OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
Richard J. Shook
Feb 28, 2026
Richard Jon Shook, 60, of Alpharetta, GA, passed away unexpectedly at home from natural causes on Saturday, February 28, 2026.Rich was born July 1, 1965, in Bethlehem, PA. He attended Saucon Valley High School and went on to graduate from Penn State University - and remained an avid Nittany Lions fan, enjoying any opportunity to fly the Penn State flag.Rich...
Janet Keeley
Feb 23, 2026
Janet Keeley, 84, of Pennsburg, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, on December 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Ada (Palmer) Zemanick. She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Keeley.
Janet is survived by her sons, Christian Keeley...
James R. Kemp, Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
James R. "Jim" Kemp, Sr., 77, of East Greenville passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Born on October 13, 1948, he was the son of the late Clifford and Grace (Reigner) Kemp. He was the loving husband of Carole A. (Moyer) Kemp.
Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army for 18 years, serving...
Karen Bozzelli
Feb 23, 2026
Karen Bozzelli, 60, of Red Hill, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026. Born on October 31, 1965, she was the daughter of the late William and Veronica (Levanda) Ruddick. Karen is survived by her devoted husband, Eric Edward Bozzelli.
Karen was a 1983 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, where she proudly played softball. Her love for the game continued...
Robert Vitro
Feb 14, 2026
Robert Vitro, 81, of Harleysville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Born in Harrison, NY, he was the son of the late Grace A. (Selvaggio) Vitro and Mario Vitro. He was the loving and devoted husband of Ana Flavia Fonseca.
Robert "Bob" Vitro cared deeply about creating better opportunities for others by dedicating his life to the unwavering belief that knowledge...
Richard Walter Yocum
Feb 13, 2026
Richard Walter Yocum, 73, of East Greenville, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Malissa (Small) Yocum. Richard was born in Allentown on February 28, 1952 to the late Walter Herbert and Betty (Frederick) Yocum. A proud graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, Class of 1970, Richard was...
William Stanislav Sheldon
Feb 9, 2026
William Stanislav Sheldon, 36, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was the son of Bob and Beth Sheldon. He was born in Tomsk, Russia and resided in Quakertown.
He attended schools in the UPSD and participated in sports, including being on the 2006 state wrestling championship team. After completing high school, he served in the US Marine Corps from...
Edward Charles Flok
Feb 8, 2026
Edward Charles Flok, 68, of Hellertown, passed away on February 8, 2026. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Michael and Jeanette (Achey) Flok. Edward is survived by his loving wife Colleen (Heffernan) Flok, to whom he has been married to since June 11, 1983. Edward attended Saucon Valley High School, Northampton Community College and Kutztown University...
Patricia B. Smith
Feb 6, 2026
Patricia B. "Pat" Smith, 94, of Zieglerville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Born on February, 25, 1931 in Natrona Heights, near Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frances M. (Haslett) and Clarence A. Baechtel. She was the loving wife of the late James E. "Jim" Smith.
Pat proudly graduated from West Penn Nursing School class of 1952...
Martha Marie Rancke
Feb 6, 2026
Martha Marie Rancke, 88, of Hellertown, PA, passed away on February 6, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown. Born on February 24, 1937, in Easton, PA, Martha was the daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Makusczewska) Glovas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward H. Rancke, and her first husband, John Moore.
Martha was smart, sensible,...
Jeannette Allen England
Feb 4, 2026
Jeannette Allen England, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at her home in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. Born on July 25, 1933, in Clayton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Bertram Clevenger and Evelyn (Schoch) Morley. Jeannette lived a life marked by love, creativity, and a passion for her family and animals.
Jeannette, along with her husband,...
Robert Marvin Keefer
Feb 2, 2026
Robert M. Keefer, 86, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Born in Catawissa, he was the son of the late Marvin and Louise (Ash) Keefer. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia Ann (O' Connell) Keefer. Robert had a hard upbringing, eventually moving from Catawissa to Pottsville. Growing up he did a lot of work with...
Mabel A. Rizzo
Feb 2, 2026
Mabel A. Rizzo, 101, of Pennsburg, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. Born on April 5, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Weigner) and Charles K. Erb. She was the loving wife of the late Americo F. Rizzo for 30 years prior to his passing in 2015.
Mabel led a very active and social life. She enjoyed...
Ernest James Scardecchio
Feb 2, 2026
Ernest J. "Ernie" Scardecchio, 55, of Reading, PA passed away in his home on February 2, 2026. Born on November 13, 1970, he was the son of Jeanne (Brittain) and the late Ernest P. Scardecchio. He was the loving husband of Laura (Carchidi) Scardecchio.
Ernie was a talented cabinet designer known for his creativity and skill. His passion for woodworking extended...
William G. Rowe
Jan 27, 2026
William Glenn Rowe, 75, passed away on January 27, 2026, at The Birches in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
William was born in 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William B. Rowe and Margaret Rowe (née Steinke). He was raised in eastern Pennsylvania, where, after graduation, he attended trade school while beginning a long career rooted in...
Ronald J. Mucksavage
Jan 25, 2026
Ronald J. Mucksavage, 70, of Palm, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 with his family by his side. Born on August 21, 1955, he was the son of the late Jane Eleanor (Brozina) and George J. Mucksavage. For 40 years, Ron was the loving husband of Carolyn F. (Conroy) Mucksavage.
Following graduation in 1973 from St. Pius X High...
Ronald Leitgeb
Jan 20, 2026
Ronald James Leitgeb, 85, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Born on October 14, 1940, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Viola Christman and Stanley Kratzer, he was raised on the city's East Side.
Ronald's journey began in a humble setting in Hanover Acres. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from April 5, 1960, to May...
Maria Sowers
Jan 20, 2026
Maria Veronika Sowers, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on October 7, 1937 in Aschaffenburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Anna (Gumbel) Schuppert. Maria was the loving wife of the late Warren Sowers, sharing 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2011. Maria is survived by her...
Frederica Marzec
Jan 15, 2026
Frederica "Freddy" Marzec, 77, of Cedarbrook in Allentown, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was the widow of Richard Marzec. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Heiney) Opp. Freddy was a housekeeper for many years at the Days Inn in Allentown.Surviving are siblings: Grace, wife of James Derr, of Sharon, PA, Dorothy...
Donna Wardle
Jan 14, 2026
Donna P. Wardle, 65, of Green Lane, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus. Born on March 28, 1960, in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Pauline I. (Miller) Loose. A proud graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, Class of 1978, Donna dedicated her life to the banking industry,...
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