OBITUARIES

Aug 4, 2024

Grace Ann Grubb 89, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Born in Fleetwood, she was the daughter of the late William David and Sallie (Lutz) Manviller. She was the wife of the late Charles Grubb. Grace worked for Knoll of East Greenville.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Lori, wife of Gordon L....

Aug 4, 2024

Konnichiwa! This is “Lenny from Pennsburg,” Christian Name, Leonard Rafalko. I passed away on August 4, 2024, from complications due to ALS. Since my Diagnosis, I have done my best to power through ALS until I had no more. I succumbed to the disease 5 years after diagnosis. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who...

Aug 3, 2024

On Saturday August 3rd, 2024, Nanette Sue Case (LaFontaine) passed away in her Pennsburg residence. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageously fought battle with cancer. Nanette was born on August 19th, 1968, the youngest of five children to Alfred and Stella (Regimbald) LaFontaine in Watertown, NY. Nan, which most people called her, spent her...

Aug 1, 2024

Max Robbins, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Luther Crest in

Allentown, PA. He was born to Jacob and Ethel Kupsinel in 1927. He lived in Brooklyn, NY, and

graduated from the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan. He went on to complete his PhD

in Chemistry...

Aug 1, 2024

Barbara Haas, 91, of Chestnut Knoll Boyertown, and formerly of Sassamansville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. She was the widow of Willard S. Haas, Jr. Born in West Rockhill Township, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Edith (Miller) Jakoby. Barbara was a 1950 graduate of East Greenville High School. She had a long...

Aug 1, 2024

Peter Lucas Stollery, 88, of Upper Black Eddy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Holt) Stollery. After spending several summers as a young teen working as a farm hand in rural Saskatchewan, Canada, Peter attended Delaware Valley Agricultural College, graduating in 1958, with an agricultural degree. Years later, after...

Jul 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Alexander Loker, 46, of Pennsburg, who left us unexpectedly on Monday, July 29th, 2024. Born in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Thomas Loker and Irene (Leskinen) Kinder, and brother of Justin Loker. Tom was the beloved husband and best friend of Kristin (Canonaco) Loker.

Jul 28, 2024

Dorothy Ella Snyder,88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. Born in East Greenville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Laura (Dunn) Schantz. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Snyder.

Dorothy worked for 20 years as a sewing machine operator before retiring. She was a member of the Upper...

Jul 22, 2024

James Francis Duffy III, 73, recently of Pennsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born in New York, he was the son of the late James and Caroline (Reback) Duffy. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Starks) Duffy. They celebrated 23 years of marriage last October. James retired from EMI where he worked as an...

Jul 20, 2024

Kim Ann Fels, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Annamae (Fillman) Heffleger. She was the beloved wife of Arthur Fels, sharing 41 years of marriage.

Kim worked as a manager for CVS Pharmacy in Pennsburg for 35 years. She also earned...

Jul 19, 2024

Samuel Anthony Varano, Sr. of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the age of 84. His loving family was by his side. He was the beloved husband of Joan Marie (Sock) Varano for 59 years. Born in Shamokin on July 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Schiccatano) Varano....

Jul 18, 2024

Mark Walther, 78, passed away Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Milton and Theresa (Rosenberger) Walther. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Schwartz) Walther. Mark served our country honorably in the US Navy. After the Navy he worked for Aqua of Willow Grove. He served as a Scout Master...

Jul 15, 2024

Robert James Reiss, 71, of Palm, passed away on July 15, 2024. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of James Joseph Reiss, and the late: Betty Ruth (McDonell) Reiss. He was a welder and welding inspector for many years.

Surviving is his father: James Joseph Reiss; children: Matthew Reiss, and Spring Hutchinson; a grandchild: Aries;...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles S. “Charlie” Hoffman, 74, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, following a brief illness. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Jacob and Kathryn (Saylor) Hoffman. He was the beloved husband of Bette (Reese) Hoffman.

He graduated from Souderton High in 1967. Charlie served his country honorably in...

Jul 9, 2024

Rita Maykut 96, of Hellertown, PA, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. Born in Hackettstown, NJ to John and Mary Love, Rita was the youngest of 10 children. Rita was preceded in death in 2014 by her husband of 64 years, Frank Maykut. Rita and Frank deeply loved their family which includes their 3 children, 7 grandchildren and...

Jul 3, 2024

Elaine F. Love, 79, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born

in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elaine (Apisell) Love.

As a child, Elaine and her family moved to Hellertown, where she graduated from St. Francis Academy and

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Jun 25, 2024

Deborah J. Strong-Booz, 61, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully in her bed on June 25, 2024. Born in Point Pleasant, PA, she was the daughter of Marion (Maisenhelder) Stotz and the late James Stotz. She was predeceased by her husband Dean Booz.

She is survived by her children: James Strong, husband of Jessie, Deenamaree Booz; grandchildren: Emily...

Jun 24, 2024

David E. Phillips, Sr., 88, of Forks Twp. entered into internal rest at home on June 24, 2024. David was born on October 29, 1935, in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was the son of the late Ethel and Elwood Phillips.

David graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1953. After high school, he served in the US Air Force...

Jun 23, 2024

Josephine Buck, 86, passed away on June 23, 2024. Born and raised in Passaic, NJ, she spent the last 40 years in Pennsylvania, lastly Pine Grove. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Shea) Giambra. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Melvyn Buck. Josie was the beloved sister of Anthony “Sonny” Giambra (wife Christine) and...

Jun 23, 2024

Susanne Marion Baldwin, 77, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel (Davies) Baldwin. She was the controller for Vistacom in Allentown for over 15 years before retiring. Susanne was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Sumneytown.

She is...