Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2024

Miriam Ruth Schaub, 87, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on March 15, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Ellen E. Mory.

A graduate of Upper Perkiomenville High School, she went on to enter the workforce. She was employed by American Olean Tile,...

Feb 19, 2024

Kay Anne Stauffer, 62, of Quakertown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2024, at home.

Born on June 12, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Barbara Ella (Constanzer) Kramer.

A graduate of Souderton High School's Class of 1979, Kay went on to join the workforce....

Feb 18, 2024

Dean Robert Booz, 64, of Quakertown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus.

Born on May 28, 1959, in Doylestown, PA, he was a son of the late Raymond and Georgia (Lancaster) Booz.

A graduate of Central Bucks East High School’s Class of 1975, he...

Feb 14, 2024

Eleanor H. Wimmer, 94, of Quakertown, and formerly of Jensen Beach, FL, and Pennsburg, PA, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the Cottages at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on August 17, 1929, in Richland Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Katie M. (Horn)...

Feb 8, 2024

Fred R. Hoff, 95, of Sellersville, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, peacefully in his home.

Born in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Isaac D. and Mary (Reinhard) Hoff, Sr.

Following his service in the U.S. Army, he returned home and was employed by Hi-Line Warehouse...

Feb 8, 2024

Jean E. Werst, 79, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born on July 7, 1944, in Hereford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer V. and Helen M. (Miller) Heilman.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1962, she went on to enter the...

Feb 6, 2024

Dennis S. Fedorowicz, 64, joined his heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Dennis graduated from Quakertown High School in 1977.

Dennis worked as a bartender at the Quakertown Owls Club, The Pub, and The Upper Saucon Fire House Social Club. He spent many years working for Life Path, Inc. He...

Feb 5, 2024

Barbara J. Schneider, 88, of Doylestown formerly of Huntingdon Valley & the Olney Section of Philadelphia, died February 5, 2024 in Doylestown Hospital. She was the wife and loving caretaker of her late husband William A. Schneider.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Kenneth & Mildred (Neeld) Woolfort.

She retired in...

Jan 31, 2024

Thomas J. Fainor, Jr., 87, of Coopersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in his home surrounded by family.

Born on September 26, 1936, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Helen Ruth (Hess) Fainor, Sr.

A graduate of William Allen High School’s Class of...

Jan 29, 2024

Ralph W. Costanzo, 76, of Quakertown died January 29, 2024 in his home. He was the husband of Joyce L. (Brown) Costanzo. They were married 56 years last July.

Born in Stroudsburg, PA he was the son of the late Vincent and Marilyn (Troch) Costanzo.

He was the owner/operator of the former Costanzo Flooring Company...

Jan 29, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” K. Carr, 80, of Ottsville formerly of Ferndale died January 29, 2024, in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg.

Born in Nazareth, PA she was the daughter of the late Elmer & Dorothy (Wagner) Kilpatrick.

She was a retired cashier from the former Genuardi’s in Doylestown where she was known...