Jones) Causseer. She graduated from Slatington High School in 1963, and then from Bethlehem Business School in 1965.  Jane Ellen was employed by...

Richard Kern, Sr.

Richard Kern, Sr.

May 30, 2019

Richard E. Kern, Sr., 87, of Slatington, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp.  He was the husband of the late Mary K. (Lilly) Kern.   Born on December 30, 1931 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Ervin and Alva (Rohlfing) Kern.   Richard was a US Air Force veteran who served during...

Arron Borger

Arron Borger

May 29, 2019

Arron S. Borger, 47, of Northampton, went to be with his Lord on May 29, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospice Unit, Allentown, surrounded by his family after fighting a battle with cancer.  He was the husband of Cheryl S. (Bower) Borger.  They were married on January 19, 2019.  Born in Allentown, on May 9, 1972, he was the son...

Paul Solt

Paul Solt

May 28, 2019

Paul V. Solt, 93, of Walnutport, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  He was the husband of Marian E. (Wentzel) Solt.  They were married on October 22, 1955.  Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Strohl) Solt.  Paul served his country honorably as a member of the US Navy Seabees.  He was employed by the American Nickeloid as...

Myrle Bird

Myrle Bird

May 10, 2019

Myrle F. Bird, 84, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.  She was the wife of the late Clifford L. Bird.  Born on August 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Marion (Kane) Wanamaker.   Myrle worked in various local mills and was also a homemaker.  She was a...

David Miller

David Miller

May 10, 2019

David J. Miller, 67, of New Tripoli, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.   He was the husband of Cynthia L. (Peters) Miller.   They were married on June 21, 1982.   Born in Allentown on December 28, 1951, he was the son of the late Colombo Dalmas and Jean Miller.  David was US Marine Corps...

Albert Peters

Albert Peters

May 6, 2019

Albert E. Peters, 95, a resident of White Horse Village, Newtown Square, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.   He was the husband of the late Barbara (Noll) Peters.  Born in Philadelphia on October 28, 1923, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Muschlitz) Peters.   During WWII, Albert was a squadron bombardier navigator of a B24 and...

Jocelyn Wedge

Jocelyn Wedge

May 5, 2019

Wedge, Jocelyn M, 65 of Coplay, formerly of Slatington died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Wedge. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Valent and Bernice (Hess) Wanamaker. Jocelyn was a graduate of Slatington High School. Jocelyn worked as an associate in retail,...

Walter Oertner

Walter Oertner

May 4, 2019

Walter A. W. Oertner, 83, of Slatington, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.  He was the husband of Doris Anna (Bachman) Oertner, they were married on July 14, 1956.   Born in Germany on December 23, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Bleu) Oertner.   Walter...

Connie Hankee

Connie Hankee

Apr 27, 2019

Connie Sue Hankee, 67, of Walnutport, beloved mother and friend, went to the Lord April 27 in her home surrounded by her loving family.    She was the wife of the late Robert C. Hankee and fiancé of John J. McGee of Scranton. Connie was born in Palmerton and raised in Walnutport, the daughter of Margaret (Nierer) Parry and the...

Richard Knappenberger

Richard Knappenberger

Apr 20, 2019

Richard A. Knappenberger, 79, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Palmerton Campus.   He was the husband of Gail F. (Hontz) Knappenberger, they were married on June 13, 1959.   Born on July 20, 1939 in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Wilson and Dorothy (Greenzweig) Knappenberger.   Richard served in the...