OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 18, 2024

Lydia Oquendo Vazquez, 87, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Brigido and Matilda (Vazquez) Oquendo. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfredo Rios.

Lydia is survived by her sons: Tony Toro of Dublin, PA; Roberto Rios and his wife, Amy of Indiana, and...

Jun 17, 2024

Paul Joseph Tillmann, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at Arden Courts Memory Care, Allentown, PA after a 5-year battle with vascular dementia caused by a stroke. He was born on December 31, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Lucy Tillmann.

Paul grew up in Feasterville, PA and graduated from Neshaminy High School...

Jun 16, 2024

Beryl B. Kraft, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. Born in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Olive (Hall) Bierschenk. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Kraft. She was a 1967 graduate of Boyertown High. Beryl sold antiques, she worked at the former Ames in Pennsburg,...

Jun 15, 2024

Thomas V. Yost, 63, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was son of late Robert M. and Mary-Therese H. (Ferry) Yost. He was the beloved husband of Lynn Marie (Rex) Yost for over 37 years, as well as a loving and devoted father.

He graduated from Southern...

Jun 14, 2024

Frederick Edward Majewski, 77, of Gilbertsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14th, 2024. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Edward and Anne Majewski. He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth (Boodée) Majewski.

He was a graduate of Norristown High School. Following his four years at Penn State University, he served his...

Jun 13, 2024

Kenneth S. Mathias, 89, of Hellertown, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Kenneth S. and Margaret (Weierbach) Mathias. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Herman) Mathias. Kenneth graduated from Liberty High School ‘53.

Kenneth served for 2 years in the military (Germany 1957-1959). He worked...

Jun 12, 2024

Douglas Arthur Smith Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Lupo) Smith. Born in Suffern, NY, he was the son of the late Douglas Smith Sr. and the late Alice (Van Horn) Smith. Douglas was a graduate of the Ramsey High School, Ramsey, NJ Class of 1960. He served...

Jun 11, 2024

Lois M. (Hammond) Nelms, 89, of Harleysville, PA and formerly of Blandon, PA, went home to her eternal home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Lois was born June 5, 1935, in Bucyrus, Ohio, the only child of the late Victor and Lela E. (Stanton) Hammond. She was a 1953 graduate of Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio. Lois made...

Jun 7, 2024

Sherry Lynn Stein, 54, of Mansfield MO, died on June 7, 2024. She was born on December 12, 1969 in Sellersville to Eugene and Susan (White) Schmoyer.

Sherry is survived by her husband of 25 years, Ken, her son Matthew Stein and his wife Joanie and Jacob all of Mansfield, MO; her parents Eugene and Susan of...

Jun 7, 2024

Ernest J. “Ernie” Peckham, 80, of Red Hill and formerly of Lehigh Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7th, 2024. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Goodline) Peckham. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Clifford) Peckham. He served his country honorably in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following...

Jun 3, 2024

Mary-Therese H. (Ferry) Yost of Coopersburg, PA passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born in Allentown, June 19, 1939, to the late Margaret (Novajovsky) and Vincent Ferry. She was married to her childhood sweetheart Robert M. Yost in 1957 and they shared 64 years of loving marriage, until his passing January 13, 2022.

Survivors:...

Jun 2, 2024

JoAnne Brenneman, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Margaret M. (Steirer) Miga. JoAnne graduated from Liberty High School.

Surviving is her husband: Ronald C. Brenneman; her children: Jessica Caputo and her Husband Conrad, Horace Detsch and his Wife Dina, and...