Obituaries

Ethel M. Brazes

Ethel M. Brazes

Aug 10, 2022

Ethel M. Brazes, 100 years loved, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.   She was the wife of the late Alben G. Brazes who passed away in 1997.   Born in Allentown on February 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Emma (Gerhard) Schnable.   Ethel worked as floor lady for the...

Bruce D. Snyder

Bruce D. Snyder

Aug 6, 2022

Bruce D. Snyder, 71, of Walnutport, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in his home.   Born in Allentown on September 27, 1950, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Grace (Wagner) Snyder.  Bruce served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War.   He was a long-time employee of the former NJ Zinc Co., Palmerton,...

Margaret Parry

Margaret Parry

Aug 3, 2022

Margaret Parry, 93, of Walnutport, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in her home.   She was the wife of the late Curtis B. Parry, who passed away in 1980.   Born in Walnutport on September 15, 1928, she was one of eleven children born to the late Joseph and Rose (Neubauer) Nierer.  Margaret worked as a sewing machine...

Jacqueline J. Ulshafer

Jacqueline J. Ulshafer

Aug 1, 2022

Jacqueline Joy Kern Ulshafer, 87, of Allentown passed quietly with her children by her side on August 1, 2022. 

Among her many joys in life, you could find Jackie outdoors whenever the sun was shining either gardening or working on her tan.  She loved the beach and trips to Seaside Heights, NJ were special times for her.  And simple pleasures...

Kenneth W. Boyer

Kenneth W. Boyer

Jul 28, 2022

Kenneth W. Boyer, 76, of Slatedale, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Geraldine A. (Mack) Boyer, whom he married on September 21, 1968.  Born in New Tripoli on June 17, 1946, he was the oldest child of the late Kenneth H. and Emma (Fritzinger) Boyer.  Kenneth worked...

Patricia K. Owens

Patricia K. Owens

Jul 27, 2022

Patricia K. Owens, 80, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in her home.   She was the wife of Thomas C. Owens, whom she married on November 22, 1978.   Born in Philadelphia on July 30, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Williams) Ott.   Patricia worked for Plumb Tools of Philadelphia in...

Eric N. Smith

Eric N. Smith

Jul 27, 2022

Eric N. Smith, 43, of Albrightsville, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   Born in Allentown on October 25, 1978, he was the son of Stacy L. and Barbara A. (Rowlands) Smith.   Eric was a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School Class of 1997.  Most recently, he worked in the...

Agnes M. Evans

Agnes M. Evans

Jul 26, 2022

Agnes Evans of Occoquan, VA, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was the wife of the late Burton “Clem” Evans. Born October 25, 1933, in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Peter and Tatiana (Skopets) Lukasevich. She was a devout lifelong Catholic.She is survived by her son: Charles Evans and wife...

Ronald E. Blackwell

Ronald E. Blackwell

Jul 19, 2022

Ronald E. Blackwell, 76, of Slatington, PA went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  Born June 21, 1946, in Gilberton, PA, to John & Susan (Harding) Blackwell.   He served his country in the US Navy from 1965 to 1969.   Ron was employed by AT&T for 34 years and retired in 2009.  He was a...

John J. Gallagher

John J. Gallagher

Jul 18, 2022

John Jerome Gallagher, 86, of Walnutport, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Utrata) Gallagher, whom he married on May 23, 1964.   Born in Lansford, he was the son of the late Hugh E. Sr. and Lena C. (Foulk) Gallagher.   John served his country honorably...

Mary H. Zajac

Mary H. Zajac

Jul 17, 2022

Mary H. Zajac, 91, formerly of Walnutport, died July 17, 2022, as a resident Holy Family Senior Living, Bethlehem.  Born July 26, 1930, in Slatington, Lehigh County, to the late Joseph and Mary Veronica Zajac.  Mary has been a lifelong member of Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic, Slatington and a former member of the church choir.  Mary graduated from Slatington...

John "Jack" Heiney

John "Jack" Heiney

Jul 15, 2022

John (Jack) Heiney, 96 years old, of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022.  He was a veteran of WWII in the Pacific Theater.

He was born January 20, 1926, in Allentown, PA to Mamie Ida Heiney.

After graduation from Slatington High School in 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class...

Jean C. Weyman

Jean C. Weyman

Jul 13, 2022

Jean C. (Lawrence) Weyman, 82, of Coopersburg, formerly of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  Jean is survvied by daughters: Robin Farley and husband Rob Brown, Jacqueline Moffit; grandson: Lewis Moffit and wife Meagan; 3 great-grandsons: Jayden, Zachary & Kian Moffit; dear friend & companion: Edwin Wirth; brother: Charles (Larry) Lawrence; sisters: Susan Horwath, Elizabeth (Betsy) Bruemmer;...

Marian E. Giangiulio

Marian E. Giangiulio

Jul 12, 2022

Marian E. Giangiulio, 90, of Walnutport, formerly of Norristown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.   She was the wife of William Giangiulio, Sr., who passed away in 2017.   She was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Norristown, where she was active in church choir and taught Sunday School.She is survived by sons: William...

Peter J. Papay, Sr.

Peter J. Papay, Sr.

Jul 10, 2022

Peter J. Papay, Sr., 72, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Karen L. (Rubright) Papay, whom he married on June 17, 1967.   Born in Slatington on March 26, 1950, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Bauer) Papay.   Pete worked for Penn...

Paraskevoula Kalamaris

Paraskevoula Kalamaris

Jul 8, 2022

Paraskevoula “Voula” Kalamaris, 29, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8 2022, in her home.   Born in Allentown on May 23, 1993, she was the daughter of Kay (Kalamaris) Johnson with whom she resided.   In 2004, Voula had her dream fulfilled from Dream Come True, Blue Ridge Chapter.   She enjoyed traveling to Greece with her...

Jeannette M. Bolt

Jeannette M. Bolt

Jun 19, 2022

Jeannette M. Bolt, 72, of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at ProMedica, Bethlehem.Born in Philadelphia on July 13, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Martha (McLaughlin) Watt.   Jeannette worked at the Burger King in Walnutport for many years.   She was a member of both Slatington & Walnutport Senior Citizens, and the Diamond...

Karla R. Muthard

Karla R. Muthard

Jun 14, 2022

Karla R. Muthard, 69, of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.   Born in Allentown on August 26, 1952 , she was the only child of the late Carl and Ruth (Edwards) Muthard.   Karla graduated from Slatington High School in 1970 and went to work as an operating room technician at the former...

Larry D. Ulrich

Larry D. Ulrich

Jun 5, 2022

Larry D. Ulrich, 78, of Orefield passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Marianne (Oertner) Ulrich, whom he married on June 22, 1961.   Born in Slatington on October 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Donald and Madeline (Kern) Ulrich.   Larry was the owner of L. Ulrich...

Ronald  I. Strohl

Ronald I. Strohl

Jun 3, 2022

Ronald I. Strohl, 82, of Lehighton, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022.   He was the husband of Gail (Lower) Strohl, whom he married on October 29, 1983.  Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Irwin H. & Marie H. (Mack) Strohl.   Ron served his country honorably and proudly as a member of the US...

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