Obituaries
Christopher Matisinez
Sep 14, 2014
Christopher F. Matisinez, 28, of Slatington died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Francis and Carol A. (Harris) Matisinez of Slatington. Chris worked recently for Bethlehem Pre-Cast. Prior to that, he worked for the Iron Workers Local 36. Chris enjoyed archery and fishing. Survivors: Parents, Sister; Lisa and husband Kevin...
Wilbur Owens
Sep 14, 2014
Wilber “Lindy” Owens, 87 of Whitehall died Sunday September 14, 2014 in Liberty Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Owen Sr. and Eva (Best) Owens. Lindy served in the US Army during WWII. He worked in the shipping & receiving department for Sears Roebuck of Whitehall for 22years. Lindy was a life...
Alfred Kotsch
Sep 9, 2014
Alfred M. Kotsch, 78, of Whitehall, passed away September 9, 2014 after being in a motorcycle accident. He died doing something he enjoyed doing, riding his motorcycle on a beautiful day, exploring and taking the road less travelled. He was the son of the late Jacob A. & Anna B. (Christman) Kotsch. He grew up in Whitehall and graduated from...
Robert Binder
Sep 9, 2014
Robert L. Binder, 88 of Walnutport died Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothea (Zamadics) Binder. Born in Berlinsville, he was the son of the late Clement and Louise (Spadt) Binder. He was a US Army veteran who served during WWII. Robert worked as an insurance agent for American General. He was...
Corey Samuels
Sep 7, 2014
Corey M. Samules, 24, of Coaldale, formerly of Allentown was pronounced dead September 7, 2014. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Pau l A. Samuels Jr, of Slatington, and Suzanne Conn-Samuels, of Allentown. Corey served in the United States Marine Corps. With (2) tours of duty in Afghanistan, and the Humanitarian mission in Haiti, He Graduated from...
Robert Wetzel
Sep 7, 2014
Robert C. Wetzel, 75 of Slatington died Sunday September 7, 2014 in Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Hodge Nelson) Wetzel; they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last December. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harvey J. and Anna (Palmer) Wetzel. Robert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired...
Randy Long
Aug 17, 2014
Randy L. Long, 60, of Walnutport died Sunday August 17, 2014 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Heffelfinger) Long. Randy worked for the former Moser Mill, Treichlers. Prior to that he was a wielder in the Lehigh Valley. He also was an avid Hunter, and fisherman. Survivors: Two Daughters, Jennifer...
Robert Hess
Aug 15, 2014
Robert P. “Bob” Hess 80, of Fellowship Community in Whitehall died Friday August 15, 2014 at home. Bob was born and reared in Fullerton, Whitehall Township on August 24, 1933, the son and only child of Ray P. and Hazel E. (Gray) Hess. He was an Eagle Scout. After graduating from Whitehall High School in 1951 and Lafayette College in...
Farrah Munoz
Aug 13, 2014
Farrah N. Munoz, 20 months, of Slatington, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, August 13, 2014. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Anthony M. Munoz of Slatington & Shana M. (Krum) Munoz & companion Michael D. Buss, of Slatington with whom she resided. Survivors: Parents, step sisters, Lauren R. Feinour & Addyson P. Buss, paternal grandparents, Mark...
Marian Neustadter
Aug 1, 2014
Marian L. Neustadter, 80 of Walnutport died Friday August 1, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Richard J. Neustadter; they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past March. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Violet (Kleintop) Rex. Marian was a member of Christ UCC, Walnutport. Survivors: Husband, Sons;...
Edwin Lipski
Jul 30, 2014
Edwin J. Lipski, of Florida, formerly of Long Island NY, died July 30 2014. He was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. Edwin was a brother to the late Stephanie Chayton, owner of the former Slatington Dress. Survivors: Niece; Sophie and husband Vincent DeSanctis of Slatington. Services: Memorial Mass 9AM Monday August 18, 2014 Assumption BVM Church, 649 W....
Damion Smith
Jul 7, 2014
Smith, Damion R., 30, of Slatington, passed away July 7, 2014 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Linette (Muthard) Leickel of Walnutport & Robert W. Smith & his wife Deborah of Slatington. Damion was a 2002 Northern Lehigh graduate and worked for Pencor in Palmerton in the Tech Support department. After serving in the U.S....
Harold Gross
Jun 11, 2014
Harold C. "Sonny"쳌 Gross Jr. 68, of Walnutport, passed away suddenly, Wednesday June 11, 2014 in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. He was the husband of the Denise (Miller) Gross since March of this year. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Theresa (Mesics) Gross of Walnutport and the late Harold C. Gross, Sr. Sonny worked as truck driver for Owens...
Shirley Scarl
Jun 8, 2014
Shirley Scarl, 77 of Slatington formerly of Mertztown died Sunday June 8, 2014 in her home. She was the wife of the late Douglas H. Scarl, Sr. Born in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Frantz) Bernd. Throughout her working career, Shirley worked in restaurant management, as a nurse, and as a certified EMT. Her...
Mary Matisinez
Jun 6, 2014
Mary Christine Matisinez, 59, formerly of Slatington, passed away at her home in Tonsina, Alaska. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Martha C. (Weber) Matisinez of Slatington and the late Francis W. Matisinez. Mary was a 1972 graduate of Slatington High School and studied Journalism at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She enjoyed her adventurous life traveling throughout...
John Skeath
Jun 4, 2014
John R. "Dick"쳌 Skeath, 72 of Slatington died Wednesday June 4, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of Karen R. (Rauch) Skeath; they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last July. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John A. and Effie Skeath. Dick served in the US Navy from 1959-1962 and was stationed at Pensacola,...
Raymond Ziegler
May 30, 2014
Raymond L. Ziegler, 53 of Walnutport died Friday May 30, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. Weida. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Daniel and Vivian (Snyder) Ziegler. Ray worked for Queen City Installation. Prior to that, he worked for the former Stanwood Mills in Slatington. He was a member...
Julia Papay
May 25, 2014
She watches over the ways of her house hold, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her. Proverbs 31: 27-28 Julia Papay, 91 of Fellowship Manor went peacefully joining the Lord, her husband and her son on May 25, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife...
William Krupa
May 23, 2014
William L. "Bill"쳌 Krupa, 75 of Walnutport died Friday May 23, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth I. "Betty"쳌 Krupa; they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last June. Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John E. and Ada N. (Schlesinger) Krupa. Bill worked in the aviation field more than...
Bernice Wanamaker
May 21, 2014
Bernice L. "Mem"쳌 Wanamaker, 78 of Northampton formerly of Slatington died Wednesday May 21, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Valent K. Wanamaker. Born in Rockville, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Agnes (Mae) Hess. Bernice worked for the former Win Mor manufacturing in Danielsville as a sewing machine...
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