Obituaries

Maltida Dreisbach
Jan 25, 2013
Matilda K. Dreisbach, 96, of Slatington, passed away January 25, 2013 at Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Dreisbach. Born in Mahanoy City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony & Cecelia (Bokus) Klimas. Matilda worked for AT&T as a tester before retiring after 23 years in 1987. Survivors: Niece, Joanne Meeh...

Walter Kern
Jan 23, 2013
Walter H. "Sonny"쳌 Kern, of Emerald died Wednesday January 23, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Frederick) Kern. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Harvey and Katie ( Marsh) Kern. Sonny worked in the changeover department at Mack Trucks, retiring in 1996. Prior to that, he worked...

Cula Andrulevich
Jan 19, 2013
Cula M. Andrulevich, 71, of Slatington, passed away January 19, 2013, in her residence. She was the wife of Charles Andrulevich, they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past May. Born in Delps Northampton County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Lillian (Derhammer) Kocher. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Church, Slatington. She was a Rural...

Mae Zellner
Jan 17, 2013
Mae E. Zellner, 81, of Walnutport, passed away, January 17, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Richard A. Zellner, Sr. Born in Walnutport , she was the daughter of the late Allen,and Estella (Derr), Fritzinger. Mae worked in the Keystone Knitting Mill, Walnutport for many years. She was a member of Christ U.C.C. Walnutport. Survivors:...
Gladys Miller
Jan 16, 2013
Gladys G. Miller, 86 formerly of Slatington went to be with her Lord Wednesday January 16, 2013 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Edwin F.G. Miller. Born in Berlinsville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert E. and Mary E. (Silfies) Gross. Gladys worked as a machine operator for the former Paris Neckwear. Survivors:...

Martha Reese
Jan 9, 2013
Martha V. "NAIN"쳌 Reese, 95 of Palmerton formerly of Slatington died Wednesday January 9, 2013 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of the late William Reese. Born in Fort Washington, she was the daughter of the late David and Sarah (Owens) Davies. She worked as a legal secretary for Martin H. Phillip Law Office formerly of...

Elisa DelGreco
Jan 9, 2013
Elisa DelGreco, 103, of Slatington passed away January 9, 2013. She most recently resided in the Summit Nursing and Rehab Center, Lehighton. She loved to spend time with friends and family. Elisa was fiercely independent and credits her long life to hard work, and faith in God. Elisa was born in the village of "Zupperelli"쳌 Italy in 1909, where she...

Brandi Vreeland
Jan 8, 2013
Brandi Vreeland Brandi Vreeland, 38, of the Lehigh Valley departed this world Tuesday January 8, 2013. A good natured woman, who enjoyed both the lights of the city and a quiet place to cuddle up with a good book. She'd spend days working hard, and nights dancing away. The car windows down with a sweet song, not half as lovely...
Walter Bauer
Jan 7, 2013
Walter L. "Walt"쳌 Bauer, 56 of Slatington died Monday January 7, 2013 in Einstein Medical Center, East Norriton PA. He was the husband of Anna D. (Arndt) Bauer; they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this past September. Born in Stegaurach Germany, he was the son of Margaret (Bauer) Dotter of Palmerton. He worked for BT Transportation in Fogelsville. Walt was...

Willard Stitt
Jan 5, 2013
Willard A. Stitt, 73 of Walnutport died unexpectedly Saturday January 5, 2013. He was the husband of Doris (Grunstra) Stitt; they celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this past February. Born in New Castle, PA he was the son of Clara (Mercer) Stitt of New Castle, and the late Willard Stitt. Willard served in the US Army during peacetime from 1959-1962....
Phyllis Thomas
Jan 5, 2013
Phyllis M. Thomas, 100 of Lafayette Hill formerly of Slatington, died Saturday January 5, 2013 at Spring Mill Village. She was the wife of the late Dr. Marvin R. Thomas, who died in 1974. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles H and Minnie (Roper) Muschlitz. During WWII, she was a member of the Army...

Margaret MacCrindle
Jan 1, 2013
Margaret MacCrindle passed away on January 2, 2013 after her long courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was a loving wife and devoted mother/grandmother. She was a strong woman who even to her dying day tried to protect her family from her pain and suffering. She was an active member of the Faith Alive Church, Bowmanstown. Survivors: She is survived by...
Chase Pahula
Dec 31, 2012
Chase Robert Pahula (age 10) of Pine Grove (formerly Slatington) died Monday, December 31, 2013 from injuries sustained in a bicycle-automobile accident. Born November 10th, 2002 in Allentown, he was the son of Candice Marie Stoudt of Pine Grove and Jeremy Joseph Pahula of Allentown. Chase was an enthusiastic young man who loved to hug people and was enthralled by...

Helen Allem
Dec 30, 2012
Helen M. Allem, 81 of Slatington formerly of Quakertown died Sunday December 30, 2012 at Liberty Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the wife of Robert W. Allem; they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this past August. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Perma Rickert. Helen worked as a bookkeeper for various companies in the...
Robert Best
Dec 24, 2012
Robert M. Best, 24 of Slatington passed away Monday December 24, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the son of Michael R.C. and Connie F. (Mertz) Best. Robert was a 2006 graduate of Northern Lehigh H.S., where he was a wrestler. He worked as a welder and was a member of Iron works local 36 of Allentown.....