OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

Frederick Nevel

Frederick Nevel

Mar 15, 2014

Frederick D. Nevel, 85, of Beavertown, PA, and formerly of Hellertown, passed away March 15, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Marian (Nause) Nevel. The couple was married 61 years last May. Born in Berwick, PA, he was a son of the late Elmer and Laura (Kittle) Nevel. 

Frederick served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War....

Patricia Strain

Patricia Strain

Mar 13, 2014

Patricia A. Strain, 73, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014. A life long resident of Hellertown, she was a daughter of Grace Thomas Benzak of Hellertown and the late Emil Benzak. She was a very active member and volunteer of First United Church of Christ, Hellertown. Survivors: Daughters, Belinda Strain of Vienna, VA, Susan Schwentner, of...

Catherine Scotti Fetscher

Catherine Scotti Fetscher

Mar 10, 2014

Catherine Kitty Scotti Fetscher, 61, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2014. She was the loving friend of Donella “Nell” Nickerson with whom she resided. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Minio) Scotti. Along with her friend Nell, she is survived by three brothers: Carmen and his wife...

Willing Weidner

Willing Weidner

Mar 8, 2014

Willing U. "Buddy" Weidner, 79, of Pennsburg, died peacefully at home March 8, 2014. Willing (Buddy) was born in 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a son of the late Willing & Louise Weidner Sr. He was a sharp shooter and tank commander in the Korean War, for which he received a Good Conduct Medal. He was a lifelong...

Gerald Carle

Gerald Carle

Mar 2, 2014

Gerald Carle, 88, of Quakertown, passed away March 2, 2014 at Grand View Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Theresa Anna (Hicks) Carle. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Ralph & Hazel (Morgan) Carle. Gerald served his country honorably during WWII in both the Army and the Navy. He was a county supervisor for...

Patricia Neubauer

Patricia Neubauer

Feb 24, 2014

Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Hellertown are in charge of arrangements.

John Klaiss

John Klaiss

Feb 22, 2014

John W. Klaiss, 62, of Red Hill, died February 22, 2014. He was a son of the late John and Dorothy Klaiss. He worked for Bergey's Parts in Colmar. Survivors: wife, Susan; children: John Klaiss and Denice Czop; step-children: Kristie Sue and Jeremiah Exner; and a brother, Leonard Klaiss. Services: 2 p.m., Thursday, Whitemarsh Memorial Park. Visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.

William Neith

William Neith

Feb 14, 2014

William D. Neith Sr., 65, of Moore Twp, passed away on February 14, 2014. He was the beloved companion of Hilda Parsons. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Bettie Jane Quoos of Bethlehem, and the late Donald Neith. He was an avid golfer and he enjoyed playing the drums with a local group called “Banned From...

Mary Snyder

Mary Snyder

Feb 14, 2014

Mary Ann Snyder, 73, of Red Hill, passed away February 14, 2014. Born in Palm, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Mayer) Stoudt. She was employed at the former Red Hill Savings & Loan, and then at the former French's in Souderton. Mary Ann was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Pennsburg. Surviving...

Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith

Feb 13, 2014

Pamela J. Smith, 59, of Pennsburg, passed away February 13, 2014. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late John C. and D. Elaine (Irwin) Grennor. Surviving are children: T. Mark Smith, of Pottstown; Becky, wife of Ben Ettinger, of Red Hill; and Bryan Smith, of Pennsburg; and 2 grandchildren: Kyle Smith and Mackenzie Ettinger. Pam was...

Ruthann Remechuk

Ruthann Remechuk

Feb 10, 2014

Ruthann Marie (Hahn) Remechuk, 58, of Easton, passed away on February 10, 2014. She was the beloved wife of John S. Remechuk. They celebrated 19 years of marriage last May. Ruthann was a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Elizabeth (Rodenbach) Hahn. She was a well liked employee of the Burger King on 25th St. in Wilson Borough...

Dennis Moyer

Dennis Moyer

Feb 10, 2014

Dennis Karl Moyer, 69, of Zionsville died February 10, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law. A local historian and author, Dennis was born on July 20, 1944 to the late Ruth and Wilmer Moyer. Dennis graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1962 and later served in the US Army in Germany from 1965-1967....

Zoraida De Armas

Zoraida De Armas

Feb 7, 2014

Zoraida de Armas, 96, formerly of Easton, passed away February 7, 2014. She was the widow of Gustavo de Armas. Born in Jovellanos, Cuba, she was a daughter of the late Santiago Debrás Iglesias and María (Hernández) Debrás. She was a seamstress at the former Strong Wear Pants Factory, Easton for many years. Zoraida was a member of the...

Erwin Boyer

Erwin Boyer

Feb 3, 2014

Erwin A. Boyer, 87, of the Village of Huffs Church, died February 3, 2014. He was the husband of Grace (Choyce) Boyer. Born in Longswamp, he was a son of the late Charles & Eva (Bauer) Boyer. Erwin was a veteran of WWII. He was a yardman and delivered oil, first for Kulp & Stoudt, and then CR Dampman,...

Kirk Mclaughlin

Kirk Mclaughlin

Feb 3, 2014

Kirk P. McLaughlin, 63, of Barto, passed away on February 3, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Melissa (Cole) McLaughlin for 40 years. Born in Norristown, he was a son of Charlotte (Miller) Kyle and the late James D. McLaughlin. Kirk served his country honorably in the Army, stationed in Korea. He was a sales representative for Scott...