Obituaries

Jul 15, 2024

Steven J. Thom, 61, of New Hope and formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, in his home.

Born on May 27, 1963, in Philadelphia, he was a son of Ruth (Kingsmill) Thom and the late John S. Thom.

A graduate of Pennridge High School’s Class of 1981,...

Jul 12, 2024

Debra Lamb, 67, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, from pulmonary fibrosis.

Debbie was many things, but put most simply, she was the best of us. She loved having her eggs in the morning, watching her Philadelphia sports teams, and most of all, her boys. Her house was, more often than...

Jul 11, 2024

Austra Clark, 88, of Scranton and formerly of Coopersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Born on December 24, 1935, in Latvia, she was a daughter of the late Brunislav and Madala (Berzins) Bartusevics.

Austra’s greatest love was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her...

Jul 9, 2024

Mary Baringer, 102, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2024, in her home.

Born on August 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Chucko) Uczen.

She was an avid gardener who loved tending to her flowers.

In addition to her...

Jul 8, 2024

Evelyn Shive, 99, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on October 4, 1924, in Ridge Valley, PA, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes (Nace) Bergstresser.

In her younger years, Evelyn was an active volunteer with the Bucks County Senior Center and...

Jul 8, 2024

Caroline S. Tuttle, 94, of Quakertown and formerly of Long Island, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Belle Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on January 28, 1930, in Huntington, Long Island, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Lenora R. (Fosdick) Smith.

Following her formal...

Jun 29, 2024

Michele Lepone-Wynne, 62, of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Born on October 4, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Mark and Marlene (Parente) Lepone.

A graduate of Bishop Kenrick Catholic High School’s Class of 1979, Michele went...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Dresher, 91, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty-seven years: Virginia (Rhodes) Dresher; son: Barry Dresher; and Diane Dresher; two granddaughters: Melinda Dresher and Nicole Hacker; and three great-grandchildren.

Per Robert’s request, funeral services will not be scheduled....

Jun 17, 2024

Raymond M. Myers, 102, formerly of Perkasie, entered heaven on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Born on May 22, 1922, in Bedminister, PA, he was the son of the late Abram M. Myers and Cora O. (Mitman) Myers.

A graduate of Sell-Perk High School’s Class of 1939, Raymond served in the United...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert G. Shimalla, 65, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House of Bethlehem.

Born on October 7, 1958, in Somerville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Carolyn (Klusch) Shimalla, spending his youth growing up in Branchburg, NJ.

A...

Jun 7, 2024

Nancy Kathryn Hemmis, 91, of Quakertown, PA, passed away peacefully in the afternoon on June 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her daughter, Deborah Hare.

She was the daughter of the late Stewart and Mazie (Koffel) Wenhold, Sr.

Nancy worked as a cook at the Fireside...

Jun 2, 2024

Pauline Elizabeth (Ebert) Lerch, 98, of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away quietly into her next life on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Holy Family Senior Center in Bethlehem, PA.

She was born on February 3, 1926 to the late Arthur and Elsie (Schaffer) Ebert.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

May 30, 2024

Eleanor T. “Ellie” Skehan, 66, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Born on September 1, 1957, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Eleanor T. (Durning) Toth.

A graduate of Pallisades High School’s Class of 1975, Ellie went on to enjoy a career with...

May 25, 2024

Elizabeth Holzerman, 97, of Perkasie, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Weston Rehab in Hellertown.

Born on May 16, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Ciarlo.

Following her formal education, Elizabeth joined the workforce. She spent much of her career in Quality Control in...

May 25, 2024

Francis Xavier Whalon, Jr. of Perkasie, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 25, 2024. He was 88 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan T. Whalon (Shumski) of almost 65 years. Daughter, Colleen T. Williams (Whalon), son-in-law Dennis M. Williams, grandson Michael D. Pappaterra, granddaughters Alexandria Slater-Williams, Brooke Williams and great...

May 24, 2024

Helen Keegan Stump, 103, formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home in Kunkletown.

Born on February 9, 1921, in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Berninger) Keegan.

Helen’s accomplishments were wonderfully detailed—for her 100th birthday—on the fifth...

May 20, 2024

Luther M. Kemmerer, 89, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10:00am, until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, 2545 West Pumping Station Road, Quakertown.

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May 17, 2024

Russell G. Sipler, 75, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Born on August 18, 1948, to Mary (Stuhltrager) Green, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was adopted by his late father, Lester Sipler.

A graduate of Upper Moreland High School’s Class of 1967, Russell...

May 16, 2024

Vernon R. Palm, 91, of Quakertown passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus.

Vernon was born to the late Vernon and Marie (Spacil) Palm on November 23, 1932, in Quakertown. A 1950 graduate of Quakertown High School, he served in the U.S. Army and after separation had a lengthy career...

May 7, 2024

Karl M. Jancsics, 75, of Quakertown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at his home.

Born on June 22, 1948, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Frank and Pauline (Brawner) Jancsics.

During his high school career, Karl made the decision to pause his formal education and...