Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

An unfortunate fall on an icy driveway led to the untimely death of Barry L. Dorshimer on February 4, 2021.   Barry was born on November 28, 1946 (Thanksgiving Day) in Stockertown, PA.   He was the son of Ralph S. Dorshimer, Sr. and Catherine S. (Anschau) Dorshimer, both deceased.  He married his best friend, Janet Dorshimer on June 21, 1987,...

Feb 1, 2021

Clarence L. Patterson, Jr., 96, of Palmerton passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at The Palmerton.  He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Voss) Patterson who passed away in 2019.  Born in Hazleton on November 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Clarence L. Sr., and Nellie E. (Jones) Patterson.  Clarence honorably served our country...

Jan 31, 2021

Barry D. “Oz” Oswald, 65, of Slatington passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in his home.   He was the husband of Carol A. (Humanick) Oswald, whom he married on October 18, 1975.  Born in Allentown on September 9, 1955, he was the son of Theodore and Mildred (Johnson) Oswald of Slatington.   Barry most recently was employed for...

Jan 30, 2021

Grace L. Knappenberger, 84, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   She was the wife of the late Stanley A. Knappenberger, who passed away in 2008.  Born in Danielsville on April 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Henry and Jane “Jennie” (Roberts) Henry- Kirchner.  Grace’s working years started at various sewing factories.  ...

Jan 28, 2021

Larry N. “Smokey” Hartzell, 74, of Danielsville passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   He was the husband of Linda D. (Henry) Hartzell, whom he married May 9, 1980.   Born in Northampton on July 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Neil and Emma (Strohl) Hartzell.   Smokey retired from Hercules Cement Co.,...

Jan 27, 2021

Yvonne S. “Duka” Riley, 84, formerly of Treichlers passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Gracedale Nursing Home.   She was the wife of Donald A. Riley, whom she married January 6, 1962.   Born in Hokendauqua on March 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Esther A. (Fornwalt) Vandergrift.   Yvonne worked as a presser for...

Jan 24, 2021

Bruce J. McFarland, 73, of Slatington passed away peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2021 in his home.  He was the husband of Judith (Bolton) McFarland, whom he married on October 10, 1964.   Born in Bowmanstown on January 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Clair and Elaine (Boward) McFarland.  Bruce worked for Mack Trucks on the assembly line...

Jan 24, 2021

JoAnne M. Buzinski, 82, of Germansville, formerly of Walnutport passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Edward T. Buzinski who passed away in 2004.    Born in Allentown on July 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Mary (Kroboth) Peters.   JoAnne worked many years for the former DeVille Blouse in...

Jan 23, 2021

Joan M. Wieand, 87, of Slatington passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   She was the wife of Franklin D.R. “Ted” Wieand whom she married on October 23, 1954.   Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Catherine (Scott) Chandler.   Joan worked as a sewer for the former Paris...

Jan 20, 2021

Guy Mitchell Sicher, 68, of Bath, formerly of Slatington passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021 in his home.  He was the husband of Sandra L. (Reimer) Sicher, whom he married on October 18, 1980.    Born in Washington DC on November 22, 1952, he was the son of the late Allen H. and Dorothy M. (Wallander) Sicher. ...

Jan 16, 2021

Bodil K. Rasmussen, 86, of Catasauqua passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her residence.    She was the wife of Hugo E. Rasmussen.   Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Emily Henriksen.   Bodil was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Catasauqua. In addition...

Jan 15, 2021

Cynthia R. Bowlby, age 67, peacefully passed away on January 15, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was a lifelong nurse in the area, serving at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, in the 1980's and then finishing her career as an allergist's nurse in Bethlehem. Cindy was incredibly dedicated to her faith and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Allentown where...

Jan 15, 2021

Donald M. Wampole, 84, of Slatington passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Miriam M. (Houser) Wampole, whom he married on November 21, 1971.   Born in East Greenville on April 6, 1936, he was the son of the late Francis and Ella Mae (Miller) Wampole.  Donald served his country...

Jan 15, 2021

Elaine A. Steigerwalt, 95, passed away on January 15, 2021 while in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest Hospice Care.   She was born in Lehighton, PA on December 12, 1925 to Ralph and Florence (Remaley) Harwi.  She graduated from Slatington High School in 1944.  Following graduation Elaine worked for PP&L and later for the family floral business. ...

Jan 13, 2021

Lenore J. Rutman, 69, of Tamaqua, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.   She was the wife of the late Richard D. Rutman, Sr., who passed away in 1995.   Born in Allentown on February 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jeanne (Zlock) Stankovic.   Most recently, Lenore worked as a...

Jan 8, 2021

Roger A. Klingborg, 85, formerly of Slatington, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Phoebe Home, Allentown.    He was the husband of the late Gloria E. (Mendsen) Klingborg, who passed away in 2005.  Born on July 25, 1935 in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Edythe (Strohl) Klingborg.   Roger served in the US Navy...

Dec 29, 2020

Doris L. Scherer, 91, a resident of Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton, formerly of Slatington, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Elwood “Pepper” Scherer, who passed away this past June.   Born on July 22, 1929 in Emerald, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Louella...

Dec 28, 2020

Ann Marie Scott, 79, of Slatington passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   Born in Slatington on July 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cantwell) Scott.   Ann Marie worked for the former Galio’s Market / Slatington Beverage for many years until its closing.   She was a faithful member...

Dec 28, 2020

Dennis E. Heffelfinger, 69, of Slatington, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

He is survived by a daughter: Brenda (Heffelfinger) wife of Reace Thompson, III of FL; He was known as "Pee-Paw" to his granddaughters: Victoria (Tori), & Kala.  He is also survived by sisters: Barbara Wasko, Bonnie Grammes, Laurie Dailey;...

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Martha Heckman came into this world during the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, and 102 years later, departed, as a new global pandemic rages.  Born July 25, 1918 in Slatington, PA, she was the daughter of Francis A. and Carrie L. (Benninger) Kunkle.  A life-long resident of the borough, Mary was proud of her Pennsylvania heritage.  She was a...