OBITUARIES

Aug 21, 2025

Ruth M. Yoder-Taylor, 88, of Harleysville, formerly of Zionsville, passed away on August 21, 2025. She was the widow of Glenn F. Yoder, and married Merrill F. Taylor in 2011. Born in Allentown on September 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Lillian (Wagner) Bear. Ruth graduated from Allentown High School in 1955. She enjoyed...

Aug 17, 2025

Jerrod “Jerry” Brown, 76, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born in Shunk, PA, he was the son of the late Ellis and Agnes Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn (Charles) Brown. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and his animals. Jerry and his wife Marilyn were proud...

Aug 15, 2025

Antoinette "Ann" Fusco, 92, of Upper Salford Township passed away in her home with her family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Richardson) and Anthony Bernocco. She was married to Anthony Edward Fusco, Jr. with whom she celebrated 71 years of marriage this past January.

Antoinette was...

Aug 11, 2025

Walter L. Ward, 88, of Macungie. Born in Philadelphia.

He loved his country; he joined the Marine Reserves that spanned 12 years.

Walt worked as a Bell Telephone service technician for 30 years; this is where he met the love of his life, Dusty Sands. Dusty would soon become his wife. Walt and...

Aug 10, 2025

Amanda Elizabeth Schwenk Sheridan, 43, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10th, 2025. She was the daughter of Michael Schwenk and Karen (Singer) Schwenk. She work as a waitress in several area restaurants. Amanda was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Pennsburg.

Along with her parents, Amanda is survived...

Aug 8, 2025

Richard Allen “Dick” Schwenk, 84, of Oley, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8th, 2025. Born and raised in Red Hill, he was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Trump) Schwenk. He was the beloved husband of Kelly (Leitgeb) Schwenk. They celebrated 40 years of marriage last September. Richard worked as a forklift operator for Knoll in...

Aug 8, 2025

Michelle Elizabeth Merkley

Loving Daughter, Wife, Sister, and Friend

After an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer Michelle Merkley, of Pottstown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 8, 2025, with her devoted husband, Charles “Chip” Merkley, and her brother, Scott Milano, by her side. She was 50, and in her final...

Aug 5, 2025

Ronald Paul Mahoney, 84 of Woxall, passed away at home with his family on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Crowe) Mahoney. The couple was married 61 years this past November. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Mullen) Mahoney.

Ronald was a graduate...

Aug 2, 2025

Edward W Krug Jr., aged 75, of East Greenville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Edward was born on October 2, 1949, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward W Krug Sr. and Mary M (Hughes) Krug. He grew up...

Jul 28, 2025

Georgianna Pierson, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Georgianna (Chantry) Huffnagel. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Pierson, and would have celebrated 57 years of marriage this November.

Along with her husband, Georgianna is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 25, 2025

Patricia Mae Coffey, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Garret) Palmer. She was the beloved wife of Chris Coffey. Patricia was a kindhearted person. Always willing to listen and lend a hand. She had many friends along her journey in life and loved to volunteer. She...

Jul 25, 2025

Thomas G. Wilson, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 25th, 2025. Born in Spotswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Stanley and Penny (Bennett) Wilson. Thomas worked for Lukens Steel of Coatesville.

Thomas is survived by his two sons: Stanley L. Wilson of Hereford and Thomas G. Wilson II, Bedminster, NJ.

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Jul 19, 2025

Jean Britton, 93, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 . Born in Zionsville, she was the daughter of the late Webster K. and Laura (Frey) Gery. Jean loved her family, and in earlier years she loved to garden.

Surviving are her children: Tim Britton, husband of Karen, Jesse Britton husband of...

Jul 19, 2025

Randy S. Reinhart, Sr., 72, of Myerstown, died July 19 at his home. He was the husband of Mary L. (Bauman) Reinhart. The couple was married for 52 years. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Roy and Roberta (Shisler) Reinhart. He was employed as a custodian for the Upper Perkiomen School District, retiring in 2018....

Jul 16, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Stephen Allen Benson “Steve”, 72, of Abington, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Harvey and Barbara (Jenkinson) Benson. He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Susan (Frutchey) Benson. A 1972 graduate of Abington Senior High School, he learned how to operate printing presses...

Jul 13, 2025

Dolores G. (Yerger) Seip, 83, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Kulp) Yerger. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry Seip. Early in life, Dolores worked for the Upper Perkiomen School District as a custodian and in the laundry. Following that, she...

Jul 2, 2025

Stephen R. Fair, age 42, of Quakertown, beloved son of Richard and Nina Fair, of East Greenville, passed away at home in his sleep after an illness recently. He was born May 16, 1983 in Allentown, PA, and grew up in Coopersburg and East Greenville. He was a 2001 honors graduate of Southern Lehigh High School and received a...

Jun 29, 2025

Evonne Schultz Glenn, 83, of Hereford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Linwood and Pearl (Eschbach) Schultz. She was the beloved wife of Peter Glenn and they celebrated 59 years of marriage in May. Evonne worked as a research biologist for Merck of West Point prior to the birth of...

Jun 19, 2025

Michael C. Bartholomew, 73, of Red Hill and formerly of Boyertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marie (Beckett) Bartholomew. Michael was the beloved husband of Barbara (Schwenk) Bartholomew, with whom he shared many meaningful years. He worked...