OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties

Geraldine "Sissy" Gilbert

Geraldine "Sissy" Gilbert

Oct 2, 2025

Geraldine "Sissy" E. Gilbert, 87, of Palm, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Marie (Siglin) Charles.

In 1955, Sissy married the love of her life, William James Gilbert, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2015.

She spent 32 years as an assembler at...

Patricia L. Mest

Patricia L. Mest

Oct 1, 2025

Patricia L. Mest, formerly of Gilbertsville, passed away quietly and peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, where she had been residing. Pat enriched the lives of all who knew her and leaves behind a profound legacy of love and compassion.

Pat was a 1953 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and furthered her education by earning...

Janice F. Rauch

Janice F. Rauch

Sep 30, 2025

Janice F. Rauch, affectionately known as "Lash", of Palm, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on September 30, 2025. Born in Seisholtzville, PA, Janice was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Krauss) Greiss. A 1955 graduate of Boyertown High School, Janice held various positions throughout her working life. She served as a custodian at Upper Perk High School before transitioning...

Janet M. Bald

Janet M. Bald

Sep 28, 2025

Janet M. Bald, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Schneider) Binner.

Janet was a graduate of Pennsbury High School and worked various jobs throughout her life, but she found the most happiness in owning and operating her flowers design shop, Dabal’s Florist.

In her later years,...

Ronald Hunter

Ronald Hunter

Sep 28, 2025

Ronald J. Hunter, of Palm, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest at age 88.

Ron was born in East Greenville, the son of the late Helen (Binder) and Harry Hunter. He graduated from East Greenville High School in 1956 and was employed by Knoll Inc. for 46 years in the upholstery department until...

Billie Johnson

Billie Johnson

Sep 26, 2025

Billie J. Johnson, of Palm, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at LifeQuest Nursing Center at age 87 years. He was the beloved husband of Marian (Stoltzfus) Johnson.

He was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina, a son of the late Vada (Patrick) and Edward Johnson. Billie worked for thirty years with Boise Cascade at both its Downingtown...

Calvin H. Jones

Calvin H. Jones

Sep 19, 2025

Calvin H. Jones, of East Greenville, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Pennsburg, he was the son of the late Elmer and Margarita (Bergstresser) Jones.

A graduate of Upper Perk High School in 1964, Calvin dedicated over 50 years of his working life to Plummer Precision, where he retired as a supervisor.

Calvin was...

R. LaRue Emmell

R. LaRue Emmell

Sep 16, 2025

LaRue Emmell, formerly of Red Hill, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Frederick Living on September 16, 2025 at age 90. She was the late wife of the late William E. "Pete" Emmell.

She was born in Norristown to the late Rebecca "Reba" (Evans) and Williard Haines. LaRue graduated from Saint John the Baptist High School for Girls...

Diana Marie Adams

Diana Marie Adams

Sep 13, 2025

Diana Marie Lorenzen Adams, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her Pennsburg home at age 92.

Born in Newark, NJ on June 5, 1933 to the the late Justus Karl Lorenzen who came to America from Insel Fohr, Germany and the late Theodora Redeker Lorenzen who came from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Diana is the mother of three children. James Patrick...

Donald Breyer, Sr.

Donald Breyer, Sr.

Sep 8, 2025

Donald Frederick Breyer Sr., 79, beloved husband of Anita (Hollowbush) Breyer and son of the late Philip and Thelma (Carmean) Breyer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 8, 2025.He was the devoted father of Tammy Skavinsky (Walt), and Donald Breyer Jr. (Laura). He was preceded in death by his daughter Brenda and his sister Phyllis Moyer.He...

Robert D. Martin

Robert D. Martin

Aug 27, 2025

Robert David Martin, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the age of 55. Born in Sellersville, PA, Rob was the son of Roger Martin and the late Veronica (Martinez) Martin.

A 1988 graduate of Upper Perk High School, Rob dedicated many years in the production department at Green Tweed in Kulpsville.

An avid outdoorsman,...

Harold H. Adam

Harold H. Adam

Aug 24, 2025

Harold H. Adam, of Telford, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Virginville, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Katie (Gift) Adam.Harold will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Myrtle C. (Krauss) Adam, with whom he shared a wonderful marriage of nearly 69 years. He is also survived by...

Paul Leister

Paul Leister

Aug 22, 2025

Paul L. Leister Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, at the age of 72. He was the husband of Judy (Hausman) Leister, with whom he shared almost 52 years of marriage.Paul was born in Pottstown to the late Paul L. Sr and Bertha (Haring) Leister.  Paul dedicated over...

Donald R. Ames

Donald R. Ames

Aug 21, 2025

Donald R. Ames, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away at the age of 88 on Aug. 21, 2025, with his loving wife of 66 years, Helen (Ewing), by his side.

A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Don was affectionately known as "Pappy" by his family. He will be fondly remembered for his sharp and witty sense of humor, his strong devotion...

Raymond J. Stahl

Raymond J. Stahl

Aug 21, 2025

Raymond J. Stahl, 92, of East Greenville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. Born in Niantic, PA, Ray was the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Bauer) Soffa. He was the husband of Irene C. (Ludy) Stahl for 35 years.

Growing up, Ray spent his early years working on the family farm on Soffa Road, where he developed...

William "Bill" Krauss

William "Bill" Krauss

Aug 20, 2025

William "Bill" Krauss, of East Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the age of 81 years old. He was a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished pop-pop, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

Bill graduated from Upper Moreland High School in 1962, and shortly thereafter, he proudly served his country as...

David J. Lennon

David J. Lennon

Aug 13, 2025

David J. Lennon, 64, of East Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born in Palmerton, PA, David was the son of the late Gerald and Lena (Bokoko) Lennon.

A graduate of Jim Thorpe High School, David continued his journey by serving our country in the United States Army, where he earned some college credit. David was employed at Anderson...

William "Bill" Hanney

William "Bill" Hanney

Aug 12, 2025

William "Bill" Hanney, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Philadelphia, he was the cherished son of Estelle E. (Golden) Hanney and the late Thomas J. Hanney, Sr.

Bill dedicated many years of his working life as a courier and mailroom technician at the U.S. Naval Depot in the Lawncrest neighborhood...

Cheryl Lee Hill

Cheryl Lee Hill

Aug 11, 2025

Cheryl Lee Hill, 77, of Pennsburg, PA passed away on August 11, 2025. Cheryl "Cherrie" was born on April 25, 1948 in Berwick, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Eckroth) Gordon.

She graduated from Berwick High School in 1966. She went on to pursue a wide and varied professional career first working for the First Federal S&L in...

Lynne Parsons

Lynne Parsons

Aug 5, 2025

Lynne M. Parsons, passed away August 5, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on March 1, 1970, in Allentown, PA, Lynne was a cherished daughter, mother, and sister. She is survived by her mother, Barbara (James) Parsons; her son, Averian Biton; and her sister, Debra Parsons. She is predeceased by her father, Carlisle Parsons.Lynne was a 1988 graduate of...

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