OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas
William Gary Diehl
Jan 15, 2025
William Gary Diehl, 69, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on January 15, 2025. He was born to the late William Grant and Elizabeth (Hall) Diehl in Doylestown PA on February 18, 1955. His first ten years were spent growing up in the Maplewood development. Schoolmates who also attended Linden Elementary School...

Michael David Feldman
Jan 4, 2025
Michael D. Feldman, 55, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. He was the son of JoAnn (Briggs) Feldman-Winsch and David Feldman. Michael worked for several restuarants and pizza shops in the area. He was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ.
Along with his mother, Michael is survived by his...
Christopher Edward Szymkiewicz
Jan 3, 2025
Christopher Edward Szymkiewicz, 58, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the son of Raymond Szymkiewicz of Red Hill and the late Shirley (Pike) Szymkiewicz.
Along with his father, Christopher is survived by his daughters, Crystal, and Kiana; and his sister, Kathleen Kifer and her husband, Allen of Royersford. He was...
James Theodore Longacre
Jan 3, 2025
James Theodore Longacre Jr., 55, passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late James Theodore Longacre Sr. and Ruth (Barndt) Longacre. James was a sales manager and a designer for All Amish Structures of Orefield. James was interested in gardening and enjoyed growing all different kinds of plants.
...Patricia Ann Keefer (O'Connell)
Dec 27, 2024
Patricia Ann Keefer, 86, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born in Girardville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lenore (Franks) O’Connell. Patricia was a Registered Nurse for many years.
Surviving is her husband: Robert Keefer; children: Robert O’Shura, and David Keefer; grandchildren: Daniel O’Shura, Emily Copeland, Megan Novik, and Patrick...
John Joseph "Jack" Dolan Iii
Dec 27, 2024
John “Jack” J. Dolan III, 67, of Schwenksville and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27th, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Carmella (Colucci) Dolan. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Murphy) Dolan. Jack held several positions throughout his life, first as an electronics technician and then as...
Richard James "Little Richard" Thomas
Dec 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard James Thomas, affectionately known as "Little Richard," who peacefully passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 92. Richard was a lifelong resident of Pennsburg, PA, and originally hails from Emmaus, PA. He was the beloved husband of Dolly (Ott) Thomas for an enduring...
Norma Jane Jonathans (Schollenberger)
Dec 19, 2024
Norma Jane Jonathans, 76, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Born in Kempton, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel (Kunkle) Schollenberger. She was the beloved wife of Edo Jonathans. She was a graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in education and attended West Chester University while working on a...
Margaret Jayne Helm (Crowe)
Dec 18, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Helm, 80, of Williams Township, PA, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica (Corcoran) Crowe.
Peggy dedicated her career to helping others as a skilled Medical Technologist, blending precision with...
Claudia Gabriele Snively (Green)
Dec 14, 2024
Claudia Gabriele Snively, 65, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Born in Worms, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Irmgard (Oswald) Roberts. She was the beloved wife of John Snively. Claudia worked for Suburban Propane in Telford.
Along with her husband, Claudia is survived by her stepson: Brandon Snively of Lancaster;...
Gregory Michael Rickert
Dec 11, 2024
Gregory Michael Rickert, 74, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Donna (Fillman) Rickert. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Victor and Anna (Gardian) Rickert. Greg was a 1968 graduate of the Upper Perkiomen High School and went on to serve in...
Dr. Hubert Seemann Edd
Dec 10, 2024
Hubert Seemann, 96, of Bally, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10h, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Broadbent) Seemann.
Born in Aising, Germany, he was a son of the late Josef and Anna (Antesburger) Seemann.
Hubert attended an academic boarding school in Freising, Germany for secondary school. His studies were...
Mike Hunsberger
Dec 8, 2024
Michael Scott Hunsberger, 52, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Mike was born on Travis Airforce Base, in Solano County, California, and raised in Perkiomenville, PA. He was the son of Neal and Carol (Pfeiffer) Hunsberger of Perkiomenville. Mike was a 1990 graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg...
R. James "Bud" Hoffman
Dec 2, 2024
R. James “Bud” Hoffman Jr., 78, of Zionsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Revere J. and Frances M.(Heist) Hoffman. A 1964 graduate of Upper Perk High School, he lettered in Track, played the trombone in the school band, then earned his Associate’s Degree from Montgomery County...
James Jay "Jim J" Schultz
Nov 21, 2024
James Jay Schultz, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Peterman) Schultz.
James is survived by his sisters, Donna Hall of North Wales, PA, and Jeanne Decembrino and her husband, Peter of Red Hill, PA; and nieces and...
Edward M. "Ed" Zadlo
Nov 17, 2024
Edward M. “Ed” Zadlo, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Purri) Zadlo. Ed held a bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University and a master’s degree from Boston University. He worked as an electrical engineer for Solid State of Montgomeryville. He studied at the New...
Harry Ray Campbell
Nov 14, 2024
Harry Ray Campbell, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home in Red Hill, PA. Born on March 23, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Olive Irene Campbell. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Ann Campbell.
Along with his wife, Harry...
David Russell Smay Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
David R. Smay Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11th, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA. David grew up in Hellertown and until his untimely passing lived with his wife and children in Slatington, PA.
He is survived by his father, David R. Smay, Sr. of Bethlehem and his mother, Brooke L. Smay of Walnutport; his...
Lydia Mae Maurer (Troup)
Nov 11, 2024
Lydia Mae Maurer, 86, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was the widow of Marvin Maurer Sr. Born in Ashland, PA. she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Lindenmuth) Troup.
Lydia was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ. She worked for many years at Brown Printing...
Steven F. Rutkowski
Nov 9, 2024
Steven F. Rutkowski, 42, of Center Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born on April 10, 1982, in Allentown, PA, he was the beloved husband of Laina Wiegand, with whom he shared one year of marriage on October 7th, after eight years of loving partnership.
Steve was the proud owner of Custom Painting in...