OBITUARIES

Oct 2, 2025

Horace "Mike" James Johnson, 67, of Springtown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret Ellen (Becker) Johnson. Horace was born in Norfolk, VA on November 20, 1957 to the late Carl William and Barbara Ann (Clauser) Johnson. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Army...

Sep 30, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" McNally, 80, of Schwenksville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on February 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and John McNally.

Judy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. She was an avid Philly sports fan, especially the Phillies and enjoyed singing. Judy was proud to be Irish....

Sep 30, 2025

Margaret E. “Peggy" Meitzler, 94 of Boyertown, passed away peacefully at Chestnut Knoll on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born on November 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Celeste (Miller) and Russel Mathias. She was the loving wife of the late Charles D. Meitzler.

Peggy was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Sassamansville. She enjoyed bird watching,...

Sep 28, 2025

Joan (Sock) Varano, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was the devoted wife of the late Samuel Varano, Sr., with whom she shared 59 years of marriage before his passing in 2024. She was the beloved mother of Angela Riley (Brian) of Harleysville and Samuel Varano (Marcey) of Chalfont. Joan was also...

Sep 27, 2025

David Lawrence O’Brien, 75, lovingly known as OB, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Dennison, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Helen (Carmola) O’Brien.

David is survived by his children: Daniel (Emily) O’Brien of Harleysville, PA; Timothy (Emily Talbot) O’Brien of Lancaster, PA; Stephen (Rucha) O’Brien of Wake Forest, NC;...

Sep 27, 2025

David L. Davis, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown passed away on September 27, 2025 at Valley Manor, Coopersburg. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Emeigh) Davis who died October 2019 and the late Kathryn (Smay) Davis who died April 2002. Born in Grantville, PA Dauphin County on February 9, 1947, he was the son of the...

Sep 22, 2025

Nan passed away on September 22, 2025, at her son’s home in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. Nan was an exceptionally talented pianist, an inspired writer and poet, a voracious reader, and a music-, film- and art-lover.Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Nan was the second of six children of John and Joella Rush. She earned a B.A. in English from Muhlenberg College...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert Keeley, 82, of Pennsburg, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Quakertown Center. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, on December 21, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Kathryn (McAndrew) Keeley.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Zemanick) Keeley; his sons, Christian Keeley and Sean Keeley and...

Sep 20, 2025

Helen P. Sacarakis, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 20th, 2025, at her niece Lori Loccarini’s house. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kreszenz (Starz) Weidemann. Helen was as assembly worker at B. Braun for many years.Surviving is her son: Mike Weidemann, her niece: Lori Loccarini (the daughter she never had),...

Sep 16, 2025

Patrick N. Conley, 58, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the husband of the late Donna Marie Voag who died February 26, 2025. Pat was born in St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem on November 22, 1966 to the late Thomas and Amy (Sherman) Conley....

Sep 11, 2025

William E. “Bill” McDonnell, 95, of Quakertown passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at The Village at Lifequest. Born on October 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Josephine (Stauffer) and Lorne McDonnell. He was the loving husband of the late Betty Joyce McDonnell and the late Joan Craig McDonnell.

Bill proudly...

Sep 9, 2025

David W. Hewitt, 82, of Douglassville, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of George and Mildred (Davis) Hewitt. David was a dedicated husband and loving father. He earned his bachelor’s degree and devoted his career to serving as a Lab Technician. He...

Sep 7, 2025

Eva M. Osborne, 92, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Upper Black Eddy, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (O’Donnell) Pursell. Eva was a Winding Operator at Glen Magnetics for most of her career. She was pedeceased by her loving husband Ronald C. Osborne.

Sep 5, 2025

Lucille Pavone, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at Pennsburg Manor, who took great care of her these past few weeks. Born in Newark, NJ and raised in East Orange, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Margaret (Ciarla) Pennucci. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Pavone.

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Sep 3, 2025

William Thomas "Tom" Harbin Jr., 86, of Lower Saucon Township, passed the morning of September 3, 2025. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 11, 1939, to the late William Thomas Harbin Sr, and Virginia (Frith) Harbin. His family moved to central New Jersey when he was an infant. Tom graduated from Westfield High, then studied at Ursinus...

Aug 31, 2025

Barbara A. Faut, 84 of Red Hill, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on August 4, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ellen (Schoenly) and Linford Faut.

Barb proudly served our country as a member of the United States Air Force where she played clarinet in the Air Force...

Aug 26, 2025

Dorothy G. Wright, 104, of Hellertown, departed this life peacefully on August 26, 2025. Born on May 15, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Behnke) Stumpp. Dorothy lived a life full of resilience and dedication.

Dorothy was the cherished mother of three sons and six daughters,...

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Elwood Brown, 74, of Scranton passed away on August 25, 2025.

Born on July 19,1951 in Norristown, Donald was the son of the late Elwood Brown and Helen (Hawkins) Spear.

Donald graduated from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1971. He held several jobs around the Norristown and Boyertown...

Aug 22, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Bonett, 84, of Palm, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Herman R. and Erma J. (Cardellino) Bonett. He is survived by his loving wife Natalie J. (Mickles) Bonett. Gene was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. He attended Pierce Junior College, where he...

Aug 21, 2025

George Raymond Mutter, 67, of Boyertown died on August 21, 2025. He was born in Pottstown on March 13, 1958 and was the son of the late George N. and Ruth Naomi (Endy) Mutter. George worked in HVAC/Plumbing for Affordable Comfort Contracting Inc in Saylorsburg, PA from 2000 to 2016 when he retired.

Survivors: daughter: Brooke A. Patton wife of Kevin...