OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

Beverly Ann Mudd (Harvey)

Beverly Ann Mudd (Harvey)

Jun 4, 2025

Beverly Ann Mudd, 79, formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Harvey and Goldy (Simon) Weaver. Beverly worked as a commodities buyer for the former Triangle Lumber Company in Quakertown and then for the former George S. Snyder Building Supply in Hatfield. She...

Barbara A. "Bobbie" Cahoone (Keen)

Barbara A. "Bobbie" Cahoone (Keen)

Jun 2, 2025

Barbara A. “Bobbie” Cahoone, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah (Bruce) Keen. Bobbie worked for Asplundh Tree Company in their billing department until her retirement. Bobbie’s heart was fullest on the golf course or at a family gathering, where a glass of white...

Thomas Charles Jacobs

Thomas Charles Jacobs

Jun 1, 2025

Thomas Charles Jacobs, 86, of Boyertown, PA, passed away on June 1, 2025. Born on October 26, 1938, in Luzerne, PA, he was a devoted husband to Frances Marley Jacobs and a loving father to Theresa Jacobs Besecker, Thomas M Jacobs, Carolyn Jacobs Dubble and Mary Ellen Jacobs Maloney. One of Tom’s biggest accomplishments came when he served 6...

Miguel Angel Salas Jr.

Miguel Angel Salas Jr.

May 31, 2025

Miguel Angel Salas Jr, 58, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born in Patterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Miguel Angel Salas Jr, and Ana Hilda (Aponte) Salas. He is survived by his loving wife Yokasta Perez.

Along with his wife Yokasta, he is survived by his children: Miguel...

William Albert Zellner

William Albert Zellner

May 30, 2025

William “Bill” Zellner, 82, of Bangor, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025. Born in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Margaret (Engle) Zellner. He was married to his loving wife, Linda (Clewell) Zellner for 44 years. William served in the US Army and worked for MACK Trucks and SI Handling. He was...

Betty Elaine Wuerstle (Rothenberger)

Betty Elaine Wuerstle (Rothenberger)

May 29, 2025

Betty Elaine Wuerstle, a beloved mother, sister and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 at the age of 91. Born on November 28, 1933 in East Greenville Pennsylvania, Betty Elaine Wuerstle was known for her warm smile and love for travel. She worked at Qteens Way Fashion Co. and later US Gauge where she met the love...

Robert E. "Bob" Morris

Robert E. "Bob" Morris

May 28, 2025

Robert E. Morris, 86, of Hereford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Howey) Morris. He was the beloved husband of Deanna (Babcock) Morris. Robert held many jobs in his working life. He worked at the New Jersey Zinc Company in Ogdensburg, NJ for...

Patricia Rae Shoffstall (Patton)

Patricia Rae Shoffstall (Patton)

May 16, 2025

Patricia Rae Shoffstall, 92, a longtime resident of Frederick, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16th, 2025. Born in Lewistown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Spigelmyer, stepfather and Mother Esther Alma (Patton) Spigelmyer. She was the beloved wife of the late William L Shoffstall who passed away in 2020. Patricia was a graduate of...

Sandra Croll (Rainey)

Sandra Croll (Rainey)

May 15, 2025

Sandra Croll, 83, of Sanatoga Court, Pottstown, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. She was the widow of Robert G. Croll. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cassandra (Clarke) Rainey. “Sandy” was a homemaker, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, raising her family in her “Happy Place”-Ocean City, NJ and Spinnerstown, PA. She...

Stephanie Ann Nentwig (Bennett)

Stephanie Ann Nentwig (Bennett)

May 15, 2025

Stephanie Ann Nentwig, 82, formerly of the Vinyards in Pennsburg and most recently, Woodridge Place Assisted Living in Phoenixville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Born in Gouverneur and raised in Massena, NY, she was the daughter of the late George Robert and Agnes Regina (Premo) Bennett. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Nentwig...

Sharon Ruth Mcdonald (Spencer)

Sharon Ruth Mcdonald (Spencer)

May 14, 2025

Sharon Ruth McDonald, 60, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of Ronald and Nan (Walter) Spencer, currently of Harleysville. She was the beloved wife of Timothy R. McDonald. She graduated from North Penn High School in 1983 and held an associate’s degree in physical...

Melvin P "Mel" Harris

Melvin P "Mel" Harris

May 11, 2025

Mel Harris, (67) of Quakertown, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2025. He was the husband of Pam Harris with whom he enjoyed 36 years of companionship. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Richard Allen Harris and Erla Pauline (Duckworth) Harris of Hanover, PA. Mel’s greatest...

Michael Joseph Fasolka

Michael Joseph Fasolka

May 7, 2025

Michael Joseph Fasolka, 75, of Pennsburg, PA, died May 7, 2025, at home after a brief illness. He was born in Bloomsburg, PA, on October 8, 1949, the first child of Geraldine and Michael Fasolka. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School in Shamokin, PA, graduating in 1967. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology...

Lorelei Elaine Roeder

Lorelei Elaine Roeder

May 5, 2025

Lorelei Elaine Roeder, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025. Born in Quakertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Gladys (Kramer) Roeder. She was the beloved wife of the late Terry Krause. Lorelei worked as a Unit Clerk and CNA for Pennsburg Manor for many years. During her time at Pennsburg Manor, she...

Michael J. Riga

Michael J. Riga

May 3, 2025

Michael J. Riga, 76, of Zionsville, passed away on May 3, 2025. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Adele (Hefko) Riga. Michael graduated from Dieruff High School in Allentown.

Surviving are his siblings: Theresa Riga, and Christopher Riga; nieces and nephews: Jessica Fricker (Larry), Stephanie Berry (William)...

Hazel "Carol" Fravel

Hazel "Carol" Fravel

Apr 30, 2025

Hazel “Carol” Fravel, 79, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born December 25, 1945, in Northeast Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James J and Evelyn Ruth (Jones) Murphy. Preceded by her brother James J Murphy Jr. Carol was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia Pa. She was an executive secretary at...

Emily K. Hoff (Beard)

Emily K. Hoff (Beard)

Apr 29, 2025

Emily K. Hoff, 84, of Frederick Living and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry L. Hoff. The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent L. and Kathryn S. (Schanley) Beard. Emily was a faithful member of...

John A Briele Jr.

John A Briele Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

John A. Briele Jr, 83, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was son of the late John A. Briele Sr, and Helen (Kozemko) Briele. John was an Oil Truck Driver for Harned Durham.

Surviving is his son: John A. Briele III; his sister: Jean Best; and his...

David John Butts

David John Butts

Apr 28, 2025

David J. Butts, 64, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Abington, he was the son of Jeanette (Greco) Butts, and the late Thomas F. Butts Jr.

He is survived by his mother: Jeanette (Greco) Butts; his loving wife: Jaimie (Davis) Butts; children: Ashley...

Elsie Ruth Miller (Baseley)

Elsie Ruth Miller (Baseley)

Apr 26, 2025

Elsie Ruth Miller 96, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Born in East Pennsauken, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Tracey and Mary (McKnight) Baseley. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Miller who passed away in February. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed traveling around the eastern half...