Maribeth Sturdik

Maribeth Sturdik, 55 of Lehighton, Pa passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's in Bethlehem PA. Maribeth was always a strong-willed fighter and with her husband, at her side, she fought courageously a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer for 3 years.

Born January 24, 1967, in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of Andrew Slabikosky and Bernadine (Reichl) Slabikosky, Maribeth, and husband Robin Sturdik would have shared 23 years of marriage this coming August.

Maribeth graduated from Salisbury High School in 1986. She always had a special interest and compassion for helping older people and care-giving work. She was recently employed by Lehigh Valley hospital as a patient care assistant. Previously she has worked at other nursing homes and care-giving facilities as a med tech.

Maribeth loved her family and was a strong advocate who was always ready to help and defend them. She loved her two Goldendoodles, Shadow and Teddy, who were always by her side and were a great comfort to her. She also liked fast cars -two of her most recent toys were a Dale Earnhardt Monto Carlo and Hot Wheels edt. Camero.

Surviving along with her husband, son, Trevor Sturdik and daughter, Julianne Sturdik, both at home, and a brother Andrew (Drew) Slabikosky, and wife Mary of Emmaus, PA.

The family would like to thank St. Luke's (Fountain Hill) doctors, nurses, and patient care teams along with St. Luke's VNA Hospice House for their outstanding compassionate care.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family- Schisler Funeral home 2119 Washington Ave Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with her care and arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research c/o of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com