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Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
Jane Elizabeth Yonney
Aug 13, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Yonney, 97, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born September 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Heller) Loux. Jane was married to her late husband, Warren M. Yonney, for 28 years. She enjoyed many years with the love of her life, Rich, to whom she...
Caron E. Ruhf
Aug 5, 2026
Caron Elaine Ruhf, 68 of Bethlehem, passed away on August 5, 2026. Born in Fountain Hill to the late Robert C Ruhf and the late Sharon (Miller) Ruhf, Caron attended Liberty High ('76), BAVTS for cosmetology and a little later NCCC while raising her two children, Claudia Kale and Aaron Kale, with whom she shared with the late Jeffrey Kale.
Caron,...
Jane Bean
Jul 26, 2026
Jane Bean, 84, of Hellertown, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 26, 2026.Born in Easton on December 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ethel (Lilly) and William Bryfogle. She was the loving wife of Andrew G. Bean.
Jane earned her master's degree in education and had a fulfilling career as a kindergarten teacher...
Florence E. Birkmire
Jul 25, 2026
Florence E. Birkmire, 89, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry Belshaw and Margaret Ellis. She was part of a large family, being one of 10 children. She enjoyed ceramics, building puzzles, and playing mahjong. Florence's husband Richard predeceased her in 2022.
Surviving are her...
Phyllis Jane Ackerman
Jul 15, 2026
Phyllis Jane Ackerman, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on January 16, 1934, in East Greenville, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Viola (Hagenbuch) Hillegass. She was the beloved wife of Clyde J. Ackerman Jr. for 61 years before his passing in 2015.A life-time resident of the Upper Perkiomen Valley, Phyllis was...
Barbara Ann DelPrete
Jul 14, 2026
Barbara Ann DelPrete (née Mateyak), known to all as Barb and to her grandchildren as Gigi, passed away in her home in Coopersburg, PA, on July 14, 2026, at the age of 66. She was surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved dog, Ginger.
Barb was born on September 24, 1959, in New Brunswick, NJ. She moved to the...
Timothy R. Pastir
Jul 13, 2026
Timothy R. Pastir, 57, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born and raised in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Tim was a son of Richard Pastir and the late Geraldine (Mozaeke) Pastir. He was the devoted husband of June M. (Andreoli) Pastir.
A graduate of Saucon Valley High School, Timothy always remained proud of the community that shaped him throughout...
Morgan Warren Willis
Jul 9, 2026
Morgan Warren Willis, 47, passed away on July 9, 2026 in Gilbertsville,PA. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 9, 1979. He was a beloved son, brother, father and friend whose kindness, laughter, and love for those around him will be long remembered.
He was a 1997 graduate of Dunwoody (GA) High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree...
Erika R. Harper
Jul 9, 2026
Erika Rosina Harper, 99, of Emmaus, died Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was the widow of George W. Harper, Jr. who died in 2002.
Born in Hausen im Killertal, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Maria and Oskar Weith. She was Catholic. A U.S. citizen, she came to the United States in 1950.
Survivors are daughters, Sonia, wife...
Barbara Joan Geary
Jul 6, 2026
Barbara Joan Geary, 82, of Perkiomenville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 22, 1944, in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, Barbara was the daughter of the late Alfred Reginold Lester, Sr. and Florence Rex (Shafer) Lester. She graduated from Ocean City High School in Ocean City, New Jersey, in...
Larry Donald Powers, Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
Larry Donald Powers, Sr., 83, of Palm, formerly of Salfordville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at LifeQuest, Quakertown. He was the husband of Nancy J. (Valentine) Powers. Larry was born in Chester, PA on April 10, 1943 to the late Walter and Bertha (Hornberger) Powers. Larry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having enlisted in 1962, and...
Ronald Joseph LeBlanc
Jul 1, 2026
Red Hill, PAIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Joseph LeBlanc, who left us peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on May 20, 1943, in Gardner, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Raymond and Irene LeBlanc. Ron was the beloved husband of Nancy (Holod) LeBlanc.Ronald was a proud...
Dolly Hemphill
Jul 1, 2026
Dolly Hemphill, 61, of Pennsburg Manor, passed away on July 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on August 27, 1964, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Ann (Cornwell) Hemphill and the late Dallett Hemphill.
Dolly will be lovingly remembered for her compassionate heart, deep spirituality, unwavering faith, and the love she shared with everyone she met....
Julia Ann Sersen
Jun 26, 2026
Pennsburg, PAIt is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Sersen, who left this world on June 26, 2026, at the age of 49, after an 8-month battle with cancer. Born on February 28, 1977, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Juli was the beloved daughter of Michael and Sarah (Derr) Sersen. After high school, Juli went into banking,...
Diana Jeanne Scheffler
Jun 24, 2026
Diana Jeanne Scheffler, 69, of Wester Chester, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Chester County Hospital. Diana was born in Allentown on September 20, 1956 to the late Kurt J. and Jean F. (Fenstermacher) Scheffler. Diana graduated from North Penn High School in Lansdale and Widener University in Business. Diana worked in administration & communication in the finance industry....
Eric Thomas Sipco
Jun 20, 2026
Eric Thomas Sipco, 80, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, passed away on June 20, 2026. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.
Richard Wilson Shook
Jun 19, 2026
Richard Wilson Shook, 90, of Hellertown, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Keblesh) Shook. Rich was born in Hellertown on June 12, 1936 to the late Oscar and Mildred (Edelman) Shook. He was a 1955 graduate of Hellertown High School. Growing up in Hellertown, Rich developed...
Richard Fred Bond
Jun 16, 2026
Richard Fred Bond, 89 of Macungie went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 16, 2026. Born on January 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Leon Bond and Alice (Koch) Bond-Bush. He was the loving husband of Constance Jean (Schantz) Bond.
After graduating from Bethlehem High School in 1955, Richard was employed by the Bethlehem Steel. He...
Jeanne L. Long
Jun 16, 2026
Jeanne Louise Long (Marks), age 93, of Ridge Road, Pottstown, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026 at home. Born in East Greenville borough, Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Edna (Klinesmith) Marks.Jeanne was a long-time Limerick farmer's wife, a cook and baker at Limerick Diner for over 30 years, and a member of the...
Lindsey Monica Frain
Jun 14, 2026
Lindsey Monica Frain, 39, of Hellertown, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2026. Born on June 25, 1986, in Clinton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of James and Linda Frain.Lindsey had a passion for thrifting, always on the hunt for hidden treasures and remarkable finds, a hobby that reflected her keen eye and commitment to getting the best deals. Above...
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