OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2018

Allen E. Gery, 91, of Quakertown, passed away on November 11, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Gloria G. (Musselman) Gery. He is also survived by daughters, Susan E. Miklos and Karen A. Fry; 2 grandchrilden; a great granddaughter; and siblings: Ruth Spare and Paul Gery. He proudly served in the US Marines. For complete information, visit his...

Nov 10, 2018

Loraine Elizabeth Braden, 83, of Nazareth, and formerly of Bethlehem, passed away November 10, 2018. She was the widow of James Franklin Braden. Born in Bloomsburg, she was a daughter of the late Alan and Elsie (Richards) Breach. Loraine was a sewing machine operator earlier in life. She then owned the Witt and Son’s Florist in Catasauqua with her...

Nov 9, 2018

Theodore A. Portz, 57, of Allentown, passed away November 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Stefin) Portz. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Russell) Portz. Ted was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Nativity. He worked at Windkits, Allentown before becoming disabled. He was a Navy...

Nov 9, 2018

Loren A. Schultz, 91, of Harleysville, passed away November 9, 2018. He was the husband of Arlene L. (Hagen) Schultz. Born in St. Paul, MN, he was a son of the late Arthur and Fleurine (LaRose) Schultz. He was a Naval Veteran, serving during WWII. Loren began his career as a sales representative and then manager for Univac, now...

Nov 8, 2018

Raymond L. Hollister, 83, of East Greenville passed away on November 8, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (DiMuzzio) Hollister. They would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on November 16th. Born in Mount Carmel, he was a son of late Raymond and Rose (Mulligan) Hollister. He served our country honorably in the Army during the...

Nov 7, 2018

Thomas A. Basso, 76, of Easton, passed away on Wednesday November 7, 2018. He was born in Easton PA to the late Hannah (Abel) and Angelo Basso. Tommy was of Catholic faith and was a lifetime member of the Maennerchor Club. Tommy enjoyed his camping trips every summer, his backyard garden and watching the hummingbirds visit his feeders. He...

Nov 7, 2018

Edward R Kline Sr. passed away at age 81 on November 7, 2018 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. He is now at peace & reunited with his wife Marie (Kospiah) who passed away February 2015. He leaves behind his daughter Phyllis & grandson John with whom he resided, son Edward Jr of WY, sister Ella, brothers Frank & Harvey of FL,...

Nov 7, 2018

Verna C. (Hauck) Wambold, of York, and formerly of Red Hill and Lansdale, born July 9, 1927, passed away November 7, 2018 at the age of 91. She was married for 61 years to George B. Wambold, who preceeded her in death in 2004. She retired in 1983 from the former Olean Tile, Lansdale, after many years of service....

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Oct 28, 2018

Tamara Kells, 57, of Palm passed away surrounded by her family in her beloved lake house in Saylorsburg. She is the loving wife of Matthew Kells. Born in California, she traveled the world and settled in Pennsylvania for one reason. Tamara was an accomplished writer. Along with her husband, she is survived by her children Aubrie Kells of Palm,...

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Oct 21, 2018

Henry “Hank” James Whittaker, 91, of Allentown, and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away October 21, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Delestowicz). Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Horace and Mary (Vanderhershen) Whittaker. He was a Navy veteran of both WWII and Korea. Hank was a contractor in the Upper Perkiomen Valley for...

Oct 21, 2018

Frances M. “Franie” Jacobs, 78, of East Greenville, passed away October 21, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Thomas C. Jacobs. They were married 56 years this past May. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late James and Frances (Linus) Marley. She was a proud graduate of the Academy of Sisters of Mercy. Franie was...

Oct 20, 2018

Helen Elizabeth Andre, 93, of Pennsburg Manor, and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away October 20, 2018. She was the widow of Robert Andre. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Caroline (Newmyer) Bennett. Helen was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters: Nancy Mattis, of Pennsburg; and Barbra Andre, of Philadelphia, a grandson, and two...

Oct 20, 2018

Donald C. Leis, 67, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Dawn Ann (Mundy) Leis. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son to Charles Joseph and Norma (Wishman) Leis. Donald was a service advisor at various car dealerships. Donald served on the board of the Michael Landen Tuscan Classic Tennis...

Oct 16, 2018

Luch W Stifnell passed away October 16th, 2018 at the age of 91. He was Proprietor and president of Stifnell's Auto Body for 35 years. He was also president of LSJ Associates where he designed a vacuum sanding system and manufactured several tools for the auto body industry. He was an avid painter and woodworker and made personalized canes...

Oct 15, 2018

Randy Breininger, 67, of Richlandtown, PA passed away surrounded by family and friends in St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem on October 15, 2018 following a long, brave battle in Jeanes Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Born in Mahoning, PA he was a son to the late Reverend Harlan and Jane (Reeder) Breininger. Randy was a devoted husband to Paulette (Turek)...

Oct 11, 2018

Bradley M. “Mike” Edwards, 60, of East Greenville, died on October 11, 2018, losing a long battle with addiction. He was the husband of Lorella (Carbone) Edwards. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alva B. Edwards and Grace (McDonald) Edwards. Mike worked as a painter for Mark Sweetman, LLC. Along with his loving wife, Mike...