Obituaries

Jan 4, 2017

Dorothy E. Keiser, 88 of Walnutport died Wednesday January 4, 2017 in her home. She was the wife of Maurice A. Keiser; they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the Everett C. and Dora (Snyder) Kaul. Dorothy worked for the former Western Electric, now AT&T, as a computer line operator...

Jan 2, 2017

William J. “Will” Ingles, 36 of Lansford died Monday January 2, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of PA, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Erin (Jarrett) Ingles; they celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary this past September. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Walter and Patricia (Ziegenfuss) Ingles of Walnutport. Will was an avid Philadelphia Flyers, and...

Dec 31, 2016

Olivia B. Yenser, 86, of Slatington, died Saturday December 31, 2016, in her residence. She was the wife of the late Earl. C. Yenser. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Gloria (Martinez) Barros. Olivia worked at the former Seilers Mill of Slatington for many years. She was a member of the Assumption BVM church...

Dec 30, 2016

Margot A. Oettl, 75 of Walnutport died Friday December 30, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Richard V. Oettl; they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this last April. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Burns) Wolfe. Margot worked most recently as a clerk for Northampton Hardware. Prior to that,...

Dec 21, 2016

Anna Yenser, 84 of Walnutport died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Luther Crest Nursing Center, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Raymond W. “Socky” Yenser. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Leskovich) Mall. Anna retired from Paris Neckware, and prior to that she worked for the former Penn Keystone Knitting Mill...

Dec 18, 2016

James E. Blewitt, Jr. 64 of Germansville died Sunday December 18, 2016 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Marie (Hoppes) Anderson, who died in 2009. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of James E. Blewitt, Sr. of Germansville and the late Edna A. (Steward) Blewitt. Jim worked as...

Dec 5, 2016

Josephine C. Konek, 90 formerly of Walnutport passed away Monday December 5, 2016 in Medina, NY. She was the wife of the late Charles Konek, Sr. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Pauline (Putera) Polakovics. Josephine worked for the former Paris Neckware for 28 years. Prior to that, she worked for the former...

Nov 15, 2016

Theresa F. Sutton, 88 formerly of Slatington died Tuesday November 15, 2016 in Weston Senior Living, Emmaus. She was the wife of the late William Sutton. Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Margaret (Myott) Arsenault. Theresa worked in the dietary department of Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was of the Catholic...

Oct 31, 2016

Romaine E. E. Remaley, 84 of Emerald died Monday October 31, 2016 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Albert C. Remaley who died in 1981. Born in Emerald, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Roth) Reppert. She was an active member of St. Peter’s...

Oct 31, 2016

Elda A. Mack, 93 of Slatedale died Monday October 31, 2016 in the Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James H. Mack, who died in 1995. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Cora (Hunt) Zellner. Elda was a member of Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington and Lehigh Furnace Sunday School. Survivors:...

Oct 25, 2016

Timothy I. Mooney, 66 of Slatington died Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Temple University, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Parry) Mooney; they celebrated their 45th anniversary on October 9th. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Donald P. and Margaret M. (Reynolds) Mooney. Tim was a 1968 graduate of Palmerton Area High School,...

Oct 24, 2016

Robert J. Harwi, 82 of Slatington died Monday October 24, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Nina L. (Wentz) Harwi, they celebrated their 60 the wedding anniversary December 24, 2015. Born in Friedens he was the son of the late Ralph J. and Florence (Remaley) Harwi. He was a member of Friedens...

Oct 18, 2016

Lorraine M. Mack, 90 formerly of Slatington died Tuesday October 18, 2016 at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Ray Mack of Slatington. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Coffin) Benner. Lorraine was a member of St. John’s UCC, Slatington. Survivors: Husband, Sons; David R. Mack...

Sep 11, 2016

Clarence E. Reph, 88 of Walnutport died Sunday September 11, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of the late Doris J. “Tootie” (Kleintop) Reph. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Jennie Kirchner. Clarence proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a machinist for Mack Trucks for...

Sep 10, 2016

Randall F. Sigley, 59 of Emerald died Saturday September 10, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Connie L. (James) Sigley for the 36 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Phyllis Y. (Kistler) Sigley of Slatington, and the late Frederick W. Sigley. Randy worked for various trucking companies throughout the area. He was an active...

Aug 31, 2016

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John L. Green, Jr. 55 of Palmerton passed away Wednesday August 31, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Patti A. (Kemp) Green; they celebrated 31 years of marriage last May. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John L. Green, Sr. and Joan (Hinkle) Serfass wife of Barry Serfass of...

Aug 30, 2016

Wallace G. Kern 88, of Slatington, passed away August 30, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Eileen M. (Skutches) Kern. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary May 4th of this year. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Lee and Helen (Gehringer) Kern. He served his country honorably in the US Army during Korean...

Aug 21, 2016

Louis J. Schwartz, Jr. 70 of Germansville passed away peacefully on Aug 21, 2016 in his home. He was the loving husband of Brenda J. (Schuck) Schwartz for 52 years. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Helen (Hawk) Schwartz. Louis was a 1963 graduate of Parkland High School. He worked as a lineman...

Aug 17, 2016

Mary E. Kester, 79 of Walnutport died Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Bruce Kester of Walnutport. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine M. (Skripek) Polaha. Mary was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955. She worked for the former Bee...

Aug 12, 2016

Robert A. Gruber, 61 of Lehighton died Friday August 12, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Karen A. (Rinker) Gruber; they celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Betty L. (Zellner) Gruber. Robert worked most recently for Penn Big Bed Slate Co., Slatington for...