Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Feb 6, 2010

Feb 1, 2010

Anna Mae (Casey) Malasky, 87, widow of Henry A. Malasky of Pennsburg, PA died Monday, February 1, 2010 in Pennsburg Manor, Pennsburg, PA. She was a longtime St. Philip Neri Catholic Church member and on the craft and quilt guild. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Philadelphia, PA Surviving are 6 children, Henry husband of Sandy...

Jan 31, 2010

Adelina M. (Bozarth) Finelli, 85, widow of Vito M. Finelli, of Kutztown Road, East Greenville, PA died on Sunday, January 31, 2010 in The Lehigh Center, Macungie, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Adeline (Casci) Bozarth. She was employed as a hairdresser for 11 years with Lynn’s Hairdressing in Kutztown until...

Jan 26, 2010

Linda M. (Garrety) Cooper, 60, wife of Fred Cooper, of Milky Way, Zionsville, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. She and her husband were married for 33 years on September 18, 2009. Born in York, PA she was a daughter of the late Donald and Martha (Paddison) Garrety. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for...

Jan 25, 2010

Roberta E. “Jean” Blakemore, 86, widow of Ralph A. Blakemore, Sr., of Quakertown, PA died on January 25, 2010 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Patton) Skidmore. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. Surviving are 3 sons, Robert Blakemore of Texas, Ted Blakemore...

Jan 17, 2010

William J. Engle, 56, husband of Karen A. (Wentzel) Engle, of Main Street, Red Hill, Pennsylvania died on Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. He and his wife were married for 35 years in July. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late James F. and Grace M. (Wallace) Engle. He was employed...

Jan 8, 2010

John Dykie, 98, widower of Mary (Kozak) Dykie, residing at Dykie’s Corner from 1916 until moving into Pennsburg Manor where he passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010. Born in Clifton Heights, PA, he was a son of the late Mike and Mary (Tara) Dykie. He was employed as a die caster at Doehler-Jarvis in Pottstown, PA for over 36...

Jan 7, 2010

Dorothy (Turping) Goodfellow, 94, widower of James F. Goodfellow, Sr., of Aspen Circle, Red Hill, PA formerly of Philadelphia, PA died Thursday, January 7, 2010 in Pennsburg Manor Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Christine (Sparrow) Turping. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member...

Jan 5, 2010

Michael George Scasny, 93, widower of the late Susan Evelyn (Folger) Scasny, of Lakeshore Drive, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, January, 5, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospice Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Born in Lansford, Pennsylvania, he a son of the late Michael S. and the late Anna J. (Acamec) Schasney. He was a World War II veteran and served in the...

Jan 4, 2010

Daniel Bower, 91, husband of Perma A. (Smith) Bower, of Deep Creek Road, Perkiomenville, PA died on Monday, January 4, 2010 in his residence. Born in Siesholtzville, PA he was a son of the late John S. and Sallie G. (Frey) Bower. He was a welder for over 20 years at Occidental Chemical Co. retiring in 1984, prior to that...

Jan 2, 2010

Mary E. (Young) Krause, 97, widow of the late Russell Krause, a lifetime resident of Pennsburg, died on Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Pennsburg Manor. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Osburne and Rebecca (Frey) Young. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Upper Perkiomenville Senior Center. Surviving...

Jan 2, 2010

Elizabeth “Bette” E. (Blackwell) Dennis, 88, widow of the late George W. Dennis, of Souderton, PA died on Saturday, January 2, 2010 in her residence surrounded by family and friends. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Fisher) Blackwell. She was employed by Keystone Transformer Co. as an assembler for 15 years,...

Dec 25, 2009

Russel Urffer, 89, beloved husband of Anne (Seneko) Urffer of Lansdale, PA whom recently celebrated 47 years of marriage, died Friday, December 25, 2009 in Golden Living Center, Lansdale, PA. Born in Quakertown, PA he was a son of the late Claude and Stella (Heimbach) Urffer. He retired in 1984 as plant superintendent after being employed for 37 years at...

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Dec 18, 2009

Dec 17, 2009

Harold R. “Chick” Sands, Sr., 80, husband of Ida J. (Hagen) Sands, of Burgundy Circle, Red Hill, PA formerly of Main Street, Red Hill, PA passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home. He and his wife celebrated 56 years of marriage in November. Born in East Greenville, PA he was a son of the late Wilson and...

Dec 13, 2009

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Christine Ann (Frantz) Schoelkopf, 78, widow of J. Willard Schoelkopf, of Main Street, Red Hill, PA died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township, PA. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Willis E. and Sarah J. (Haug) Frantz. She was a 1949 graduate of McCaskey...

Dec 12, 2009

Daniel H. Kratz, 71, husband of Sarah (Buehrle) Kratz, of Schoolhouse Road, East Greenville, died on Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. He and his wife celebrated 41 years of marriage on November 2, 1968. Born in Milford Township, PA, he was the son of the late Solomon K. and Lillian (Geissinger) Kratz. He worked 29...

Dec 11, 2009

Dec 10, 2009

Eva W. (Moyer) Gehman, 87, wife of the late Noah M. Gehman, of Main Street, Bally died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at home. Born in Vernfield, PA, she was a daughter of the late Jacob H. and Sallie (Weber) Moyer. She had attended Eastern Mennonite Bible School in Harrisonburg, VA for 2 years. She was a homemaker and caregiver. She...