All Obituaries

Peter R. Kropf Jr., 67, of Andreas, died Friday, March 9, 2018 in his home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Peter R. Sr. and Violet C. (Strohl) Kropf of Andreas.  Peter was last employed with TRC Engineers, Inc. as a highway construction engineer. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington. Kropf was a life member of the Slatington Skeet Club and the National Bass Masters Association, a member of the Andreas Sporting Club and the NRA. He was an avid fisherman and...

Carol A. Carman, 77, of Whitehall, Pa, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Elizabeth (Sommerfield) O’Beirne. Prior to retiring, she worked for the Microsoft Corporation. Carol was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Eileen, Margaret, Renee and Pat, and two brothers, Don and Thomas "Doc". Carol is survived by two...

Bruce A. “Buster” Hartman Sr., 77, of Franklin Township, died Saturday, February 17, 2017. He was the husband of Darlene (Haupt) Hartman. They were married on October 21, 1961. Prior to retiring, he was employed with Consolidated Freightways for 34 years. Born in Packerton, he was the son of the late Edward and Elsie (Williams) Hartman Koch. He was a member of St. John’s Church of Mahoning. He was a life member of the Franklin Township Fire Co., Beaver Rod and Gun Club,...

William T. Lotwick, 62, of New Tripoli, died Wednesday morning, January 31, 2018, in the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Wertman) Lotwick. They observed their 20th wedding anniversary on February 13, 2017. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late William and Rose (Fallan) Lotwick. William was last employed by Kraft Foods, Allentown, for 35 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Lotwick was a member of the West Penn Rod and Gun Club and was...

Paul E. Snyder, 91, of Lehighton, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, in St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Miriam (Fritz) Snyder. Prior to retiring, he worked as an equipment operator for Henkels and McCoy and various other construction companies. Born in Ashfield, he was the son of the late Harvey and Gertrude (Breiner) Snyder. He was a member of St. Peter’s Union Church, Mantzville. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Japan and...

Gwendolyn M. Houser, 94, of West Penn Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 6, 2018, in St. Luke’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coaldale. She was the wife of the late Curtis L. Houser, with whom she started Houser Auctioneers over 70 years ago. Gwen was a dedicated wife and mother, and supported her family’s endeavors. Born in West Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Luella (Hoppes) Fritz. She was a devoted member of...

Murrell A. Heinemann Sr., 74, of New Ringgold, formerly of Warrington, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, in the Orwigsburg Center. He was the husband of Ethel J. (Shimer) Heinemann. They were married on July 25, 1964 and celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. He was formerly employed at Tastykake in Philadelphia in the mechanical maintenance department. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Murrell A. Gill and Dorothy (Snowden) Heinemann and stepson of Walter Heinemann....

Leroy O. Lorah, 78, of New Ringgold, died Tuesday in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley (Steigerwalt) Lorah. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 11th. Leroy was a chemical salesman for over 45 years. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Leroy G. and Esther (Oberman) Lorah. He was a member of Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township and a member of the F&AM Masonic Lodge #621 Lehighton. Leroy enjoyed his new electronics, music and...

  Roger L. Arner, 83, of West Penn Township, died Wednesday evening in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Hazle (Gustus) Arner. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on October 1, 2017. Roger was a self-employed truck driver for over 35 years and later retired from Bryan Miller Trucking Inc., Andreas. Born at his home in West Penn Township, he was the son of the late George H. and Madolyn (Balliet) Arner. He was a member of St....