OBITUARIES

Oct 1, 2021

Dennis E. Ross Jr., 64, of Robesonia passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Dennis E. Ross Sr. and Rita (Bush). After his 1975 graduation from Governor Mifflin, he served his country honorably in the Navy, aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) from 1975-1979. He then began a long...

Sep 30, 2021

Edward E. Terry, 83, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 30, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Catherine I. (Loscalzo) Terry. They celebrated 61 years of marriage on September 24th. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward E. Terry II and the late Margaret (Edwards) Terry. He attended...

Sep 29, 2021

Edward John Franks, 93, of Lake Hauto, passed away September 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Fuller) Franks. Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late Charles and Cassie (Jakimorus) Franks. Edward attended the Virginia Military Institute and then attended the former Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia. He was a technical...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Arlington Thomas, 86, of New Hanover Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Anderson) Thomas whom he married on January 31, 1976. Born in Shaft, Schuylkill County, PA, he was the son of the late Esther Thomas Cooney. He was raised as a son...

Sep 27, 2021

Blair R. Bernhardt of Bethlehem, passed away on September 26, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert and Georgianna (Martin) Bernhardt. He graduated from Lehigh University with a Doctorate of Education, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science degree. He worked at STV for 2 years as an analyst/programmer, followed by 10 years as an adjunct lecturer...

Sep 25, 2021

Glenn L. Balliet, age 82, of Springtown, PA, died on September 25, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1939 in Quakertown, to Edna (Cressman) Balliet and James Russel Balliet. Glenn grew up in Springtown, earned his B.A. at Muhlenburg College, Allentown, and his M.Ed. at Lehigh University. After teaching elementary school at Palisades School...

Sep 24, 2021

Betty M. Eppler, 91, of East Greenville passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Eppler. Born in Sumneytown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Long) Walker. Betty was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, where she enjoyed baking for church events. She enjoyed...

Sep 21, 2021

Anthony Donofrio, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away September 21, 2021. He was the husband of the late Adelina "Lina" (Soffiaturo) Donofrio. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Casciani) Donofrio. Anthony served his country honorable in the Army. He was employed in the Beam Yard of the former Bethlehem Steel for 43 years...

Sep 20, 2021

Ruth Meyers Toth, 95, of Lower Saucon Township, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021. She was the widow of Frank G. Toth. Born in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Rev.Claude and Mary (Wismer) Meyers. Ruth was a part of the body of Christ at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church. She worked in a hosiery and...

Sep 19, 2021

Pearl Helen Bodor, 92, of Hellertown, passed away September 19, 2021. She was the widow of Andrew Bodor, who passed in 1996. Born in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Ceban) Pondelek. She worked in the family business, Pondelek’s Greenhouses and Flower Shop, her entire life. The business was started by her parents...

Sep 17, 2021

Dolores Verna Reifinger, 54, of Pennsburg, passed away September 17, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Charles E. Reifinger. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Barbara (Hieter) Edelman, of Emmaus, and the late Paul Edelman. Dolores was a 1985 graduate of William Allen High School. She helped her husband in his business, “I Can Fix That”,...

Sep 16, 2021

Gertrude L. Kastner, 97, of Country Meadows, Allentown, and formerly of East Greenville and Telford, passed away September 16, 2021. She was the widow of Otto W. Kastner. Born in Spiegelberg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Luise (Klenk) Gauker. After emigrating to this country, she married Otto and moved to the family farm, where...

Sep 14, 2021

Richard S. Rank, 90, of Allentown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. He was the beloved spouse of the late Blanche (Mellinger) Rank. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Michael and Esther (Engler) Rank. He served our country honorably during the Korean War in the US Army. He was an Industrial Analyst for...

Sep 12, 2021

Earl Martin Yerger, 83, of Northampton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Miller) Yerger. He was married to his beloved wife, Joan (Fretz) Yerger, who passed away in 2010. Earl was a machinist at Ingersoll Rand, in Phillipsburg, NJ. He worked there for...

Sep 9, 2021

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Charles “Charlie” E. Corbin, 94, of Hellertown and formerly of Leighton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born...

Sep 9, 2021

Raymond F. Jones Jr., of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on September 9, surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born in Trenton Nj. He was the son of late Raymond F. and Amanda M. (Bickel) Jones.

Raymond worked at Frenchtown Porcelain Plant, he also worked at Flemington NJ Shop Rite for many years.

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Sep 7, 2021

Betsy Jane Taylor, 73, of Bechtelsville, passed away September 7, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Donald E. Taylor. Born in Westchester, NY, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary Catherine Wilgeroth. Betsy was a clerk for the former Hallmark Store in Gilbertsville. She was a member of the Hopewell Community Church, Pottstown. She enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2021

Mark Timothy Wheatley, 64, of Pennsburg, passed away September 6, 2021. Born in Louisville, KY, he was a son of the late James and Rose Marie (Hutti) Wheatley. Mark was a graduate of Pleasure Ridge High School in Kentucky. He served his country honorably in the Air Force during Peacetime. Mark was employed in the maintenance department of Walmart...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary Felicia Iski, 78, of Pennsburg, passed away September 4, 2021. She was the widow of Joseph E. Iski, who passed in 2016. Born in McKeesport, Pa, she was the daughter of the late John & Felicia (Mustacchio) Pausic. Mary Felicia was a graduate of Duquesne University, and later went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Library Science....

Sep 2, 2021

Donald A. “Don” Bauer, 65 of Perkiomenville, passed away unexpectedly during the recent storm on September 1, 2021. His family will be eternally grateful for his heroism in saving his wife, Kate, during a flash flood. Don was a graduate of Pottstown High School and an ongoing student in the school of life. He had several careers including factory...