Obituaries

Joan I. Richmond

Joan I. Richmond

Sep 15, 2023

 

Joan I. Richmond, of Slatington, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 15, 2023, one day after her 92nd birthday.     She was the wife of the late Donald L. Richmond, who passed away in 1994.   Born in Weissport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Arner)...

William John Masser

William John Masser

Sep 7, 2023

 

William John Masser, 86, of Osprey, FL and East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 7, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia to parents William John Masser Jr. and Mary Margaret Irwin.  Bill was devoted to his family and is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Deborah Hallene Masser, his daughter, Barbara Anna Masser...

Ib K. Larsen

Ib K. Larsen

Sep 4, 2023

 

Ib K. Larsen, 68, of Northampton, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, in his home.    Born in Aalborg, Denmark on September 27, 1954, he was the son of the late Jørgen and Jytte K. (Sørensen) Larsen.  Ib attended Penn State University.    He was a certified millwright, working through the Lehigh Valley Carpenter’s Union.   Ib was...

David R. Morgan

David R. Morgan

Aug 28, 2023

David R. Morgan, 65, of Slatington, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, in his home.   Born in Palmerton on May 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert P. and Joan (Seip) Morgan.   David received a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.    He worked as a general manager for various Wendy’s locations throughout the Lehigh...

Elizabeth L. Kistler

Elizabeth L. Kistler

Aug 21, 2023

Elizabeth L. “Betsy” Kistler, 80, formerly of Slatington, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Gracedale.   She was the wife of the late Norman J. Kistler, who passed away in 2007.    Born in Allentown on January 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Ferrie.   Betsy worked for many at various garments factories...

Evyn N. Hummel

Evyn N. Hummel

Aug 18, 2023

 

Evyn N. Hummel, 26, of Slatington, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, as a result of a motorcycle accident.    Born in Allentown on October 19, 1996, he was the son of Shane Hummel of Slatington and Lisa (Donschietz) Hummel of Abbottstown.    Evyn was a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School.     He worked for Dirt Work...

Mildred I. Zellner

Mildred I. Zellner

Aug 13, 2023

 

Mildred I. Zellner, 89, formerly of Slatington, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Liza’s House Personal Care Home in Danielsville.    She was the wife of the late Erwin E. Zellner for 63 years prior to his death 2017.   Born in Slatington on April 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell R. and...

Leonard Chowansky

Leonard Chowansky

Aug 12, 2023

Leonard Chowansky, 90, of The Villages, Fl, formerly of Slatington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023.  He was the husband of Louise (Horn) Chowansky, whom he married August 1, 1953.   Born in Ringtown on July 11, 1933, he was the son of the late Michael and Millie Chowansky.   Leonard served his country honorably and proudly as...

Richard H. Moser, Sr.

Richard H. Moser, Sr.

Aug 10, 2023

 

Richard H. Moser, Sr., 82, of Northampton, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, in his home.   Born in Moore Twsp, on August 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Carl and Emma (Mease) Moser.    Richard served his country honorably and proudly as a member of the US Army from 1959 to 1962.    Most of...

Clyde C. Bjorkman

Clyde C. Bjorkman

Aug 3, 2023

 

Clyde C. Bjorkman, 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband to Dorothy M. Bjorkman with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on August 1. Born in Alliance, OH on January 17, 1942, he was the son of the late...

Richard C. Thomas

Richard C. Thomas

Jul 19, 2023

Richard C. “Dick” Thomas, 77, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.   He was the husband of the late Lois A. (Marsh) Thomas, who passed away in 2011.   Born in Walnutport on November 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Jacoby) Thomas.    Dick was a...

Anna K. Davis

Anna K. Davis

Jul 17, 2023

Anna K. Davis, 100, formerly of Slatington and widow of the late Donald “Dip” Davis, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Complete Care in Macungie.   Born in Slatington, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Leah (Brobst) Davis.   She and her husband were the owners of the Davis News Agency and the Davis Coal and...

Nancy E. Preston

Nancy E. Preston

Jul 16, 2023

Nancy E. Preston, 87, of Walnutport, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus.   She was the wife of Joseph Preston, whom she married on December 5, 1970.   Born in Hamburg on January 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles Correll and Dorothy (Degler) Hepner.   Nancy worked as a district secretary...

Paul J. Leickel

Paul J. Leickel

Jul 6, 2023

 

Paul J. Leickel, 66, of Walnutport, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Carbon Campus.   He was the husband of Karen L. (Parsons) Leickel, whom he marred August 14, 2010.   Born on August 4, 1956 in Buckinghamshire, England, he was the son of William and Maria (DelGreco) Leickel of Slatington.  Paul was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class...

Vernon C. Horn

Vernon C. Horn

Jul 2, 2023

Vernon C. Horn, 90, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Carbon Campus.   He was the husband of Margaret M. (Peifer) Horn, whom he married September 19, 1970.Born in Slatington on September 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Alfred F. and Clara A. (Wanamaker) Horn.   Vernon served his country honorably and...

S. John Rannazzisi

S. John Rannazzisi

Jun 19, 2023

S. John Rannazzisi of Slatington, passed away on his 84th birthday on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Cedar Crest Post Acute.    Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John A. and Josephine (Williamson) Rannazzisi.   John was a graduate of Slatington High School, Class of 1957 where he photographed and video taped all class events.  ...

LaRoy D. Kern

LaRoy D. Kern

Jun 18, 2023

LaRoy D. Kern, 77, of Kutztown, formerly of Walnutport, collapsed at Action Track USA in Kutztown, and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest on Sunday, June 18, 2023.   He was the husband of Margie R. (Leibenguth) Kern, whom he married October 29, 1966.    Born in Allentown on June 29, 1945, he was the...

Susan S. Henritzy

Susan S. Henritzy

Jun 7, 2023

Susan S. Henritzy, 74, of Walnutport, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.    She was the wife of Gregg A. Henritzy, whom she married June 27, 1970.     Born in Northampton on September 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Radell (Kleintop) Koons.    Susan...

Eugenia M. Pavelco

Eugenia M. Pavelco

May 21, 2023

Eugenia M. “Genie” Pavelco, 76, of Slatington, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  She was the wife of Leo C. Pavelco, whom she married on October 8, 1983.    Born in Pottstown on March 25, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Valentine Sr., and Stephanie (Solka) Bartchak.    Genie was a secretary...

Charles Scott Gordon

Charles Scott Gordon

May 19, 2023

 

Charles Scott Gordon, 69, of Slatington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, in his home.    He was the husband of Eileen M. (Peters) Gordon, whom he married on December 17, 2004.    Born in East Stroudsburg on April 2, 1954, he was the son of the late Douglas E. Gordon and Margaret K. (Kimari) Price.   Scott served...

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