OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2024

Casie L. Williams, 40, of Hellertown, passed away on November 6, 2024. Born in Fountain Hill, she is the daughter of Terry and Leo Williams. Casie loved God and was a member of the Joy Center. She has a bachelor’s degree in interior design and a second one in Physical and Health Education. In high school and college, she...

Nov 4, 2024

William “Bill” B. Thomas, 66, of Green Lane and formerly of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4th, 2024. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Ronald and Gloria (Kepner) Thomas. He graduated from Central Bucks West High School. Bill was the beloved husband of Victoria (Edwards) Thomas. He worked in construction and maintenance for...

Oct 26, 2024

William A. Bock, also known as “Sauts”, 85, of Souderton, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late William Sr. and Louise (Rauch) Bock. William was a life long artist in the fullest sense. He was once quoted saying “Art is what I am”. The Lenape Indians greatly inspired his...

Oct 25, 2024

Walter B. Grigoruk, 90, of Macungie, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born in Fountain Hill, and a resident of Hellertown, he was the son of the late Boris and Elizabeth (Cherkis) Grigoruk. His loving wife of 58 years, Lois C. (Rauscher) Grigoruk, passed away in 2015. Walter was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps,...

Oct 24, 2024

George Edward Demko, 93, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Jacob William and Bertha Mary (Resh) Demko. His loving wife Burdell M. Demko, passed away in 2019. George was a proud member of the United States Army. He later became a USPS Carrier at the US...

Oct 24, 2024

Laney Evelyn Gaenzle (Bowser), 94 of Topton and formerly of Bally and Hereford, PA, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was pre-deceased in 1995, by her husband of 43 years, Richard Eugene Gaenzle.

Born in Somerset Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles A....

Oct 23, 2024

Joel Ann Russ, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Lackawanna, New York, she was a daughter of the late John and Elaine (Cuffe) Russ. She had a career in Dental hygiene and a second career in home health care. She enjoyed art and theater, especially while living in...

Oct 18, 2024

Bette Ann Fenstermacher, 72, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Laverne (Andrews) Effrig, and she was raised by her stepmother, the late Jean (Martin) Effrig. She was the wife of the late James Wallace Fenstermacher. Bette owned and operated a store...

Oct 12, 2024

Martha J. Diehl, 97, formerly of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Born in Coopersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Mamie (German) Gerloff. She was born on the family farm and worked on the farm in her youth. Later in life, she worked in housekeeping for the Lifequest Nursing Home in...

Oct 10, 2024

Bruce K. Boyer, 71, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late George William and Victoria (Sukosky) Boyer.

Surviving are his siblings: Beverly Streck, Bonnie Winans, and Victoria Pearson; as well as his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife: Apryl Boyer,...

Oct 7, 2024

Gerald A. Gery, 87, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7th, 2024. Born in East Greenville, he was the son of the late Claude and Belva (Boyer) Gery. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Fizz) Gery. Gerald worked for Knoll in East Greenville for over 30 years retiring as a supervisor.

Along with...

Oct 7, 2024

Keith W. Cole, 60, of Quakertown, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born in Lansdale he was the son of the late Robert and Alice Irene (Morgan) Cole.

He is survived by his Wife: Tammy Hannigan; children: Christopher Cole, and David Hannigan; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Hunter, Peyton, Brayden, and Blake; and his siblings: Virginia, Michael, Robert, and Wayne....

Oct 6, 2024

Jill Irene Tabor 75, of Pipersville passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Verne Tabor and Esther ( Wiley) Hatch. Jill excelled in sales for many years before finding her love in veterinary nursing, she worked for several veterinary clinics beginning in New Jersey, followed by...

Sep 30, 2024

Cheria D. Kolb, 94, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30th, 2024. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy (Gerhart) Haas. She was the widow of Donald Kolb. Cheria was a graduate of Pennsburg High School. Cheria worked at Berman Sales Company in Pennsburg, and Pennsburg Auto Parts and retired...

Sep 29, 2024

James J. Reiss, 93, of Schnecksville and formerly of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. He was the husband of the late Betty (McDonell) Reiss and the companion of Roma McKelvey with whom he resided. Born in Lower Saucon Township, he was the son of the late Howard and Anna (Schaffer) Reiss. He worked for the former...

Sep 21, 2024

Andrew Duane Beitmen, aka Andrew Vavrek, 51, of Pennsylvania, passed from this world, on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. He was a brilliant mind who touched many lives with his music, intellect, creativity, and kindness. Despite the challenges he faced throughout his life his brilliance shone brightly leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Andrew was...

Sep 18, 2024

June Sherry Schaeffer, 76, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Feldstein and Lee (Green) Levy. She was the widow of the late Clemente F. Hedges. June was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. She was employed as a vice president and...

Sep 18, 2024

Frederick E. Husk, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Born in Lansdale on September 17th, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick Husk and Lillian M. Brown (Schwager). Fred was a hardworking lifelong truck driver, working with numerous trucking companies in his lifetime. His CB handle is Buffalo Herder. In his youth he became...

Sep 16, 2024

Stefan F. Vargo, 36, of Emmaus, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Stephen J. and Deborah Ann (Dolbow) Vargo.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his aunt: Barbara, wife of Gary Fretz, of Red Hill. He was predeceased by his grandparents:...

Sep 12, 2024

Kenneth W. Shiner, 83, of Easton, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Kenneth W. Shiner Sr. and Lucy (Ricker) Erich. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his loving wife: Sherri L. Helm; his children: Shawn Shiner, and Shelly Shiner; grandchildren:...