OBITUARIES

Dec 19, 2024

Norma Jane Jonathans, 76, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Born in Kempton, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mabel (Kunkle) Schollenberger. She was the beloved wife of Edo Jonathans. She was a graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in education and attended West Chester University while working on a...

Dec 18, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Helm, 80, of Williams Township, PA, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica (Corcoran) Crowe.

Peggy dedicated her career to helping others as a skilled Medical Technologist, blending precision with...

Dec 14, 2024

Claudia Gabriele Snively, 65, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Born in Worms, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Irmgard (Oswald) Roberts. She was the beloved wife of John Snively. Claudia worked for Suburban Propane in Telford.

Along with her husband, Claudia is survived by her stepson: Brandon Snively of Lancaster;...

Dec 11, 2024

Gregory Michael Rickert, 74, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Donna (Fillman) Rickert. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Victor and Anna (Gardian) Rickert. Greg was a 1968 graduate of the Upper Perkiomen High School and went on to serve in...

Dec 10, 2024

Hubert Seemann, 96, of Bally, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10h, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Broadbent) Seemann.

Born in Aising, Germany, he was a son of the late Josef and Anna (Antesburger) Seemann.

Hubert attended an academic boarding school in Freising, Germany for secondary school. His studies were...

Dec 8, 2024

Michael Scott Hunsberger, 52, of Allentown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Mike was born on Travis Airforce Base, in Solano County, California, and raised in Perkiomenville, PA. He was the son of Neal and Carol (Pfeiffer) Hunsberger of Perkiomenville. Mike was a 1990 graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg...

Dec 2, 2024

R. James “Bud” Hoffman Jr., 78, of Zionsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Revere J. and Frances M.(Heist) Hoffman. A 1964 graduate of Upper Perk High School, he lettered in Track, played the trombone in the school band, then earned his Associate’s Degree from Montgomery County...

Nov 21, 2024

James Jay Schultz, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Born in Abington, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Peterman) Schultz.

James is survived by his sisters, Donna Hall of North Wales, PA, and Jeanne Decembrino and her husband, Peter of Red Hill, PA; and nieces and...

Nov 17, 2024

Edward M. “Ed” Zadlo, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Purri) Zadlo. Ed held a bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University and a master’s degree from Boston University. He worked as an electrical engineer for Solid State of Montgomeryville. He studied at the New...

Nov 14, 2024

Harry Ray Campbell, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home in Red Hill, PA. Born on March 23, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Olive Irene Campbell. He was the beloved husband of Beverly Ann Campbell.

Along with his wife, Harry...

Nov 11, 2024

David R. Smay Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 11th, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA. David grew up in Hellertown and until his untimely passing lived with his wife and children in Slatington, PA.

He is survived by his father, David R. Smay, Sr. of Bethlehem and his mother, Brooke L. Smay of Walnutport; his...

Nov 11, 2024

Lydia Mae Maurer, 86, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11th, 2024. She was the widow of Marvin Maurer Sr. Born in Ashland, PA. she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Lindenmuth) Troup.

Lydia was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ. She worked for many years at Brown Printing...

Nov 9, 2024

Steven F. Rutkowski, 42, of Center Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Born on April 10, 1982, in Allentown, PA, he was the beloved husband of Laina Wiegand, with whom he shared one year of marriage on October 7th, after eight years of loving partnership.

Steve was the proud owner of Custom Painting in...

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...