OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
Glenna Mutter
Nov 12, 2019
Glenna Mutter, 96, of Red Hill, and formerly of Pennsburg passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 12, 2019. She was the wife of the late Paul S. Mutter who passed away in 2008. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Young) Kulp. She worked in several sewing factories...
James P. Doyle
Nov 7, 2019
James P. Doyle, 82, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Jerome and Elizabeth (Collins) Doyle. James served our country honorably in the United States Air Force. Enjoyed volunteering his time with Vietnam Veterans, working with antique cars, and other volunteer organizations. Services were held privately....
Lloyd Jack Reynolds
Nov 6, 2019
Lloyd Jack Reynolds, age 79, of Sarasota, FL, died on November 6, 2019, after a battle with heart and kidney failure. Jack was born in Somerset, PA, to Dr. Oscar Lloyd Reynolds and Elizabeth Hyatt Farmer. He grew up in Tunkhannock, PA, where he played football, basketball, and volleyball and still has his Tigers letterman jacket to prove it....
Nancy Wenner
Nov 5, 2019
Nancy P. Wenner, 78, of Kutztown, passed away November 5, 2019. She was the widow of Edwin W. Wenner. Born in Mansfield, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Leona (Walters) Schaus. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Maxatawny, PA. Surviving are sons: Jay, of Macungie; and Elliott, of Topton; siblings:...
Curtis Sandrock
Nov 3, 2019
Pastor Curtis Allen Sandrock passed away on November 3, 2019. Curtis was born in Hollywood, PA on June 16, 1929 to Conrad and Margaret (Fritzinger) Sandrock. After graduating from Hazel Township High school in Hazelton, Curtis continued his education at Pfeiffer Junior College, Catawba College, Lancaster Theological Seminary and Princeton Theological Seminary, where he received a Master’s Degree in...
Mary Anne Kostrubiak Heise
Oct 31, 2019
Mary Anne Kostrubiak Heise, 87, of Harleysville passed away October 31, 2019. She was the beloved wife of David M. Heise, and the late Michael L. Kostrubiak. Born in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late William and Anna (Kohl) Umstead. As a young woman, Mary Anne was employed at the former Interstate Hosiery Mill in Lansdale. She...
Donald Smith
Oct 30, 2019
Donald Lee Smith, 88, of East Greenville, passed away October 30, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Allegri) Smith. The couple was married 63 years this past August. Born in Earlton, Kansas, he was a son of the late Carl and Mary (Smith) Smith. Donald was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean...
Kathryn M. Connell
Oct 29, 2019
Kathryn “Kitty” Connell, 89, of Hellertown, passed away October 29, 2019. She was the widow of James Connell. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late John & Mary Verna (Bachouchin) Turiocy. Kitty was a 1947 graduate of Hellertown High School. She began her career as a waitress at the former Town Tavern and the former Ortwein’s,...
Edward John Leitgeb
Oct 29, 2019
Edward J. Leitgeb, 84, of Boyertown, passed away October 29, 2019. He was the husband of the late Jeannette (Strohl) Leitgeb. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edward and Ruth (Snyder) Leitgeb. Edward began his career as a machine operator at the former Phoenix Clothing in Allentown. He then was a construction laborer for the...
James Wallace Fenstermacher
Oct 27, 2019
James W. Fenstermacher, 90, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Bette (Effrig) Fenstermacher. Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Roland and Belva (Wallace) Fenstermacher. He served his country honorably in the Coast Guard. Jim spent his career as a lineman for PECO.
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William Judson Harmount
Oct 27, 2019
William (Bill) Judson Harmount, 91, of Bethlehem (formerly Lancaster) PA, died peacefully at home. Born 1928 in Cleveland, OH, he was the adored son of the late Leila Backhaus and Adoniram Judson Harmount. Bill graduated in 1946 from Collingwood High School; then went on to Fenn College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering. While at Fenn...
Douglas Hetrick
Oct 25, 2019
Douglas B. Hetrick Sr., 80, of Seisholtzville, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Marlyn (Hobbs) Hetrick. They celebrated 57 years of marriage in June. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Chester B. and Ida (Kercher) Hetrick. Douglas was raised in the Forgedale area and...
Edward Wolfe
Oct 24, 2019
Edward Wolfe, 60, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on October 24, 2019. He was the husband of Marguerite (Kelly) Wolfe. They celebrated 28 years of marriage in May. Born in Hellertown, he was raised by his mother, the late Katherine (Gross) and his step-father, William Reiss. Ed spent most of his career...
Donald Kolb
Oct 22, 2019
Donald Kolb, 91, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Cheria (Haas) Kolb. They celebrated 71 years of marriage in July. Born in Red Hill, he was a son of the late Russell and Edith (Schwenk) Kolb. He spent his career in sales and leasing with the former Berman Company...
Warren Boyd Clowney
Oct 21, 2019
Warren “Buddy” Clowney, 68, of North Port, FL, and formerly of Lansdale, passed away peacefully at the home of his son in Pottstown on October 21, 2019. Born in Lansdale, he was a son of Ethyl (Long) Clowney of North Port, FL, and the late William Clowney. He was a manager for Moyer & Sons Lawn Care before retiring...
John Golway
Oct 21, 2019
John William “Bill” Golway III, 65, of Hereford, passed away October 1, 2019. He was the son of the late John W. Golway Jr. and the late Edith (Bovenizer) Golway. He has no immediate relatives, but he will be remembered by many friends. Services will be private. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg, is in charge or arrangements....