Obituaries

May 3, 2024

Carol Sue Esten (nee Erdman) passed away on May 3, 2024, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 75.

She was born on November 24, 1948, in Rough and Ready, PA in Schuylkill County.

Carol was known for her creative and artistic nature, her loving and selfless demeanor, and her welcoming...

May 2, 2024

James B. Prisco, Jr. passed away on May 2, 2024, at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC with family and friends at his side. He was born on December 4, 1949, to James and Jean (Maresco) Prisco, both of whom are deceased.

He was a proud Veteran, serving as an Airborne Ranger in the...

Apr 29, 2024

Robert O. Koder, 82, of Kutztown, formerly of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024, in his home, with family by his side.

Born on July 4, 1941, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Harold and Mae (Heller) Koder.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class...

Apr 26, 2024

Shirley Rhodes, aged 87, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024.

She was born on December 28, 1936, in Quakertown, PA, to Harvey and Annie (Samsel) Nase.   She was happily married to Kenneth Rhodes.

Shirley worked at QNB Bank for 37 years and was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Apr 12, 2024

Douglas C. Koehler, aged 85, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on the afternoon of April 12 at his home.

Douglas was born to Ray and Maisie Koehler in Macungie on November 28th,1938 and after finishing high school went on to graduate with a BS in Chemistry from Maryville College.

He and...

Apr 11, 2024

Randall Cressman, 70, of Newark NJ, formerly of Quakertown, died April 11, 2024, at New Vista Nursing & Rehab Center, Newark, NJ.

Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Clifford & Ruth M. (Tarantino) Cressman.

He is survived by extended family and friends.

Services...

Apr 8, 2024

Wesley A. Conahay, a beloved and cherished member of the Quakertown community, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 23, 1930, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Son of late Edward and Pauline Conahay, who instilled in him a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to...

Apr 8, 2024

Heinz P. Koerner, 94, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Phoebe Richland Healthcare Center.

Born on December 25, 1929, in Hamburg, Germany, he was the son of the late Max and Emma (Shultz) Koerner.

Following his formal education in Germany, Heinz entered the workforce and enjoyed a...

Mar 30, 2024

Karen L. Deininger, 66 of Quakertown died Saturday March 30, 2024, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Stephen F. and Helen H. (Harner) Deininger.

Karen enjoyed drawing and sketching. She also enjoyed playing softball in high school where she...

Mar 29, 2024

Ana Alejandrina “Mamita” Sowers, 94, of Mertztown and formerly of Quakertown, beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, entered heaven on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, surrounded by family.

Born on October 17, 1929, in Quezaltepeque, Chiquimula, Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Antonia...

Mar 27, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Weber, Age 91, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on March 27, 2024. Daughter of the late Blanche Higgins Wilson and George Wilson, Carolyn was born January 30, 1933, in Abington, PA. Carolyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Frederick William Weber, Sr. in 2008. Carolyn was

a proud homemaker and mother of...

Mar 24, 2024

Janet V. Kresge, 88, of Quakertown, passed away in her home on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on February 3, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Andrew E. and Pauline (Ulmer) Walker.

A graduate of Palisades High School’s Class of 1953, Janet went on to work...

Mar 20, 2024

Claire Judith Szakacs-Ciccarone a woman with a heart of gold, an old soul who was loved by all especially her family, died March 20, 2024, in St. Luke’s Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. An animal advocate, proud Hungarian American, bold Capricorn, and world traveler. You would hear her first before you saw her, always putting others first and was a mom to...

Mar 14, 2024

Shirley A. Bartman, 87 of Quakertown died Thursday March 14, 2024, in her home.

Born in Trumbauersville, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Sevison and the late Jennie (Markley) Hillegas.

Before her retirement she was a sewing machine operator for the former AG Pants Factory in Perkasie.

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Mar 5, 2024

Dorothy A. Drumheller, AKA: Dottie or Snookie, 82, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem.

Born on November 9, 1941, in Niantic, PA, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Moser) Drumheller.

Dottie spent much of her time tending to...

Mar 5, 2024

Marie Rose Lococo, 94, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at LifeQuest, Quakertown.

Born on April 6, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Marino.

Marie will be lovingly remembered by her husband: Thomas Lococo; son: Joseph Lococo (Sureya); daughter:...

Mar 4, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" (Troxel) Barth, 82 of Quakertown PA, peacefully entered our Lord's arms on March 4, 2024, in the care of family.

Kathy was born in Lansdale PA, December 7, 1941 to the late Stephanie (Satek) Troxel and Wilmer Jacob Troxel.

She graduated from Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale, PA....

Mar 1, 2024

Edward J. “Eddie” Kishalonis, 83, of Quakertown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pottstown Hospital.

Born on June 23, 1940, in Mahanoy Plane, PA, he was the beloved son of the late William and Mary (Kostick) Kishalonis whom he loved dearly.

Following high school graduation, he went on...

Feb 22, 2024

Arlan C. Diefenderfer, 70, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born on March 5, 1953, in Allentown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Althea (Walbert) Diefenderfer.

A graduate of Whitehall High School’s Class of 1971, he went on to...

Feb 20, 2024

Howard ‘Wes’ Matthew Merritt, 80, of Barto, PA, husband of the late, Annette Y. Merritt (Parsons), passed away on February 20, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, September 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Howard and Elsie Merritt (Bachmann).

While Howard was always...