OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2019

Mary Theresa Pierce, 89, of Hellertown, passed away August 3, 2019. She was the widow of James Pierce. Born in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wolf) Roebuck. She was a clerk, first for Brown’s Cleaners, and then Spring Hill Cleaners, for a total of 33 years. Mary then went to work in the...

Aug 2, 2019

Robert E. Smith, 81, of The Villas of Red Hill died on August 2, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Bernard and Kathryn E. (Thorne) Smith. He served our Country honorably in the Air National Guard. Before retiring and moving to Pennsylvania, he was a Cardroom Manager at a casino in California.

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Aug 1, 2019

Aug 1, 2019

Robert Glenn Croll, 85, of Sanatoga Court, passed away August 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Rainey) Croll, sharing almost 60 years of marriage together. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Newton S. & Hazel (Maude) Croll. He served in the Army during peacetime. He was a draftsman and then a cobol...

Jul 28, 2019

Theresa Rose Brooks, 81, of Pennsburg, passed away July 28, 2019. She was the widow of Kevin P. Brooks. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Eleanor (Burnett) Towey. Theresa received a BFA in Fashion Design from Moore College of Art, and a Master of Library Science from Drexel University. She was a librarian...

Jul 27, 2019

Jul 26, 2019

James Edward McMullen Sr., of Quakertown, died July 26, 2019. He was the husband of Pamela C. (Fries) McMullen. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Ruth McMullen. He served our Country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War. Along with his wife, he is survived by his sons: James Jr, and his...

Jul 26, 2019

Carolyn T. Callahan, 89, of Warrington, formerly of East Greenville and Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late James N. Callahan Sr. Born in Dunmore, she was a daughter to the late William and Helen (Kelly) Evans. She enjoyed her days reading and crocheting with her grand-dog Yogi by...

Jul 22, 2019

Joseph J. McGillen, 53, of Pennsburg, died suddenly from injuries sustained in a fall on July 22, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Isley) McGillen. They celebrated 23 years of marriage in June. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John J. and Lynne M. (Smichowski) McGillen. He was a foreman in the Heating...

Jul 21, 2019

Bonnie Jeanne Leister, 73, of Pennsburg, passed away July 21, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Charles Leister. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Esther (Buler) Smith. Bonnie was a graduate of Methacton High School. She was a secretary for the former Pennsburg Home Care Agency until it was taken...

Jul 20, 2019

Kenneth F. Leister, 93, of Orefield, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Miller) Leister. Born in Red Hill, he was a son of the late John and Susan (Gehris) Leister. He served his country honorably in the Navy during WWII. Ken worked at the Pillsbury plant that used to be in...

Jul 20, 2019

Natalie Veronica Goc, 97, of Pennsburg, passed away July 20, 2019. She was the widow of Michael Goc. Born in Russia Ukraine, she was the oldest daughter of the late Teodor and Katarzyna (Kochahowd) Nazarowa. Natalie was a wire winder at the former Pennsburg Transformer Co. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening....

Jul 18, 2019

Dianne E. Kitchin, 79, of Pennsburg, passed away on July 18, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late William K. Kitchin. Born in West Lawn, she was a daughter of the late Harvy E. and Evena E. (Bernhard) Rothenberger. Dianne worked for Harleysville Insurance Company for 20 years, and also at Henkels & McCoy for 10 years....

Jul 13, 2019

Jul 12, 2019

M. Arlene Culp, 87, of Frederick Living and formerly of Green Lane, died on July 12, 2019. She was the wife of the late Herbert Leroy Culp. Born in Woxall, she was a daughter of the late Harvey K. and Maggie R. (Smith) Nace. She was a homemaker and caregiver and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Jul 11, 2019

Francis J. “Grimmy” or “Fritz” Grim, 90, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Delia (Creitz) Grim. Born in Barto, he was a son of the late Paul and Erma (Wolfgang) Grim. He served his country honorably in the Marines from 1947 to 1950. He worked for the fomer B.F....

Jul 11, 2019

Jul 7, 2019

Marie C. Shupp, 91, of Pennsburg, passed away at the home of her nephew, Curtis Badman and his wife Deborah, on July 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late Roland Shupp who died in 1997. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Clara (Seyfarth) Badman. She was also a stepdaughter of Millie...

Jul 5, 2019

Jul 3, 2019

Dr. Francis M. Krakowski, of Hellertown, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. “Dr. K” or “Frank” - as he was better known to everyone who loved him - was a loving husband, a tremendous father and grandfather, and a doctor’s doctor with a gift for geriatric medicine. He helped orchestrate numerous pharmaceutical innovations and philanthropic endeavors throughout his...