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Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
Romney Kristine Reese
Sep 28, 2026
Romney Kristine Reese, 56, passed away peacefully in September 2026. She was born on April 22, 1970, in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, to William Reese and Stephania Browning.
Romney was spirited, social, and rarely at a loss for words. She loved being around people and could strike up a conversation just about anywhere. She was always willing to lend a hand and...
Dwight Ronald Royer
Sep 28, 2026
Dwight R. Royer, 70, of Green Lane, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Debra J. (Mest) Royer, his wife of 46 years.
Dwight was born September 9, 1956, at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Township, to the late Milton and Esther (Miller) Royer.
Dwight worked to live...
Evelyn Elizabeth Kurtz
Sep 26, 2026
Evelyn Elizabeth Kurtz, 92, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on July 26, 1934, in Palmerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (French) Eckhart.Evelyn was known for her unwavering strength, a woman of strong faith and fierce dedication to her family. A sewing machine operator...
Dorothea Williams
Sep 25, 2026
Dorothea Williams, 95, of Pennsburg passed away on September 25, 2026. Born on November 12, 1930, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Alfred and Marguerite (Schmoyer) Trump. She was the beloved wife of the late John Williams who preceded her in 2020. Dorothea owned and operated Carr's Seafood for 50 years at Zern's in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.Dorothea was well liked by...
Genevieve D. Wesselmann
Sep 21, 2026
Genevieve (DeWitt) Wesselmann
Genevieve D. Wesselmann, 90, of Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. Born on October 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Gill) and Ernest DeWitt. She was the loving wife of the late Glenn A. Wesselmann.
Genevieve earned her degrees from Wagner College and Wayne State University and went on to have...
Rita Placotaris
Sep 19, 2026
Rita Placotaris, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born on June 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clotilde (Padilla) and Ezekiel deLeon. She was the loving wife of the late Jame J. Placotaris. They were married for 51 years prior to his passing in 2014.
Rita was a homemaker and dedicated wife who...
Gary M. Ace
Sep 18, 2026
Gary M. Ace, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away on September 18, 2026, at St. Luke's Fountain Hill Campus.
Gary was born on June 7, 1954, in Bethlehem, PA, to the late William and Geraldine (Jacoby) Ace. He married the love of his life, Laura (Romig) Ace, on August 19, 1993, and together they shared more than 33 wonderful years of marriage.
Gary...
Joaquim "Jack" Vicoso
Sep 16, 2026
Joaquim "Jack" Antonio Andrade Rodrigues Vicoso, 67, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Born in Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Rodrigues Vicoso and Dorinda De Jesus. Joaquim graduated from Saucon Valley High school. He loved sports and was very involved with the Portuguese American Club in Bethlehem.
He is survived by his daughters:...
Barbara Ann Bull
Sep 16, 2026
Barbara "Mrs. B" Ann (Webster) Bull, 82, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on February 20, 1944, in London, England, Barbara was the daughter of the late Frederick Webster and Doris E. (Evans) Webster.
Barbara shared 63 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Michael James Bull. Their life...
Richard A. Harold
Sep 14, 2026
Richard A. Harold, 69, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Sacred Heart Memory Care, Center Valley. He was the husband of the late Audrey (Wimmer) Harold who died July 30, 2025. He was born in Allentown on April 17, 1957 to the late Ervin and Dolores (Braune) Harold.
Richard was a man of many trades...
Gordon Lamon Branin, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Gordon L. Branin, Jr., 70, of Pennsburg, passed away in his home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Born on July 3, 1956, he was the son of Dorothy Ann (Bounds) and Gordon L. Branin, Sr. He was the loving husband of Lori L. (Grubb) Branin.
Gordon proudly worked at Knoll as a senior design assistant...
Marlene Rae Rayl
Sep 12, 2026
Marlene Rae Rayl previously of Findlay, Ohio died on September 12, 2026 in Allentown, PA at the age of 90. Marlene is survived by her children; her daughter Dr. Marna Rayl Greenberg and son, Brent Rayl as well as her grandchildren, Dr. Garred Greenberg and Dr. Megan Greenberg, her step grandchildren, Greg and Jill and great-grandson, Matthew. She is predeceased...
Carl Alberto Civitella
Sep 7, 2026
Carl Alberto Civitella, 81, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Tramutola) Civitella. Carl was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a Truck Driver and a Salesman for many years. He also had a passion for woodworking, with his last creative...
William David Gillespie Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
William "Bill" Gillespie, 81, of East Greenville, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born August 5, 1945, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late William David Gillespie Sr. and Helen (Schlosman) Gillespie. Bill shared 51 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Bonnie Gillespie. Together, they built a life filled with family,...
Timothy Wayne Smith
Sep 4, 2026
Timothy Smith,73, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife and three sons.
Tim was the son of Clark and Arlene Smith. He was born and raised in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, and for more than 45 years made his home in the Upper Perkiomen Valley, where he built a life centered around...
Helen L. Chunko
Sep 1, 2026
Helen L. Chunko, 81, of Hellertown, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. She was the wife of Joseph John Chunko. She was born in Bethlehem on December 10, 1944 to the late William Walter and Velma Elizabeth (Morris) Ihrig. Helen spent many years as a clerk at the Lost River Caverns, Hellertown and...
Santa Anna Mancuso
Aug 31, 2026
Santa Anna Mancuso, daughter of the best parents, the late Frank and Rose (Sceppaquercia) Sabatini, of Yonkers, New York, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at Saucon Valley Manor. Santa was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carmine J. Mancuso. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfalk.com
James Lee Reifinger Sr.
Aug 30, 2026
James Lee Reifinger Sr., age 90, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall. Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late Richard and Gladys (Hamsher) Reifinger.
A graduate of Emmaus High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his time in the service, he worked for Exide...
Helen N Harvat
Aug 19, 2026
Helen "Dovey" N. Harvat, 92, of Broadway NJ passed away August 19th, 2026 at the home of her daughter in Hellertown, PA, into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born August 26th, 1933 in New York, NY, she was raised in Flemington NJ. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Capelle Sr. and Helen (Steuber)...
Johanna "Jo" Marie Price
Aug 19, 2026
Johanna "Jo" Marie Price, 77, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Abington Manor, Williams Twp. She was the wife of Richard S. Price. Jo was born in Allentown on December 12, 1948 to the late John, Jr. and Mary (Procak) Yuhas.Jo earned her Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University and her Master's Degree from Lehigh University. She...
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