Obituaries

James Williams

James Williams

Oct 16, 2020

James P. Williams, 81, of Slatington passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 in his home.   He was the husband of Helene (Theilmann) Williams, whom he married on May 13, 1960.  Born in Emerald, on July 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Walter and Ida (Lichtenwalner) Williams. He served his country honorably and proudly in the US...

Charles Durand

Charles Durand

Oct 13, 2020

Charles P. “Chuck” Durand, 57, of Germansville, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family.   He was the husband of Petrina M. (Aquilina) Durand, whom he married on July 4, 1999.  Born in Ware, MA, he was the son of Pierre and Anna-Mary (Duplessis) Durand of Charlton, MA. Chuck worked as...

Dolores Muth

Dolores Muth

Oct 11, 2020

Dolores M. Muth, 86, of Allentown, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Cedarbrook Fountain Hill.   She was the wife of the late Roy M.A. Muth, who passed away in 2007.   Born in Allentown on July 28, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Myron W.J. and Carrie E. (Oswald) Nippert.  Dolores was a homemaker for most of...

Virginia Bixler

Virginia Bixler

Oct 10, 2020

Virginia S. Bixler, 80, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. She was the loving wife of Arthur Daniel “Dan” Bixler, celebrating 57 years of marriage on September 21, 2020. She was an exceptional mother to their five children, and caretaker of...

Stephen Pita

Stephen Pita

Oct 7, 2020

Stephen D. Pita, 68, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 in his home.   He was the husband of Patricia J. (Barsh) Pita, whom he married February 13, 2010.   Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Steve and Julia (Labosky) Pita.    Stephen was a graduate of Shamokin High School, Class of 1970.    He...

Dorothy Urban

Dorothy Urban

Oct 3, 2020

Dorothy Jane (Bossert) Urban (82), loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020, after a long illness.  Her loving children were by her side.  Born in Upper Merion, PA on March 15, 1938, Jane was the daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Campbell Loughin and Earl D. Bossert. ...

Cindy Davis

Cindy Davis

Sep 15, 2020

Cindy L. Davis, 62, of Slatington passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Larry “Dip” Davis, whom she married January 26, 2002.   Born in Northampton on August 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Lena (Heintzelman) Werley of Slatington and the late Rodney Werley.   Cindy graduated...

Joanne Heffelfinger

Joanne Heffelfinger

Sep 14, 2020

Joanne L. Heffelfinger, 89, of Walnutport passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 14, 2020.   She was the wife of the late Robert P. “Sonny” Heffelfinger, who passed away in 2013.   Born in Berlinsville on November 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Olive (Graver) Minnich.   Joanne was most recently employed by Dollar Tree, Walnutport,...

Vivian Andreas

Vivian Andreas

Sep 13, 2020

Vivian F. Andreas, 100, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Westminster Village, Allentown.    She was the wife of the late Donald A. Andreas.   Born in Mahanoy City, on August 22, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Kathryn (Kates) Becker. Vivian worked as a factory worker for various mills throughout the...

Ronald Adams

Ronald Adams

Sep 12, 2020

Ronald E. Adams, 56, of Walnutport passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.   Born in Ft Benning, GA on August 29, 1964, he was the son of the late Dillard and Joann (Blose) Adams.    Ron worked as a cook for various local restaurants. He is survived by sisters: Maria and husband Wes Beltz of Slatington, Sandi Herman and fiancé...

Dena Pugh

Dena Pugh

Sep 8, 2020

Dena N. Pugh, 93, of Luther Crest, formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020.   She was the wife of the late Donald Pugh, who passed away in 1988.   Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Nissen) Yenser.   Dena, along with her husband, owned & operated the former Kern’s Cleaners in Slatington...

Melissa Schweitzer

Melissa Schweitzer

Sep 1, 2020

Melissa S. Schweitzer, 51, of Slatington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.   She was the companion of Daniel Sell for 22 years.    Born in Allentown on November 5, 1968, she was the daughter of Regina (Peters) Stepp and Donald Stepp both of Slatington.   Most recently, Melissa worked in housekeeping for the Hampton Inn, Lehighton.  Prior to...

Ana Rivera Rodriguez

Ana Rivera Rodriguez

Aug 31, 2020

Ana M Rivera Rodriguez, 98 of Slatington formerly of New York City and Humacao Puerto Rico passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice Unit Allentown.  She was the wife of the late Juan Sanchez Rivas.  Ana was born in Humacao Puerto Rico on August 20, 1922, she was the daughter of Jose Rivera...

John Konowall, Jr.

John Konowall, Jr.

Aug 30, 2020

John F. Konowall, Jr., 78, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of the late Helen M. (VanArsdale) Konowall.   Born in Broomall, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Sr., and Florence (Wozniak) Konowall.    John worked for over 50 years as a truck driver. ...

Linda Cressman

Linda Cressman

Aug 19, 2020

Linda D. Cressman, 75, of Emerald, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020 in her home.   She was the wife of Rodney R. Cressman, whom she married September 20, 1975.   Born in Allentown on October 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Lucille J. (LaBold) Jones.  Linda was employed for PP&L for 52...

Shawn Chimich

Shawn Chimich

Aug 16, 2020

Shawn C. Chimich, 61, of Danielsville, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   He was the husband of Debra A. (Stubits) Chimich, whom he married on July 26, 1980.   Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Fern (Lloyd) Chimich.   For many years, Shawn worked as a brake mechanic for...

Rita Fritz

Rita Fritz

Aug 13, 2020

Rita L. Fritz Rita L. Fritz, 41, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown on September 30, 1978, she was the daughter of Heriberto and the late Sharon Fritz of Allentown. Rita worked as a CNA throughout the Lehigh Valley. She was a member of New Bethany...

Nancy Sheckler

Nancy Sheckler

Aug 10, 2020

Nancy J. Sheckler, 83, of Ruskin Florida, formerly of Palmerton, passed away peacefully on Monday August 10, 2020.  She was the wife of the late James W. Sheckler Jr.  Born in East Mauch Chunk, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Minnie E. (Smith) Rowe.  Nancy worked for the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, as a...

Joseph Cagigas, Jr.

Joseph Cagigas, Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

Joseph J. Cagigas, Jr., 52, of Emmaus, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 26, 1967, he was the son of the late Jeanne (Daney) Cagigas.  Joseph served his country proudly as a member of the US Army during Desert Storm.   For 25 years, he was a member of...

John Hurban

John Hurban

Aug 7, 2020

John M. Hurban, 79, of Walnutport passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   He was the husband of Elaine R. (Beaber) Hurban, whom he married on August 6, 1993.   Born in Allentown on March 30, 1941, he was the son of the late Augustus and Sophie H. (Andrews) Hurban.    John was...

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