Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Helena P. Kurtz, 87, of Slatington, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.   She was the wife of the late John S. Kurtz, who passed away in 1992.   Helena was born in Allentown on December 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Porobenski) Pavelco.  She was a graduate...

Jan 7, 2020

Emily, J. Blas, 56, of Lehighton passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown.   She was born on August 16, 1963 in Williamsburg, NY.

Emily was the fiancé of Randolph "Randy" Romano, with whom she resided.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 A.M. on January 11, 2020...

Jan 2, 2020

Joan E. Rehrig, 77, of Walnutport, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.   She was the wife of the Emmett W. Rehrig, Jr., who passed away in 2001.  Born in Reading on May 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Luke E. and Florence E. (Bolich) Rau.  Joan worked for many...

Dec 28, 2019

David O. Miller, 73, of Northampton formerly of Slatington, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.   He was the husband of Linda S. (Shimko) Miller, whom he married on March 18, 1967.  Born in Palmerton on March 12, 1946, David was the son of the late David S. and Virginia M. (Williams) Miller.  David retired...

Dec 23, 2019

Donald C. “Fot” Wassum, 90, formerly of Slatington, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Vogel) Wassum, whom he married on July 5, 1980.   Born in Slatington, on July 27, 1929 he was the son of the late Henry and Esther (Kromer) Wassum. Donald was...

Dec 22, 2019

Mary H. Valagene, 86, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 in her home.   She was the wife of Joseph R. Valagene, whom she married on September 27, 1952.   Born in Freeland, PA, on September 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Mesko. Mary worked as a bookkeeper and sewing machine operator for...

Dec 12, 2019

Patricia A. “Tish” Peters, 68, of Slatington, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.   Tish courageously battled MS for 47 years, with her beloved husband of 40 years, Donald G. Peters by her side. Born in Hazleton, on January 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John and Grace (Leib) Dougherty. Tish retired...

Dec 12, 2019

Roberta M. Cunfer, 84, of Slatington passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.   She was the wife of Ernest J. Cunfer, they were married on April 11, 1959.   Born in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Metzger) Peet.  Roberta was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and...

Dec 10, 2019

Edwin Q. Lehman, 71, of Slatington, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in his home.   He was the husband of the late Veronica (Bandzi) Lehman, who passed away in 2006. Born in Allentown, on November 13, 1948, he was the son of the late Quincy and Dorothy (Correll) Lehman.   Edwin graduated from Penn State with an Associate’s degree in Chemistry....

Nov 30, 2019

Helen M. Mohrey, 81, of Slatington, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Cedarbrook, Fountain Hill Annex.   Born in Allentown on August 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harold J. A. and Anna M. (Mertz) Leiser.  Helen was employed for the former General Electric, working on the assembly line.   She then worked for various Day Care...

Nov 17, 2019

Edward Brickler, 91, formerly of Cherryville, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019, the same day as his brother, Dr. Lewis Brickler of New Mexico.  He was the husband of the late Pauline Brickler, who passed away in 2014.   Born in Danielsville on April 3, 1928, Edward was the son of the late Louis and Rose (Teitz) Brickler. He...

Nov 14, 2019

Donna J. Kleppinger, 70, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.    She was the wife of Robert K. Kleppinger, Sr; they were married on January 2, 1970.  Born in Flint Michigan, November 11, 1949, she was the daughter of Phyllis J. (MacLaughlin) Fedorak, Point Phillip and the late William S. Dobler,...

Nov 10, 2019

Ruth E. Gogel, 93, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in the home of her daughter, Donna.  She was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Gogel.  Born in Lockport, Northampton County on September 5, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Grace (Hartley) Green.  Ruth walked from the Lockport area of Lehigh...

Nov 7, 2019

Donald C. Leikel, 85, of Slatington passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in his home.  He was born in Allentown on November 20, 1933, the son of the late Lewis William and Jessie (Kennedy) Leikel. Donald served his country honorably and proudly in the US Army during the Korean War as a Private First Class.  He was employed by the...

Nov 7, 2019

Domonick M. “Dom”, Horvath, 23 of Danielsville, a kind hearted, well mannered young man, whom will be missed dearly by family, went back into the arms of his beloved mother on Thursday November 7, 2019.   Born on January 6, 1996 in Allentown, he was the son of Domonick J. Horvath and fiancée Stacy Cunningham of Danielsville and the late...

Nov 2, 2019

Linda A. Steets, 64 of Lehighton, formerly of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in her home.   She was the wife of late Robert W. Steets, who passed away in 2018.   Linda was born in Philadelphia on March 25, 1955, the daughter of the late Carmen and Margaret (DeLisi) Panulla.   She was a member of Assumption...

Oct 26, 2019

Thomas Babyak, 87, of Slatington, passed away early Saturday morning on October 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.   He was the husband of Cesaria M. “Susie” Babyak; they were married on January 15, 1955.   Thomas was born in Slatington on May 21, 1932, to the late Stephen and Mary (Papay) Babyak.   Thomas served his country honorably as...

Oct 16, 2019

Mae J. Pickel, 98, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Lehigh Commons, Macungie.   Born in Slatington on March 22, 1921, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Margaret (Williams) Jones.   Mae worked briefly for Prudential Life insurance until she met and married her husband, the late Dr. Ray W. Pickel.   She was...

Oct 9, 2019

Margaret A. Price, 92, formerly of Brodheadsville, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab, Lehighton.   Born in Syracuse, NY, on February 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ano and Margaret C. (Decker) Kimari. She is survived by children: Leslie G. “Chickie” Ogle, Steven D. Gordon both of Maryville, TN,  Scott Gordon...

Oct 1, 2019

Ellen L. Rehrig, 72, of Allentown, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   She was the wife of Larry L. Rehrig, Sr., they celebrated 53 years of marriage on July 2, 2019.   Born in Danielsville on February 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Willard and...