Obituaries

Robert W. Flack

Robert W. Flack

Jul 29, 2025

Robert “Bob” “Red” Flack tipped his cowboy hat to the sunset on July 29, 2025.

Born January 1, 1932, in a small farming town in Milbank, South Dakota to Wesley and Harmina (Broekema) Flack, he was the eldest of nine children.

Bob was the husband of Mary E. Andrade of Bristol, Rhode Island. Together they raised six wonderful children, Joyce Flack, Robert...

Joseph R. Pessiki

Joseph R. Pessiki

Jul 26, 2025

Joseph R. Pessiki, 69, of Hellertown, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill.

Born on September 4, 1955, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Cathryn (Angelus) Pessiki.

A graduate of William Tennant High School, Joseph joined the United States Marines, serving in the Vietnam War.

Following his Honorable Discharge from...

Lester C. Schaeffer, Sr.

Lester C. Schaeffer, Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

Lester C. Schaeffer, Sr., 82, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on October 20, 1942, in Sellersville, he was a son of the late Lester C. and Evelyn (Freese) Schaeffer.

A graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, he went on to attend Lincoln Technical School, Temple University, and Penn State University.

Lester served in the United...

Edna F. Harwick

Edna F. Harwick

Jul 25, 2025

Edna F. “Hilly” Harwick, 88, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Villages at LifeQuest.

Born on November 15, 1936, in Argus, PA, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Lizzie (Seachrist) Hildenbrand.

A member of the first class of graduating students from Pennridge in 1954, she was also part of the last class of...

Efthymia Kartsounas

Efthymia Kartsounas

Jul 25, 2025

Efthymia Kartsounas, 79, of Quakertown and formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Independence Court.

Born on December 17, 1945, in Thessaloniki, Greece, she was a daughter of the late John and Parthenopi (Konstantinidis) Theofilaktos.

Following her formal education, she began a career as a beautician. She then went on to work for Mikasa, and later...

Joanne I. Slack

Joanne I. Slack

Jul 22, 2025

Joanne I. Slack, 83, of Quakertown and formerly of Aldan, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Phoebe – Richland.

Born on May 13, 1942, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Norma (Highmarch) Rhodes.

Following her formal education, Joanne married and became a homemaker.

She found joy in crocheting, crafts, gardening, and watching gameshows.

In addition to her...

Thomas A. Corral

Thomas A. Corral

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas A. Corral, 70, of Sellersville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Indian Creek Foundation where he had been a long-time resident.

Born on July 29, 1954, in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Patricia (Mullin) Corral.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1973, he went on to work as a custodian for Associated...

Melody Franck

Melody Franck

Jul 18, 2025

Melody Franck, 69, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Upper Bucks Campus.

Born on December 6, 1955, in Englewood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Oliver) Franck.

A graduate of New Hope-Solebury High School, she went on to earn her nursing credentials at Einstein’s School of Nursing.

Melody spent her...

Anna C. Mushrush

Anna C. Mushrush

Jul 17, 2025

Anna Catherine Mushrush, 83, of Quakertown, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on May 18, 1942, in Hokendauqua, PA she was a daughter of the late Preston and Edith (Quigg) Kidd.

A graduate of Catasauqua High School’s Class of 1960, where she was a majorette, Anna served as the class treasurer.

Following...

Nancy J. Weiss

Nancy J. Weiss

Jul 15, 2025

Nancy J. Weiss, 85, of Trumbauersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in her home.

Born on February 19, 1940, in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Irwin C. and Emma L. Foulke.

Following her formal education, she went on to enter the workforce, retiring from Drager, Inc., in Telford.

She found joy in sewing, crocheting, and tending to her...

Carol Oliver

Carol Oliver

Jul 15, 2025

Homegoing Announcement of Carol Oliver, daughter of the late Angelo and Audrey Capuano.

Carol Oliver, born July 12, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late Angelo and Audrey Capuano. Carol was born again October 1966 and thanks her Lord Jesus Christ for His faithfulness and goodness throughout her life. Carol had a love of sharing the gospel. She and her...

Tracey L. Haelle

Tracey L. Haelle

Jul 14, 2025

Tracey L. Haelle, 59, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on March 31, 1966, in Quakertown, she was the daughter of Elda (Hinkle) Fox and the late Leroy Fox.

A graduate of Quakertown High School, Tracey went on to work for Nash Printing before becoming a housewife.

Tracey found joy in camping,...

Anne Drabic

Anne Drabic

Jul 8, 2025

Anne L. (Britto) Drabic, 88, of Richlandtown, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2025 with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph G. Drabic, Sr. whom she wed in Baumholder, Germany in 1958. She lost the love of her life in 1993. 

Born in Palmerton, PA on March 15, 1937, Anne was the...

Arthur W. Treffinger, III

Arthur W. Treffinger, III

Jul 7, 2025

Arthur Warren Treffinger, III, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at Franklin Court Senior Living, previously Independence Court, in Quakertown.

Artie was born in Quakertown. He was the son of the late Arthur Treffinger, Jr. and Eleanore (Stoneback) Treffinger.

Artie graduated from Quakertown High School in 1955 and entered the United States Navy the same year. He served active duty until 1959, and...

Linford J. Pfleiger

Linford J. Pfleiger

Jul 6, 2025

Linford J. Pfleiger, 80, of Quakertown, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Grand View Campus.

Born on February 8, 1945, in Sellersville, he was a son of the late James R. and Marion G. (Knechel) Pfleiger.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1963, he enlisted in the United States Navy.

Following his Honorable Discharge, he began...

Kenneth R. Mumbauer

Kenneth R. Mumbauer

Jul 6, 2025

Kenneth R. Mumbauer, 78, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born on June 11, 1947, in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Matthew and Anna M. (Myers) Mumbauer.

He was a 1965 Quakertown Community High School graduate.

He worked as a machinist at Ametek U.S. Gauge for over thirty years. He then...

Viola M. Sinisko

Viola M. Sinisko

Jul 5, 2025

Viola M. Sinisko, 98, of Beaufort, South Carolina and formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Resorts of Beaufort Nursing Home.

Born on August 13, 1926, in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Kvetan) Hvorecny.

Following her formal education, she went on to enter the workforce, serving as a seamstress for the...

Celeste A. Tinger

Celeste A. Tinger

Jun 29, 2025

Celeste A. Tinger, 78, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, and Iselin, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born on June 16, 1947, in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late August and Frances (Corso) Fortugno.

Celeste was a proud graduate of St. Edmund’s High School in Brooklyn. She began her career as a clerk at...

Marsha L. Mease

Marsha L. Mease

Jun 28, 2025

Marsha L. Mease, 62, of Coopersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem, surrounded by family.

Born on November 10, 1962, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Shaffer) Baringer.

Following her formal education, she went on to work for the family business—Baringer Meats—eventually becoming co-owner/operator until her passing.

Outside...

Richard James Ruth

Richard James Ruth

Jun 22, 2025

Richard James Ruth, 97, of Sellersville died June 22, 2025, in Belle Terrace Nursing Center, Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Betty J. Ruth.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Earl & Julia (Gross) Ruth.

He was a garment cutter for various clothing factories in the Quakertown Area.

Richard is survived by a son: Rick; a sister:...