Obituaries

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

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...

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 26, 2020

Glenn C. Minnich, 80, a resident of Fellowship Manor, a former lifelong resident of Slatington, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.  He was the husband of Janet D. (Smida) Minnich, whom he married on December 23, 1964.    Born in Slatington on December 25, 1940, Glenn was the son of the late Perry and Anna (Davies) Minnich.   Glenn...

Dec 18, 2020

Larry “Bup” Arndt, Jr., 55, of Slatington passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  Born in Allentown on July 16, 1965, he was the son of Audrey (Heffelfinger) Arndt of Slatington and the late Larry P. Arndt, Sr.   Bup was a graduate of Slatington High School Class of 1983.   Known as “Showtime” during his...

Dec 7, 2020

Howard M. Schoenberger, Sr., 94, of Walnutport passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 in his son’s home. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Kloiber) Schoenberger, they were married for 57 years prior to her death in 2006. Born in Bethlehem on October 2, 1926, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lillian (Correll) Schoenberger. Howard...

Dec 7, 2020

Ronald L. Ringler, 83, of Palmerton, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020.   He was the husband of the late Anna May Ringler who passed away in 2010.  Born in Lansdale on April 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence (Gantz) Ringler.   Ronald worked as a brick layer for many years, for...

Dec 4, 2020

Patricia J. Spalding, 76, of Slatington passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 in her home.    She was the wife of late Robert K. Spalding who passed away in 2003.   Born in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Leslie H. Sr. and Florence C. (Hill) Lake.    Patricia retired in 2004 from True Life Ministries in...

Dec 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrea Marie Pavelco. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 2, 2020

Arvilla R. Peters, 91, formerly of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab Center, Lehighton.   She was the wife of the late Henry T. Peters, they were married for 64 years prior to his death in 2012.   Born in Walnutport on July 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter and...

Nov 29, 2020

Lisa A. Harris-Krum, 49, of Breinigsville, passed away, Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  She was the wife of Kevin D. Krum, whom she married on April 23, 2003.   Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Francis and Carol (Harris) Matisinez.  Lisa worked most recently as a dispatcher for Samuel Adams, Fogelsville. In addition...

Nov 28, 2020

Kristina M. Steets, 41, of Lehighton passed away Saturday November 28, 2020.  Born in Levittown, PA, on December 5, 1978, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. And Linda A. (Pannulla) Steets.  Kris worked for Celebration Fireworks for two years.   She was a member of Assumption BVM, Slatington where she was active with the Altar & Rosary...

Nov 28, 2020

Jon C. “Jack” Chandler, 74, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Loretta J. (Prutzman) Chandler, whom he married on June 11, 1977.  Born in Slatington on November 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul R. And Catherine M....

Nov 28, 2020

Ronald F. Brodoski, 80, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Lillian P. (Puk) Brodoski of Walnutport whom he married July 25, 1964.   Born in Hazleton on May 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Poluka) Brodoski.  Ron was a graduate of Hazleton...

Nov 22, 2020

Shirley K. Lehr, 86, formerly of Schnecksville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Genesis Health Center, Voorhees, NJ.  She was the wife of the late Alton G. “Butch” Lehr, Jr., who passed away in 2007.   Born in Allentown on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Catherine (Bechtel) Bold.  Shirley retired from...

Nov 18, 2020

Willard C. “John” Dorward, 92, of Slatington passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of the late Esther L. (Mantz) Dorward, who passed away in 2002.   Born in Emerald on October 30, 1928, he was the son of the late Nevin and Jennie Dorward.   John spent most of his working...