Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Anita Slye

May 5, 2025

Anita M. Slye, formerly of Levittown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, at the age of 86. She was the cherished wife of the late Orville M. "Bud" Slye Jr., with whom she shared a remarkable 59 years of marriage. Theirs was a unique and inseparable bond, a...

Vera Connell

May 4, 2025

Vera W. Connell, 94, passed away on May 4, 2025 at her home in Pennsburg. She was the widow of Beery W. Connell, Sr. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Felaret and Mary (Ilkov) Wawrenuk.

She was a 1948 graduate of Coatesville High School. Vera worked as a receptionist for 30 years at Red Hill Savings and...

Shirley J. Young

May 4, 2025

Shirley Jean Young, passed away peacefully at her home in Barto, PA, on May 4, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 8, 1935, in Bloomsburg, PA, to the late John and Margaret (Kashner) Sanders, Shirley lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

Shirley dedicated many years of her life working in the bottle...

Judith Barton

May 3, 2025

Judith Marie Barton, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Philadelphia to the late Richard and Marie (Armstrong) Mich, Judith was a beacon of strength and warmth, whose spirit touched all who had the privilege to know her.

Judith was a proud graduate of St. Hubert High School and...

Bonnie E. Cassel

May 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bonnie E. Cassel, age 83, who departed this life peacefully on May 3, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. Born in Lock Haven, PA, to the late Charles and Geraldine (Glace) Emery, Bonnie was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandma, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched...

Robert C. Hansell

May 2, 2025

Robert C. Hansell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to the late Norris Hansell, III and Ruth (Cunningham) Hansell, Bob lived a life characterized by his profound faith, unwavering love for family, and a quick wit that...

Faith E. Coleman

Apr 23, 2025

Faith E. Coleman, passed away peacefully in the loving care of LifeQuest Nursing Center and Grand View Hospice on April 23, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Eleanor (Peabody) Elliott and raised her family in many locations across the country before later making her home in Barto, PA.

Faith was awarded her...

Joseph M. Szalwinski

Apr 22, 2025

Joseph M. Szalwinski, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left this world peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Philadelphia, to Alfred and Helen (Dehel) Szalwinski, Joseph was a proud graduate of North East Catholic School for Boys in 1974.

Joseph dedicated many years of his life to the construction industry as a valued member...

Carol A. Whiteneck

Apr 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and nana, Carol A. Whiteneck, who left us on April 22, 2025, her 82nd birthday. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Carol lived a life full of purpose and devotion, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Carol dedicated her life to caring for others. Her compassionate...

Rebecca A. Ritter

Apr 21, 2025

Rebecca A. (Schell) Ritter, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Corning, PA, Rebecca spent her life devoted to family, friends, and her passions.

Rebecca was a beloved mother to her sons, Dayton Ritter, Jr. (Kay) and James "Jimmy" Ritter (Nancy), and a cherished grandmother to Alana Dreisbach, Garth and Jason Ritter, and loving...

Samantha "Sami" Atkins

Apr 20, 2025

Samantha "Sami" Atkins, 27, of Telford, PA, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 20, 2025. Born on October 14, 1997, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Sami was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend-roles she filled with endless love, warmth, and joy. Sami's kind and vibrant spirit left a lasting impact on everyone in her life.

Sami...

John B. Walter

Apr 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John B. Walter, who left this world peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Alabama City, AL, John grew up in Sumneytown, PA. He spent his later years in Perkiomenville, PA, where he was a beacon of love and laughter to those around him. 

A...

Joseph Faust

Apr 4, 2025

Joseph E. Faust Jr., of Sumneytown, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Pottstown, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Joseph E. and Thelma (Hallman) Faust, Sr.

A 1965 graduate of Upper Perk High School, Joseph served honorably in the United States Army. After his service, he dedicated over 20 years of his...

Bertha Leister

Apr 1, 2025

Bertha A. (Haring) Leister, 92, of Boyertown, passed away on April 1, 2025 at her home. She was the widow of the late Paul L. Leister, Sr.

She was born in Boyertown, one of 18 children born to the late Harvey and Maria (Levan) Haring. Bertha was a devoted wife and mother while raising her children. She delighted in her grandchildren...

Anne E. Goll

Mar 24, 2025

Anne E. Goll, 72, of Pennsburg, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was the wife of Edward Goll. They were married for 53 years in July. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Goll and her sister, Judy Custer.

Anne is also survived by her daughter, Amy, wife of Brian Roth of Coopersburg; and grandchildren, Alyssa, Joshua and Noah...

James Morett

Mar 23, 2025

James John Morett, 78, passed away Sunday 23 March 2025, surrounded by his family. Known as Pigeon, to his friends, he was truly one of a kind. Born in Philadelphia in 1947 to Chalmers and Eleanor (Seely) Morett, he attended Lansdowne Alden High School and began his working career at the Troop Farm in Newtown Square. Here, he not only...

Carole Sheetz

Mar 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole A. Sheetz, who left us peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in South Plainfield, NJ, to the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Benward) Mentzel, Carole built a life filled with love and dedication.

Carole was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,...

Lillian A. Hess

Mar 16, 2025

"I am so blessed to have this wonderful family. I always believed that anything worth doing is worth doing right, and it seems we did something right. Love you all."

These words, written by Lillian, reflect the core of her being - a woman who valued family, tradition, and living life with purpose. Our dear mother, grandmother, and friend has passed...

James Rightley

Mar 16, 2025

James J. Rightley Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on September 11, 1928, in Chester, Pennsylvania, James lived a life filled with love, dedication, creativity, and community.

James attended John Bartram High School, where he excelled as a gymnast and received the silver...

Anna Force

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna C. Force, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on August 9, 1931, in East Greenville, to the late James and Margaret (Bower) Yerger, Anna spent her entire life, nurturing both her family and the land she cherished.

A...