OBITUARIES

Dec 29, 2016

Eleanor P. Eckman, 86, of Red Hill, passed away on December 29, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Linda Paul in Hereford. She was the widow of Russell C. Eckman, who died in 1997. Born in Dixon City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine (Tyak) Stemphowski. She moved to the Upper Perk Valley...

Dec 25, 2016

Earl R. Gebert, 97, of Pennsburg, passed away December 25, 2016. He was the husband of the late Margaret J. (Drake) Gebert. Born in Pennsburg, he was a son of John and Emma (Reppert) Gebert. Earl served in the Air Force during WWII. After serving his country, he was employed at the former Firestone Company, Pottstown until retiring in...

Dec 21, 2016

Frances I. Orban, 82, of Bethlehem, died December 21, 2016. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Verna (Grund) Csencsits. Surviving is a son, Michael P. Sr. and his wife Karen of Hellertown; and a daughter, Donna, wife of Michael Hanna of Allentown; grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Matthew; a sister Dorothy Benes of Bethlehem;...

Dec 21, 2016

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 19, 2016

Consolacion “Connie” Marks (nee Ballesteros) of Telford, passed away on December 19, 2016 at the age of 89. A native of Cavite City, Philippines, Connie was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Clifford Marks, and by her three siblings Felicitas Ballesteros Sanchez, Ruben Ballesteros, and Amelio Ballesteros. Connie is remembered as a warm and vivacious woman of...

Dec 18, 2016

Dec 17, 2016

John R. Cooper, 73, of Pennsburg, passed away December 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Crowthers) Cooper. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Irvin & Matilda (Gentner) Cooper. John served in the US Navy for 4 years. John was a communications technician for AT&T for 36 years, retiring in 2003. He was...

Dec 17, 2016

Phillip J. Bretz, 61, of Red Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Debora (Amenheuser) Bretz. They were married for 42 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry Bretz and Beatrice (Krause) Bretz. Phillip joined the United States Army at 19,...

Dec 14, 2016

Dec 11, 2016

Helen M. Miller, 89, of Red Hill, and formerly of Bally and East Greenville, passed away December 11, 2016. She was the widow of Harrison Miller. Born in Palm, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Kathryn (Miller) Marks. Helen was a waitress at Ice Cream World, as well as a packer of organic foods before retiring....

Dec 8, 2016

Eva J. Amenheuser, 88, formerly of Red Hill, passed away December 8, 2016. She was the widow of Bernard C. Amenheuser. Born in Brooklawn, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Eva (Thompson) Kaufmann. Survivors: children: Debora (Phillip) Bretz and Cindy(Carl) Pedersen, all of Red Hill; Judy(Sam) Guertin, of Harrisburg, and Calvin (Donna) Amenheuser, of Quakertown;...

Dec 5, 2016

Kathleen F. Dale, 71, of Boyertown, originally of Lansdale, passed away on December 5, 2016, at Chestnut Knoll in Boyertown. Born in Doylestown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Linson and Eleanore (Rice) Cheron. She enjoyed her position as the assistant to the nurse at New Life Youth & Family Services, Harleysville. She also drove school bus...

Dec 3, 2016

Anthony L.. Meoli, 86, of Red Hill and formerly of Coopersburg, died December 3, 2016. He was the companion of Phyllis Fluck. Survivors: Companion; Son, Larry (Elisa) of Lansdale; daughters: Mary Ann (John) Kliamovich of Norristown, and Charlene Kliamovich of Collegeville; 6 grandchildren; and siblings: Lawrence and Anna Fusco. He was predeceased by siblings: Nick, Angelo, and Margaret. Services:...

Nov 29, 2016

Marian E. Daniels, 88, of Red Hill, passed away November 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth O. Daniels. The couple was married 68 years this past August. Born in Chalfont, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Moyer) Folkes. Marian was a production finisher for Merck & Co., for 25 years, retiring in...

Nov 28, 2016

Toni Jean Madonna, 72, of Gilbertsville, passed away November 28, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Victor Madonna. Born in Point Pleasant, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Jean (Galloway) Paschall. Toni was a member of the Family Worship Center, Towamencin. She was a bookkeeper earlier in life. Surviving with her husband, are children:...

Nov 28, 2016

Ellsworth B. “Ray” Rapine, 85, completed his life’s journey on November 28, 2016, in the presence of his loving family at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Ray was a motivated, creative man who always had a project at hand, making tomahawks and hand forging 18th century iron implements, building PA long rifles, repairing guns of all types, building his workshop...

Nov 16, 2016

Sherwood Reph, 82, of Allentown, passed away on November 16, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Buskirk) Reph. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Russell L. and Thelma R. (Miller) Reph. He worked for the Good Shepherd Home in Allentown for over 20 years before retiring in 1999. Survivors: Wife; brother, Russell and...

Nov 16, 2016

Nov 15, 2016