OBITUARIES

Feb 26, 2024

James “Jim” C. Taylor, 74, of Center Valley, passed away February 26,2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Charles and Kathryn (Flinchbaugh) Taylor of Reedsville, PA, his hometown. Before moving to Center Valley a short time ago, he lived over 40 years in Havertown, PA where he was an active community and...

Feb 25, 2024

Charlene Ginger Wilson, 70, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Born in Allentown, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lena E. (Kriebel) Wilson. Charlene was a 1971 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. She graduated from the Allentown School of Nursing in 1974, and she received her BSN from Kutztown University in...

Feb 23, 2024

Randall “Randy” Romig, 73, of Barto passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Ethel (Graves) Romig. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Edward and Betty (Bauer) Romig. Early in life, Randy was a National Sales Manager for a packaging company. However, he spent most of his working...

Feb 18, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” Gawlikowski, 87, of Green Acres Drive in Allentown, PA, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, with her family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1936, in France, and came to America at the age of thirteen. Jackie was employed by Champion Spark Plug (Known as Hellertown Manufacturing) for...

Feb 13, 2024

We are very sorry to have had to say good bye to our father, John Michno, this week. We knew we had limited time left with him after he was diagnosed with prostate & bone cancer, but there never is enough time when you love someone so much.

John was born in Pennsylvania coal country & grew...

Feb 8, 2024

Paul Paul Phillip Yerger, 77, of Hellertown, passed away on February 8th, 2024. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late George Raymond and Mildred Irene (Miller) Yerger. He was one of nine children growing up. Paul served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War and spent 31 years working for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation....

Feb 5, 2024

Victor N. Lea, a stalwart man known for his unwavering spirit, loyalty, and dedication to his family, community, and profession, passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62. Born and raised in Penndel, Pennsylvania, Victor was the cherished son of the late George and Eleanore Lea.

Victor possessed an unparalleled fighting spirit and a...

Jan 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Raegan on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Raegan dealt with brain cancer for almost 7 years. She eventually surrendered, with dignity and resolve, all the while surrounded by the love of family and friends. She became an inspiration to many for her ability to see the good...

Jan 29, 2024

Blanche Louise Sablich, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024. Born in Kulpmont, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Molnar) Mamich. She was a faithful catholic for her entire life. Blanche was an avid bowler when she was younger. She was a particularly good card player, and she loved gardening; especially her...

Jan 27, 2024

Jennifer Ann Kemp, 44, of East Greenville passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of James Sr. and Carole (Moyer) Kemp. She was a 1997 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and worked as a greeter at the Walmart in Harleysville. Jennifer loved watching the Phillies. She was a member of St. Philip...

Jan 26, 2024

Francis A. “Tony” Hitcho, 73, of Schnecksville passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Barbara (Bolt) Hitcho.

Born in Hazelton, PA, he was a son of the late Michael E. Sr. and Frances J. (Melkosky) Hitcho. Tony served his country honorably...

Jan 19, 2024

Jeanne “Jinka” Schrader, 95, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved

family on January 19, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Francis J. Doddy

Jr. and Evelyn (Betge) Doddy. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph F. Schrader Jr.. Jeanne

was an imaginative, creative...

Jan 17, 2024

Ronald M. Afflerbach, 77, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024. Born in Sellersville, he was the

son of the late Edwin and Ida (Campbell) Afflerbach.. He graduated from Quakertown High School In 1964.. Following

school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy SeaBees and served in Vietnam from 1967-1969.

He...

Jan 17, 2024

Clarence Leonard Scott III, "Scotty", 84, of Pottstown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Evans) Scott. Born in Palmerton, he was a son of the late Clarence Leonard Scott Jr. and the late Marian (Petitt) Scott Pangonis. Scotty was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and was a teacher for...

Jan 13, 2024

Fred Taglieber, 76, of Pottstown died on January 13, 2024. He was a son of the late William and Ruth (Yoder) Taglieber. Fred worked for Bethlehem Steel. He is predeceased by a brother William G. Taglieber. Services are private. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg are in charge of arrangements.

Jan 12, 2024

Denise (Husk) Folks, 69, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12th, 2024. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian (Schwager) Husk. For many years, she was a Social Worker and Case Manager for Eagleville Hospital in the Detox Unit. After retiring from Eagleville in 2021 she worked part time at the...

Jan 7, 2024

Thomas G. Tierney, 79, of Northampton passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Gladys (Bocherer) Tierney. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Robert and Pauline (Tierney) Kugler. He was a graduate of Hellertown High in 1962 and served his country honorably in the Coast Guard from 1964 to 1968....

Jan 4, 2024

Richard P. Schuler Jr., 66, passed peacefully on January 4, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Richard and Pauline (Peterson) Schuler. He was the beloved companion of Cheryl Dries. A 1975 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, Rick worked as a truck driver for various companies such as Allen Distribution, H&K, DA Landis, and...

Jan 4, 2024

Joseph Montalvo II, 62, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on, January 4th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Christine M. (Sirico) Montalvo. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was a son of Carmen Montalvo of the Bronx, and the late Joseph Montalvo.

Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by his children: Dr. Angela...

Jan 1, 2024

Rudy H. Klein, 87, of Red Hill passed away peacefully on, January 1st, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Klein. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Peter and Margret (Baum) Klein. He was a master carpenter. He worked first for Reeves Construction, and then for Al Bartron & Sons in Southampton. However, most...