OBITUARIES

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

Nov 15, 2016

Herman Glazer, 90, of East Greenville, passed away November 15, 2016. He was the husband of the late Edith Glazer and Norma Glazer. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Pina and Glicka (Yompolsky) Glazer. Herman served with the Navy during WWII. He was discharged with honors in 1946. Herman worked for the US Government in...

Nov 10, 2016

Evelyn F. Thomas 101, of Frederick Living and formerly of East Greenville, PA, died November 10, 2016. Born in Pennsburg, she was the daughter of the late William I. and Florence M. (Carl) Snyder. She was the widow of the late William A. Thomas who died in 2007. Evelyn was a clerk for the former Kline’s Drug Store and...

Nov 10, 2016

Patricia A. Conley, 50, of Souderton, died November 10, 2016. Born in Clarksburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late William and Joyce (Green) Minear. She had worked in accounting until becoming ill. She is survived by her children: Amber, Matthew and Shaun Conley, grandchildren: AJ, Autumn, Gavin, Matthew Jr., Summer and Patrick, and her siblings: Jack Schantz,...

Nov 5, 2016

Anna M. Vatza, 91, of Hellertown, passed away November 5, 2016. She was the widow of John Vatza. Born in Hellertown, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Danylo) Morykan. Anna was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church, Bethlehem. She was a seamstress for the former Zawick Manufacturing Co., Hellertown for many years....

Nov 3, 2016

Enoch J. Tomlinson III, 68, of Red Hill, PA, passed away November 3, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (Wenzel) Tomlinson. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Enoch and Theresa (States) Tomlinson. Prior to retiring, he was an auto sales manager. Enoch enjoyed traveling, golf, and visiting with his grandchildren. Surviving with his...

Nov 2, 2016

Nov 2, 2016

Joseph Kelly, age 76, died peacefully on November 2, 2016 in his Lower Saucon Township home. Raised in Newark, NJ, he graduated from St. Michaels and Seton Hall University. He retired as Director of Operations for the Royal Insurance Co of New York. Earlier in his career he was employed by Colonial Life Insurance Co of East Orange, NJ....

Oct 29, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Elizabeth F. Bruchak, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2016. She was the widow of John Bruchak Sr., who passed away in 1987. Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Sell) Sabo. Early in life she worked as a sewing machine operator in various area sewing mills and...

Oct 26, 2016

Alexander J. Harvey, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 26, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Connie (Eddinger) Harvey. They celebrated 40 years of marriage this September. He spent his entire life in Bethlehem. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and was a member of the Bethlehem City Police Force, retiring as a Captain...

Oct 24, 2016

Oct 22, 2016

Kenneth L. Heckler, 85, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Alderfer) Heckler. Born in Perkasie, he was a son of the late George and Helen (Pudliner) Heckler. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. Kenneth worked as an Accountant and Assistant Treasurer for...