OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2025

José David Meer, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Born in Sto Tomas, Philippines, he was the son of the late Lazaro and Guadalupe (David) Meer. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Kehler) Meer (Kehler) Jose worked for the IRS in Philadelphia. Following that, he enjoyed delivering for Papa John’s in the Warminster and Souderton...

Mar 31, 2025

Gregory James Vincent, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31st, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Bernard and Cynthia (Bossert) Vincent.

Gregory is survived by his siblings: Aimee Stonehill, and Jeremiah and Bernard Vincent; his aunts and uncles: Patricia Owsiak, Sally Palfrey, Mary Ellen Snyder, Dee Haas, Cathy Matilumos,...

Mar 29, 2025

Jane C. Christy, 81, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Born in Perkasie, she was the daughter of the late George and Barbara (Kohl) Christy.

She is survived by her daughter: Angelina, wife of Brian Hallman; grandchildren: Anthony Perez, and Declyn Hallman; her great granddaughter: Natalie Perez; her sister: Karen, wife of...

Mar 28, 2025

Faye L. Bernhard, 93, of Boyertown and formerly of Perkiomenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 28th, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Rothrock) Schmoyer and she was the beloved wife of the late William “Beanie” Bernhard. She was a longtime member of Frieden’s United Church of Christ in Sumneytown where...

Mar 26, 2025

Anna Mae Lerch, 87, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, following a long illness. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Idella (Schueck) Yost.

She was employed for decades by both the Allentown School District as a cafeteria server, and by the North...

Mar 23, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones Lare, 90, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Rachel (Morris) Jones. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Lare. Jacqueline worked as a nursery school teacher and then as a secretary at Keystone Findings. Jackie was a member...

Mar 22, 2025

Jim Coker, 78, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. He sold industrial packaging for 40 years, and often said, "If you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life!" Jim enjoyed golfing, and his monthly poker game with his buddies. He also spent many years traveling around the world with his...

Mar 17, 2025

Kenneth Dale Miller, 81, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Weber) Miller. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Seasholtz) Miller.

Kenny was a 1962 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, where he played football. He went on...

Mar 16, 2025

Isaias S. Figueroa, 71, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Bartolo F. and Santo Oracio (De Figueroa) Silva. He was retired from Praxair Specialty gases where he worked as a flammable filler for over 25 years. He volunteered his time...

Mar 15, 2025

Sylvia Joan Membrino, 86, of Hereford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John Bean and the late Birdella (Burgoyne) Bean Myers. She was the beloved wife of Richard Membrino. They would have celebrated 66 years of marriage in April. She loved her family, enjoyed cooking for them and many would...

Mar 15, 2025

Nancy A. Berthel (McCloskey), 92 yrs old of Richland Twp, PA, passed away on March 15, at Phoebie Richland. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, PA on Oct 11, 1932, to Arthur Jack McCloskey and Victoria (Aluska). Nancy spent her early childhood living in Venezuela, SA, as her father was working for Standard Oil. She returned to the USA, to...

Mar 13, 2025

Arthur Richard Kreitz, 89, of Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Born October 5, 1935, in Easton, he was the son of Arthur Andrew Kreitz and Mary Ann (Helm) Kreitz. Dick was a 1953 graduate of Easton High School, a student at Wyoming Seminary, and a 1958 graduate of...

Mar 12, 2025

Charles E “Charlie” Zepp Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Agnes (Walter) Zepp. Born in Red Hill, he was a son of the late Charles and Maggie (Harpel) Zepp.

Charlie worked as a crane operator for the Superior Tube company in Collegeville for...

Mar 12, 2025

Joan Evelyn Craig McDonnell, 92, of Quakertown and formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of William McDonnell of Quakertown. Born in Hatboro, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Evelyn (Reidenbach) Justice. Joan was the owner of the former "Just Kids" Children’s consignment Shop in Quakertown...

Mar 11, 2025

Janette N. Welsh, 87, formerly of Hamilton, NJ, passed away peacefullyon Tuesday, March 11 th , 2025 at the Phoebe Richland Health CareCenter in Richlandtown, PA. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was thedaughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Weidenhammer) Turnello and was the beloved wife of the late Gerald R. Welsh, Sr. Janette was a graduate of...

Mar 10, 2025

Helen Florence “Penny” Skerrett, 83, of Longswamp Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10th, 2025. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Gray) Shearston. Helen grew up in Bethlehem and graduated from the Moravian Seminary for Girls. After graduating from Bryn Mawr Nursing School, she spent the next 50 years...

Mar 7, 2025

Carol Eileen (Lichtenwalner) Huff, 77, of Limerick and formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Muriel (VanZandt) Lichtenwalner. She was a graduate of Lower Pottsgrove High School and Bryant College. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Donald Huff...

Mar 4, 2025

Harold O. Woodruff Jr., 84, of State College, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Born in Paterson, NJ he was the son of the late Harold Orville Sr. and Adeline (Geiger) Woodruff. He was a proud member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. Harold then earned his Masters Degree in Vocational Industrial Arts, and was Coordinator...

Mar 1, 2025

Leonard C. Haas, 85, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Graf) Haas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Shirley (Zsapko) Haas, who passed away in May of 2000.

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Mar 1, 2025

John G. Eckert of Tamaqua, PA passed away Saturday, March 1 st at the age of 74. He leaves

behind an only son, Christopher and daughter-in-law Ashley. Though surviving immediate family

members are in short supply, John was loved by many including friends and extended family.

Many of whom came to visit him...