Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Harold Gross
Jun 11, 2014
Harold C. "Sonny"쳌 Gross Jr. 68, of Walnutport, passed away suddenly, Wednesday June 11, 2014 in Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. He was the husband of the Denise (Miller) Gross since March of this year. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of Theresa (Mesics) Gross of Walnutport and the late Harold C. Gross, Sr. Sonny worked as truck driver for Owens...
Shirley Scarl
Jun 8, 2014
Shirley Scarl, 77 of Slatington formerly of Mertztown died Sunday June 8, 2014 in her home. She was the wife of the late Douglas H. Scarl, Sr. Born in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Frantz) Bernd. Throughout her working career, Shirley worked in restaurant management, as a nurse, and as a certified EMT. Her...
Mary Matisinez
Jun 6, 2014
Mary Christine Matisinez, 59, formerly of Slatington, passed away at her home in Tonsina, Alaska. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Martha C. (Weber) Matisinez of Slatington and the late Francis W. Matisinez. Mary was a 1972 graduate of Slatington High School and studied Journalism at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She enjoyed her adventurous life traveling throughout...
John Skeath
Jun 4, 2014
John R. "Dick"쳌 Skeath, 72 of Slatington died Wednesday June 4, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of Karen R. (Rauch) Skeath; they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last July. Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John A. and Effie Skeath. Dick served in the US Navy from 1959-1962 and was stationed at Pensacola,...
Raymond Ziegler
May 30, 2014
Raymond L. Ziegler, 53 of Walnutport died Friday May 30, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. Weida. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Daniel and Vivian (Snyder) Ziegler. Ray worked for Queen City Installation. Prior to that, he worked for the former Stanwood Mills in Slatington. He was a member...
Julia Papay
May 25, 2014
She watches over the ways of her house hold, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her. Proverbs 31: 27-28 Julia Papay, 91 of Fellowship Manor went peacefully joining the Lord, her husband and her son on May 25, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife...
William Krupa
May 23, 2014
William L. "Bill"쳌 Krupa, 75 of Walnutport died Friday May 23, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth I. "Betty"쳌 Krupa; they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last June. Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late John E. and Ada N. (Schlesinger) Krupa. Bill worked in the aviation field more than...
Bernice Wanamaker
May 21, 2014
Bernice L. "Mem"쳌 Wanamaker, 78 of Northampton formerly of Slatington died Wednesday May 21, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of the late Valent K. Wanamaker. Born in Rockville, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Agnes (Mae) Hess. Bernice worked for the former Win Mor manufacturing in Danielsville as a sewing machine...
Jeffrey Mann
May 20, 2014
Jeffrey William Mann, 64, of Slatington, passed away May 20, 2014, in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Carolyn L. (Kuntz) Mann, they celebrated their 21"쳌st wedding anniversary this past September. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl W. & Dorothy M. (Becker) Mann. Jeffrey worked for Western Electric for many...
Marie Jones
May 16, 2014
Marie A. Jones, 73, of Northampton, formerly Slatington, passed away May 16, 2014 in her home. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Jones. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William B. & Ruth G. (Straup) Schwartz. Marie was a teacher for the Northern Lehigh School District at Peters Elementary School. She was a...
Betty Trainer
May 14, 2014
Betty E. Trainer, 85 of Slatington passed away peacefully Wednesday May 14, 2014. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Trainer. Born in Weissport, she was the daughter of the late James and Louella Kunkle. Betty taught at the Lehighton Jr High School as school librarian. Following her retirement, she enjoyed traveling to St. Augustine, FL during the...
Elaine McFarland
Apr 28, 2014
Elaine Y. McFarland, 90, of Slatington, passed away Monday April 28, 2014 in Manor Care nursing home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Clair O. McFarland. Born in Fullerton, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Cora (Queen) Boward. She attended Slatington High School, and worked at Seiler's Knitting Mill in Walnutport for many years. Survivors:...
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