OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

Eva M. Osborne (Pursell)

Eva M. Osborne (Pursell)

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.

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Lucille Pavone (Pennuci)

Lucille Pavone (Pennuci)

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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William Thomas Harbin Jr.

William Thomas Harbin Jr.

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...

Barbara A Faut

Barbara A Faut

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...

Dorothy G Wright

Dorothy G Wright

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,...

Donald Elwood Brown

Donald Elwood Brown

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...

Eugene R "Gene" Bonett

Eugene R "Gene" Bonett

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...

George Raymond Mutter

George Raymond Mutter

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...

Ruth Marie Yoder-Taylor (Bear)

Ruth Marie Yoder-Taylor (Bear)

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...

Jerrod Leonard "Jerry" Brown

Jerrod Leonard "Jerry" Brown

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...

Antoinette Fusco

Antoinette Fusco

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...

Walter L Ward Sr.

Walter L Ward Sr.

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...

Amanda Elizabeth Sheridan (Schwenk)

Amanda Elizabeth Sheridan (Schwenk)

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...

Richard Allen "Dick" Schwenk

Richard Allen "Dick" Schwenk

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...

Michelle Elizabeth Merkley (Milano)

Michelle Elizabeth Merkley (Milano)

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...

Ronald Paul Mahoney

Ronald Paul Mahoney

Aug 5, 2025

Ronald Paul Mahoney, 84 of Woxall, passed away at home with his family on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Crowe) Mahoney. The couple was married 61 years this past November. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Mullen) Mahoney.

Ronald was a graduate...

Edward William Krug Jr.

Edward William Krug Jr.

Aug 2, 2025

Edward W Krug Jr., aged 75, of East Greenville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Edward was born on October 2, 1949, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward W Krug Sr. and Mary M (Hughes) Krug. He grew up...

Georgianna Pierson (Huffnagle)

Georgianna Pierson (Huffnagle)

Jul 28, 2025

Georgianna Pierson, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Georgianna (Chantry) Huffnagel. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Pierson, and would have celebrated 57 years of marriage this November.

Along with her husband, Georgianna is survived by her daughter,...

Patricia Mae Coffey (Palmer)

Patricia Mae Coffey (Palmer)

Jul 25, 2025

Patricia Mae Coffey, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William and Sylvia (Garret) Palmer. She was the beloved wife of Chris Coffey. Patricia was a kindhearted person. Always willing to listen and lend a hand. She had many friends along her journey in life and loved to volunteer. She...

Thomas G. Wilson

Thomas G. Wilson

Jul 25, 2025

Thomas G. Wilson, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 25th, 2025. Born in Spotswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Stanley and Penny (Bennett) Wilson. Thomas worked for Lukens Steel of Coatesville.

Thomas is survived by his two sons: Stanley L. Wilson of Hereford and Thomas G. Wilson II, Bedminster, NJ.

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