Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2016

Arthur L. “Ted” Kistler, 73 of Slatington died Sunday July 31, 2016 in the home of his companion Linda Olewine, surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Linda L. (Yenser) Kistler. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Pearl Kistler. Ted served in the US Army for 6 ½ years, stationed in Germany. Upon...

Jul 27, 2016

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Wayne G. Kern, 55 of Slatington died Thursday July 27, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Anne J. (Vogel) Kern; who passed away in 2001. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Holtzer) Kern. Wayne was a graduate of Slatington High...

Jul 22, 2016

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Dena M. Hofmann, 50 of Danville formerly of Slatington died Friday July 22, 2016 at Manor Care, Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Cynthia J Davies of Downingtown, and the late Ronald E. Hofmann. Dena worked as a graphic arts designer for various companies including Leh’s, All American Graphics and Majestic. Most recently, she worked...

Jul 21, 2016

Norman R. “Sup” Handwerk, Sr., 89 of Slatington, passed away Thursday July 21, 2016 at the Summit Nursing Home, Lehighton. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. (Rauch) Handwerk, who passed away in 2011. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Charles, and Jennie L. (Paules) Handwerk. Norm worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp’s Beam Yard...

Jul 19, 2016

Virginia B. “Ginny” Snyder, 92 of Slatington died Tuesday July 19, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Snyder, who died in 2010. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Ida M. (Deily) Stephens. She was a longtime ACME supermarket employee, working at various stores...

Jul 11, 2016

Richard C. Mantz, 60 of Slatington passed away Monday July 11, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Ruthann (Davies) Mantz; they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Northampton, he was the son of Shirley L. (Evans) Mantz of Slatington, and the late Charles H. Mantz, Jr. Following his high school graduation,...

Jul 11, 2016

The Revered Joseph L. Grembocki , pastor, Assumption B.V.M Church, Slatington, PA died on Monday 11 July 2016 at his parish, at the age of 72. Born in Coaldale, Father Grembocki was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Zaba) Grembocki. He is preceded in death by his brother, Chester. There are no immediate family member survivors. Father Grembocki...

Jun 23, 2016

Mary K. (Steigerwalt) Rudelitsch, 93 a resident of Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care, and formerly of Slatington died Thursday June 23, 2016 at VNA Hospice in East Stroudsburg. She was the widow of William Rudelitsch. Born in Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Hattie M. (Snyder) Steigerwalt. Mary worked for the former Stanwood Mills, Slatington, and...

Jun 22, 2016

William Koran 95 formerly of Walnutport died Wednesday June 22, 2016 at At Home Hospice Care, Schnecksville. He was the husband of the late Alice (Marzinsky ) Koran who passed away in 2011. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Lapota) Koran. He served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII, and...

Jun 2, 2016

Dolores “Dolly” Lorena Meckes Lentz, 83 of Walnutport passed away into the arms of her Loving Savior surrounded by her family on June 2, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of Larry L. Lentz; they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born July 2, 1932 in West Bowmanstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis Charles...

May 28, 2016

Terri L. (Hunsberger) Karmonick, 52, of Walnutport, died Saturday, May 28, 2016, in her home. She was the wife of Thomas J. Karmonick; they celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary recently. Terri was the daughter of the late Edwin L. Hunsberger Jr., and Deb E. Hunsberger. Terri was a lifelong avid artist and received her Associate in Applied Science in Communication...

May 27, 2016

Katrina L. Beers, 28 of Slatington died Friday May 27, 2016 as a result of a car accident in July 2014. Born Jan 18, 1988 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Terry A. and Linda (Underdown) Beers of Slatington. She was a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School Class of 2006, and then received her CNA certification from LCTI....