OBITUARIES

Oct 18, 2024

Bette Ann Fenstermacher, 72, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Laverne (Andrews) Effrig, and she was raised by her stepmother, the late Jean (Martin) Effrig. She was the wife of the late James Wallace Fenstermacher. Bette owned and operated a store...

Oct 12, 2024

Martha J. Diehl, 97, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Born in Coopersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Mamie (German) Gerloff. She was born on the family farm and worked on the farm in her youth. Later in life, she worked in housekeeping for the Lifequest Nursing Home in...

Oct 10, 2024

Bruce K. Boyer, 71, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late George William and Victoria (Sukosky) Boyer.

Surviving are his siblings: Beverly Streck, Bonnie Winans, and Victoria Pearson; as well as his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife: Apryl Boyer,...

Oct 7, 2024

Gerald A. Gery, 87, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7th, 2024. Born in East Greenville, he was the son of the late Claude and Belva (Boyer) Gery. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Fizz) Gery. Gerald worked for Knoll in East Greenville for over 30 years retiring as a supervisor.

Along with...

Oct 7, 2024

Keith W. Cole, 60, of Quakertown, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born in Lansdale he was the son of the late Robert and Alice Irene (Morgan) Cole.

He is survived by his Wife: Tammy Hannigan; children: Christopher Cole, and David Hannigan; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Hunter, Peyton, Brayden, and Blake; and his siblings: Virginia, Michael, Robert, and Wayne....

Oct 6, 2024

Jill Irene Tabor 75, of Pipersville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Verne Tabor and Esther ( Wiley) Hatch. Jill excelled in sales for many years before finding her love in veterinary nursing, she worked for several veterinary clinics beginning in New Jersey, followed by...

Sep 30, 2024

Cheria D. Kolb, 94, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30th, 2024. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy (Gerhart) Haas. She was the widow of Donald Kolb. Cheria was a graduate of Pennsburg High School. Cheria worked at Berman Sales Company in Pennsburg, and Pennsburg Auto Parts and retired...

Sep 29, 2024

James J. Reiss, 93, of Schnecksville and formerly of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. He was the husband of the late Betty (McDonell) Reiss and the companion of Roma McKelvey with whom he resided. Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was the son of the late Howard and Anna (Schaffer) Reiss. He worked for the former...

Sep 21, 2024

Andrew Duane Beitmen, aka Andrew Vavrek, 51, of Pennsylvania, passed from this world, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. He was a brilliant mind who touched many lives with his music, intellect, creativity, and kindness. Despite the challenges he faced throughout his life his brilliance shone brightly leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Andrew was...

Sep 18, 2024

June Sherry Schaeffer, 76, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Feldstein and Lee (Green) Levy. She was the widow of the late Clemente F. Hedges. June was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. She was employed as a vice president and...

Sep 18, 2024

Frederick E. Husk, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Born in Lansdale on September 17th, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick Husk and Lillian M. Brown (Schwager). Fred was a hardworking lifelong truck driver, working with numerous trucking companies in his lifetime. His CB handle is Buffalo Herder. In his youth he became...

Sep 16, 2024

Stefan F. Vargo, 36, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Stephen J. and Deborah Ann (Dolbow) Vargo.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his aunt: Barbara, wife of Gary Fretz, of Red Hill. He was predeceased by his grandparents:...

Sep 12, 2024

Kenneth W. Shiner, 83, of Easton, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Kenneth W. Shiner Sr. and Lucy (Ricker) Erich. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his loving wife: Sherri L. Helm; his children: Shawn Shiner, and Shelly Shiner; grandchildren:...

Sep 7, 2024

Bessie A. Foster, 98, of Easton, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Born in Castel Di Lucia, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Cosimo and Antonina (Viglianti) Picone. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Foster.

Surviving are her children: Patricia De Armas, wife of Gustavo, Steven Foster, husband of Ann, and Susan...

Aug 31, 2024

Jose Benjamin Garcia, 50, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the Rafael Vazquez and Mildred (Curet) Vazquez. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Terra) Garcia. Jose worked in construction before becoming ill.

Along with his wife Cynthia, Jose is survived by his...

Aug 30, 2024

Tuddy (Nice) Janiszewski 79, of Quakertown died peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2024. She was the loving wife of Walter Janiszewski for 58 years. Born in Shelly, PA, she was a daughter of William Nice & Emily (Buss) Nice. Tuddy graduated from Quakertown High School in 1964. She enjoyed cooking, decorating cakes, crochet, antiques, walking outdoors, butterflies,...

Aug 30, 2024

Marilyn Houser Shea, 104, recently of Macungie and formally of Chicago, IL and West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Boone, Iowa in 1920, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Lyden) Houser. She retired as a bank officer at the former State National Bank in Evanston, IL.

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Aug 29, 2024

Jean I. (Barrell) Byerley, 88, of Williams Township and formerly of Lower Saucon Township, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob W. Byerley who passed away on March 1, 2015. Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was the daughter of Paul S. and Evelyn A. (Koch) Barrell. Jean...

Aug 29, 2024

Ann (Weisel) Stone, 75, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, at Jefferson Abington Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Terry Stone.

Born on April 10, 1949, in Philadelphia, to Elmer A. Weisel and Geraldine T. Carr, both of Philadelphia, she spent her early years in Mayfair, Southampton, and Easton, where...

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret M. Kesack, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2024, at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Louis & Anna (Bartholowich) Kropf. She was married to William Gene Kesack Sr. for 66 years, before his passing on August 27, 2012.

She is survived by her...