Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Jun 2, 2016

Shirley M. (Adam) Dyas, 83, widow of Ralph A. Dyas, of Pennsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Mabel (Yenser) Adam. Shirley worked for 25 years as a Sewing Machine Operator for the former Rosenau Brothers before retiring in 1985. She was...

May 26, 2016

Maureen (Barr) Nicholas, 72, of Pennsburg, PA passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Richard B. Nicholas celebrating 44 years of marriage on August 22nd. Born in Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom, she was a daughter of the late James Barr and Jennie Lovinia. She retired as the Vice President of...

May 25, 2016

Joan C. Pyne, 82, of Hereford, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her residence in Hereford. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Sadie V. (Yaeck) Clouden. Joan was a 1951 graduate of Girls High School in Philadelphia and a 1954 graduate of Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. As a Registered Nurse for...

May 20, 2016

Donald J. Duelfer, 74, of Bethlehem, husband of Barbara (Bricker) Duelfer, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital in Bethlehem. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Jante) Duelfer. Donald was a 1959 graduate of Upper Perk High School and a 1963 graduate of the Naval Academy; then served...

May 15, 2016

Shirley J. (Zehner) Heacock, 78, of Red Hill, widow of Woodrow “Woody” W. Heacock, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born in Sellersvillle, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Mamie (Fiey) Zehner. She was a 1955 graduate of Pennridge High School and had numerous jobs. She worked as a saleswoman...

May 6, 2016

Ruth M. (Myers) Heffentrager, 90, wife of Ray M. Heffentrager, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at home. Born in Doylestown, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Nora (Hunsberger) Myers. Ruth was a graduate of Quakertown High School. Together with her husband, they owned and operated the Heffentrager Excavating Company, starting in 1954. She...

May 5, 2016

Carol (Nedimyer) Martin, 54, wife of Christopher Martin, of East Greenville, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Quakertown. Born in Altoona, she was a daughter to Joseph and Mary Ellen (Mason) Nedimyer of Holidaysburg, PA. Carol worked in Account Receivable and Collections at Pecora Corporation in Harleysville. Surviving in addition to her husband of...

May 4, 2016

Jeanette M. (Undercoffler) Gerhart, 80, wife of John F. Gerhart, of Palm, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Pennsburg, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Eva (Stull) Undercoffler. Jeanette worked at Shady Nook Cafe as a Waitress for many years before retiring. She also worked as a Waitress at Bally Diner...

May 2, 2016

Barry D. Pirollo, 59, of Coopersburg, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2016 at home. Born in Altoona, he was the son of Angelo and Elizabeth (Schaefer) Pirollo. Barry was a 1974 class graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. He was an Eagle Scout and loved camping, hunting, fishing and Native American culture. Surviving are two daughters, Melissa, wife of...

Apr 29, 2016

Jack G. Bowlin, 68, of East Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Julie L. (Schmidt) Bowlin and celebrated 48 years of marriage on March 2, 2016. Born in Mulberry, Arkansas he was the son of the late Burl B. and Juanita Pearl (Rose) Bowlin. He...

Apr 29, 2016

William D. Nickerson, II, 78, of Pennsburg, husband of the late Janice H. (Heil) Nickerson, of Pennsburg, passed away on April 29, 2016 at home. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of the late William and Mary Anna (Whitecotton) Nickerson. He was a graduate of Pennsburg High School, then enlisted in the Navy, earning the rank of Chief...

Apr 28, 2016

Rev. Ronald R. Krick, 83, of the Vineyards in Pennsburg, PA died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at home. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Christman) Krick and the late Joyce A. (Kline) Krick. Born in Shoemakersville, PA he was the son of the late Paul W. and Edith M. (Zimmerman) Krick. He was a graduate of Hamburg High School,...

Apr 27, 2016

Pearl K. (Batman) Wenner, 90, wife of the late Carlton W. Wenner, of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at home. Born in Zionsville, she was a daughter the late Joseph W. and Elsie M. (Kulp) Batman. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Emmaus. Pearl will be sadly missed by her five sons,...

Apr 21, 2016

Apr 21, 2016

William “Bill” Karl Thompson, 83, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Annette (Krzysiek) Thompson celebrating 39 years of marriage on July 17, 2015. Born in Canonsburg, PA he was the son of the late John I. and Natalie (Maffet) Thompson. He was a 1951 graduate...

Apr 18, 2016

Albert T. Goadby, 83, of Pennsburg, died April 18, 2016 at home. Known to his friends as “Pappy”, he was a son of the late Thomas and Jennie (Peterson) Goadby and grew up in Pennsburg. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of the Union Local 542. Surviving is a daughter, Kelly A. Sellers of Pennsburg; grandsons, Justin and...

Apr 16, 2016

Patricia “Pat” (Layser) Needs, 82, wife of H. Eugene Needs, of Green Lane, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Pat and Gene celebrated 63 years of marriage in August, 2015. Born in Myerstown, PA she was a daughter of the late Mark and Erma (Kurtz) Layser. She was a life long member of...

Apr 12, 2016

Jeannette L. (Heimbach) Harwick, 82, wife of the late Stanley R. Harwick, of Alburtis, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. Born in East Greenville, she was a daughter the late Raymond and Glenna (Christman) Heimbach. Jeannette was a graduate of East Greenville High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pennsburg. Jeannette was...

Apr 6, 2016

Edna I. (Schaeffer) Steckhouse, 84, widow of George A. Steckhouse, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Hellertown PA, she was a daughter, of the late Stephen and Lena (Mindler) Schaeffer. Edna worked at Bally Ribbon Mills as a Weaver for almost 30 years before retiring. She loved working outside and...

Apr 2, 2016

Peggy Jo Light, 73, wife of Ronald E. Light, of Red Hill, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at home. Born in Morristown, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Hazel (Young) Seals. Peggy worked as a travel agent for Wainwright, Liberty and Travel Gallery in Quakertown for 15 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother...