Obituaries

Charles Duser

Mar 13, 2018

Charles G. Duser, 81, a resident of eastern Comfort Assisted Living in Slatington, passed away Tuesday March 13, 2018.   Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Charles and Jennie (Bottaro) Duser.  His greatest joy was attending Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Hazleton with his mother Jennie. Most recently, he attended Assumption BVM Catholic Church,...

Barry Green

Mar 11, 2018

Barry w. Green, 67, of Slatington passed away Sunday March 11, 2018 in HCR Manor Care, Bethlehem.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Paul and Viola ( Ziegler) Green. He is survived by a son: Barry Green, Jr.; brothers: Lewis Ziegler and wife Louise, Donald Green and wife Sandy and Paul Green, Jr.; Companion: Barbara...

Betty Peters

Mar 4, 2018

Betty C. Peters, 70 of Mayville, NY, formerly of Slatington, passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of late Jacob S. Peters.  Born in Mantzville, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Alma (Rex) Miller.   Betty was a long time member of the Slatington Moose, and was in charge of coordinating...

Adele McDonald

Mar 3, 2018

Adele Marie Stanusky McDonald, 86, formerly of Northampton passed away Saturday March 3, 2018 at Alexandria Manor, Bath.  She was the wife of the late Robert McDonald, who passed away January 6, 1983.  Born in Aquashicola, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Davis) Stanusky.  Adele worked for Petersville Rod & Gun Club as their steward...

Ann Loy

Feb 22, 2018

Ann Louise Loy nee Green, 83 of Slatington passed away Thursday February 22, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of William M. Loy, Jr. of Slatington; they were married on August 6, 1960.  Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Stella (Redline) Green.  Ann was a graduate of Slatington H.S. and Kutztown State College,...

James Roberts

Feb 21, 2018

James W. Roberts, 88  formerly of Allentown passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018  in Whitehall Manor.  He was the husband of the late Lillian A. (Herbst) Roberts, who passed away in 2016.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Walter A. and Blanche (Stephens ) Roberts.  James was a US Army PFC 2nd armor Calvary veteran...

Samuel Lilly, Jr.

Feb 14, 2018

Samuel T. Lilly Jr., 94, formerly of Slatington passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 in Cedarbrook, Allentown.  He was the husband of the late Teresa R. (Weinman) Lilly who passed away in 1990.   Born in Slatington, he was one of eleven children to the late Samuel T. Sr. and Estella (Walters) Lilly.  Sam was a US Army veteran, who...

Melvan Leaver, Sr.

Feb 5, 2018

Melvan J. Leaver, Sr., 81, of Slatington passed away Monday February 5, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown.  He was the husband of Marilyn R. (Ostby) Leaver; they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last March.  Born in Rolla, MO, he was the son of the late Theodore H. Sr., and Jewell Marie (Beers) Leaver.    Mel served in the United...

JoAnn Deiter-Kiefer

Feb 1, 2018

JoAnn Deiter-Kiefer, 77, formerly of Slatington passed away peacefully on February 1, 2018 after an extended battle with a brain tumor. Born September 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Harrison A. Deiter and Dorothy M (Koons) Deiter.

JoAnn graduated from Kutztown High School and later returned to school to graduate from Cedar Crest College...

Eleanor Bird

Jan 25, 2018

Eleanor A. Bird, 90, of Walnutport passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 in her home.  She was the wife of the late William E. Bird.  Born in Emerald, she was one of fourteen children born to the late Matthew and Nora (Frantz) Roberts.   Eleanor was a member of TOPS – Take off pounds sensibly, and was the 2010 PA...

Colin MacCrindle

Jan 16, 2018

Colin MacCrindle, 83, formerly of Slatington died on Tuesday January 16, 2018.

Born in Slatington, PA and a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School; Colin received his Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, MI. He was a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania and a FreeMason for 50 years.

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Jeffrey Hansler

Jan 15, 2018

Jeffrey Hansler, 71 of Walnutport passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday January 15, 2018 in his home.  Born in Kunkletown, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel (Hill) Hansler.  Jeff worked as a truck driver for various companies including RHS Trucking.  Prior to that, he was a spray painter for Mack Trucks....

Mary Edwards

Jan 8, 2018

Mary E. Edwards, 75, of Walnutport passed away Monday January 8, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.   Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Jones) Edwards. Survivors:  Sisters: Florence Remaley and Grace Fye. Services:  Private.  Arrangements Harding Funeral Home, Slatington.

Catherine Ibbotson

Jan 8, 2018

Catherine E. “Cass” Ibbotson, 98, of Palmerton formerly of Slatington passed away Monday January 8, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.   She was the wife of the late Raymond “Buddy” Ibbotson.  Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the William and Ellen “Nellie” (Williams) Edwards.  Catherine worked as a floor lady for the former Terry Ann Sportswear, and...

Robert Kunda

Jan 7, 2018

Robert J. Kunda, 84, of Hanover Township, Northampton County, died on Sunday January 7, 2018 at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem.  A Palmerton native, he was the son of the late John P. Sr. and Theresa (Mesics) Kunda.  He was married to the late Joan (Stangle) Kunda for 33 years prior to her death in 1991.  He was a graduate of...

Charles Easterday

Jan 6, 2018

Charles D. Easterday, 91, of Walnutport, passed away Saturday January 6, 2018 in his home.  He was the husband of Hilda E. (Smith) Easterday; they were married on January 15, 1945.  Born in Cherryville, he was the son of the late Charles and Beulah (Miller) Easterday.  Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He worked as a mechanic...

Donald Owens

Dec 31, 2017

Donald D. Owens, 81, of Slatington was called home to the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017.  The final day of the year was his first day in Heaven.  Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Griffith and Rebecca (Best) Owens.  He was the loving husband of Wanda (Hallman) Owens for the...

Fay Rowlands

Dec 29, 2017

Fay J. Rowlands, 83, of Quakertown passed away Friday December 29, 2017 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Laird S. "Jack" Rowlands.  Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Stehler) Nuben.    Fay worked as a hostess for various restaurants and diners in the Quakertown area for many years....

Ruth Frable

Dec 24, 2017

Ruth M. Frable, 77, beloved wife and mother of Northampton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 24, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.  She was the wife of Douglas E. Frable, Sr. of Northampton; they were married 54 years on August 10, 2017.  Born in Slatington, she was the seventh of seventeen children to the...

Robert Frantz

Dec 22, 2017

Robert E. “Bob” Frantz of Schnecksville, an educator, avid bird watcher, and gardener died Friday December 22, 2017 at the age of 77.  He was born in Slatington, August 21, 1940, the son of the late Willard and Dorothy (Pugh) Frantz.  Bob graduated from Slatington High School (1958) and Kutztown State College (1961) and also participated with graduate studies...