Obituaries

Oct 20, 2017

Wayne F. Wallace, Jr., 63 of Palmerton died Friday October 20, 2017 in HCR Manor Care, Allentown.  Born in Panama, he was the son of the late Wayne F. Sr., and Jacqueline A. (Sherman) Wallace.  Wayne was a 1971 graduate of Slatington High School.  He most recent worked for and retired from Lowe & Moyer's.  Prior to that, he...

Oct 2, 2017

Edward "Eddie" Paar, 77 of Walnutport passed away Monday October 2, 2017 in his home with the love of his life, Josephine (Miller) Paar by his side.  Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Frank and Katalin (Hedgi) Paar.  Eddie was a US Navy veteran, who was stationed aboard the USS Tidewater, and the USS Borie.  ...

Sep 27, 2017

Andrew Joseph “Jim” Milot, 73 of Slatington passed away Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of Anna Mary (Stegmeier) Milot; they celebrated their 52nd anniversary last November.  Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Jr., and Dorothy (Brobst) Milot.  Jim was a US Navy Veteran who...

Sep 16, 2017

Schenley K. Haas, 51,formerly of Slatington passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 16, 2017.  He was the husband of Ellen M. (Williams) Haas.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of David L. and Sandra L. (Hoffman) Haas of Lehighton.  Schenley was the former owner/operator of S K Haas Floor Covering in Slatington.  He loved to cook, and enjoyed NASCSAR,...

Sep 14, 2017

Robert K. Searfoss, 73 of Slatington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 14, 2017 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Linda (Sterner) Searfoss, who passed in 2016.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Shook) Searfoss.  Robert was a US Army Veteran, who served during the Vietnam War as...

Sep 13, 2017

Eleanore E. Christman, 90 of Davenport Fl, formerly of Walnutport passed away Wednesday September 13, 2017 in Lakeland, Fl.   She was the wife of Earl Schmedeke of FL and the late Forrest Christman.  Born in Freemansburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther (Buskirk) Bodder.   She worked as a layout operator for AT&T.  Prior to moving...

Aug 22, 2017

Muriel Hughes, 95 formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday August 22, 2017 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Delphin F. Hughes, who passed away in 1994. They were married for 52 years. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Williams) Roberts. Muriel worked as a sewing machine operator...

Aug 20, 2017

Felicity Barnshaw 27 of Walnutport, PA peacefully went to heaven on August 20th 2017 in Brooklyn, NY. Felicity was born May 16th 1990 in Wilmington DE. She is survived by her parents Amy and Steven Johannsmeier, her brother Justin Johannsmeier, sister Paige Johannsmeier, close cousins Jennifer Barnshaw, Laura Ratliff, grandparents Sharon and John Racine and her dearest friend Adam Flexer,...

Aug 19, 2017

Delores Bower, 83 of Walnutport passed away Saturday August 19, 2017 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Lewis E. Bower of Walnutport. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George W. and May Neitz. Delores worked in housekeeping for Fellowship Community, Whitehall, before retiring. Prior to that, she...

Aug 16, 2017

Lamar R. Hamm, 67 of Slatington died Wednesday August 16, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jayne A. (Scheffler) Hamm, celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary last August 23. Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late Ralph and Alverta (Guldner) Hamm. Lamar was a graduate of...

Aug 14, 2017

Nevin C. Smith, 95 formerly of Danielsville, passed away Monday August 14, 2017 at the Village at Palmerton. He was the husband of the late Verna E. (Handwerk) Smith, who passed away in 1992. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late George W. and Ella J. (Frack) Smith. Nevin was an US Army veteran who served during...

Aug 10, 2017

Nora D. Rice, 94 formerly of Natural Bridge, NY passed away peacefully Thursday August 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, Northampton, PA. She was the wife of the late J. Edwin Rice who passed away in 2005. Born in Timpson, TX, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Susie (Childs) Goolsby. Survivors: Daughter: Eileen...

Aug 7, 2017

Douglas M. MacCrindle, 85 of Slatington passed away peacefully on Monday August 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol (Roderick) MacCrindle; they celebrated their 61st anniversary this past July 14. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late James M. and Dorothy (Handwerk) MacCrindle. He was a graduate of the Slatington H.S. Class...

Aug 4, 2017

Aug 4, 2017

Dale L. Kleintop, 88, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday August 4, 2017 at Arden Courts, Wescosville. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Frable) Kleintop, who passed in 2016. Born in Kunkletown, he was the son of the late Leon and Erma (Smith) Kleintop. Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953....

Aug 4, 2017

Esther C. Kistler, 93 of Walnutport, passed away Friday August 4, 2017, in Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Kistler. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Hunsicker) Kibler. Esther worked for the former Ladies Garment Union, in Neffs. She also worked at the Kistler...

Jul 28, 2017

Donald G. Wirth, Jr., 59 of Slatington died Friday July 28, 2017 in his home. He was the husband of the late Lucinda Wirth. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Donald G. Sr., and Helen A. (Reinhart) Wirth. Donald worked as a mechanic for Lehigh Valley Volkswagen, L &T Enterprises and also for Nestle. He...

Jul 25, 2017

Walter H. Remaley, 90 of Slatington died Tuesday July 25, 2017 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Florence (Edwards) Remaley; they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last January. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Robert and Sadie (Whiteman) Remaley. He was a US Army veteran who served during...

Jul 19, 2017

Erwin E. Zellner, 83 of Slatington died peacefully Wednesday July 19, 2017. He was the loving husband of Mildred I. (Kern) Zellner; they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last September. He was the son of the late Elmer and Naomi (Heil) Zellner. Born in New Tripoli, he was a farmer for many years until managing the Slate Bowl in...

Jul 8, 2017

Ruth Sterner Sell, 94 of Slatington passed away July 8, 2017 in her home. She was the wife of the late Roger P. Sell, who died in 2006. They owned and operated the Slatington Airport. She was active with local garden clubs and was an award winning flower show participant. She was also an avid bird watcher and did...