Obituaries

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

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...

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,...

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....

May 25, 2016

Biography Marie A. Hughes, 80 of Walnutport died Wednesday May 25, 2016 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of Roy R. Hughes of Walnutport since 2004, and the late Stanley J. Shoemaker. Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Irvin L. and Esther M. (Baer) Fisher. She was of the Lutheran Faith. Marie was a...

May 23, 2016

Stephen W. “Dat Marsh Kid”, 20 of West Hazelton died Monday May 23, 2016 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Christine (Appel) Marsh of Slatington and William Marsh of West Hazelton. A life that’s wasted, a breath that’s gone, he knows he’s been fighting this addiction too long. He says he’s sorry, he says he’ll...

May 14, 2016

Charles Andrulevich, 76, of Slatington, passed away May 14, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Papay) Andrulevich. He was married to his beloved wife, Cula M. Andrulevich for 57 years before she passed away in January of 2013. Charles was very involved in his community...

May 13, 2016

Bruce George, 83, of Slatington died Friday May 13, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Martha (Smith) George. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary last May 28th. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Esther (Weida) George. He was employed by Mack Trucks, Allentown, working in the maintence Dept. for 32...

May 10, 2016

Lillian A. Roberts, 87 died Tuesday May 10, 2016 at Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of James W. Roberts; they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 15. Born in Clausville, she was the daughter of the late Theresa Herbst. Lillian was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Slatington. She worked as a sewing machine operator for...

Apr 28, 2016

Joseph C. Wolf, 89 of Walnutport died Thursday April 28, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Betty M. (Williams) Wolf; they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last October. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Vincent) Wolf. Joseph worked as a layout operator for Western Electric. He served his country honorably...

Apr 23, 2016

Philip L. Zeiser, Sr. 93 of Slatington died Saturday April 23, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of the late Arlene E. (Reph) Zeiser who died in 2013. Born in West Bowmanstown, he was the son of the late William and Martha (Lorenz) Zeiser. Philip served his country honorably in the US Army during WWII. He worked...

Apr 2, 2016

Richard L. Thomas, 49 of Walnutport died Saturday April 2, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Felicia A. (Felguieras) Thomas. Born in Toms River, NJ, he was the son of Richard C. Thomas of Walnutport and the late Lois A. (Marsh) Thomas. Rich worked for PPL, Martin’s Creek...