OBITUARIES

Sep 7, 2024

Bessie A. Foster, 98, of Easton, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Born in Castel Di Lucia, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Cosimo and Antonina (Viglianti) Picone. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Foster.

Surviving are her children: Patricia De Armas, wife of Gustavo, Steven Foster, husband of Ann, and Susan...

Aug 31, 2024

Jose Benjamin Garcia, 50, of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the Rafael Vazquez and Mildred (Curet) Vazquez. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Terra) Garcia. Jose worked in construction before becoming ill.

Along with his wife Cynthia, Jose is survived by his...

Aug 30, 2024

Tuddy (Nice) Janiszewski 79, of Quakertown died peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2024. She was the loving wife of Walter Janiszewski for 58 years. Born in Shelly, PA, she was a daughter of William Nice & Emily (Buss) Nice. Tuddy graduated from Quakertown High School in 1964. She enjoyed cooking, decorating cakes, crochet, antiques, walking outdoors, butterflies,...

Aug 30, 2024

Marilyn Houser Shea, 104, recently of Macungie and formally of Chicago, IL and West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Boone, Iowa in 1920, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Lyden) Houser. She retired as a bank officer at the former State National Bank in Evanston, IL.

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Aug 29, 2024

Jean I. (Barrell) Byerley, 88, of Williams Township and formerly of Lower Saucon Township, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob W. Byerley who passed away on March 1, 2015. Born in Lower Saucon Township, she was the daughter of Paul S. and Evelyn A. (Koch) Barrell. Jean...

Aug 29, 2024

Ann (Weisel) Stone, 75, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, at Jefferson Abington Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Terry Stone.

Born on April 10, 1949, in Philadelphia, to Elmer A. Weisel and Geraldine T. Carr, both of Philadelphia, she spent her early years in Mayfair, Southampton, and Easton, where...

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret M. Kesack, 100, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2024, at Holy Family Senior Living in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Louis & Anna (Bartholowich) Kropf. She was married to William Gene Kesack Sr. for 66 years, before his passing on August 27, 2012.

She is survived by her...

Aug 24, 2024

Richard R. Becker, 90, of Red Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude Laura (Spaeth) Becker. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Peter and Evelyn (Benner) Becker. Richard was a carpenter for the former Ridge Homes of Conshohocken. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking...

Aug 23, 2024

Barry B. Simmon, 83, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23rd, 2024. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late William and Edith (Smith) Simmon. Barry worked for Ryder Truck of Pennsburg. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sumneytown. He was also a member of the Boulder Valley Gun Club in...

Aug 21, 2024

Edward Valentino Bozzelli, 85, a lifelong resident of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Schiery) Bozzelli and was the beloved husband of Beverly (Haas) Bozzelli. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. He served his country honorably in the National Guard. Ed worked for Merck in...

Aug 21, 2024

Donald L. VanHorn, 76, of Center Valley, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Born in Quakertown, he

was the son of the late Leonard and Alice (Lafevre) VanHorn, husband of 43 years to the late Linda VanHorn

and brother to the late Elizabeth “Bett” Johnson. He was a proud member of the United States...

Aug 19, 2024

Herb Thomas passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Thomas (nee Dove), his daughter Michele Karp (Kevin), his daughter April Thomas, grandchildren Derek Karp, Nora Karp, Noah Karp and Dylan Leclerc. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert K Thomas and Patricia Ann...

Aug 12, 2024

Carole Ann Depew ,83, of the Frederick Community, and formerly of Red Hill and Lansdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Born in Lansdale, she was a daughter of the late Chauncey and Katharine (Adams) Depew. Carole earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University, and a master’s degree from Temple University in Education. She...

Aug 12, 2024

Leonard “Len” Paul Finkboon, 81, of Quakertown, passed away at home, surrounded by family on August 12, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Regina Catherine (Rundle) Finkboon. Born in Geryville, he was a son of the late William F.D. and Lucy Sara (Walter) Finkboon. Len served his country honorably in the Marines at the Bay of Pigs during...

Aug 12, 2024

Marilyn June (Boice) Stong, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at her residence in Skippack. Born in Plymouth Meeting, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Steinmetz) Boice. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who spent many years employed as a CNA at Meadowood Retirement Community enriching the lives and providing...

Aug 10, 2024

Leonard M. Lay Jr., 83, of Harleysville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Leonard and Doris (Miller) Lay Sr. He was the former husband of the late Betsey Connelly Davis & Joanne Toole. Leonard was a graduate of Souderton High School. As a young man, he traveled...

Aug 10, 2024

Bonnie G. Moyer, 82, of Quakertown, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 19, 1941, in Wishaw, PA to the late Reed and Julia (Maxim) Dickey. Bonnie graduated from Reynoldsville High School in 1959. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Warren Dennis Moyer. Bonnie worked for 35 years at...

Aug 9, 2024

George J. Cole, 73, of Bethlehem, passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Rosemary (Clark) Cole. George was a Highway Maintenance Manager for PennDOT for many years. He was predeceased by his loving wife Andrea (Oravec) Cole.

He is survived by his children: Mary Fredette and...

Aug 7, 2024

C. Joy Harmount, 91, died peacefully on August 7, 2024 at Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Allentown, PA. Born 1932 in Cleveland, OH, Joy was the adored daughter of the late Lucille Gell, nee Morris, and Donald F. Gell. Joy attended Fenn College where she met William J. Harmount, the love of her life, whom she married...

Aug 6, 2024

Carl Richard Moyer, 77, of Pennsburg, formerly of Green Lane, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Sara G. (Rice) Moyer. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Weaver) Moyer. Carl worked as a driver for Red Hill Ford and then former Copart...