OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2023

Joan Marie Gorski, RN 86, of Trout Run, PA passed peacefully on July 5, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was a twin of eleven children to the late Frederick Warren and Marie Elizabeth (Kreutz) Miller. Joan was predeceased by her loving husband Ronald S. Gorski, Grandson Michael Adamson and Granddaughter Chandra Hoover.

Surviving are her children:, John...

Jul 5, 2023

Jane Ann (Hagenbuch) Wolf, 74, of East Greenville passed away on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023. David Wolf was her husband. Born at Grandview Hospital, in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Reiss) Hagenbuch of Pennsburg.

Jane worked for the former Red Hill Savings & Loan and then for the Resolution Trust Corporation...

Jul 4, 2023

Endre “Andy” Markus, 84, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023. Born in Hungary, he was the son of the late Gabor and Emma (Marton) Markus.

Andy came to America when he was 17 years old looking for adventure. Speaking only Hungarian, he quickly taught himself English and studied everything he could about American history...

Jul 4, 2023

Virginia L. (Heintz) Pierson, 92, of Darby, formerly of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the Late John Pierson Sr. Born in Palm, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Amelia (Dittman) Heintz. Virginia worked at Pillsbury in the Quality Assurance Department for over 10 years and...

Jul 2, 2023

Sukhmohinder Kaur Kang, 87, of Shavertown, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Punjab India, she was the daughter of the later Jagir Singh and Gurdial Kaur.

Surviving are her children: Sukhdeep Kaur Mangat, Baljit Kaur Dhillon and Bobby Singh Kang Grandchildren; Parneet kaur Kang, Amandeep Kaur Mangat, Gagandeep Singh Mangat, Pawandeep Kaur...

Jul 1, 2023

Terry Craig Romich, 66, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023. Born in Pennsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Carmel (Eichele) Romich. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Henry) Romich for over 42 years. A lifelong and active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Terry held various positions over the years, and alongside...

Jun 29, 2023

Renee E. Rousis, 75, passed away on June 29th, 2023 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Renee was a career nurse and wife to George Rousis Sr.; together they raised three sons in Bally, PA.

Born August 5, 1947, Renee was an only child who grew up in the Lehigh Valley. She had fond memories...

Jun 26, 2023

Viola Bernadine Heiney, 91, of East Greenville, passed away June 26, 2023. She was the widow of Donald E. Heiney. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Louise (Egener) Hilbert.

Surviving are children: Dolly Shafer, Kathy L. McGuigon, of Palmerton, Lee Heiney, of East Greenville, and Dan Heiney, of Bechtelsville;...

Jun 24, 2023

Ivan A. J. Evitts, 83, East Greenville passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. Evitts. Born in Birmingham, England, he was the son of the late Henry and Lavinia (Rowley) Evitts.

An avid sportsman, Ivan played English football (soccer) and was Captain of his local cricket team in...

Jun 20, 2023

Lewis D. Mingle, 91, of Red Hill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Delores (Young) Mingle. Born in Loganton, PA, he was a son of the late Sanford Mingle and Helen (Embick) Mingle. He served his country honorably in the Army from 1954 to 1957. Following his service, he worked for...

Jun 19, 2023

Edward La Gerda, 80, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19th, 2023. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Delfert) La Gerda. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. He went on to work for Bethlehem Steel for over 30 years as a carrier operator and he was part of the Steel Company...

Jun 15, 2023

Blaze Anthony Myers, 21, of Boyertown, passed away Thursday, June 15th, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Justin and Mary Peterson of Boyertown. Blaze was a graduate of Boyertown High School and was currently a student at Ithaca College in New York. He was a member of the ROTC Program at Cornell University and was currently...

Jun 11, 2023

George Waidell, 74, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Gill) Waidell. Born in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Valentine) Waidell.

After earning a bachelor’s degree and later a M. Ed. at Penn State, George taught History and Social...

Jun 11, 2023

Melissa (Miller) Weida, 56, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Lee Weida. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Miller and Mary Whitehouse.

Along with her husband, she is survived by daughters, Bryanna Miller of College Park, MD, and Marina Bascom of Bethlehem;...

Jun 1, 2023

Ellen Jane Malkiewicz, 76, The Good Shepherd Home- Raker Center in Allentown passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, she was a daughter of the late Stanley Malkiewicz and Evelyn (Christian) Malkiewicz Gombotz. Ellen was a long-time resident of Good Shepherd where she enjoyed being outdoors, and participating in all activities. Ellen...

May 31, 2023

William Drake Gebert, 73, of Perkiomenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Herrmann) Gebert. Born in Allentown, PA, he was a son of the late Earl and Margaret (Drake) Gebert. Bill was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. During his senior year, he led his team to the Bux-Mont...

May 29, 2023

Nancy (Shuhler) Greiss Brogan, 77, of Macungie and formerly of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ernest Greiss who passed away in 2001 and Thomas Brogan who passed away in 2011. Nancy was raised on the farm in Krausdale, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine...

May 28, 2023

Charles Chester Higman Jr., 94, Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Lagergren) Higman. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Gladys (Soder) Higman. Charles served our country honorably in the Navy, and after the service he was an engineer for the former...

May 27, 2023

James F. Cabelus of Red Hill, PA, passed away on May 27, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was pre-deceased by his partner Jeannie Conrad, his sons Steven and Scott, and his grandson Sam. He is survived by his former wife Claire, children Carrie Zoller (Pete), David (Kathy), and Amy (Joe), son-in-law Floyd Wolfgang (Liz Cipriano),...

May 27, 2023

Beth Anne “Buffy” Watt, 60, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of William Neiser and the late Jean (Swartz) Neiser. Buffy was an exceptionally skilled fine artist and silver jewelry smith. She was an intense lover of music, animals, and adventures. Ever has it been that love knows not...