Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

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...

Mar 28, 2016

George T. Manion, 75, husband of Phyllis A. (Leister) Manion for 53 years, of Pennsburg, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late George Manion and Winifred (Williams) Manion Bowers and raised by the late Evelyn and Charles Reihman. George was a Self-Employed Pipe Fitter...

Mar 18, 2016

Bruce W. Butterweck, 63, husband of Karen R. (Eppler), of East Greenville, passed away in an auto accident on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Allentown he was the son of Betty (Baxter) Butterweck of Red Hill and the late William Butterweck. Bruce was a 1970 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School then attended technical college. He was employed as...

Mar 17, 2016

Albert Letting, Jr., 89, husband of Lorraine Alice (Shanosk) Letting, of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret Alice (Robinson) Letting. Albert attended old Northeast High School in Philadelphia and then graduated from Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades in Media, Pa. He...

Mar 16, 2016

Jack T. Rutz, 85, widower of Shirley Mae (Leh) Rutz, of Toms Brook, Virginia, formerly of Adams Street, Red Hill, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born in Strasburg, Virginia, he was a son of the late Bertha (Drummonds) and Harry Houston Rutz, Sr. He worked many years at Lehigh Valley Dairy in...

Mar 16, 2016

Donald Lee Wardle, 76, of Hereford, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Quakertown. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Howard Wardle and Lillian (Hetrick) Smoll. Donald was a graduate of Upper Perk High School and served in the U.S. National Guard Reserves. Donald owned and operated the former Chevron Gas...

Mar 15, 2016

Renee (Leman) Seys, 86, of Quakertown, formerly of Green Lane, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2016 at Quakertown Center. Survivors: Step-sons, Graham, Peter and Dirk Woodhouse; Sister, Jaqueline Bauhs, Santa Clarita, CA; 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. She was predeceased by a Son, Andre Seys and Siblings, Doris Paynkewicz and Louis, Roger and Robert Leman. Services will be held at...

Mar 14, 2016

Adam Adelman, 47, husband of Bethany Banner-Adelman, of Pennsburg, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Quakertown. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Robert and Arlene (Goldberg) Adelman. He worked as a Journeyman Electrician Forman for the Local #98 IBEW, the Electrician's Union in Philadelphia. Adam was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, son in law, friend...

Mar 13, 2016

Barbara M. “Bobbie” Hensler Snyder, 80, wife of Samuel H. Snyder, of Frederick and formerly of Green Lane, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville with her family by her bedside. Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of the late Sheridan and Emma (Dawson) Hensler. Bobbie worked in the press department at American...

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia A. Strohm, 79, widow of George H. Strohm, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Grand View Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Margaret C. (Maloney) Kelly. Patricia was employed at Harleysville Insurance Company as a Records Group Leader in the Central Files Department for many years retiring in...

Mar 4, 2016

Arlene E. (Heimbach) Lesher, 82, widow of John W. Lesher, Jr., of Schwenksville, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at her son’s home. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Emma (Wartman) Heimbach. Arlene worked as a Sorter at American Olean Tile, in Lansdale for 20 years retiring in 1992. She was a member...

Mar 3, 2016

Kelly R. (Schantz) Sell, 47, wife of Jeff Sell, of Pennsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Robert and Diane (Croissette) Schantz of Pennsburg. Kelly was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School then worked at B & H as a cashier, in the bakery...

Mar 3, 2016

LeRoy G. Smith, 76, husband of Nancy Lee (Russell) Smith, of East Greenville, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born in Norristown, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Franklin and Elsie Mae (Slingluff) Smith. After graduating from high school, LeRoy then served in the U.S. Army. He was a...

Feb 28, 2016

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald E. Schmoyer, 85, of Barto. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Georgina (Bauman) Schmoyer through 64 years marriage. Donald passed away at home on Sunday, February 28, 2016, after many years of illness. Born in Seisholtzville, PA he was the son of the late John and...