Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Catherine Holzerman, 86, of Sellersville, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on September 17, 1938, in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Leila (Rosenburger) Holzerman.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1955, Catherine entered the workforce, holding jobs with Crouthamel’s Potato Chip Factory, the Quakertown Silk Mill,...

Sep 19, 2024

E. William “Bill” Reiss, 86, of Zieglerville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Pennsburg Manor.

Born on September 2, 1938, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William J. and Ruth E. (Adams) Reiss.

A graduate of Lower Moreland High School’s Class of 1957, Bill went on to teach the accordion and work as a set-up man and...

Sep 18, 2024

Staff Sergeant Michael “Diesel” Landes, 38, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Born January 7, 1986, in Philadelphia, PA, a proud Veteran, Michael was an Infantry Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend, true warrior, and a hero to his country.

Michael graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2014...

Sep 18, 2024

Guy W. Neubert, 59, of Quakertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital—Upper Bucks Campus, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on October 29, 1964, in Quakertown, he was the son of Lois (Bleam) and the late Charles E. Neubert.

Following his formal education, he entered the workforce, spending his career in construction as a welder.

Outside of...

Sep 18, 2024

Linda Jane Treffinger (nee Mease), 77, of Quakertown, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2024 at her home. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA, Lyn was the daughter of the late Leroy Mease and Grace (Kerper) Mease. Linda attended Quakertown High School and was from the class of 1965. After high school, Linda embarked on a life...

Sep 12, 2024

Louis C. Mahlman, 74, of Bethlehem and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born on September 10, 1950, in Philadelphia, Lou was the son of the late Louis E. and Mary R. (Craig) Mahlman.

A proud graduate of St. John Neumann Catholic High School’s Class of 1968, Lou...

Sep 12, 2024

Raymond J. Vargo, 78, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital—Upper Bucks Campus.

Born on May 24, 1946, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Edward and Ruth (Clymer) Vargo.

Following his formal education, Raymond entered the workforce. He spent many years as a self-employed carpenter.

Outside of work, he found joy in anything car...

Aug 30, 2024

Kenneth P. Scheetz, 81, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.

Born on June 11, 1943, in Quakertown, he was the son of Pauline (Moyer) and the late Joseph Scheetz.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Jane (Long) Scheetz, who passed away in 2005.

Kenneth will be...

Aug 19, 2024

Carol Anne Gumbert, 72, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by family in her son’s home in Telford.

Born on May 21, 1952, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late William and Betty (Rothmund) Crouthumel.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1970, Carol went on to enter the workforce. She spent many years as...

Aug 16, 2024

Edna May Hillegas, 96, of Milford Township, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on March 30, 1928, in Milford Township, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer R. and Myrtle (Shelly) Bauman.

Following her formal education, Edna embraced her role as a homemaker, raising five children.

In her spare time, she volunteered with...

Aug 5, 2024

Doris J. Fosbenner, 88, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Phoebe Richland, where she had resided for fifteen years.

Born on June 20, 1936, in Telford, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Emily (Schlectic) Gehman.

A graduate of Pennridge High School, Doris went on to join the workforce. Her employment history was eclectic: She worked...

Aug 5, 2024

James M. Llewellyn, 60, of Spinnerstown, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on July 4, 1964, in Philadelphia, he was a son of Adam Lybacki and the late Joann Lybacki.

A graduate of Quakertown High School, James went on to enter the...

Jul 31, 2024

Ronald F. Barndt, Sr. 89, of Sellersville passed away at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. He was the husband of Cecilia A. (Hinkle) Barndt. They were married 38 years last November.

Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Orvis & Irma (Freed) Barndt.

He worked 50 years at Grand View Hospital...

Jul 30, 2024

Nicholas O. Grant, 89, of Glenshaw, PA formerly of Quakertown died July 30, 2024 in AHN Wexford Hospital, Wexford, PA. He was the husband of Gloria K. (Novak) Grant. They were married 64 years in February.

Born in Manhattan, New York he was the son of the late Gordon A. & Elizabeth (Oglesby) Grant.

He...

Jul 29, 2024

Evelyn L. Boyles, 83, of Ottsville, PA died July 29, 2024 in Quakertown Center. She was the wife of Raymond L. Boyles.

Born in Meadowbrook, NY she was the daughter of the late Karl & Harriette (Burke) Wolfram.

She was last employed as a cashier for A-Plus Mini Market in Quakertown.

She was...

Jul 29, 2024

Kathryne M. Landes, 83, of Sellersville died July 29, 2024 in her home. She was the wife of Ronald L. Landes.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late John G. & Kathryne (Brewer) Merry.

She was a waitress of various restaurants and diners in the area.

She was a d...

Jul 29, 2024

Clarence S. Marquardt, 94, of Sellersville formerly of Easton and Upper Black Eddy died July 29, 2024 in the Community at Rockhill, Sellersville. He was the husband of Lorraine C. (Buskirk) Marquardt. They were married 64 years last May.

Born in Andover, NJ he was the son of the late Clarence S. & Laura (Cartwright) Marquardt.

Jul 28, 2024

Sally Angstadt Tuturice, 70, of Quakertown died July 28, 2024 in Valley Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Coopersburg. She was the wife of the late Frank Tuturice.

Born in Allentown, PA she was the daughter of the late Linford & Mary (Schwenk) Angstadt.

She was last employed by AGP Plastics in Trumbauersville, prior to that...

Jul 25, 2024

Marion S. Thatcher, 90, formerly of Plumsteadville died July 25, 2024 in Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, Pa. She was the wife of the late Donald Gerald Thatcher.

Born in Gardenville, PA she was the daughter of the late Edmund & Elizabeth S. (Stover) Smith.

She was a bookkeeper for various companies before her retirement.

Jul 18, 2024

Jeffrey A. Dietz, 70, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on March 22, 1954, in Quakertown, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Meyers) Dietz.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1972, Jeff went on...