Obituaries

Nov 19, 2017

Robert E. Eroh, 98 of Walnutport passed away Sunday November 19, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of the late Mary Louise (Kresge) Eroh, who passed away in 1994.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ezra M. and Mabel (Phillips) Eroh.  He was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII.  Bob...

Nov 17, 2017

Charles E. "Charlie" Hughes, Jr., 73 of New Tripoli, died Friday November 17, 2017 in his residence.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles E. Hughes, Sr. and Ruth Wargo.  Charlie retired from the Bandit Truck Stop in New Smithville, and from Stroh's Brewery, Fogelsville.  Prior to that, he also worked for the former Stanwood...

Oct 25, 2017

George J. Ulicny, 81 of Slatington passed away Wednesday October 25, 2017 in his residence.  He was the husband of Irene F. Gower Ulicny; they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last November.  Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late George and Agnes (Mantusky) Ulicny.  George retired from NIS, working as a shipping supervisor.  Prior to that,...

Oct 20, 2017

Susan A. White, 47 of Germansville, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 20, 2017.  She was the wife of Robert C. White; they celebrated their 23th wedding anniversary this past September.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Charles and Marjorie (Latshaw) Weiss.  She was a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School  Class of 1988.  Susan worked for Northwest...

Oct 20, 2017

Wayne F. Wallace, Jr., 63 of Palmerton died Friday October 20, 2017 in HCR Manor Care, Allentown.  Born in Panama, he was the son of the late Wayne F. Sr., and Jacqueline A. (Sherman) Wallace.  Wayne was a 1971 graduate of Slatington High School.  He most recent worked for and retired from Lowe & Moyer's.  Prior to that, he...

Oct 2, 2017

Edward "Eddie" Paar, 77 of Walnutport passed away Monday October 2, 2017 in his home with the love of his life, Josephine (Miller) Paar by his side.  Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Frank and Katalin (Hedgi) Paar.  Eddie was a US Navy veteran, who was stationed aboard the USS Tidewater, and the USS Borie.  ...

Sep 27, 2017

Andrew Joseph “Jim” Milot, 73 of Slatington passed away Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg.  He was the husband of Anna Mary (Stegmeier) Milot; they celebrated their 52nd anniversary last November.  Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Jr., and Dorothy (Brobst) Milot.  Jim was a US Navy Veteran who...

Sep 16, 2017

Schenley K. Haas, 51,formerly of Slatington passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 16, 2017.  He was the husband of Ellen M. (Williams) Haas.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of David L. and Sandra L. (Hoffman) Haas of Lehighton.  Schenley was the former owner/operator of S K Haas Floor Covering in Slatington.  He loved to cook, and enjoyed NASCSAR,...

Sep 14, 2017

Robert K. Searfoss, 73 of Slatington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 14, 2017 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Linda (Sterner) Searfoss, who passed in 2016.  Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Shook) Searfoss.  Robert was a US Army Veteran, who served during the Vietnam War as...

Sep 13, 2017

Eleanore E. Christman, 90 of Davenport Fl, formerly of Walnutport passed away Wednesday September 13, 2017 in Lakeland, Fl.   She was the wife of Earl Schmedeke of FL and the late Forrest Christman.  Born in Freemansburg, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther (Buskirk) Bodder.   She worked as a layout operator for AT&T.  Prior to moving...

Aug 22, 2017

Muriel Hughes, 95 formerly of Slatington, passed away Tuesday August 22, 2017 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Delphin F. Hughes, who passed away in 1994. They were married for 52 years. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Williams) Roberts. Muriel worked as a sewing machine operator...

Aug 20, 2017

Felicity Barnshaw 27 of Walnutport, PA peacefully went to heaven on August 20th 2017 in Brooklyn, NY. Felicity was born May 16th 1990 in Wilmington DE. She is survived by her parents Amy and Steven Johannsmeier, her brother Justin Johannsmeier, sister Paige Johannsmeier, close cousins Jennifer Barnshaw, Laura Ratliff, grandparents Sharon and John Racine and her dearest friend Adam Flexer,...

Aug 19, 2017

Delores Bower, 83 of Walnutport passed away Saturday August 19, 2017 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Lewis E. Bower of Walnutport. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George W. and May Neitz. Delores worked in housekeeping for Fellowship Community, Whitehall, before retiring. Prior to that, she...

Aug 16, 2017

Lamar R. Hamm, 67 of Slatington died Wednesday August 16, 2017 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jayne A. (Scheffler) Hamm, celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary last August 23. Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late Ralph and Alverta (Guldner) Hamm. Lamar was a graduate of...

Aug 14, 2017

Nevin C. Smith, 95 formerly of Danielsville, passed away Monday August 14, 2017 at the Village at Palmerton. He was the husband of the late Verna E. (Handwerk) Smith, who passed away in 1992. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late George W. and Ella J. (Frack) Smith. Nevin was an US Army veteran who served during...

Aug 10, 2017

Nora D. Rice, 94 formerly of Natural Bridge, NY passed away peacefully Thursday August 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek, Northampton, PA. She was the wife of the late J. Edwin Rice who passed away in 2005. Born in Timpson, TX, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Susie (Childs) Goolsby. Survivors: Daughter: Eileen...

Aug 7, 2017

Douglas M. MacCrindle, 85 of Slatington passed away peacefully on Monday August 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol (Roderick) MacCrindle; they celebrated their 61st anniversary this past July 14. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late James M. and Dorothy (Handwerk) MacCrindle. He was a graduate of the Slatington H.S. Class...

Aug 4, 2017

Dale L. Kleintop, 88, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday August 4, 2017 at Arden Courts, Wescosville. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Frable) Kleintop, who passed in 2016. Born in Kunkletown, he was the son of the late Leon and Erma (Smith) Kleintop. Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953....

Aug 4, 2017

Esther C. Kistler, 93 of Walnutport, passed away Friday August 4, 2017, in Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Kistler. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Hunsicker) Kibler. Esther worked for the former Ladies Garment Union, in Neffs. She also worked at the Kistler...

Aug 4, 2017