Obituaries

Apr 1, 2016

William J. Jenkins, 70 of Walnutport formerly of Scranton passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital on April 1, 2016 after a courageous 9 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of M. Elaine Jenkins; they celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last August. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Beulah (Roberts) Jenkins. William...

Mar 29, 2016

Allen B. Beltz, 90 formerly of Slatington died Tuesday March 29, 2016 at the Summit Nursing Home, Lehighton. He was the husband of Phyllis W. (Benner) Beltz of Slatington; they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary March 18. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Wesley and Beulah E. (Butz) Beltz. Allen served his country honorably in...

Mar 28, 2016

Sylvia Gayle “Sip” Stanusky Schneck, 75 of Slatington died Monday March 28, 2016 at her residence. She was the companion of Nevin Dengler of Slatington. Born in Aquashicola, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Davis) Stanusky. Sylvia worked as a buyer for the former Hess’ Department Store, and also as a clerk for area grocery...

Mar 8, 2016

Edgar C. Hess, 77 of Slatington died Tuesday March 8, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of the Joyce (Kroboth) Hess, who died in 2013. Born in Emerald, he was the son of the late Benjamin A, and Mamie C. (Schleicher) Hess. Edgar served his country honorable in the US Army. He worked for the American Nickeloid in...

Mar 5, 2016

Isabel E. Jones, 99 of Fellowship Manor formerly of Slatington died Saturday March 5, 2016. She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Jones, who died in 1980. Born in East Mauch Chunk, she was the daughter of the late George and Jennie (Henritzy) Walck. Isabel was the Valedictorian of East Mauch Chunk Class of 1933. Survivors: Sons; Ronald...

Feb 27, 2016

John E. Vernon, 69 of Slatington died February 27, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. John was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all those who knew him. He was the husband of Lori A. (West) Vernon; they were married July 4th, 1983. Born in Ottawa, ONT, he was the son of the late W.H. Dalton and Jean...

Feb 23, 2016

Sandra L. Wanamaker, 69 of Slatington died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Alvin and Julia (Williams) Harry. Sandra retired from Morgan Stanley in 2012 after more than 20 years working as a sales assistant. She was a member of St. John’s UCC, Slatington and was active in...

Feb 22, 2016

Barbara J. Kleintop, 83 of Walnutport passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at Sacred Heart Assisted Living, Northampton. She was the husband of Dale L. Kleintop; they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last April. Born in Kresgeville, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Pauline (Kreger) Frable. Barbara worked for various garment factories throughout the area. Prior to...

Feb 20, 2016

Nicole M. Gruber, 24 of Slatington died unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident Saturday February 20, 2016. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Kyle D. and Debra A. (Schive) Gruber of Slatington. She was a graduate of Northern Lehigh HS, Class of 2009, and also a 2013 graduate of Kutztown University with a BA degree in...

Feb 10, 2016

John R. Passaro, 79 of Walnutport, died Wednesday February 10, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp. He was the husband of Joanne L. (Hilbert) Passaro; they celebrated their 58 wedding anniversary last March. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Henry and Marion (Lentz) Passaro. John worked for Kraft foods until retiring in 1998. Following his...

Feb 9, 2016

Linda Sue Searfoss, 64 of Slatington, died Tuesday February 9th , 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Linda was the wife of Robert K. Searfoss. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary this past July. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Winifred (Miller) Sterner. Linda worked for the former Paris Neckware of Walnutport. Peischler’s Mill and then the...

Jan 29, 2016

Arthur D. Reed, Jr. 74 of Slatington died Friday January 29, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Gouldner) Reed; they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last September. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of late Arthur D. Sr., and Catherine (Smith) Reed. Arthur served his country honorably in the US Navy...

Jan 28, 2016

Ronald E. Hofmann, 72, of Slatington, passed away January 28, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital of Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Mazur) Hofmann; they celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary this past July. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Florence C. (Behler) Hofmann. He was a member of United Presbyterian...

Jan 23, 2016

David E. Krause, 59 of Slatington died unexpectedly Saturday January 23, 2016 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Mae (Blose) Krause of Walnutport and the late John W. Krause. David worked most recently for Nestle. Prior to that, he worked for Deka battery in Kutztown. He was a current board member of the Slatington Skeet...

Jan 16, 2016

Rodney D. H. Werley, 84 of Slatington died Saturday January 16, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp. He was the husband of Lena M. (Heintzelman) Werley; they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Clair P. F. and Hilda M. (Zerfass) Werley. Rodney was an iron worker...

Jan 15, 2016

Emma R. Roberts, 87, of Suitland, Md. died Jan. 15 in her home, after a 5-year battle with cancer. She was born in Palmerton, Pa., the daughter of Malcolm and Jennie (Hofmann) Kline. Emma was a graduate of the Slatington High School class of 1945. She was the widow of Karl W. Roberts, who died in 1993. She was...

Jan 14, 2016

Myrtle “Micki” G. Becker, 84 of Luther Crest Community, formerly of Northampton, died Thursday January 14th in her residence. She was the wife of late Raymond S. Becker Jr. who died last May. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Myrtle W. (Wiegand) Gotee. Micki was an elementary music school teacher in the Allentown...

Jan 10, 2016

Terry L. Minnich, 68 of Lehighton died unexpectedly Sunday January 10, 2016. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Schoenberger) Minnich; they celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on December 31. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late James C. and Elda M. (Markell) Minnich. Terry served his country honorably in US Navy during the Vietnam era....

Jan 10, 2016

Homer P. Evans, 84, passed away in Palmerton on January 10, 2016. He was the husband of Frances for 60 years. He was 1948 graduate of Slatington High School and faithfully served in the United States Army.

Survivors: Besides Frances: sons, Bruce and wife Renee, Douglas and wife Kim, Michael, and Daryl and wife Mary; grandchildren Brett,...

Dec 28, 2015

Jean E. Flem, 81, a resident of Renee’s Personal Care, formerly of Philadelphia died Monday December 28, 2015 at Cedarbrook. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Flem. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (McKinley) Henry.

Survivors: Daughters; Sandra and husband Edwin Boyle of Walnutport, Linda Webber of...