Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

Anna Yenser, 84 of Walnutport died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Luther Crest Nursing Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Raymond W. “Socky” Yenser. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Leskovich) Mall. Anna retired from Paris Neckware, and prior to that she worked for the former Penn Keystone Knitting Mill...

Dec 18, 2016

James E. Blewitt, Jr. 64 of Germansville died Sunday December 18, 2016 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Marie (Hoppes) Anderson, who died in 2009. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of James E. Blewitt, Sr. of Germansville and the late Edna A. (Steward) Blewitt. Jim worked as...

Dec 5, 2016

Josephine C. Konek, 90 formerly of Walnutport passed away Monday December 5, 2016 in Medina, NY. She was the wife of the late Charles Konek, Sr. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Pauline (Putera) Polakovics. Josephine worked for the former Paris Neckware for 28 years. Prior to that, she worked for the former...

Nov 15, 2016

Theresa F. Sutton, 88 formerly of Slatington died Tuesday November 15, 2016 in Weston Senior Living, Emmaus. She was the wife of the late William Sutton. Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Margaret (Myott) Arsenault. Theresa worked in the dietary department of Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was of the Catholic...

Oct 31, 2016

Romaine E. E. Remaley, 84 of Emerald died Monday October 31, 2016 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Albert C. Remaley who died in 1981. Born in Emerald, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Roth) Reppert. She was an active member of St. Peter’s...

Oct 31, 2016

Elda A. Mack, 93 of Slatedale died Monday October 31, 2016 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James H. Mack, who died in 1995. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Cora (Hunt) Zellner. Elda was a member of Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington and Lehigh Furnace Sunday School. Survivors:...

Oct 25, 2016

Timothy I. Mooney, 66 of Slatington died Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Temple University, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Parry) Mooney; they celebrated their 45th anniversary on October 9th. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Margaret M. (Reynolds) Mooney. Tim was a 1968 graduate of Palmerton Area High School,...

Oct 24, 2016

Robert J. Harwi, 82 of Slatington died Monday October 24, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nina L. (Wentz) Harwi, they celebrated their 60 the wedding anniversary December 24, 2015. Born in Friedens he was the son of the late Ralph J. and Florence (Remaley) Harwi. He was a member of Friedens...

Oct 18, 2016

Lorraine M. Mack, 90 formerly of Slatington died Tuesday October 18, 2016 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Ray Mack of Slatington. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Coffin) Benner. Lorraine was a member of St. John’s UCC, Slatington. Survivors: Husband, Sons; David R. Mack...

Sep 11, 2016

Clarence E. Reph, 88 of Walnutport died Sunday September 11, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of the late Doris J. “Tootie” (Kleintop) Reph. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Jennie Kirchner. Clarence proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a machinist for Mack Trucks for...

Sep 10, 2016

Randall F. Sigley, 59 of Emerald died Saturday September 10, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Connie L. (James) Sigley for the 36 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Phyllis Y. (Kistler) Sigley of Slatington, and the late Frederick W. Sigley. Randy worked for various trucking companies throughout the area. He was an active...

Aug 31, 2016

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John L. Green, Jr. 55 of Palmerton passed away Wednesday August 31, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Patti A. (Kemp) Green; they celebrated 31 years of marriage last May. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John L. Green, Sr. and Joan (Hinkle) Serfass wife of Barry Serfass of...

Aug 30, 2016

Wallace G. Kern 88, of Slatington, passed away August 30, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Eileen M. (Skutches) Kern. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary May 4th of this year. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Lee and Helen (Gehringer) Kern. He served his country honorably in the US Army during Korean...

Aug 21, 2016

Louis J. Schwartz, Jr. 70 of Germansville passed away peacefully on Aug 21, 2016 in his home. He was the loving husband of Brenda J. (Schuck) Schwartz for 52 years. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Helen (Hawk) Schwartz. Louis was a 1963 graduate of Parkland High School. He worked as a lineman...

Aug 17, 2016

Mary E. Kester, 79 of Walnutport died Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Bruce Kester of Walnutport. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine M. (Skripek) Polaha. Mary was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955. She worked for the former Bee...

Aug 12, 2016

Robert A. Gruber, 61 of Lehighton died Friday August 12, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Karen A. (Rinker) Gruber; they celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Betty L. (Zellner) Gruber. Robert worked most recently for Penn Big Bed Slate Co., Slatington for...

Jul 31, 2016

Arthur L. “Ted” Kistler, 73 of Slatington died Sunday July 31, 2016 in the home of his companion Linda Olewine, surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Linda L. (Yenser) Kistler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Pearl Kistler. Ted served in the US Army for 6 ½ years, stationed in Germany. Upon...

Jul 27, 2016

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Wayne G. Kern, 55 of Slatington died Thursday July 27, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Anne J. (Vogel) Kern; who passed away in 2001. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Holtzer) Kern. Wayne was a graduate of Slatington High...

Jul 22, 2016

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Dena M. Hofmann, 50 of Danville formerly of Slatington died Friday July 22, 2016 at Manor Care, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Cynthia J Davies of Downingtown, and the late Ronald E. Hofmann. Dena worked as a graphic arts designer for various companies including Leh’s, All American Graphics and Majestic. Most recently, she worked...

Jul 21, 2016

Norman R. “Sup” Handwerk, Sr., 89 of Slatington, passed away Thursday July 21, 2016 at the Summit Nursing Home, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. (Rauch) Handwerk, who passed away in 2011. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Charles, and Jennie L. (Paules) Handwerk. Norm worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp’s Beam Yard...