OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 24, 2024

Richard R. Becker, 90, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude Laura (Spaeth) Becker. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Peter and Evelyn (Benner) Becker. Richard was a carpenter for the former Ridge Homes of Conshohocken. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking...

Aug 23, 2024

Barry B. Simmon, 83, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Edith (Smith) Simmon. Barry worked for Ryder Truck of Pennsburg. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sumneytown. He was also a member of the Boulder Valley Gun Club in...

Aug 21, 2024

Edward Valentino Bozzelli, 85, a lifelong resident of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Schiery) Bozzelli and was the beloved husband of Beverly (Haas) Bozzelli. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. He served his country honorably in the National Guard. Ed worked for Merck in...

Aug 21, 2024

Donald L. VanHorn, 76, of Center Valley, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Born in Quakertown, he

was the son of the late Leonard and Alice (Lafevre) VanHorn, husband of 43 years to the late Linda VanHorn

and brother to the late Elizabeth “Bett” Johnson. He was a proud member of the United States...

Aug 19, 2024

Herb Thomas passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Thomas (nee Dove), his daughter Michele Karp (Kevin), his daughter April Thomas, grandchildren Derek Karp, Nora Karp, Noah Karp and Dylan Leclerc. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert K Thomas and Patricia Ann...

Aug 12, 2024

Carole Ann Depew ,83, of the Frederick Community, and formerly of Red Hill and Lansdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Born in Lansdale, she was a daughter of the late Chauncey and Katharine (Adams) Depew. Carole earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University, and a master’s degree from Temple University in Education. She...

Aug 12, 2024

Leonard “Len” Paul Finkboon, 81, of Quakertown, passed away at home, surrounded by family on August 12, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Regina Catherine (Rundle) Finkboon. Born in Geryville, he was a son of the late William F.D. and Lucy Sara (Walter) Finkboon. Len served his country honorably in the Marines at the Bay of Pigs during...

Aug 12, 2024

Marilyn June (Boice) Stong, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at her residence in Skippack. Born in Plymouth Meeting, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Steinmetz) Boice. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who spent many years employed as a CNA at Meadowood Retirement Community enriching the lives and providing...

Aug 10, 2024

Leonard M. Lay Jr., 83, of Harleysville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Leonard and Doris (Miller) Lay Sr. He was the former husband of the late Betsey Connelly Davis & Joanne Toole. Leonard was a graduate of Souderton High School. As a young man, he traveled...

Aug 10, 2024

Bonnie G. Moyer, 82, of Quakertown, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 19, 1941, in Wishaw, PA to the late Reed and Julia (Maxim) Dickey. Bonnie graduated from Reynoldsville High School in 1959. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Warren Dennis Moyer. Bonnie worked for 35 years at...

Aug 9, 2024

George J. Cole, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Rosemary (Clark) Cole. George was a Highway Maintenance Manager for PennDOT for many years. He was predeceased by his loving wife Andrea (Oravec) Cole.

He is survived by his children: Mary Fredette and...

Aug 7, 2024

C. Joy Harmount, 91, died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, PA. Born 1932 in Cleveland, OH, Joy was the adored daughter of the late Lucille Gell, nee Morris, and Donald F. Gell. Joy attended Fenn College where she met William J. Harmount, the love of her life, whom she married...

Aug 6, 2024

Carl Richard Moyer, 77, of Pennsburg, formerly of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Sara G. (Rice) Moyer. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Weaver) Moyer. Carl worked as a driver for Red Hill Ford and then former Copart...

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...