OBITUARIES

Jan 22, 2025

Delores Fay Kline, 87, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. Born in Spring Mount, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Amy (Trumbauer) Schirk. She was the beloved wife of Jacob Kline. They celebrated 66 years of marriage last April. Delores was a graduate of Schwenksville High School. She worked as a...

Jan 21, 2025

Geraldine P. O’ Toole, 81, of Bethlehem, passed away on January 21, 2025. Born in 1943 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marguerite (Meck) Staller. Geraldine was a quality control tester for the Bethlehem Steel, Mining Division, now M.F.S. from 1973 to 2008. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Allentown.

Jan 18, 2025

Dwight Dwain Ernst, 72, of Hellertown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Born on November 10, 1952, in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He was a son of the late Maynard and Betty (Schlicher) Ernst. Dwight worked as a manager for Weldship Corporation in Hellertown and Bethlehem for over 40 years until retiring in 2018. Dwight was a devoted father...

Jan 15, 2025

William Gary Diehl, 69, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on January 15, 2025. He was born to the late William Grant and Elizabeth (Hall) Diehl in Doylestown PA on February 18, 1955. His first ten years were spent growing up in the Maplewood development. Schoolmates who also attended Linden Elementary School...

Jan 4, 2025

Michael D. Feldman, 55, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. He was the son of JoAnn (Briggs) Feldman-Winsch and David Feldman. Michael worked for several restuarants and pizza shops in the area. He was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ.

Along with his mother, Michael is survived by his...

Jan 3, 2025

Christopher Edward Szymkiewicz, 58, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the son of Raymond Szymkiewicz of Red Hill and the late Shirley (Pike) Szymkiewicz.

Along with his father, Christopher is survived by his daughters, Crystal, and Kiana; and his sister, Kathleen Kifer and her husband, Allen of Royersford. He was...

Jan 3, 2025

James Theodore Longacre Jr., 55, passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late James Theodore Longacre Sr. and Ruth (Barndt) Longacre. James was a sales manager and a designer for All Amish Structures of Orefield. James was interested in gardening and enjoyed growing all different kinds of plants.

Dec 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Keefer, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born in Girardville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lenore (Franks) O’Connell. Patricia was a Registered Nurse for many years.

Surviving is her husband: Robert Keefer; children: Robert O’Shura, and David Keefer; grandchildren: Daniel O’Shura, Emily Copeland, Megan Novik, and Patrick...

Dec 27, 2024

John “Jack” J. Dolan III, 67, of Schwenksville and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27th, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Carmella (Colucci) Dolan. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Murphy) Dolan. Jack held several positions throughout his life, first as an electronics technician and then as...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard James Thomas, affectionately known as "Little Richard," who peacefully passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 92. Richard was a lifelong resident of Pennsburg, PA, and originally hails from Emmaus, PA. He was the beloved husband of Dolly (Ott) Thomas for an enduring...

Dec 19, 2024

Norma Jane Jonathans, 76, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Born in Kempton, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel (Kunkle) Schollenberger. She was the beloved wife of Edo Jonathans. She was a graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in education and attended West Chester University while working on a...

Dec 18, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Helm, 80, of Williams Township, PA, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica (Corcoran) Crowe.

Peggy dedicated her career to helping others as a skilled Medical Technologist, blending precision with...

Dec 14, 2024

Claudia Gabriele Snively, 65, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Born in Worms, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Irmgard (Oswald) Roberts. She was the beloved wife of John Snively. Claudia worked for Suburban Propane in Telford.

Along with her husband, Claudia is survived by her stepson: Brandon Snively of Lancaster;...

Dec 11, 2024

Gregory Michael Rickert, 74, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Donna (Fillman) Rickert. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Victor and Anna (Gardian) Rickert. Greg was a 1968 graduate of the Upper Perkiomen High School and went on to serve in...

Dec 10, 2024

Hubert Seemann, 96, of Bally, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10h, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Broadbent) Seemann.

Born in Aising, Germany, he was a son of the late Josef and Anna (Antesburger) Seemann.

Hubert attended an academic boarding school in Freising, Germany for secondary school. His studies were...

Dec 8, 2024

Michael Scott Hunsberger, 52, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Mike was born on Travis Airforce Base, in Solano County, California, and raised in Perkiomenville, PA. He was the son of Neal and Carol (Pfeiffer) Hunsberger of Perkiomenville. Mike was a 1990 graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg...

Dec 2, 2024

R. James “Bud” Hoffman Jr., 78, of Zionsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Revere J. and Frances M.(Heist) Hoffman. A 1964 graduate of Upper Perk High School, he lettered in Track, played the trombone in the school band, then earned his Associate’s Degree from Montgomery County...

Nov 21, 2024

James Jay Schultz, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Peterman) Schultz.

James is survived by his sisters, Donna Hall of North Wales, PA, and Jeanne Decembrino and her husband, Peter of Red Hill, PA; and nieces and...

Nov 17, 2024

Edward M. “Ed” Zadlo, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Purri) Zadlo. Ed held a bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University and a master’s degree from Boston University. He worked as an electrical engineer for Solid State of Montgomeryville. He studied at the New...

Nov 14, 2024

Harry Ray Campbell, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home in Red Hill, PA. Born on March 23, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Olive Irene Campbell. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Ann Campbell.

Along with his wife, Harry...