OBITUARIES

Dec 30, 2022

Edna L. (Erney) Pavlinsky, 82, of Slatington, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Emma (Oswald) Erney. Edna was a singer and songwriter.

Surviving is her sister: Betty Beahn; granddaughter: Sherry Williams; great grandchildren: Gage and Mason Williams, Kaylee Williams, and Riley Gardner; beloved caregiver:...

Dec 28, 2022

Margaret C. “Peg” Masiado, 86, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 28, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard Masiado who passed in 2002. She was raised in Hellertown, the daughter of the late Carl and Marion (Kresege) Hoffman. Peg worked for many years as a Medical Assistant for Bethlehem OBGYN, for...

Dec 27, 2022

Richard C. Birkmire, 88, of Green Lane, passed away December 27, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Florence E. (Belshaw) Birkmire. The couple was married 67 years this past July 2nd. Born in West Manayunk, Richard was a son of the late Clarence and Helen (McCarthy) Birkmire. Richard was a truck driver for R & R Transportation, a...

Dec 21, 2022

Jack “Jackie” R. Parker, 74, of Hellertown, took the hand of his dear best friend and Savior, Jesus Christ, as he passed into his spiritual life to partake in his Lord’s birthday party, while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Ember Parker for almost 46 years. Born in Allentown,...

Dec 16, 2022

Sylvia Bintner, 87, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16th, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Walter J. Bintner. Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Leda (Rosenberg) Wargo.

Sylvia was never idle. She was a homemaker “extraordinaire.” Everyone who knew her admired her talent for creating...

Dec 16, 2022

It is with a profound sadness in our hearts that we share the news that our brother, Patrick (Pat) Doyle has passed away. After a long and valiantly fought battle, the complications of Diabetes became insurmountable and Pat has joined

the Lord on Friday,December 16th,2022.

Born and raised in the Rhawnhurst section of NE Philadelphia...

Dec 16, 2022

Thomas W. Loetzbeier, 93, of Bath passed away December 16, 2022. He was the widower of Anne H. Loetzbeier. Born in Scottdale, PA, Thomas was the son of the late John P. and Elsie May (Sisco) Loetzbeier. He was a graduate of Scottdale High School where he played trumpet in the school band, was a catcher for the high...

Dec 14, 2022

Jane Louise Boyer, 87, of East Greenville, passed away December 14, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Daniel W. Boyer. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Mazsa) Meckes. Jane was the co-owner of the Daniel W. Boyer Greenhouses for 35 years before retiring. She was a member of Trinity Great Swamp...

Dec 11, 2022

Janice R. Stetina, 96, of Quakertown, passed away December 11, 2022. She was the loving mother of four sons, and widow of Roy D. Stetina. The couple was married in July 25, 1947. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Janice was a daughter of the late Emory and Rose (Kramer) Rhoads. Janice was a diet & health consultant, opera singer and...

Dec 9, 2022

Bruce D. Fritchman, 84, of Springfield Township, Bucks County, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. The son of Walter K. Fritchman and Estelle (Frederick) Fritchman, he was the husband of Judith (Weight) Fritchman. Together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

Bruce graduated from William Allen High School, and Lehigh University,...

Dec 9, 2022

Catherine Sloyer, 81, of Pennsburg passed away December 9, 2022, while vacationing in Florida. She was the widow of William J. Sloyer. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late William and Estella (Frank) Dietz. She was the owner of the former Pennsburg Potpourri, a craft consignment store, and attended craft shows in the 1980’s. Early in...

Dec 8, 2022

Joseph E. Templeton, 80, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. He was the husband of the late Ingrid Templeton for 50 years before her passing in 2016. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Harkins) Templeton. He served his country honorably in the Army in Germany during the Vietnam...

Dec 5, 2022

Susan Ann Reiter, 81, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5th, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Forrest E. Reiter II. They were married 63 years this past November. Born in Pennsburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Wentling) Miller. Earlier, Susan worked at Midguard in Finland as a plastic mold machine...

Dec 5, 2022

Natalie Lynn Easton, 37, of Pennsburg, passed away December 5, 2022 at Temple University Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Linda (McCurry) Gallagher, and the late Charles Vincent Easton. Natalie attended Central Bucks West High School. She worked at Ciocca Ford in Souderton, which she loved very much. She enjoyed being a loving, contributing personality in...

Dec 4, 2022

Nelson Emerson Weber Jr., 83, of Barto, passed away on December 4, 2022, quietly in his home with his family after a very long and brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was beloved husband of Sheila (Knoll) Weber. Nelson and Sheila were married for 64 wonderful years. Born in Orefield, Lehigh County, Nelson was the beloved son of the...

Dec 3, 2022

Donald D. Freed, 82, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. He was the husband of the late Wendy (Smith) Freed who passed away in 2009. Born in Spinnerstown, he was a son of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Miller) Freed. He was a 1958 graduate of Quakertown High School and he held a Bachelor...

Dec 1, 2022

Sean Patrick Edwards, 45, of Barto passed away December 1, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the son of Nancy (Ubertaccio) Edwards, of Barto and the late John F. Edwards. Sean was born in Norwich, CT. He was a 1995 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and was a long-time bartender at the Wetlands at Macoby Run, Green...

Dec 1, 2022

Timothy P. “Zippy” Werkheiser, 62, of Hellertown passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1st, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Waslufsky) Werkheiser. Born in Ft. Hill, he was the son of the late Ira and Mary (Rosenberger) Werkheiser. He was a graduate of Saucon Valley High, and he started his EMS journey July 18th, 1979, as an...

Nov 29, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Hoch, 95, formerly of Palm, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. She was the wife of the late Alfred Hoch who passed away in 2008. Born in East Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Beulah (Hoffman) Schott. She helped her husband with the paperwork for his automobile business in Palm...

Nov 29, 2022

Patricia "Patti" Fox, 68, of Reading passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. Born in El Segundo, CA. She was the daughter of the late Robert W. and MaryElla (Macintosh) Jones.

Patti is survived by her former husband, Michael Fox Sr., her children Kathleen Jones of Barto, Amy, wife of James Hawkins of Pennsburg, Michael Fox...