Obituaries

Alma Fenstermacher
Sep 24, 2010
Alma M. Fenstermacher Alma M. Fenstermacher, 94 formerly of Walnutport died Friday September 24, 2010 at Gracedale Nursing Home. She was the widow of Franklin Fenstermacher. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of Robbie and Martha (Reed) Best. Alma worked as a sewing machine operator at the former Paris Neckware in Walnutport. She was a member of Christ UCC,...
Derek Henry
Sep 22, 2010
Derek K. Henry Derek K. Henry, 36 of Danielsville died Wednesday September 22, 2010. He was the companion of the late Candice M. Shuey, whom he loved dearly. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Keith K. and Linda L. (Marth) Henry of Danielsville. Derek was a member of the NRA, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, and ATV riding. Survivors:...

Patricia Halligan
Aug 31, 2010
Patricia Z. Halligan Patricia Z. Halligan, 77, passed away August 31, 2010 in LVHC, Muhlenberg Campus. She was the daughter of the late Robert & Elizabeth Flickenger. Survivors: Sons, Eric, Danny & wife Carol, daughter, Marsha & husband Don Sheffler, nine grandchildren, brothers & sisters. Services: Private. Arrangements, Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington.

Lorraine Confer
Aug 29, 2010
Lorraine J. Confer Lorraine J. Confer, 86, of Slatington passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Mahoning Valley Nursing Home, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late William P. Confer who passed away in 2009. Born in Jim Thorpe, she was the daughter of the late John & Rose (Linedecker) Searfoss. Survivors: Sons, James & wife Carol Snyder and...

Ethel Chimics
Aug 22, 2010
Ethel Chimics Ethel (Vaniska) Chimics, 85, formerly of Walnutport passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Country Meadows Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Peter P. Chimics. Born in Summit Station, she was the daughter of the late John & Justine (Bolack) Vaniska. Ethel worked at Bowmanstown Diner as a waitress and then at Western Electric...
Fannie Schlosser
Aug 17, 2010
Fannie (Berke) Schlosser Fannie (Berke) Schlosser, 93, formerly of 1025 Main St., Slatington passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in Whitehall Manor, Whitehall where she resided. She was the wife of the late Earl P. Schlosser. Born and raised in Palmerton, she was the second born and last living of six children born to the late Josef and Mary (Ochek)...

Edward Sharp
Aug 9, 2010
Edward C. Sharp Edward C. Sharp, 83, of Slatington, passed away, August 9, 2010, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twp & joined his wife Reva in eternal happiness. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors: Son, Martin E. & his wife Beth Sharp, daughter, Robin & her husband Jeff Magan, granddaughters, Michele Montgomery, Rebecca &...
Veronica Bandzi
Aug 9, 2010
Veronica R. Bandzi Veronica R. Bandzi, 84, of Slatington passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Simon C. Bandzi, they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this past February. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Jacob & Mary (Micancin) Papay. Veronica worked as a sewing machine...

Ellen Steigerwalt
Jul 8, 2010
Ellen Jane (Peters) Steigerwalt Ellen Jane (Peters) Steigerwalt, 81, of Center Valley, formerly of Walnutport, passed away July 8, 2010, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Allan W. & Pearl (Moser) Peters. Her father was head cashier of the Walnutport State Bank. She was the devoted wife of...

Ellen Hoffman
Jul 7, 2010
Ellen A. Hoffman Ellen A. Hoffman, 67, of Slatington, passed away peacefully, July 7, 2010, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was wife of Stanley E. Hoffman, they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this past May. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Samuel & Claudine (Scheffler) Smith. Ellen worked as an administrative secretary...

Robert Regan
Jul 3, 2010
Robert M. Regan Robert M. Regan, 54, of Coopersburg died Saturday July 3, 2010. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late James W. and Joyce (Holt) Regan. Robert held various jobs throughout the area. Survivors: Sons; James and his wife Candince of Walnutport, Gary and his fiancée Victoria Fink of Slatedale. Grandson; Reilly. Sisters; Colleen Hamilton,...

Woodrow Sayers
Jul 3, 2010
Woodrow W. Sayers, Sr. Woodrow W. Sayers, Sr. 87 of Slatington passed away July 3, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dorothy M. Sayers. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on October 23, 2009. Born in Wytheville, VA, he was the son of the late John and Lucy Sayers. He...

Shirley Hartzell
Jun 30, 2010
Shirley A. Hartzell Shirley A. (Halko) Hartzell, 64, of Walnutport, passed away June 30, 2010 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twp. She was wife of Ronald L. Hartzell, they celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary this past August. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Kathryn (Fritz) Halko. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors:...

Anna Smith
Jun 29, 2010
Anna M. Smith Anna M. Smith, 87, of Slatington, passed away June 29, 2010, in Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. She was wife of the late Charles H. Smith. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late William K. & Catherine (Jones) Edwards. Anna worked for Robbie Sue Mfg & Gloria Mfg. both in Slatington for...

Penelope Chomko
Jun 23, 2010
Penelope C. Chomko Penelope "Penny"쳌 C. Heberling Chomko, 68, of Walnutport passed away June 23, 2010 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William E. Chomko. Survivors: Husband, sons, George "Bud"쳌 & wife Brenda Heberling of Delaware, James "Jay"쳌 & wife Lisa Heberling of Slatington, Perry & wife Donna-Kay Heberling of Delaware, daughter, Suzanne...

Grace Davies
Jun 17, 2010
Grace B. Davies Grace B. Davies, 89, of Slatington, passed away, June 17, 2010, in her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Davies. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Francis D. & Mable (Olewine) Lorah. Grace worked at Paris Accessories in Walnutport for over 30 years. She was a lifetime member of...
Elaine Edwards
Jun 15, 2010
Elaine E. Edwards Elaine E. Edwards, 83, of Slatington, passed away, June 15, 2010, in Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Walter "Gubon"쳌 Edwards. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Raymond & Gertrude (Kane) Benninger. Elaine worked in the jewelry department at the Hess's Department store in Allentown...
John Goodman
Jun 13, 2010
John E. Goodman John "Jack Goodman was born in Pottsville, PA in 1943 to John F. and Esther Goodman and grew up in Tremont and Pine Grove. He attended Lebanon Valley College and majored in Music Education. Later, he received his master's degree in Educational Media from Temple University. He taught music in the schools of Lykens, Bethlehem and Palmerton...
Robert Sterner
Jun 11, 2010
Robert E. Sterner Robert E "Bob"쳌. Sterner, 64, of Emerald, passed away June 11, 2010, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Linda (Erb) Sterner, they celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary this past October. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Earl & Winifred (Miller) Sterner. Bob worked as a lineman for...

Norma Biege
Jun 9, 2010
Norma T. Biege Norma T. Biege, 86, of Slatington, passed away June 9, 2010, in Mahoning Valley Nursing Home, Lehighton. She was the wife of the late James H. Biege who passed away in 2008. Born in Lehigh Gap, she was the daughter of the late Jacob & Lizzie (Blose) Rex. Norma worked at Holiday Fashions in Slatedale for many...