Obituaries

Apr 29, 2018

Frances Mae Evans, 79, formerly of Slatington,passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 29, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Homer P. Evans, in 2016.  Frances was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Frances is survived by her four sons: Bruce and wife Renee, Douglas and wife...

Apr 26, 2018

MaryAnn Bishop, 79, of Bethlehem, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Seiler) Oncheck.   Mary Ann was employed with Baltimore Life & Allstate Insurance Companies, working as an insurance agent, she retired in December 2017.  She was a...

Apr 18, 2018

Wouter M. de Nie, 71, a resident of Phoebe Home, formerly of Tamaqua passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  Born on November 21, 1946 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he was the son of the late Willem and Anna (Van Rijnbach) de Nie.  Wouter received his undergraduate degree in 1968 from Lehigh University.  He then continued his education at the University...

Apr 12, 2018

Willard Jack Beers, 78, of Walnutport passed away Thursday April 12, 2018.  He was the husband of the late Nancy L. (Paulas) Beers, who passed away in 1995.  Born in Walnutport, he was the son the late Willard H. and Arline (Fritzinger) Beers.   Jack was the owner/operator of W. J. Beers Coal & Fuel Oil for many years before...

Apr 5, 2018

James “Jim” Fritzinger, Sr., 77, of Walnutport passed away Thursday April 5, 2018.  He was the husband of Joan (Wieand) Fritzinger for the last 59 years.  Born September  9, 1940, he was the son of the late Paul and Ann (Evans) Fritzinger.  Jim was employed by Horsehead Industry of Palmerton, formerly NJ Zinc Co. for 38 years.  He retired...

Apr 5, 2018

John F. Owens, 82, of Husdon, FL, formerly of Slatington, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Spade) Owens who passed away in 2007.  Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late William and Goldie (Searfass) Owens.  John was a 1954 graduate of Allentown High School,...

Apr 1, 2018

Harry E. Ahner, Jr., 78, of Slatington passed away Sunday April 1, 2018 in his home.   He was the husband of Janice E. (Ziegler) Ahner; they celebrated their 58 wedding anniversary last July.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Harry E. Sr., and Laura (Blose) Ahner.  Harry worked for Ziegler’s Hauling for many years.   Prior...

Mar 27, 2018

Grace A. Hough, 72 of Walnutport passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018 at Palmerton Hospital.  She was the husband of Richard F. Hough of Walnutport; they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last April.  Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Emily (Mesavich) Husack.   Grace worked as a secretary for 40 plus for Becker Mobile...

Mar 26, 2018

Jacob E. Paules, 53, of Emerald passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Eugene and Maralee (Paules) Hunsicker.  Jake worked as a truck driver for various companies including Base Line Trucking of Allentown.  Prior to that, he worked briefly for Penn Big Bed Slate...

Mar 19, 2018

Robert W. “Bob” Steets, 64 of Lehighton formerly of Slatington passed away Monday March 19, 2018 in his residence.  He was the husband of Linda A. (Pannulla) Steets; they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary last September.   Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Paul P. and Virginia (Keith) Steets.    Bob worked most recently as inventory manager...

Mar 13, 2018

Charles G. Duser, 81, a resident of eastern Comfort Assisted Living in Slatington, passed away Tuesday March 13, 2018.   Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Charles and Jennie (Bottaro) Duser.  His greatest joy was attending Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Hazleton with his mother Jennie. Most recently, he attended Assumption BVM Catholic Church,...

Mar 11, 2018

Barry w. Green, 67, of Slatington passed away Sunday March 11, 2018 in HCR Manor Care, Bethlehem.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul and Viola ( Ziegler) Green. He is survived by a son: Barry Green, Jr.; brothers: Lewis Ziegler and wife Louise, Donald Green and wife Sandy and Paul Green, Jr.; Companion: Barbara...

Mar 4, 2018

Betty C. Peters, 70 of Mayville, NY, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of late Jacob S. Peters.  Born in Mantzville, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Alma (Rex) Miller.   Betty was a long time member of the Slatington Moose, and was in charge of coordinating...

Mar 3, 2018

Adele Marie Stanusky McDonald, 86, formerly of Northampton passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 at Alexandria Manor, Bath.  She was the wife of the late Robert McDonald, who passed away January 6, 1983.  Born in Aquashicola, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Davis) Stanusky.  Adele worked for Petersville Rod & Gun Club as their steward...

Feb 22, 2018

Ann Louise Loy nee Green, 83 of Slatington passed away Thursday February 22, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of William M. Loy, Jr. of Slatington; they were married on August 6, 1960.  Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Stella (Redline) Green.  Ann was a graduate of Slatington H.S. and Kutztown State College,...

Feb 21, 2018

James W. Roberts, 88  formerly of Allentown passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018  in Whitehall Manor.  He was the husband of the late Lillian A. (Herbst) Roberts, who passed away in 2016.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Walter A. and Blanche (Stephens ) Roberts.  James was a US Army PFC 2nd armor Calvary veteran...

Feb 14, 2018

Samuel T. Lilly Jr., 94, formerly of Slatington passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 in Cedarbrook, Allentown.  He was the husband of the late Teresa R. (Weinman) Lilly who passed away in 1990.   Born in Slatington, he was one of eleven children to the late Samuel T. Sr. and Estella (Walters) Lilly.  Sam was a US Army veteran, who...

Feb 5, 2018

Melvan J. Leaver, Sr., 81, of Slatington passed away Monday February 5, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.  He was the husband of Marilyn R. (Ostby) Leaver; they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last March.  Born in Rolla, MO, he was the son of the late Theodore H. Sr., and Jewell Marie (Beers) Leaver.    Mel served in the United...

Feb 1, 2018

JoAnn Deiter-Kiefer, 77, formerly of Slatington passed away peacefully on February 1, 2018 after an extended battle with a brain tumor. Born September 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Harrison A. Deiter and Dorothy M (Koons) Deiter.

JoAnn graduated from Kutztown High School and later returned to school to graduate from Cedar Crest College...

Jan 25, 2018

Eleanor A. Bird, 90, of Walnutport passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of the late William E. Bird.  Born in Emerald, she was one of fourteen children born to the late Matthew and Nora (Frantz) Roberts.   Eleanor was a member of TOPS – Take off pounds sensibly, and was the 2010 PA...