OBITUARIES

May 14, 2025

Sharon Ruth McDonald, 60, of Pennsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of Ronald and Nan (Walter) Spencer, currently of Harleysville. She was the beloved wife of Timothy R. McDonald. She graduated from North Penn High School in 1983 and held an associate’s degree in physical...

May 11, 2025

Mel Harris, (67) of Quakertown, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 11, 2025. He was the husband of Pam Harris with whom he enjoyed 36 years of companionship. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Richard Allen Harris and Erla Pauline (Duckworth) Harris of Hanover, PA. Mel’s greatest...

May 7, 2025

Michael Joseph Fasolka, 75, of Pennsburg, PA, died May 7, 2025, at home after a brief illness. He was born in Bloomsburg, PA, on October 8, 1949, the first child of Geraldine and Michael Fasolka. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School in Shamokin, PA, graduating in 1967. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology...

May 5, 2025

Lorelei Elaine Roeder, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025. Born in Quakertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Gladys (Kramer) Roeder. She was the beloved wife of the late Terry Krause. Lorelei worked as a Unit Clerk and CNA for Pennsburg Manor for many years. During her time at Pennsburg Manor, she...

May 3, 2025

Michael J. Riga, 76, of Zionsville, passed away on May 3, 2025. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Adele (Hefko) Riga. Michael graduated from Dieruff High School in Allentown.

Surviving are his siblings: Theresa Riga, and Christopher Riga; nieces and nephews: Jessica Fricker (Larry), Stephanie Berry (William)...

Apr 30, 2025

Hazel “Carol” Fravel, 79, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born December 25, 1945, in Northeast Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James J and Evelyn Ruth (Jones) Murphy. Preceded by her brother James J Murphy Jr. Carol was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia Pa. She was an executive secretary at...

Apr 29, 2025

Emily K. Hoff, 84, of Frederick Living and formerly of Pennsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry L. Hoff. The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent L. and Kathryn S. (Schanley) Beard. Emily was a faithful member of...

Apr 29, 2025

John A. Briele Jr, 83, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Wilkes Barre, he was son of the late John A. Briele Sr, and Helen (Kozemko) Briele. John was an Oil Truck Driver for Harned Durham.

Surviving is his son: John A. Briele III; his sister: Jean Best; and his...

Apr 28, 2025

David J. Butts, 64, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Abington, he was the son of Jeanette (Greco) Butts, and the late Thomas F. Butts Jr.

He is survived by his mother: Jeanette (Greco) Butts; his loving wife: Jaimie (Davis) Butts; children: Ashley...

Apr 26, 2025

Elsie Ruth Miller 96, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Born in East Pennsauken, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Tracey and Mary (McKnight) Baseley. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Miller who passed away in February. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed traveling around the eastern half...

Apr 22, 2025

Maria L. Cartaxo, 70, of Hellertown, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Claudino and Maria (DeJesus) Domingues.

Surviving are her children: Daniel Cartaxo Jr., Christina Angeles, wife of Dean, and Susan Snyder, wife of Brian; Siblings: Manuel, John, Mario, and Deolinda; her grandson: Nicholas...

Apr 19, 2025

Balbir Singh, 68, of Drums, PA, passed away April 19, 2025. A day after celebrating his birthday surrounded by his family; a sudden and unexpected parting, his last days were full of joy spent with his loved ones. Born in Dolike, India, he was the son of Chran Kaur and the late Lashkar Singh. He was the beloved husband...

Apr 17, 2025

Lamar R. Moyer, 83, of Spring Valley Village in Bechtelsville passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th, 2025. Born in Souderton, he was a son of the late Franklin and Sara (Rice) Moyer. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Hendricks) Moyer. Lamar retired from Blooming Glen Contractors where he worked as a truck driver for 20 years. Prior...

Apr 14, 2025

Robert H. Hermley, 72, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 14th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Leonard and Margaret (Ounsworth) Hermley. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Kelso) Hermley. He worked as a Tinsmith for Merck Pharmaceutical, Rohm & Haas, and Wilhelm where he earned...

Apr 7, 2025

William George Bender Sr., 64, formerly of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, 2025. He was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl (Yerger) Bender. William worked for Brown Printing as a Master Printer for a good period of time and then he worked as a Spackle Person/Carpenter with William Jr.. He loved all animals...

Apr 1, 2025

José David Meer, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Born in Sto Tomas, Philippines, he was the son of the late Lazaro and Guadalupe (David) Meer. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Kehler) Meer (Kehler) Jose worked for the IRS in Philadelphia. Following that, he enjoyed delivering for Papa John’s in the Warminster and Souderton...

Mar 31, 2025

Gregory James Vincent, 52, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31st, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Bernard and Cynthia (Bossert) Vincent.

Gregory is survived by his siblings: Aimee Stonehill, and Jeremiah and Bernard Vincent; his aunts and uncles: Patricia Owsiak, Sally Palfrey, Mary Ellen Snyder, Dee Haas, Cathy Matilumos,...

Mar 29, 2025

Jane C. Christy, 81, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. Born in Perkasie, she was the daughter of the late George and Barbara (Kohl) Christy.

She is survived by her daughter: Angelina, wife of Brian Hallman; grandchildren: Anthony Perez, and Declyn Hallman; her great granddaughter: Natalie Perez; her sister: Karen, wife of...

Mar 28, 2025

Faye L. Bernhard, 93, of Boyertown and formerly of Perkiomenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 28th, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Rothrock) Schmoyer and she was the beloved wife of the late William “Beanie” Bernhard. She was a longtime member of Frieden’s United Church of Christ in Sumneytown where...

Mar 26, 2025

Anna Mae Lerch, 87, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, following a long illness. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Idella (Schueck) Yost.

She was employed for decades by both the Allentown School District as a cafeteria server, and by the North...