Obituaries
Ralph H. Dietrich
Jul 17, 2024
Ralph H. Dietrich, 95, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. He was the husband of the late Rita A. (Lazun) Dietrich. Born in Allentown on June 11, 1929, he was the last surviving child of seven children born to the late Raymond & Flossie (Stoudt) Dietrich. For 35 years, Ralph worked as a...
David M. Franya
Jun 21, 2024
David M. Franya, 68, of Walnutport, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg Campus. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anastasia (Yonosh) Franya.
He was happiest with a rifle in hand in the wilderness. A true outdoorsman, Dave thrived in nature. He possessed a curious mind and a collector's spirit, collecting a trove of...
Curtis J. Bauder
Jun 21, 2024
Curtis J. Bauder, 66, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Bethlehem on March 11, 1958, he was the son of Maryanne I. (Johnson) Elliott of AZ and the late John J. Bauder, Sr. Most recently, Curtis worked for Rudy’s Car Wash in Bethlehem. Prior to that, he worked as a dishwasher at Chris’ Diner...
Pauline K. Marx
Jun 17, 2024
Pauline “Polly” K. Marx, 68, of Danielsville, entered eternal happy hour at her Margaritaville-themed home on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Frank S. Marx with whom she celebrated 39 years of marriage this past March 25th. Born in Allentown, she was the loving daughter of Arthur J. and the late Margaret (Wilder) Koran.
A graduate of...
Richard D. Kuntz
Jun 13, 2024
Richard D. Kuntz, formerly of Walnutport, passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill Campus. He was the beloved son of Frances (Hewitt) Kuntz of Walnutport and the late Robert Kuntz.
A faithful member of Good Shepherd United Church of Slatington, He poured his heart into his work, diligently busing tables at Pizza Hut and Pasta...
Sean W. Thomas
Jun 10, 2024
Sean W. Thomas, 47, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2024, in his home. Born in Landstuhl, Germany, he was the son of Debra A. (Smith) McComb of Slatington and the late Terry W. Thomas. Sean was a graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown. He worked as a shift manager / pack lead for Supply Technologies...
Raymond R. Bartholomew
Jun 8, 2024
Raymond R. “Ray” Bartholomew, 81, of Walnutport, formerly of Allentown, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Carol S. Weaver, whom he married May 16, 1992, and the late Barbara (Repp) Bartholomew. Born in Allentown on February 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Raymond...
Jane E. Christman
Jun 3, 2024
Jane E. Christman, 68, of Schnecksville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. She was the wife of Garry H. Christman, whom she married on April 26, 1980. Born in Allentown on April 25, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Marion (Siegfried) Rex. Jane was a graduate of Slatington...
Wilma A. Gill
Jun 3, 2024
Wilma A. Gill, 99, of Lehighton, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehighton Campus. She was the wife of the late John Gill, Sr. Born in Mahanoy City on July 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie (Tempest) Dodds. Wilma worked many years at various shoe stores and...
David J. Skinner
Jun 1, 2024
David J. Skinner, 68, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home. He was the loving husband of Rhonda L. (Rogers) Skinner, whom he married September 11, 2006. Born in Allentown on March 15, 1956, he was the son of the late John E. Jr., and Edith V. (Barthol) Skinner. Dave started...
Phyllis R. Rex
May 30, 2024
Phyllis R. Rex, 76, formerly of Lehighton, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Bethlehem South Nursing & Rehab. Born in Slatedale on April 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Kistler) Rex. Phyllis worked as a sewing machine operator for various local garment factories. She was a former member of...
David S. Everett
May 24, 2024
David S. Everett, 82, formerly of Slatington, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Above & Beyond at The Knights. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Schaffer) Everett. Born in Pittsburgh on October 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Sterling & Alma (Beers) Everett. Dave served his country honorably and proudly as a member...
Roy O. Dengler
May 19, 2024
Roy O. “Smokey” Dengler, 91, of Emerald, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 19, 2024, in his home. He was the husband of Dolores F. (Scheffler) Dengler, whom he married June 21, 1952. Born in New Tripoli on February 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Edna (Wanamaker) Dengler. He started his career as...
J. Timothy Jones
May 12, 2024
J. Timothy Jones, 68, of Slatington, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Palmerton on November 24, 1955, to the late James and Marion (LaBold) Jones, Tim was a proud graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1973, and dedicated 45 years to Lighting Fixture Supply & Colonial Electric.Tim's love for sports, especially the Yankees baseball and Penn...
James L. Karmonick
May 8, 2024
James Karmonick, 85, of Walnutport, passed away surrounded by his family in his residence on May 8, 2024. He was the devoted husband of the late Jo-Ann (Rashko) Karmonick for 48 years before her passing in December of 2016. Born in Hazleton, he was the beloved son of the late Stephen J. and Catherine (Kakalecik) Karmonick. James was a graduate...
Leo C. Pavelco
May 3, 2024
Leo C. Pavelco, 89, of Slatington, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Eugenia M. (Bartchak) Pavelco, who passed away May 21, 2023. Born in Slatington on January 2, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Porobenski) Pavelco. Leo served his...
Joseph G. Bechtel
May 2, 2024
Joseph Garland Bechtel, a long-time business and civic leader in Slatington, Pa., died on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home in Slatington surrounded by his large immediate family. He was 88 years old.Born in Coaldale, PA, on Nov. 8, 1935, Bechtel was the son of the late John Leonard and Margaret Ruth (Garland) Bechtel and grew up in Lansford,...
Esther M. Weinman
May 1, 2024
Esther M. Weinman, 93, formerly of Mountville, Brodheadsville & Slatington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Garden at Stevens, Stevens, PA. She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Weinman, who passed away in 1996. Born in Allentown on February 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Phaon and Carrie (Hoffman) German....
Charles A. Dye
Apr 30, 2024
Charles A. “Chuck” Dye, 81, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli. He was the husband of Adah Susanne (McKinney) Dye, whom he married on May 28, 1962. Born in Painesville, OH on August 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Ira A. and Ethel (Szabo) Dye. ...
Edward W. Pond, III
Apr 28, 2024
Edward W. Pond III, 74, of Emerald, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus. Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey on January 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Edward W. Jr and Mary (Fulmer) Pond. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (McDermott) Pond whom he married on July 20, 1991. ...
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