OBITUARIES

Sep 22, 2025

Robert Keeley, 82, of Pennsburg, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Quakertown Center. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, on December 21, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Kathryn (McAndrew) Keeley.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet (Zemanick) Keeley; his sons, Christian Keeley and Sean Keeley and...

Sep 20, 2025

Helen P. Sacarakis, 83, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 20th, 2025, at her niece Lori Loccarini’s house. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kreszenz (Starz) Weidemann. Helen was as assembly worker at B. Braun for many years.Surviving is her son: Mike Weidemann, her niece: Lori Loccarini (the daughter she never had),...

Sep 16, 2025

Patrick N. Conley, 58, of Lower Saucon Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. He was the husband of the late Donna Marie Voag who died February 26, 2025. Pat was born in St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem on November 22, 1966 to the late Thomas and Amy (Sherman) Conley....

Sep 11, 2025

William E. “Bill” McDonnell, 95, of Quakertown passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at The Village at Lifequest. Born on October 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Josephine (Stauffer) and Lorne McDonnell. He was the loving husband of the late Betty Joyce McDonnell and the late Joan Craig McDonnell.

Bill proudly...

Sep 9, 2025

David W. Hewitt, 82, of Douglassville, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 29, 1943, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of George and Mildred (Davis) Hewitt. David was a dedicated husband and loving father. He earned his bachelor’s degree and devoted his career to serving as a Lab Technician. He...

Sep 7, 2025

Eva M. Osborne, 92, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Upper Black Eddy, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (O’Donnell) Pursell. Eva was a Winding Operator at Glen Magnetics for most of her career. She was pedeceased by her loving husband Ronald C. Osborne.

Sep 5, 2025

Lucille Pavone, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at Pennsburg Manor, who took great care of her these past few weeks. Born in Newark, NJ and raised in East Orange, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Margaret (Ciarla) Pennucci. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Pavone.

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Sep 3, 2025

William Thomas "Tom" Harbin Jr., 86, of Lower Saucon Township, passed the morning of September 3, 2025. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 11, 1939, to the late William Thomas Harbin Sr, and Virginia (Frith) Harbin. His family moved to central New Jersey when he was an infant. Tom graduated from Westfield High, then studied at Ursinus...

Aug 31, 2025

Barbara A. Faut, 84 of Red Hill, passed away on August 31, 2025. Born on August 4, 1941 in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ellen (Schoenly) and Linford Faut.

Barb proudly served our country as a member of the United States Air Force where she played clarinet in the Air Force...

Aug 26, 2025

Dorothy G. Wright, 104, of Hellertown, departed this life peacefully on August 26, 2025. Born on May 15, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Behnke) Stumpp. Dorothy lived a life full of resilience and dedication.

Dorothy was the cherished mother of three sons and six daughters,...

Aug 25, 2025

Donald Elwood Brown, 74, of Scranton passed away on August 25, 2025.

Born on July 19,1951 in Norristown, Donald was the son of the late Elwood Brown and Helen (Hawkins) Spear.

Donald graduated from the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1971. He held several jobs around the Norristown and Boyertown...

Aug 22, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Bonett, 84, of Palm, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Herman R. and Erma J. (Cardellino) Bonett. He is survived by his loving wife Natalie J. (Mickles) Bonett. Gene was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. He attended Pierce Junior College, where he...

Aug 21, 2025

George Raymond Mutter, 67, of Boyertown died on August 21, 2025. He was born in Pottstown on March 13, 1958 and was the son of the late George N. and Ruth Naomi (Endy) Mutter. George worked in HVAC/Plumbing for Affordable Comfort Contracting Inc in Saylorsburg, PA from 2000 to 2016 when he retired.

Survivors: daughter: Brooke A. Patton wife of Kevin...

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...