Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Nov 9, 2015

Earl E. Yerger, 92, husband of the late Esther (Sell) Yerger, of Pennsburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Pennsburg Manor. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late Charles and Rosie (Eppler) Yerger. He worked as a Weigh Master for Kibblehouse Quarry and as a Truck Driver for Floyd Hersh Contracting. Earl served in...

Nov 8, 2015

John C. Kline, 48, died on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Grand View Hospital. Born in Bucks County, John lived in Levittown and later resided at Ridge Crest in Sellersville and a Life Path Group home in Quakertown with three other house mates. John was the son of the late Elizabeth A. (Lafferty) and Vincent J.. Kline, Sr. He was...

Nov 8, 2015

Gloria Teresa Holtje, 87, of Quakertown, and formerly of Red Hill, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 8 at Quakertown Center. She was the widow of Howard Holtje, Sr. They were married for 46 years. Born and grew up in Fort Lee, NJ; she later raised her family with Howard, Sr. in Dumont, NJ and retired to...

Nov 3, 2015

Gertrude V. (Walsh) O’Shaughnessy, 85 wife of the late James V. O’Shaughnessy, of Pennsburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Philadephia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Calloway) Walsh. She worked as a Secretary for Jurin Roofing in Pennsburg. Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen “Kathy”, wife of Eric Jurin...

Oct 31, 2015

Oct 29, 2015

Edna M. (Holben) Graber, 93, widow of Russell L. Graber, formerly of Macoby Street, Pennsburg, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at The Village at Willow Lane, Macungie. Born in Weisenburg Township, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Katie (Bachman) Holben. She worked as a clerk at the former Bieler & Reigner Department...

Oct 26, 2015

Joseph P. “Joe” Malchitsky, 61, husband of Kathleen L. “Kathy” (Weldon) Malchitsky, of Perkiomenville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Lankenau Medical Center. Born in Hazelton, PA, he was a son of Mildred M. “Millie” (Starruick) Malchitsky, of Perkiomenville and the late Joseph C. Malchitsky. He was a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School. Joe worked as a...

Oct 23, 2015

Jason Anthony Shellaway, 40, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 in his home. Known to most as “Daddy”, Jason leaves behind a rich legacy of laughter and love. Never one to miss a fun time, he collected many affectionate friends and admirers throughout his life. With his charismatic nature and benevolent heart he was a rare find....

Oct 21, 2015

Evelyn Marie (Sacks) Paul, 99, widow of Frank Charles Paul, Sr., of Lewisburg, PA, formerly of Sellersville, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg, PA. Born in Sanatoga, PA she was a daughter of the late J. Wright and Carrie (Young) Sacks. She worked as an Executive Secretary and Bookkeeper at various companies for many years....

Oct 20, 2015

Mary Ann (Diachynsky) Anuszkiewicz, 93, widow of Walter Anuszkiewicz, of Barto, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niantic, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Masluch) Diachynsky. She worked for over 65 years as a production worker for Federal Mogul. Mary was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Oct 19, 2015

Miriam Louise (Heath) Strawbridge, 96 widow of William H. Strawbridge, of Harleysville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Life Quest Nursing Center. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Miriam Mae (Hallman) Heath. Miriam was a graduate of Allentown High School and worked as an Executive Secretary for 27 years before retiring...

Oct 15, 2015

Ella Mae (Long) Underkoffler, 84, wife of Marvin Underkoffler, of Harleysville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Quakertown Center. Born in Green Lane, she was a daughter of the late Ephraim and Florence (Bishop) Long. She was a graduate of East Greenville High School. Ella Mae was a member of Frieden’s Church in Sumneytown. Among her favorite things...

Oct 14, 2015

Edwin R. P. “Ed” Mory, 75, of Macungie, widower of Diann H. (Binder) Mory, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at his residence. Born on a farm in Lanark, PA, he was a son of the late Edwin P.D. and Minnie (Rothrock) Mory. Edwin was a member of Pennsburg United Church of Christ and was also a member of...

Oct 13, 2015

Janet I. (Ferguson) Woods, 95, widow of Walter E. Woods, of Perkiomenville, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Grand View Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Janet W. (Watson) Ferguson. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sumneytown. Janet loved jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, reading, and gardening....

Oct 13, 2015

Pearl J. “Pinky” (Miller) Reed, 85, widow of Robert T. Reed, of Schwenksville and formerly of East Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Greenfield of Perkiomen Valley in Schwenksville. Born in Boyertown, she was a daughter of the late Stella (Bossert) Miller. Pinky worked in the candy store at Blommer of East Greenville and as a waitress...

Oct 12, 2015

Stanley S. “Stosh” Bitting, 61, of East Greenville, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born in Quakertown, PA, he was a son of the late Paul and Mamie (Trexler) Bitting. He was a 1971 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and worked as a union bricklayer for the past 40 years. He...

Oct 9, 2015

Susan M. Beu Susan M. (Gilbert) Beu, 58, of Hereford, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. Born in Norristown, she was a daughter of Geraldine “Sis” (Charles) Gilbert of Palm and the late William Gilbert. Susie was a 1974 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and worked as a Secretary for Elderhorst Bells Inc. of Palm for many years....

Oct 9, 2015

Dorothy M. (Bedwell) Troxell, 69, widow of the Late Richard J. Troxell, Sr., of Macungie, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Maurice and Mary Ella (McKenzie) Bedwell. Surviving five children, Maryann, wife of William Utley of Barto; Joann, wife of Shane Schafer of Schwenksville; Susanne Ryan of Macungie;...

Oct 8, 2015

Robert L. “Reds” Nester, 76, of Bally, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospice – 17th and Chew, Allentown. He was the lifelong companion of Elizabeth M. Beller with whom he resided. Born in East Greenville, he was a son of the late Norman M. and Ella L. (Gery) Nester. He was a 1957 Graduate of...

Oct 4, 2015

Michael D. Benfield, Jr., 35, of East Greenville, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Barbara (Weller) and Michael D. Benfield, Sr. of East Greenville. Michael enjoyed working with his hands and Masonry. He was a member of Red Hill VFW #5954 and the East Greenville Fire Co. Michael was...