Obituaries

Rebecca Martinez

Rebecca Martinez

Nov 29, 2022

Rebecca Martinez, of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.   Born on May 13, 1951, in Juan Diaz, Puerto Rico, she was one of twelve born to the late Felix Cruz Davilla and Damiana Figueroa.  

She will be lovingly remembered by a daughters: Elsie Diaz, Jorelize Cruz; sons: Abraham Cruz, Danny Cruz; granddaughters: Ashley Matos, Benalise Matos; Grandsons:...

Mathias J. Hoffman

Mathias J. Hoffman

Nov 28, 2022

Mathias J. Hoffman, 40, of Palmerton, formerly of Slatington, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.    He was the husband of Kristie A. (Strohl) Hoffman, whom he married October 13, 2007.  Born in Bethlehem on January 10, 1982, he was the son of Franklin J. and Rosemarie A. (Warnken) Hoffman of Slatington.   Mathias...

Vincent Kralik, Jr.

Vincent Kralik, Jr.

Nov 21, 2022

Vincent Kralik, Jr., 91, of Slatedale, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home.   He was the husband of Lucy P. (Hill) Kralik, who passed away in 2018.   Born in Palmerton on February 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Vincent Sr., and Gertrude (Wanamaker) Kralik.   Vince retired from the Trojan Powder...

Heather Lea Loar

Heather Lea Loar

Nov 14, 2022

 

Heather L. Loar, 42, of Tamaqua, formerly of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 14, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Coaldale.  She was the wife of Jade M. Loar, whom she married on May 27, 2000.  Born in Allentown on March 12, 1980, she was the daughter of Brian and Diane (Dilcher) Bird of Slatington.   Heather...

Elizabeth K. Martlock

Elizabeth K. Martlock

Nov 8, 2022

 

Elizabeth Kathryn (DeFrain) Martlock, 46, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of Douglas N. Martlock. Elizabeth was born in Lancaster, PA on October 23, 1976 to Raymond M. DeFrain, Sr. and Kathryn V. (Christman) DeFrain of Slatington, PA. Elizabeth graduated from Northern Lehigh High School in 1994 and was a...

Jacqueline K. Leskowich

Jacqueline K. Leskowich

Nov 8, 2022

 

Jacqueline K. Leskowich, 83, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Roger Leskowich, who passed away in 2008.   Born in Slatington on October 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and LaRue (Wanamaker) Gruber.   Jacqueline worked as a teller for the former Slatington National Bank...

Jeffrey D. Landsberger

Jeffrey D. Landsberger

Nov 2, 2022

 

Jeffrey D. Landsberger, 57, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 2, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Melissa A. (Heffner) Landsberger.   Born in Bethlehem on March 6, 1965, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna Mae (Bednar) Landsberger.   Jeffrey was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic HS, he then continued his education at...

Marilyn C. Walker

Marilyn C. Walker

Oct 29, 2022

Marilyn C. Walker, 80, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Hatboro, PA passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022.    Born in Paterson, NJ on May 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Berniece Lutz, both worked as assistants for their good friend Joe Cohen, at his salvage company in Philadelphia.

She is survived by many dear friends in...

Jacquelyn M. Eschbach

Jacquelyn M. Eschbach

Oct 29, 2022

Jacquelyn M. Eschbach, 81, formerly of Slatington, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022, at ProMedica Nursing, Bethlehem PA.   She was the wife of the late Wayne C. Eschbach who passed away in 2005.   Born in Cherryville on July 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Erma (Peters) Zader.    Most of her working...

Warren E. P. Hausman

Warren E. P. Hausman

Oct 23, 2022

Warren E. P. Hausman, 88, a resident of Maple Shade Meadows, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.   Born in Allentown on December 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Elmer and Catherine (Peters) Hausman.   Warren served his country honorably and proudly as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force and was stationed...

Stuart A. Schwartz

Stuart A. Schwartz

Oct 22, 2022

Stuart A. Schwartz, 79, of Schnecksville, passed away on October 22, 2022, surrounded by his family in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Janice Faye (Peters) Schwartz with whom he celebrated 24 beautiful years of marriage this past July. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Blanche (Karpel) Schwartz.

Stuart was a...

Annette M. Stettler

Annette M. Stettler

Oct 21, 2022

 

 

 

Annette M. Stettler, 62, of Lehighton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Carbon Campus. Born in Lehighton on January 16, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Willard Jack and Nancy (Paulas) Beers.

 

Annette worked as a Patient Satisfaction Specialist for Aspen Dental. Prior to that, she was a store...

William  H. A.  Klotz, Jr.

William H. A. Klotz, Jr.

Oct 17, 2022

William H. A. Klotz, Jr., 74, of Walnutport, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Gail L. (Kocher) Klotz, whom he married on February 19, 1972.  Born in Saegersville on August 12, 1948, he was the son of the late William H. A. Sr., and Madeline (Haydt) Klotz....

Duane R. Wetzel

Duane R. Wetzel

Oct 16, 2022

Duane R. Wetzel, 57, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022.   He was the husband of Angela (Williams) Wetzel, whom he married on May 16, 1987.  Born in Allentown on April 5, 1965, he was the son of Elizabeth (Nelson) Wetzel of Palmerton and the late Robert C. Wetzel.   Duane was a graduate...

Margaret M. McGonigle

Margaret M. McGonigle

Oct 15, 2022

Margaret M. McGonigle, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Fellowship Manor.   She was the wife of the late Joseph V. McGonigle, who passed away in 1983.   Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Kelly) Baclasky and stepdaughter of Stephen Barbush.   Margaret worked as a switch board operator...

Arlene R. Reinhard

Arlene R. Reinhard

Oct 14, 2022

Our beautiful mother, Arlene R. Reinhard, 81, of Slatington, formerly of Troy, PA,  entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home. She was the beloved wife of Richard “Smokey” Reinhard, celebrating their 62nd anniversary this past 29th of May. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and...

Larry W. Heiney

Larry W. Heiney

Oct 13, 2022

Larry William Heiney, 80, of Walnutport, has passed into the next life on Thursday, October 13, 2022.  He and his wife Kathryn (Moyer) Heiney shard 59 years of marriage.   Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Willard D. and Frances (Nothstein) Heiney.   After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy for 6 years, where he...

Michael B. Snyder

Michael B. Snyder

Oct 7, 2022

Michael B. Snyder, 68, of Slatington, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.  He was the husband of Donna L. (Fields) Snyder, whom he married June 7, 1980.  Born in Allentown on October 1, 1954, he was the son of Joanne (Hughes) Snyder of Slatington and the late Bruce Snyder.   Mike was a graduate of...

Thomas H. Merkel

Thomas H. Merkel

Oct 3, 2022

Thomas Harry Merkel, 99, of Lehighton, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus. He was the husband of Eleanor M. Merkel (originally of Slatedale) who passed away in 2005. Born on April 30, 1923, he was the son of the late Adam L. and Mary Merkel of Alburtis, PA. He is survived by a son,...

Rodney O. Mummey

Rodney O. Mummey

Sep 30, 2022

Rodney Oliver Mummey, 80, formerly of Slatington, passed unto the Lord peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Abode Care of Allentown. He was the husband of the late Karen K. (Miller) Mummey who passed away in 2013. Born in Slatington on November 5, 1941, Rodney was one of eleven children to the late Oliver and Margaret (Heimbach) Mummey.   ...

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