Obituaries

Constance J. Jones

Constance J. Jones

Jan 26, 2024

Constance J. (Craig) Jones, affectionately known as Connie, 72, of Slatington passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was born in Slatington on February 4, 1951, to the late Clinton Craig and Claire (Serfass) Craig. She was a loving wife to Barry Jones for 54 years. Connie graduated from...

Doris M. Whitney

Doris M. Whitney

Jan 12, 2024

Doris M, Whitney, 103, formerly of Walnutport and Long Island, NY, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.    She was the wife of the late Richard H. Whitney.   Born in Canajoharie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Lois (Patten) Dunckel.   Doris worked as an elementary school teacher in Long...

Dolores “Betty” E. Ruch

Dolores “Betty” E. Ruch

Jan 10, 2024

Dolores E. “Betty” Ruch, 92, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her home.    She was the wife of the late John Ruch, Harold Greene and Joe Pachorkowsky.   Born in Palmerton on October 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clyde F. and Katherine (Kutzer) Fritz.   Betty worked as a seamstress for various...

Roy W. Farber, Jr.

Roy W. Farber, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Roy W. “Reds” Farber, Jr., 91, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit, Allentown.    He was the husband of the late Carolyn M. (Peters) Farber.   Born in Slatington on September 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Roy W. Sr., and Lottie (Hallman) Farber.    Reds served honorably and proudly...

Agnes M. Lancsak

Agnes M. Lancsak

Jan 1, 2024

Agnes M. Lancsak, 94, formerly of Slatington, died Monday, January 1, 2024, at Complete Care Nursing Home, Macungie.   She was the wife of the late Francis G. Lancsak.   Born in Slatington on April 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gavalcin) Gusick.   Agnes worked as a sewing machine operator for the former...

Barbara Frantz

Barbara Frantz

Dec 30, 2023

Barbara E. Frantz, 82, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by her family.    She was the wife of Richard W. Frantz, whom she married November 26, 1960.   Born in Palmerton on June 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret (Sheirer) Lewis.    Barbara earned a...

Paul L. Hoffman, Jr.

Paul L. Hoffman, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

 Paul L. Hoffman, Jr., 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem.   He was the husband of Florence (Sickler) Hoffman, whom he married on June 14, 1969.   Born in Allentown on May 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul L. Sr., and Violet P. (Haldaman) Hoffman....

Barbara J. Harry

Barbara J. Harry

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara Harry, 81, of Slatington, passed away peacefully December 15th in the loving arms of her daughter, grandchildren, and son- in-law in her home. Born in Hazleton, PA, she was the only child of the late Frank Andrew Benovich and Barbara Bertha (Meyers) Benovich. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Harry (2001) She was a seamstress, nurse aid...

Elizabeth M. Tarafas

Elizabeth M. Tarafas

Dec 13, 2023

Elizabeth M. “Liz” Tarafas, 73, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.    Born in Allentown on November 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Evelyn M. (Reaser) Kohler. Liz started out as a stay home mother of 3, later deciding to earn her associates degree in physical...

Joyce I. House

Joyce I. House

Dec 9, 2023

Joyce Isabella House began life on earth February 11, 1934.  She grew up in Slatington, PA and was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Rohlfing) and Lawrence C. Hallman.   She entered into eternal rest December 9, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Richard W. House, they were married for 56 years.   Joyce enjoyed being a stay-at-home...

Audrey E. Le Van

Audrey E. Le Van

Dec 7, 2023

Audrey E. Le Van, 70, of Slatington, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, in her home.   She was the wife of Gary R. Le Van, whom she married on June 25, 1977.    Born in Allentown on July 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Ethel (Martin) Bowlby.    Audrey worked as a billing...

Franklin R. Solt

Franklin R. Solt

Dec 5, 2023

 Franklin R. Solt, 78, of Slatington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in his home.   He was the husband of the late Peggy S. (Youse) Solt, who passed away March 9, 2023.   Born in Slatington, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Hilda (Hankee) Solt.    Frank served his country honorably and proudly as a...

Phyllis M. Correll

Phyllis M. Correll

Dec 3, 2023

Phyllis M. Correll, 82, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Walnutport and Macungie, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023.   She was the wife of Larry G. Corell, Sr.   Born in Slatedale on July 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Dorothy M. (Gruber) Schneck.    Phyllis was a hairdresser, operating her own shop,...

Loretta M. Newhard

Loretta M. Newhard

Nov 26, 2023

 

 Loretta M. Newhard, 87, of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in her home.    Born in Walnutport, on August 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Everett C. and Dora (Snyder) Kaul.    Loretta was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1954.    She retired from Nestle Purina, where she worked as a...

Ronald J. Henderson

Ronald J. Henderson

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald J. Henderson, 80, of Schnecksville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of Roberta I. (Bahr) Henderson, whom he married May 27, 1967.   Born in Pittsburgh on June 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Ralph and Edith (Conley) Henderson.    Ron was the former co-owner...

Thomas M. Marshall

Thomas M. Marshall

Nov 22, 2023

 

Thomas M. Marshall, 73, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in his home.   Born in Newark, NJ, on October 6, 1950, he was the son of the late Daniel and Marguerite (Duffy) Marshall.    Prior to retiring, Tom worked many years as a food merchandiser.    He was an avid golfer, loved working in his garden...

Carl W. Cunfer

Carl W. Cunfer

Nov 19, 2023

Carl W. Cunfer, 91, of Mansfield, OH, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.    Born in Slatington on July 5, 1932, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Brobst) Cunfer.   He was a graduate of the former Slatington High School, Class of 1950.   Carl then served proudly as a member of the US Army from...

James H. Williams, Sr.

James H. Williams, Sr.

Nov 17, 2023

James H. Williams Sr. of Slatington, PA passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospice.Originally from Lansford, PA he was the son of the late William & Mary (Ehle) Williams. He was a 20 year military veteran of the US Air Force. He had been deployed to Japan, Thailand, Korea and numerous other countries. This was a lifestyle he loved and...

Barbara J. Finley

Barbara J. Finley

Nov 17, 2023

Barbara J. Finley, 82, formerly of Walnutport, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Lutheran Home at Topton.   She was the wife of the late Edgar H. Finley, who passed away in 2005.    Born in Slatington on August 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth E. (Brown) Zellner.    Barbara worked for...

Nevin R. Dengler

Nevin R. Dengler

Nov 15, 2023

Nevin R. Dengler, 87, of Slatington, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in his home.   Born in Fogelsville on August 10, 1936, he was the son of the late John H. and Verna L. (Rader) Dengler.   A self-employed mechanic, Nevin was the owner/operator of Dengler’s City Service and worked at various other local automotive garages.

He will be...

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