Obituaries

Sep 18, 2015

Doris Ross Dobrzyn Slanovich, 87 of Phoebe Home, formerly of Slatington joined her Lord Friday September 18, 2015. She was the wife of late Frank Dobrzyn and the late George Slanovich. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Saylor) Ross. Doris spent most of her life with her children and friends in Treichlers, PA....

Sep 16, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Leary, 90 of Walnutport died Wednesday September 16, 2015 at home. He was the husband of Gladys “Sue” (Yale) Leary; they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on September 11. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Harry J. and Florence M. (McPherson) Leary. He was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. Bob worked in the...

Sep 12, 2015

Patricia A. Roeder, 68 of Walnutport died Saturday September 12, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus. She was the wife of George C. Roeder. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Ethel (Palagye) Cecolini. Patricia worked as a nursing staff coordinator for a former catholic Medical center in NY until retiring. Survivors:...

Sep 8, 2015

Walter J. “Pop” Miller, 91 of Slatington died Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center – Wyoming Valley, PA. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Grammes) Miller, who died in 1999. Born in East Allen Twsp, he was the son of Wralston and Irene (Hoffman) Miller. He was a US Army veteran, serving in WWII,...

Sep 8, 2015

Richard D. Holben, 74, a resident of Good Shepherd Raker Center, died Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late M. David and Helen C. (Esch) Holben. Richard was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington He was loved and will be fondly remembered by the church’s...

Aug 24, 2015

Earl J. Evert, 87 formerly of Slatington died Monday August 24, 2015 in Manor Care Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Millie F. (Zellner) Evert who died in 2013. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Earl S. and Eva S. (Eckhart) Evert. He honorably served in the US Army Air Corps...

Aug 18, 2015

Marc C. Henninger, 31, of Slatington died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Elizabeth (Acker) Henninger of Slatington and the late Willard Henninger, Jr. Survivors: Mother, Brothers; Willard III, George and Axel Henninger. Sister; Carrie Long. Best Friend; Boyd Teabo, Jr. Nieces & Nephews; Damion, Draven, Lili, & Hailey. Favorite dog; Chopper. Services:...

Aug 17, 2015

Larry S. Rex, 76 of Bath died Monday August 17, 2015 in his residence. Larry was born April 16, 1939 in Lehighton, PA. His parents Myrtle and Willard strove to raise 7 children under difficult times; Larry relished the good old days and loved to regale listeners with his tales of growing up on the “mountain”. Larry attended business school...

Aug 17, 2015

Kevin T. Smith, 68 of Slatington died Monday August 17, 2015 in his residence. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late John W. and Helen (Fitzsimmons) Smith. Kevin was a 1964 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic. He then graduated from Villanova University in 1968 with a B.S in Marketing/Math. He served in the US...

Aug 16, 2015

Grace M. Snyder, 92 of Walnutport died Sunday August 16, 2015 in her home. She was the wife of the late LeRoy “Schnibits” Snyder. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda (Fritzinger) Wagner. Survivors: Sons; Tim Snyder and wife Judy of Slatington, Bruce Snyder of Walnutport. Daughters; Janice and husband Joseph Merkel of Slatington,...

Aug 16, 2015

Bernard M. Bechtel, 49 of Norristown passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in his residence. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Joseph G. and Elizabeth M. (Edwards) Bechtel of Slatington. Bernie was employed as a sales person for Helzberg Diamonds. Prior to that, he was a manager for Kay Jewelers at the King of Prussia and Montgomeryville Malls....

Aug 7, 2015

Barrie L. Neff, 71 of Palmerton died Friday August 7, 2015 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Fisher) Neff. Barrie worked as a CNA for Cedarbrook Nursing Home. Prior to that, he worked for the former Stanwood Mills in Slatington. Survivors: Son; Brian K....

Aug 6, 2015

Harvey J. “Pepper” Kern, 88, formerly of Walnutport, passed away August 6, 2015 at Manor Care, Bethlehem. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Frank A. & Lillian A. (Heiney) Kern. Harvey worked for Fritzinger Bakery, Blue Ridge Knitting Mill, Navatere Egg Farm, Roger’s Auto Parts and Gogles Auto Parts. He was a WWII US Navy...

Jul 13, 2015

Helene Dennis, 77 formerly of Slatington died Monday July 13, 2015 at the Summit Nursing Home, Lehighton. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Fromm) Uldall. Helene was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1957. She worked at Daytimers, in the programming/scheduling department. Prior to that, she worked for Alpo. Survivors: Daughter;...

Jul 11, 2015

Raymond “Jack” Follweiler, 78 of Slatington died unexpectedly Saturday July 11, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was the husband of the late Catherine “Babe” (Genovese) Follweiler, who died in 2007. Born in Best Station, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Sr., and Ella (Kuhnsman) Follweiler. An accomplished athlete at Slatington High School, Class of...

Jul 9, 2015

Grace I.L. Lewis, 81 of Slatington died Thursday July 9, 2015 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of Robert R. Lewis; they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Emerald, she was the daughter of the Walter and Ida (Lichtenwalner) Williams. Grace was a registered nurse working for the former Allentown Osteopathic Hospital, the...

Jul 5, 2015

Carol S. Rodgers, 71 of Walnutport died peacefully Sunday July 5, 2015 in Manor Care, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Wayne H. Rodgers of Walnutport. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Loretta S. (Fatzinger) Wotring of Schnecksville and the late Roy T. Wotring. Carol worked for the former Paris Neckware of Walnutport, and the former FW Woolworth...

Jun 22, 2015

Emma Kidd, 107 of Slatington died Monday June 22, 2015 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Victor H. Kidd. Born in Mauch Chunk, Carbon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. Sr. and Rohama (Whiteman) Shuck. Emma was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington. Survivors: Daughter; Grace...

Jun 21, 2015

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Daniel Minnich, 77 of Walnutport died Sunday June 21, 2015 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Wanda (Serfass) Minnich. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Roman) Minnich. Daniel worked for Bell View pump of Walnutport before retiring. He was a member of Holland Twsp Street...

Jun 14, 2015

Elaine M. Schaeffer, 73 of Slatington died Sunday June 14, 2015 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Schaeffer who died in 2002. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sr., and Elizabeth (Papay) Andrulevich. Elaine received her MA in music from Moravian College. She worked as a music teacher...