Obituaries

Mildred E. Binder

Mildred E. Binder

Mar 31, 2024

Mildred E. Binder, 95, of Walnutport, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus.   She was the wife of the late George W. Binder, who passed away in 2011.   Born in Walnutport on May 2, 1928, she was the last surviving child born to the late Roland and Helen (Hunsberger) Wieand.  ...

Irene F. Ulicny

Irene F. Ulicny

Mar 30, 2024

Irene F. Ulicny, 86, formerly of Slatington, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the home of her daughter.    She was the wife of the late George Ulicny, who passed away in 2017.   Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Irene (Serfass) Lauchnor.    Irene retired from NIS, National Inserting Systems, after 14...

Mabel M. Frantz

Mabel M. Frantz

Mar 27, 2024

Mabel M. Frantz, 92, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   She was the wife of the late Donald R. Frantz.   Born in Walnutport, on April 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Laura (Meile) Fritzinger.   Mabel worked as a seamstress for the former Paris Accessories,...

Blanche E. Montrom

Blanche E. Montrom

Mar 25, 2024

Blanche E. Montrom, 93, of Slatington, passed away peacefully Monday March 25, 2024, in her home.   She was the wife of the late Dr. Stanley C. Montrom, who passed away in 2002.  Born in Alpha, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna B. (Lewis) Oberly.    Blanche was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Class...

Arthur Koran

Arthur Koran

Mar 25, 2024

Arthur “Arty” Koran, 57, of Slatington, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton.   Born in Allentown on August 23, 1966, he was the son of Arthur J. Koran of Slatington and the late Margaret H. (Wilder) Koran.    Arty most recently worked for Engines Incorporated.  Prior to that, he worked for Livengood Excavators as a...

Jean D. Stever

Jean D. Stever

Mar 21, 2024

Jean D. Stever, 99, of Walnutport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ervin Stever for many years until his passing in September of 1991. Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Katie (Rehrig) Yehl. Jean dedicated many...

William R. Lentz

William R. Lentz

Mar 20, 2024

William R. Lentz (Bill), 75, of Schnecksville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Campus. For eighteen cherished years, Bill was the devoted husband of Janice I. (Semmel) Lentz.  Born in Allentown, he was the beloved son of the late Robert W. and Katharina (Wimmer) Lentz.A graduate of Parkland...

Judith A. Yenser

Judith A. Yenser

Mar 20, 2024

Judith A. Yenser, 80, formerly of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Northampton Post Acute Easton.   Born in Slatington on March 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Kermit B. Sr., and Hilda (Druckenmiller) Yenser.   Judith began her career working for the former Paris Neckware, Walnutport.   She then briefly worked as a teacher’s...

Naomi J. Becker

Naomi J. Becker

Mar 19, 2024

Naomi Becker, 90, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall.   She was the wife of the late Richard C. Becker, who passed away in 2020.   Born in Lower Saucon Twsp, Bethlehem on January 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Elsie B (Hafner) Kunkle.  Naomi’s working years...

Anna Mae Maurer

Anna Mae Maurer

Mar 17, 2024

Anna Mae (Dougherty) Maurer, 91, of 316 Williams Street, Slatington, died on Saint Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 in her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Frederick Franklin Maurer, Jr. She was a legal secretary for Steckel & Stopp, and William Hudders. She was administrative secretary for Junior Colony, and for the Superintendent of Schools...

Pamela A. Hosier

Pamela A. Hosier

Mar 16, 2024

Pamela A. (Shelly) Hosier, 60, of Slatington, passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John E. Hosier with whom she celebrated 22 years of marriage this past January. Born in Allentown, she was the cherished daughter of the late Dale and Joann (Hahn) Shelly.Pam was...

Abraham L. Ahner

Abraham L. Ahner

Mar 11, 2024

Abraham L. Ahner, 80, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 11, 2024.    He was the husband of JoAnn E. (Rauch) Ahner, whom he married on June 21, 2003.    Born in Lehighton on August 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Abraham L. Ahner and Eva (Wisler) Green.     Abe was...

Ann C. Nestor

Ann C. Nestor

Mar 10, 2024

Ann C. Nestor, 95, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at South Mountain Memory Care, Emmaus.    She was the wife of the late John J. Nestor, who passed away in 1983.   Ann was a sassy New Yorker who was born in the Bronx on July 24, 1928, to the late Rutledge and Mary (Grant) Potter....

Margaret M. Kroboth

Margaret M. Kroboth

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret M. Kroboth, 98, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown.    She was the wife of the late Walter W. Kroboth, who passed away in 1999.    Born in Northampton on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosa (Bognar) Pauker.   Margaret worked as a sewing...

Doris E. Jordan

Doris E. Jordan

Mar 9, 2024

Doris E. Jordan, 92, formerly of Walnutport, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Liza’s House, Danielsville.   She was the wife of Andrew Jordan, who passed away in 1987.   Born in Walnutport on March 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Alverta (Andrews) Reinheimer.     Doris enjoyed being in nature.   She...

Charles E. Meckes

Charles E. Meckes

Mar 3, 2024

Charles E. “Charlie” Meckes, 58, of Walnutport, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 3, 2024, in his home.   He was the son of the late John F. Sr, and Ruth M. (Roberts) Meckes.   Charlie was a truck driver for Ascendance Truck Center, formerly 5 Star International.    He was an avid modified and dirt car racing fan and served...

Luther A. Musselman

Luther A. Musselman

Feb 29, 2024

Luther A. Musselman, 80, of Walnutport, formerly of Slatington, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Darlene A. (Serfass) Musselman, whom he married on July 24, 1965.  Born in Slatington on August 28, 1943, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Anna (Steigerwalt) Musselman.    Luther worked...

Robert J. Schaffer

Robert J. Schaffer

Feb 29, 2024

Robert John (Bob) Schaffer, 76, of North Whitehall, and formerly of Sugarloaf, PA, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Arden Courts of Allentown.   Born in Northampton, PA, on December 16, 1947, he was the son of George and Teresa (Seier) Pavelko.   

Bob graduated from Whitehall-Coplay High School and was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army for two...

Gerald L. Benner

Gerald L. Benner

Feb 16, 2024

Gerald L. Benner, 83, of Slatington, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.    He was the husband of Barbara J. (Nagle) Benner, whom he married December 31, 1960.   Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Dean and Thelma (Boward) Benner.   Jerry was a truck driver for many years, working...

Margaret A. Atherholt

Margaret A. Atherholt

Jan 26, 2024

Margaret A. Atherholt, 93, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Devon House Senior Living.   She was the wife of the late Kermit Atherholt, who passed away in 2007.    Born in Walnutport on November 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Spadt) Binder.   Margaret worked many years as...

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