OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
Ella Mae Womer
Oct 26, 2025
Ella Mae Womer, 'Kitty', 99, of Damascus Twp., Wayne County, PA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Country Meadows, Bethlehem Twp, PA. She was born in Saint Marys, WV on October 17, 1926 to the late John Kenneth and Elsie Christina (Schauwecker) Varner. As a girl, she enjoyed singing, swimming, sunbathing, ice skating, and playing the piano. She had her...
Theresa Marie Stabene
Oct 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Theresa Stabene, a devoted mother, cherished daughter, loving sister, and loyal friend.
Theresa's heart was her greatest gift-kind, gentle, and endlessly giving. She cared deeply for others, feeling compassion for every person and every struggle, no matter how small or large. She had a way of understanding people's...
John Robertson
Oct 21, 2025
John B. Robertson, 85, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John was born on November 25, 1939, in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Janet (Bannerman) Robertson, Scottish immigrants. John moved to Pineville at the age of nine. Growing up in Pineville was a...
Irene Wallach
Oct 16, 2025
Irene Wallach, 81, of Hellertown, passed away on October 16, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, to the late Joseph and Mary (Bosoti) Szabo, Irene was one of 10 children. She was a seamstress for many years until she began cleaning homes around the area. Irene was married to her loving husband Martin P. Wallach for over 60 wonderful years. They were...
Robert Hosier
Oct 15, 2025
Robert Alan Hosier of Coopersburg, PA, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 76. He was an educator, coach, and mentor at Pennridge School District for over 49 years. Robert was born in Easton, PA, to William and Marie Hosier. Robert loved athletics and excelled at football at Easton Area High School, and was selected for the Big 33 Football...
Robert J. Pistorius
Oct 14, 2025
Robert J. "Bob" Pistorius, 67, of Coopersburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on April 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Pistorius and Jane (Landis) Reiter.
Bob graduated from CB West high school where he wrestled and played football. He enjoyed antiquing, riding his motorcycles, hunting, trapping and being...
James Baldassarre
Oct 14, 2025
James "Jimbo" Baldassarre, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the husband of the late Patricia J. (Poldrugo) Baldassarre. James was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 29, 1941 to the late John and Elizabeth (Keegan) Baldassarre. He served our country faithfully in the United States Navy during...
Edward Stanko
Oct 13, 2025
Edward "Eddie" J. Stanko, 65, of Hellertown, PA, passed away on October 13, 2025 at St. Luke's Anderson Campus into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He and his wife, Susan (Harvat) Stanko shared 34 years of loving marriage.
Born in Drexel Hills, PA, he was raised in Edison, NJ. He was the son of the late...
Josephine Dornin
Oct 11, 2025
Josephine (Josie) Marie Dornin, 97, of Coopersburg passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Born in New Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony and Mary Rita (Zetavetsky) Benderavage. Josephine was predeceased by her loving husband: Wilbur (Bill) Hodges Dornin.
She and Bill created and ran a bakery business for several years. She worked in Home Care,...
Larry Neetz
Oct 11, 2025
Larry Ernest Neetz, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Born on July 24, 1933, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Larry touched the lives of many during his time with us. He was the son of the late Ernest and Frederica (Wezel) Neetz. He was the devoted husband of Mildred (Yoder) Neetz, sharing 68 years of marriage before her passing...
John Philip Constantine
Oct 11, 2025
John Philip Constantine, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Rita M. (Rodriguez) Constantine. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14, 1942 to the late John and Julie (Arlow) Constantine. John spent his early years working in a printing factory before relocating to Pennsylvania, where...
Theodore J. Lazowicki Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Theodore Julian Lazowicki Jr.
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Theodore J. Lazowicki Jr. who went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025 at the age of 61.
Born on July 14, 1964 in Harleysville, Pennsylvania to Theodore J. Lazowicki Sr and the late Betty A. (Kulp)...
Daniel N. Shope, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Daniel N. Shope Jr., passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 17, 1953, in Washington,D.C. and raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Daniel was the son of the late Daniel Shope Sr. and S. Sprague Dubois. He was a longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where he cherished his family and community...
Horace "Mike" James Johnson,
Oct 2, 2025
Horace "Mike" James Johnson, 67, of Springtown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret Ellen (Becker) Johnson. Horace was born in Norfolk, VA on November 20, 1957 to the late Carl William and Barbara Ann (Clauser) Johnson. He served our country faithfully in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Army...
Judith McNally
Sep 30, 2025
Judith Ann "Judy" McNally, 80, of Schwenksville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on February 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and John McNally.
Judy graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia. She was an avid Philly sports fan, especially the Phillies and enjoyed singing. Judy was proud to be Irish....
Margaret E. Meitzler
Sep 30, 2025
Margaret E. “Peggy" Meitzler, 94 of Boyertown, passed away peacefully at Chestnut Knoll on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born on November 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Celeste (Miller) and Russel Mathias. She was the loving wife of the late Charles D. Meitzler.
Peggy was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Sassamansville. She enjoyed bird watching,...
Joan Marie Varano (Sock)
Sep 28, 2025
Joan (Sock) Varano, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was the devoted wife of the late Samuel Varano, Sr., with whom she shared 59 years of marriage before his passing in 2024. She was the beloved mother of Angela Riley (Brian) of Harleysville and Samuel Varano (Marcey) of Chalfont. Joan was also...
David L. O'Brien
Sep 27, 2025
David Lawrence O’Brien, 75, lovingly known as OB, passed away on September 27, 2025, in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Dennison, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Helen (Carmola) O’Brien.
David is survived by his children: Daniel (Emily) O’Brien of Harleysville, PA; Timothy (Emily Talbot) O’Brien of Lancaster, PA; Stephen (Rucha) O’Brien of Wake Forest, NC;...
David L. Davis
Sep 27, 2025
David L. Davis, 78, of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown passed away on September 27, 2025 at Valley Manor, Coopersburg. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Emeigh) Davis who died October 2019 and the late Kathryn (Smay) Davis who died April 2002. Born in Grantville, PA Dauphin County on February 9, 1947, he was the son of the...
Nan Marie Rush
Sep 22, 2025
Nan passed away on September 22, 2025, at her son’s home in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. Nan was an exceptionally talented pianist, an inspired writer and poet, a voracious reader, and a music-, film- and art-lover.Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Nan was the second of six children of John and Joella Rush. She earned a B.A. in English from Muhlenberg College...
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