OBITUARIES

May 7, 2023

Sylvia E. Grebe (Butler) of Limerick, wife of late Elvin S. Grebe, passed on May 7th, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Sr. and Kathaleen (Saxton) Butler. Sylvia worked at the Montgomery County Geriatric Center for 30 years as a nurse’s aid before becoming ill.

Sylvia is survived by siblings: Eugene Butler Jr. (Deana)...

May 1, 2023

Brian Scott Allebach, 67, of East Greenville passed away peacefully after a long battle with ALS, on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Allebach and they celebrated 30 years of marriage in December; Brian and Jennifer created a beautiful life together. Brian was most proud of his children and family: Peter Henne and his...

Apr 30, 2023

Jeffrey G. Petko passed away on April 30, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Lehighton PA. He was married to the love of his life, Susanne Petko for 43 years. Jeffrey was born in Allentown, PA and was the son of Louis S. Petko and Laureen Koury Petko.

He is survived by his wife Susanne Petko of Lehighton...

Apr 25, 2023

Marlene Z. McGregor Yocum died on April 25, 2023, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Albert G. and Gladys G. Knauss. She was the widow of Colin A. McGregor and Bruce I. Yocum. A member of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator since 1970, she served as a volunteer in many areas of ministry. Since...

Apr 24, 2023

Carol A. Jaconski, 77, of Noblesville, Indiana, formerly of Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on August 5, 1945 to the late Emory and Helen (Malahowski) Fealy in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Carol served for 20 years as an accountant for a variety of companies. She was a...

Apr 21, 2023

Jared James Kappes (40) of Allentown, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Scott and Terry (Moyer) Kappes of Stroud Twnshp., Pa. Jared was an honors graduate of Penn State University in 2004, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations. Jared loved his Lord, loved his family...

Apr 18, 2023

Lee S. Gee, 90, of Country Meadows and formerly of Alburtis and Lower Saucon Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Gee. Born in Fairview Park, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Kelley) Springer. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College where she...

Apr 13, 2023

Anna B. Uhl, 84, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late William K. Uhl. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Erma (Vandegrift) Rennich. She is survived by her son, William M. Uhl and his companion, Diane Griffin of Fleetwood; her daughters: Joanne...

Apr 13, 2023

Jeremiah “Jerry” Haas, 90, of the Souderton Mennonite Home, and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Eisenhard) Haas. The couple was married 63 years this past September. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of the late Willard and Dorothy (Gerhart) Haas. Jerry was a Fleet Manager...

Apr 12, 2023

Fay M. Mower, 78, of Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale and formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. She was the widow of Albert Mower. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Reiman) Trumbauer. Fay was a weaver for Fabric Development, Inc in Quakertown for over 30 years before...

Apr 7, 2023

Harold P. Hartman Jr., 80, of Quakertown and formerly of Center Valley, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Grace (Thomas) Hartman. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harold and Laura (Smith) Hartman. He worked for many years for the former Boise Cascade Company which became Mail-Well Envelope...

Mar 30, 2023

Lawanda "Sue" (Nichols) Mudd, 78, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a former resident of East Greenville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was the beloved mother of Pamela Sue Mudd-Mosher, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She was wife of the late Richard C. Mudd. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Sue was...

Mar 26, 2023

Patrick “Pat” M. Durkin, 71, of Spinnerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Marshall) Durkin for 39 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William and Lavina (Walls) Durkin. He was employed as a heavy machinery operator/engineer, through Operating Engineer Local 542, working for Henkels &...

Mar 25, 2023

Eugene Earl Davis Jr., 76, of Barto passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Ringler) Davis. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Eugene and Mary (Lebo) Davis. He served his country honorably in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he was employed as...

Mar 19, 2023

Nathan “Nate” Schwenk, 34, of Pottstown passed away on Sunday, March 19th, 2023. He was the beloved fiancée of Olivia Gallagher and his beloved Briella of Phoenixville. Raised in the Upper Perkiomen Valley, he was a son of David and Carol (Winkler) Schwenk of East Greenville.

Along with his fiancée and parents, he is survived by his...

Mar 18, 2023

Chiarina Parise, 94, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2023. Born in Nutley, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele (Ralph) and Rosaria (Rose Travisano) DelSordo. She was married to her beloved husband Louis Parise for 72 years, until he passed away in 2022. Chiarina enjoyed her social groups which included the...

Mar 14, 2023

Barbara Kay Mutter, 68, of Bechtelsville passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Mutter. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Betty (Beaver) Moyer. Barb loved being retired and collecting antiques with Doug. She was a member of St. John’s Hill Church in Bechtelsville.

Mar 6, 2023

John “Jack” Palmer Sr., 93, of Red Hill passed away on Monday, March 6th, 2023. He was the companion of the late Arlene Hambach who passed in 2013. Born in Jamison, Pennsylvania, Jack was one of ten children of the late Claude and Minnie (Smith) Palmer. Jack was a 52-year member of the Doylestown Lodge No. 245, Free and...

Mar 4, 2023

Kenneth L. Miller, 89, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Jeanette (Gaugler) Miller. Born in East Greenville, he was a son to the late George S. and Mazie (Barndt) Miller Gery. Ken served our country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired...

Feb 28, 2023

Theresa Ann (Puhak) Cassarella, 83, of Perkiomenville and formerly of Pottstown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Cassarella who died in 2015. Born in Hazleton, and raised in Milnesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Zubatch) Puhak. After raising her children, she worked...