Obituaries

Richard Dorward

Richard Dorward

Nov 19, 2014

Richard H. Dorward, 84, of Schnecksville, passed away November 19, 2014 at Whitehall Manor, Whitehall. He was the husband of Joan P. (Reid) Dorward, they celebrated their 53rd anniversary last July. Born in Slatedale, he was the son of the late Alfred and Carrie Dorward. .Richard served in the US Army, and was stationed in Italy. He worked for Western...

Samantha Zenz

Samantha Zenz

Nov 18, 2014

Samantha S. Zenz, 30, of Slatington, passed away, November 18, 2014, in her home. She was the fiancée of Gregory E. Moll, Jr. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of John Zenz and Kimberly (Weaver) & husband Kevin Leitgeb. Survivors: Fiancé, parents, sons, Domanic J. Zenz & Damion E. Moll, brothers, Charles A. Beers, Jr. & Matthew F. Leitgeb,...

Lovett Best

Lovett Best

Nov 16, 2014

Lovett E. “Lovey” Best, 83 of Walnutport passed away Sunday November 16, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA. He was the husband of Joanne G. (Smith) Best; they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last January. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Robbie and Martha (Reed) Best. Lovey was member of the Army National Guard serving...

Betty Moyer

Betty Moyer

Nov 6, 2014

Betty J. Moyer, 90, formerly of Slatington, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Homer L. Moyer, who died in 2011. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Violet G. (Bartholomew) Gable. Betty worked for General Electric and Black & Decker for many years prior...

Marvin Fronheiser

Marvin Fronheiser

Oct 31, 2014

Marvin L. Fronheiser, 84 of Silver Spring, MD formerly of Walnutport, and Lehighton died Friday October 31, 2014. He was the husband of the late Margaret L. Fronheiser. Born in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Elmer L. and Amy E. (Bryfogle) Fronheiser. Marvin was employed at Bryfogle’s in Slatington as a bookkeeper. When ownership changed and became...

Marion Laudenslager

Marion Laudenslager

Oct 3, 2014

Marion J. Conner Laudenslager, 86 formerly of Lansford and Allentown passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2014. She was the wife of the late William B. Conner. Born June 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Mary Rau. Marion was a 1949 graduate of the Allentown School of Nursing. She was the assistant director of...

Paul Martin, Jr

Paul Martin, Jr

Sep 27, 2014

Paul J. Martin, Jr. 86 of Lehighton died Saturday September 27, 2014 in Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehab. He was the former husband of Gloria Martin of Slatington. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Paul, Sr. and Violet (Stahler) Martin. Paul served in the US Navy & Marine Corps. He worked in the shipping and receiving...

Jane Strohl

Jane Strohl

Sep 26, 2014

Jane L. Strohl, 62 of Slatington died Friday September 26, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Richard Strohl. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Ruby (Heffelfinger) Grammes. Jane worked for B. Braun Medical of Bethlehem for over 30 years. She was a member of Christ UCC, Walnutport. Jane was...

Christopher Matisinez

Christopher Matisinez

Sep 14, 2014

Christopher F. Matisinez, 28, of Slatington died Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Francis and Carol A. (Harris) Matisinez of Slatington. Chris worked recently for Bethlehem Pre-Cast. Prior to that, he worked for the Iron Workers Local 36. Chris enjoyed archery and fishing. Survivors: Parents, Sister; Lisa and husband Kevin...

Wilbur Owens

Wilbur Owens

Sep 14, 2014

Wilber “Lindy” Owens, 87 of Whitehall died Sunday September 14, 2014 in Liberty Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Walnutport, he was the son of the late Owen Sr. and Eva (Best) Owens. Lindy served in the US Army during WWII. He worked in the shipping & receiving department for Sears Roebuck of Whitehall for 22years. Lindy was a life...

Robert Binder

Robert Binder

Sep 9, 2014

Robert L. Binder, 88 of Walnutport died Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothea (Zamadics) Binder. Born in Berlinsville, he was the son of the late Clement and Louise (Spadt) Binder. He was a US Army veteran who served during WWII. Robert worked as an insurance agent for American General. He was...

Alfred Kotsch

Alfred Kotsch

Sep 9, 2014

Alfred M. Kotsch, 78, of Whitehall, passed away September 9, 2014 after being in a motorcycle accident. He died doing something he enjoyed doing, riding his motorcycle on a beautiful day, exploring and taking the road less travelled. He was the son of the late Jacob A. & Anna B. (Christman) Kotsch. He grew up in Whitehall and graduated from...

Corey Samuels

Corey Samuels

Sep 7, 2014

Corey M. Samules, 24, of Coaldale, formerly of Allentown was pronounced dead September 7, 2014. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Pau l A. Samuels Jr, of Slatington, and Suzanne Conn-Samuels, of Allentown. Corey served in the United States Marine Corps. With (2) tours of duty in Afghanistan, and the Humanitarian mission in Haiti, He Graduated from...

Robert Wetzel

Robert Wetzel

Sep 7, 2014

Robert C. Wetzel, 75 of Slatington died Sunday September 7, 2014 in Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Hodge Nelson) Wetzel; they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last December. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harvey J. and Anna (Palmer) Wetzel. Robert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired...

Randy Long

Randy Long

Aug 17, 2014

Randy L. Long, 60, of Walnutport died Sunday August 17, 2014 in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Heffelfinger) Long. Randy worked for the former Moser Mill, Treichlers. Prior to that he was a wielder in the Lehigh Valley. He also was an avid Hunter, and fisherman. Survivors: Two Daughters, Jennifer...

Robert Hess

Robert Hess

Aug 15, 2014

Robert P. “Bob” Hess 80, of Fellowship Community in Whitehall died Friday August 15, 2014 at home. Bob was born and reared in Fullerton, Whitehall Township on August 24, 1933, the son and only child of Ray P. and Hazel E. (Gray) Hess. He was an Eagle Scout. After graduating from Whitehall High School in 1951 and Lafayette College in...

Farrah Munoz

Farrah Munoz

Aug 13, 2014

Farrah N. Munoz, 20 months, of Slatington, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, August 13, 2014. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Anthony M. Munoz of Slatington & Shana M. (Krum) Munoz & companion Michael D. Buss, of Slatington with whom she resided. Survivors: Parents, step sisters, Lauren R. Feinour & Addyson P. Buss, paternal grandparents, Mark...

Marian Neustadter

Marian Neustadter

Aug 1, 2014

Marian L. Neustadter, 80 of Walnutport died Friday August 1, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of Richard J. Neustadter; they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past March. Born in Walnutport, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Violet (Kleintop) Rex. Marian was a member of Christ UCC, Walnutport. Survivors: Husband, Sons;...

Edwin Lipski

Edwin Lipski

Jul 30, 2014

Edwin J. Lipski, of Florida, formerly of Long Island NY, died July 30 2014. He was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. Edwin was a brother to the late Stephanie Chayton, owner of the former Slatington Dress. Survivors: Niece; Sophie and husband Vincent DeSanctis of Slatington. Services: Memorial Mass 9AM Monday August 18, 2014 Assumption BVM Church, 649 W....

Damion Smith

Damion Smith

Jul 7, 2014

Smith, Damion R., 30, of Slatington, passed away July 7, 2014 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Linette (Muthard) Leickel of Walnutport & Robert W. Smith & his wife Deborah of Slatington. Damion was a 2002 Northern Lehigh graduate and worked for Pencor in Palmerton in the Tech Support department. After serving in the U.S....

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