OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Ida J. Sands

Ida J. Sands

Jul 14, 2026

Ida J. (Hagen) Sands, formerly of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026 at LifeQuest in Quakertown at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold R. "Chick" Sands Sr., who passed away in 2009 after 56 years of marriage.She was born in Philadelphia, the second of five children of the late Thomas J....

Ann L. Bauman

Ann L. Bauman

Jul 13, 2026

Ann Louise (Fox) Bauman, a beloved mother and grandmother, died on July 13, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus in Quakertown after a sudden illness. She was 91.

Ann was born on May 14, 1935, in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Percival A. Fox and Erma K. Fox, née Urffer. She was the tenth child of twelve, including...

Donald J. Bauer

Donald J. Bauer

Jul 12, 2026

Donald J. Bauer, a beloved father, brother, and friend, of Barto, PA, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the age of 67. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Marion (Booz) Bauer.

Donald dedicated his life to serving others, having proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military...

Paulene M. Orner

Paulene M. Orner

Jul 11, 2026

Paulene M. Orner, formerly of Bechtelsville, PA passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at The Village of LifeQuest in Quakertown, where she had been a resident.

Polly, as she was known to most, grew up in Kulpsville, PA and graduated from Souderton Area High School. After high school, she was employed by Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator and...

Robert K. Alderfer Jr.

Robert K. Alderfer Jr.

Jul 10, 2026

Robert K. Alderfer Jr., lovingly known as Skip, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Lansdale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert K. Alderfer Sr. and Jean (Perry) Alderfer.

After graduating from Collegeville Trappe High School, Skip earned a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and...

John Christopher Toth

John Christopher Toth

Jul 4, 2026

John C. Toth, of Royersford, passed away at his home on July 4, 2026. He was 67.John was born in Greensboro, NC, one of two sons born to the late Stephen J. and Virginia (Sparrow) Toth. John was a graduate of Ben L. Smith High School, Greensboro, NC. He then earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Guilford College. Later, John...

David R. Buzby

David R. Buzby

Jul 4, 2026

David R. Buzby, fondly known as Buz or Buzzy, passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 71. Born in Allentown, PA, he was raised in Red Hill by his late parents, Robert and Sara (Dreisbach) Buzby.A 1973 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School,  David dedicated much of his life to his work as a facilities maintenance provider at...

Walter J. Sailer Jr.

Walter J. Sailer Jr.

Jul 3, 2026

Walter J. Sailer Jr., beloved husband of Charlotte A. (Kolbush) Sailer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 3, 2026 at his East Greenville home. He was 80.

Walter was born in Philadelphia to the late Walter J. Sr. and Veronica (Burns) Sailer. He was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1962 and served his country...

Elizabeth Mae Hate

Elizabeth Mae Hate

Jun 30, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Hate, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 82. Born May 16, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Detweiler) Godshall.

After completing high school in 1962, Betty became a blueprint operator at Jerrold Electronics. She married Richard "Dick" Hate in...

John R. Young

John R. Young

Jun 30, 2026

John R. Young, 83, of Perkiomenville, PA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering devotion to his family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Born in Allentown, PA, John was the cherished son of the late John B. Young and Elaine S. (McElroy)Young. He was the widower of Beverly A. (Landis) Young.

Raised in the village of...

Ronald M. Wampole

Ronald M. Wampole

Jun 29, 2026

Ronald M. Wampole, a beloved lifelong resident of the Upper Perkiomen Valley, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Pennsburg, he was the cherished son of the late Francis and Ella Mae (Miller) Wampole.

Ronald graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1954 and exemplified a spirit of dedication and service throughout his life....

Perry Lee Godshall

Perry Lee Godshall

Jun 19, 2026

Perry Lee Godshall, 68, of Perkiomenville, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2026, at his home. He was the devoted companion of Mary Zimmerman.He was born in Sellersville, a son of Janice (Hager) Godshall of Souderton and the late Arlin. He was a 1976 graduate of Souderton High School. As a dedicated maintenance worker for Montgomery County, Perry contributed to...

Jane D. Trumbore

Jane D. Trumbore

Jun 14, 2026

Jane D. Trumbore, formerly of Perkiomenville, resident of Frederick Living, passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Northampton, PA, Jane was the daughter of the late Walter and Sara (Baringer) Diehl and grew up in Nazareth, where she graduated from Nazareth High School in 1953.

Jane's interest in education led her to earn a bachelor's...

Wendy Sue Mutter

Wendy Sue Mutter

Jun 13, 2026

Wendy Sue Mutter, of Bally, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the age of 59. She was the beloved wife of Glenn A. Mutter, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Wendy was a beloved figure in her community, known for her unwavering warmth and dedicationWendy was born in Pottstown, one of four children...

Danielle E. Manley

Danielle E. Manley

Jun 11, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Danielle Elizabeth Manley, who left this world on June 11, 2026, at the tender age of 25. Born on July 18, 2000, in Phoenixville, PA, Danielle was a beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter whose light touched the lives of those around her.Raised in Stowe, PA, Danielle was the beloved...

Harrison Walter Snyder

Harrison Walter Snyder

Jun 6, 2026

Harrison Walter Snyder, a cherished father, grandfather and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 78 at Phoenix Center, Phoenixville, PA. He was the widower of Marica (Galanis) Snyder, who passed recently on March 8, 2026 after 51 years of marriage. Born on November 20, 1947, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Harrison was the son of...

Rena C. Snider

Rena C. Snider

Jun 1, 2026

Rena C. Snider, a resident of Birdsboro, PA, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Lansdale, PA, Rena was a daughter of the late Charles and Carrie (Miller) Miller. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, who knew her as a devoted wife, caring mother, and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.Rena...

Shirley M. Berbaum

Shirley M. Berbaum

May 24, 2026

Shirley M. (Smith) Berbaum, passed away peacefully at The Village at LifeQuest in Quakertown. She was the beloved wife of George Berbaum, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2023. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Viola (Metz) Smith; and her sister, Rose, Casey. Shirley is survived by her son, George Berbaum, Jr. and his wife, Sandra,...

Theresa Engle

Theresa Engle

May 14, 2026

Theresa (Fabiani) Engle passed away on May 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and deep connection with those who knew and loved her throughout the Upper Perkiomen community.

Theresa was a loving mother to her son, Jake Engle, and a caring mother-in-law to Erin Engle. She was a proud grandmother to...

Louise A. Swartley

Louise A. Swartley

May 12, 2026

Louise Ann (Snyder) Swartley, 74, of Exeter Twp. passed away on May 12, 2026 in her home. She was the wife of the late David M. Swartley.She was born on June 19, 1951 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Elwood F. "Woody" and Anna L. (Seip) Snyder. Louise was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School...

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