OBITUARIES

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 15, 2019

Aug 13, 2019

Helen M. Werner, 92, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in Whitehall Manor on August 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Julia and Peter (Bernhard) Gryniewich. Helen was first married to the late Stephen Meleschuck and then to the leate Robert Werner. She worked at the former Champion Company in Hellertown and Western Electric in Allentown. Helen is survived...

Aug 9, 2019

Patrick Byrnes III, 49, of Souderton, passed away on August 9, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Aline Marie (Tur) Byrnes for 22 years. Born in Lansdale, PA, he was a son of Carolyn (Shemley) Stack of Brooklyn, NY, and Patrick Byrnes, Sr. of Souderton, PA. A graduate of North Penn High School and attended Florida State University...

Aug 8, 2019

Dennis Rein Alderfer, 67, of Perkiomenville, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 20, 1951 in Sellersville, PA to Floyd and Betty (Ott) Alderfer and was the oldest of three. Denny was a 1969 graduate of Souderton Area High School. From an early age Denny developed a love...

Aug 4, 2019

Aug 4, 2019

Bobby W. McCarty Jr., 51, of Glendon, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Bethann (Coleman) McCarty. They celebrated 15 years of marriage last October. Born in Wyandotte, MI, he was a son of Patricia (Carter) Shrader of Jasper, AL, and Bobby W. McCarty Sr., of Lexington, NC. He was employed by the...

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....