OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2023

Barbara W. Christman, 89, of Pennsburg Manor passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Robert C. Christman. Born in Lambertville, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Flora (Williamson) Wilson. Barbara was a secretary, last serving at the Perkiomen Valley School District. She was a member of the First...

Jan 17, 2023

Jeffrey Crisafulli , 64, of Pennsburg Manor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, January 20th at 10 AM at the Quakertown Union Cemetery, 209 Cemetery Rd Quakertown PA 18951. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg is in charge of arrangements. To offer online condolences, visit their "Book of...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Margaret (Valousky) Bickelman, 83, of the Pennsburg Manor passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. She was the long time partner of the late John "Jack" Starr. Born in Shaft, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Tichy) Valousky.

Mary was a graduate of the Fountain Spring Academy. She was a...

Jan 15, 2023

Willard E. Smith, 83, of East Greenville passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. He was the husband of the late Norma Smith who passed in 2013. Born in Perkiomenville, he was a son of the late Frederick and Louisa (Kulp) Smith. He retired from Knoll Furniture Company in East Greenville after over 40 years of employment. He...

Jan 10, 2023

Edith A. Detwiler, 88, of Zionsville, passed away January 10, 2023 at home from pancreatic cancer with her family by her side. Born on July 1, 1934 in Green Lane, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Carrie (Kolb) Brendlinger.

A 1952 graduate of East Greenville High School where she played softball, hockey and basketball....

Jan 9, 2023

Benjamin F. Hoffman, 94, of Perkiomenville, passed away January 9, 2023. He was the husband of the late Cornelia (Goezel) Hoffman. Born in Graterford, he was a son of the late Mahlon and Jenny (Rawn) Hoffman. Benjamin served in the Army During the Korean War, for which he received a Bronze Star. After his service, he was the Parts...

Jan 7, 2023

Robert Klein, 83, of Hellertown passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Norcavage) Klein. They celebrated 49 years of marriage last October. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Reibman) Klein. Bob and his family owned and operated Klein’s Service Station in Hellertown. He and...

Jan 7, 2023

The Rev. Dr. F. Russell Mitman, 83, of Collegeville, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on January 7, 2023. He was the husband of Ruth (Hevener) Mitman. They celebrated 58 years of marriage. Born in Pennsburg, he was the son of the late F. Russell and Glenna I. (Imbody) Mitman. He graduated from Upper Perkiomen...

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...