OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hellertown, Pennsburg, & Surrounding Areas

Harold Gennaria

Harold Gennaria

Apr 29, 2017

In Loving Memory Harold A. Gennaria, age 92, of Barto, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA, on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born July 10, 1924, in Phoenixville, PA, to Henry and Edna Gennaria, Harold served during World War II in the European Theatre with special amphibious forces of the U.S....

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Apr 28, 2017

John F. Gilbert, 81, of Pennsburg passed away April 28th peacefully at Park House Point, Royersford after a 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Green Lane he was the son of the late A. Howard and Catherine Gilbert. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beatrice; children: Todd and his wife Denise; Nancy, Thomas and his wife...

Jordan Appel

Jordan Appel

Apr 20, 2017

Jordan Lyn Appel, 22, of Bethlehem, died April 20, 2017. She was born in Bethlehem to Brent Appel of Quakertown and Nina Appel with whom she resided. Survivors: Her parents; her son, Oliver Dudash of Hellertown; her sister, Britny Appel; and her paternal grandparents, Eugene and Judy Appel; and aunts and uncles; etc. Services: All are invited to a...

William Righter

William Righter

Apr 14, 2017

William Robert Righter, 81, of Palm, passed away April 14, 2017. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Galloway) and Catherine E. (Bondi) Righter. “Bob” was a graduate of Pierce Business College and was employed as a civilian purchasing agent for several military contractors before retiring. He served honorably in the Army Reserves. Recently, Bob has attended Morning...

Jean Elaine Brown

Jean Elaine Brown

Apr 11, 2017

Jean E. Brown, 63, of Catasauqua, PA, passed away on April 11, 2017. Jean touched countless lives. She volunteered in many places, with a key focus on training humans in the best interest of dogs. One of her greatest passions was her work with seeing eye dogs.

She was a Licensed Social Worker in private practice with...

Betsy Garner-Hicks

Betsy Garner-Hicks

Apr 10, 2017

Betsy Lee Garner-Hicks, 73, of Catasauqua, passed away on April 10, 2017 at Muhlenberg Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Hicks. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Doris Garner. She held a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Betsy was a very patriotic person and an avid supporter of...

Shawn Barbarito

Shawn Barbarito

Apr 9, 2017

Shawn Matthew Barbarito, 21, of Quakertown, passed away April 9, 2017. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was a son of Nicholas and Lisa (Patrick) Barbarito of Quakertown. Shawn was affiliated with East Swamp Church, Quakertown. He loved skateboarding, playing video games, his family and pets, the beach and being outside during the summer. Surviving with his parents, are...

Joyce Sine

Joyce Sine

Apr 2, 2017

Joyce E. Sine, 89, formerly of the Upper Perk Manor in Red Hill, passed away peacefully with her daughter Christine by her side on April 2, 2017. She was the widow of Robert Sine. Born in Bally, she was a daughter of the late Archer and Mamie (Seibert) Conway. Joyce was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Louise Sperber

Louise Sperber

Mar 30, 2017

Louise B Sperber, 78, of Peter Becker Community in Harleysville died suddenly on March 30, 2017. She was the wife of Joseph H Wilkens. They had been married for ten years. She was known to be caring; engaging; loyal friend; competitive; helpful; fun as a companion; women’s sports person; leader; and good sport team coach as well as a...

Jose Vargas

Jose Vargas

Mar 27, 2017

Jose A. Vargas, 45, of Pennsburg, passed away March 27, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Kirstin (Fisher) Vargas. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Jose Vargas, of Palm Coast, FL; and Maria Cora, of Philadelphia. Jose is a graduate of Olney High School. He worked for many years as a machine operator and then supervisor...

Winfield Lynch

Winfield Lynch

Mar 27, 2017

Winfield R. Lynch Sr., 83, of New Ringgold, passed away on March 27, 2017. Born in Arcola, PA, he was a son of the late B. Frank and I. Louise (Stierly) Lynch. Early in life, he was a furniture builder, and then he became a Diesel Truck Mechanic. Surviving are his daughter, Kathleen, wife of Mark Lane of Zionsville,...

Wayne Shelalis

Wayne Shelalis

Mar 23, 2017

Wayne E. Shelalis, 53, of Boyertown, passed away March 23, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Bernice Shelalis. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John & Katherine (Eisenhardt) Shelalis. Wayne was a long and short haul truck driver for many years. Most recently, he was a security guard. Surviving with his wife, are step-children...

Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller

Mar 23, 2017

Joyce E. Miller, 90, of Red Hill and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. Born in West Catasauqua, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Wenner) Scheirer. She was the wife of the late Rev. Orville E. Miller. They were married for 56 years before his passing in 2003. A graduate of...

Anna Hetrick

Anna Hetrick

Mar 17, 2017

Anna L. Hetrick Anna L. Hetrick, 92, died on March 17, 2017, peacefully at home. She was the loving wife of the late Asher A. Hetrick. Born on February 24, 1925, in Hellertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ignatia (Shotnick) Prielozny. She was predeceased by siblings Kathryn, Louise, Stephanie, Mary, Helen, and Stephen, Jr....