OBITUARIES

Dec 17, 2020

Tamara “Tammy” O. Bauman, 73, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband Jeffrey by her side on December 17, 2020. She was born in the Zuffenhausen Camp for Displaced Persons in Stuttgart Germany to the late Walter and Julia (Kuharchuk) Bezsoniw. Tammy received her undergraduate degree from Douglass College a part of Rutgers University. She obtained...

Dec 16, 2020

Matthew John McKernan, 48, of Allentown, passed away December 16, 2020. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Nicolette (Salamone) McKernan. Matthew was a graduate of Kutztown University. He was a Web Designer and Developer, and the founder and president of Mosaic Interactive, a creative design agency in Bethlehem. Matthew was known by his...

Dec 16, 2020

Corporal Retired Albert William Hoppes, 97, of Easton and formerly of Hellertown, departed this life surrounded by his family on December 16, 2020. Born in Mertztown, he was the son of the late Robert Rhodes and Bessie Irene (Isamoyer) Hoppes, and stepson of Anna Elizabeth Sloyer Hoppes. Al graduated from Hellertown High School, Kutztown and Temple Universities, and Moravian...

Dec 15, 2020

James F. Garber, 85, of Barto, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the loving husband of Dolores M. Garber, sharing 52 years of marriage together. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Arthur Garber and Grace (Stout) Garber James worked as a firefighter for 26 years. Following that, he...

Dec 15, 2020

John Michael Raffa, 51, of East Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2020. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late Patricia Hrusko and John Michael Pupillo. He was a forklift operator for Penske Logistics in Allentown and formerly in East Greenville.

Surviving are his children: Kimberley and her boyfriend Josh O’Toole, Kayla, wife...

Dec 14, 2020

Barbara Ettinger, 79, of Pennsburg and formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 14, 2020. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Ettinger. Born in Lower Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Florence (Miller) and Edwin Glase Sr. She was a member of Pennsburg UCC where she served as...

Dec 13, 2020

Gertrude “Gerda” E. (Bormann) Buch, 98, of New Holland, PA and formerly of Levittown passed away December 13, 2020. She was the widow of Ray E. Buch. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Elisabeth (Volke) Borman. Gerda loved to travel, having been all around Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Panama Canal, all...

Dec 12, 2020

Margaret Catherine (Weimar) Mower, 101, of Lehighton and formerly of East Greenville, passed away December 12, 2020. She was the widow of Edward Mower. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Kelly) Weimar. Margaret was the head checker for Acme Markets in Philadelphia before retiring. She was also a bookkeeper for the former...

Dec 7, 2020

Charles Glenn Barton III, 65, of Pennsburg and formerly of Warrington and Hulmeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 7, 2020. He was the husband of Patricia (Guthier) Barton. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Hulmeville, he was a son of the late Charles G. Barton Jr. and Philomena (DeStefano) Barton. Charles graduated from Neshaminy High...

Dec 7, 2020

Anita Borquez-Ortiz, 43, of Fountain Hill, passed away on December 7, 2020. She was married to Faustino Borquez-Ortiz. Born in Bethlehem, she is the daughter of Linda Rebimbas, and the late Jose Rebimbas. Anita was a member of Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Along with her beloved husband Faustino, and her mother Linda, and her partner Rebeca...

Dec 4, 2020

Peter Gattinella, 52, of Perkiomenville, passed away December 4, 2020. He was the husband of Jamie (Clark) Gattinella. Born in Ridley, PA , he was a son of Marilyn (Pappert) McCloskey, and Peter Gattinella, and his wife, Marie. Peter was a mechanic for many years, as well as a DJ. He enjoyed camping, music, anything patriotic, and collecting many...

Dec 3, 2020

Daniel J. Erb, 60, of Bechtelsville, passed away December 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Daphne (Shettig) Erb. Born in Pottstown, Daniel was a son of the late LeRoy and Barbara Jean (Hoffman) Erb. He was a forklift operator for Bauman Apple Butter, in Sassamansville. Daniel was a member of the Pike Township Sportsmans Assn. and the...

Nov 30, 2020

Debra Lynn Bigler, 53, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Dwayne E. Bigler. They celebrated 29 years of marriage in May. Born in Allentown and raised in Sumneytown, she is the daughter of Dennis and Maryannette McKinlay. She received her education as an RN at Lancaster...

Nov 27, 2020

Robert C. Krupp, age 85, of Pottstown, PA passed away on November 27, 2020 in Pottstown Hospital-Tower Health ICU. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Graber) Krupp with whom he shared 55 years of marriage prior to her death in August of 2009. Mr. Krupp, who was lovingly known as Bob, was born February 11, 1935...

Nov 26, 2020

John M. ”Jackie” Williams, 84, of Pennsburg, and formerly Limerick Township, passed away November 26, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Dorothea (Trump) Williams. Born in Elkton, MD and raised in Jeffersonville, he was the son of the late John H. and Virginia (Miller) Williams. John was a roofer for Asbestos Roofing in Norristown, for almost 40 years....

Nov 19, 2020

Earl Schaffer, 86, of Barto PA was promoted to glory on Thursday, November 19th 2020. Earl was born into a large family on November 14th, 1934 in Oneonta NY to the late John Schaffer Sr and the late Hazel (Baker) Schaffer. He was the loving husband of the late Delores Mae (Russell) Schaffer for 58 years, and the loving...

Nov 16, 2020

Patricia Ann Leister, 76, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully with her beloved husband Larry by her side on November 16, 2020. Born in Negley, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Roy J. and Lucille (DePillo) Gribben. Earlier in life, she was a waitress, first at the Bally Diner and then at the Pennsburg Diner where she...

Nov 15, 2020

Sandra L. Mensch, 77, of Quakertown, passed away November 15, 2020. She was the widow of Robert Mensch. Born in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Pearl (Fredrick) Kratz. Sandra was a Production Manager for Medcomp in Harleysville before she retired. She was a member of St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Perkasie. Sandra enjoyed all kinds...

Nov 15, 2020

Betty E. Smith, 87, of Royersford and formerly of Oaks, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2020. Born in Edison, PA, she was a daughter of the late Henry B. and Myrtle (Schwauger) Frederick. She was married to the late Durrell W. Smith. Betty was a graduate of Norristown High and of the Methodist faith. Betty was recognized by...

Nov 14, 2020

Peter Dennison Noyes, 86, of Mertztown, passed away November 14, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Ross) Noyes. Born in Duxbury, MA, he was a son of the late Edwin and Priscilla (White) Noyes. Peter was a graduate of the Duxbury High School. He was a sergeant in the Marine Corps, serving during Peacetime aboard the aircraft...