Obituaries

Elsie Roeder
Oct 8, 2013
Elsie M. "Lisa"쳌 Roeder, 100, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away at Liza's House in Danielsville, PA on October 8, 2013. She was the widow of Charles J. Roeder. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto Bottcher and Dorothea (Wuppesahl) Irmscher. Elsie worked as a Comptometer operator for the former Continental Insurance Company in New...

Shawn Williams
Oct 6, 2013
Shawn S. Williams, 21 of Slatington passed away Sunday October 6, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Terry L. and Deborah A. (Lynn) Williams with whom he resided. He was a 2010 graduate of Northern Lehigh HS, and a 2013 graduate from LCCC with an associate's...

Reggie Grimes
Oct 5, 2013
Reggie L. Grimes, 35 passed away Saturday October 5, 2013. He was the husband of Jennifer E. (Strohl) Grimes of Palmerton. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Raymond "Buster"쳌 and Victoria (Bird) Grimes of Walnutport. Music was his passion, and he played bass in several local bands. Survivors: Wife, Parents. He was a loving father to daughters, Veronica,...

Arlene Zeiser
Oct 3, 2013
Arlene E. Zeiser, 90 of Slatington died Thursday October 3, 2013 in her home. She was the wife of Philip L. Zeiser; they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary last April. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Hobart S. and Martha (Muthard) Reph. Arlene was an active member of Assumption BVM Church, Slatington, and a member of...

Ronald Hinkle
Sep 23, 2013
Ronald B. Hinkle, 72 of Walnutport died Monday September 23, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara F. (Rice) Hinkle; they celebrated their 54 wedding anniversary this past February. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Emma Rebecca C. (Knappenberger) Hinkle. Ronald was a computer programmer working for various companies,...

Diane Hunsicker
Sep 16, 2013
Diane J. Hunsicker, 66 of Slatington died Monday September 16, 2013 at home. She was the wife of Douglas S. Hunsicker; they celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary last January. Born in Weissport, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marguerite (Scherer) Miller. Diane worked as sewing machine operator at various mills, last employed for the former Scotties Fashions....

Leatrice Rehrig
Sep 14, 2013
Leatrice J. "Lea"쳌 Rehrig, 88 of Whitehall died Saturday September 14, 2013 in Fellowship Manor. She was the wife of the late Donald Rehrig. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late David and Elsie (Remaley) Roderick. Lea worked in the accounting department at PPL. She was a member of Jordan UCC, Allentown. Survivors: Sister; Carol MacCrindle. Nieces;...

Arlene Kroboth
Sep 14, 2013
Arlene M. Kroboth, 83 of Walnutport died Saturday September 14, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of the late Alfred Kroboth, and companion of the late Norwood "Barney"쳌 Thomas. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dora (Rice) Benninger. Arlene worked as a sewing machine operator for the former Ceasares...

John Serrano
Sep 3, 2013
John Joseph Serrano, 79, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA. Born on January 22, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Anna and Ceasar Serrano. He was an avid traveler in his twenties. He shared 29 years of marriage with his late beloved wife Judith Serrano who died in 2003....

Joyce Hess
Sep 2, 2013
Joyce H. Hess, 68 of Slatington died Monday September 2, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was wife of Edgar C. Hess; they celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary last March. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Mickley) Kroboth. Joyce was a member of St. John's UCC, Slatington. Survivors: Husband, Sons; Roger...

Mary Trettel
Aug 22, 2013
Mary Ann Trettel, 95 formerly of Slatington died August 22, 2013 in Clayton, NC. She was the wife of the late Francis Trettel, who died in 2008. Born in Carbon County, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Tekla (Petrisak) Kravitz. Mary was a member of Assumption BVM Slatington, and participated in the prayer shawl ministry. Survivors: Daughters;...
Paul Anthony
Aug 21, 2013
Paul M. Anthony, Jr. Paul M. Anthony, Jr. 79 of Walnutport died Wednesday August 21, 2013 at the Village at Palmerton. He was the husband of Doris F. (Spadt) Anthony, and celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last March. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Paul Sr., and Beatrice (Kleintop) Anthony. Paul retired from Stanley Vidmar, working...

Paul Trostle
Aug 5, 2013
Paul C. Trostle, of Walnutport went to be with the Lord August 5, 2013. He celebrated his 90th birthday June 11 with family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband to Ruby K. (Kern) Trostle. Born in Pine Grove Mills, PA he was the son of the late LeRoy T. and Linnie H. (Knarr) Trostle. He was a...

Virginia Brinkman
Aug 2, 2013
Virginia M. Brinkman, 96 formerly of Walnutport died Friday August 2, 2013 in Mahoning Valley Nursing Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late William C. Brinkman. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Reuben B. and Jennie E. (Leibenguth) Wagner. Virginia was a member of Christ UCC, Walnutport. Survivors: Nieces & Nephews. Services 11AM Wednesday...

Nancy Riley
Jul 29, 2013
Nancy M. Riley, 76 of Slatington died July 29, 2013 in her residence. She was a member of St. Johns UCC, Slatington. Survivors: Brother Donald A. Riley and wife Yvonne of Treichlers. Services: 11:00 AM Tuesday August 6, 2013 Harding Funeral Home, Slatington,. Calling hour 10:30-11:00AM.

Ronald Perkowski
Jul 26, 2013
Ronald T. Perkowski, 56, of Slatington died unexpectedly Friday, July 26, 2013, in his home. He was the husband of Diana M. (Zeleznock) Perkowski; they celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary last November. Born in Hazelton, he was the son of Anna (Betley) Perkowski of Hazelton and the late Raymond Perkowski. Ron was self-employed as owner/operator of Perks Tile & Marble...
Robert Heffelfinger
Jul 19, 2013
Robert P. "Sonny"쳌 Heffelfinger 85 of Walnutport, formerly of Danielsville Passed away July 19, 2013 in the Lehigh Valley Health Care Hospice unit at 17th & Chew St. Allentown. He was the husband of Joanne L. (Minnich) Heffelfinger: they celebrated their 63 wedding anniversary last September. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Arling & Ida (Reph)...
James White
Jul 17, 2013
James M. "Whitey"쳌 White, 71 of Slatington died Wednesday July 17, 2013. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. (Knittle) White who died in 1998. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Charles "Mickey"쳌 and Mildred (Fritzinger) White. James retired from the American Nickeloid. Prior to that, he worked for the former Serfass Exxon in...