Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Mary K. Bittenbender, 91, of Bethlehem, formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Born on November 30, 1932, in Dublin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer and Myrtle (Shelly) Bauman.

A graduate of Quakertown High School's Class of 1951, Mary...

Dec 6, 2023

Gloria Helen Wolfe went to our Lord and Savior, at the age of 96 years, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in her home, surrounded by her family, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

She was born on August 5, 1927, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, to the late Antonio Ricci and Maria (Manella) Ricci, who emigrated to America and married...

Dec 4, 2023

Robert F. Mood, 85, of Quakertown, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Lifequest Nursing Center, Quakertown.

Born on April 17, 1938, in Weisel, PA, he was the son of the late Jonas and Bertha (Spirk) Mood.

Following high school, he went on to serve in the United States Army....

Nov 26, 2023

Galen Gerhart, 83, of Trumbauersville, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at home, surrounded by family.

Born on July 19, 1940, in Trumbauersville, he was a son of the late Abel and Helen (Levy) Gerhart.

A graduate of Quakertown High School, Galen went on to enter the workforce and serve...

Nov 21, 2023

Charles Richard Koenig, 92, of Coopersburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Quakertown Center.

Born on September 2, 1931, in Sellersville, PA, he was a son of the late Christopher and Stella Koenig.

Charles was the proud owner and operator of Koenig Electric-he would often talk about his work....

Nov 19, 2023

Robert Dean Shuck, Sr., 53, of Quakertown, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Born on August 16, 1970, in Bristol, PA, he was a son of Jack and Linda (Sailor) Shuck.

A graduate of Harry S. Truman High School's Class of 1989,...

Nov 15, 2023

Emma Jane Richards, 85, of Quakertown, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Born on April 25, 1938, in Milford Township, she was a daughter of the late Clayton R. and Helen V. (Meyers) Roth, Sr.

Fondly referred to by many as "The Flower Lady" or...

Nov 14, 2023

Betty J. Huber, 96, of Richlandtown, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Belle Terrace.

Born on December 26, 1926, in Milford Square, PA, she was a daughter of the late Albert Edward and Pearl (Rosenberger Keiser) Hacker.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1944, Betty was self-employed...

Nov 14, 2023

Mary A. Gillespie, 98, of Hatboro Pennsylvania, formerly of Upper Darby Pennsylvania, passed away on November 14, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Mary Agnes Protesto (nee Feldkircher) and Robert V. Protesto.

Mary’s life was marked by a profound love of family. She was one of seven children. Blessed with six grandchildren,...

Nov 14, 2023

Joan C. Ryder, 76, of Quakertown formerly of Bryn Mawr died November 14, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of the late John P. Ryder, Sr.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA she was the daughter of the late Jack & Catherine Cox.

She worked in Environmental Services at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville retiring...

Nov 11, 2023

Norma Irene Weaver (nee Carlson) passed away at the age of 93 on Nov. 11 at Phoebe Homes in Richlandtown, PA. She was born on Nov. 5, 1930 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Howard Carlson and Irene Tarkiainen Carlson. Norma graduated from Commerce High in Worcester and worked throughout her life as a legal secretary. Norma always took...

Oct 28, 2023

Eugene Franklin “Gene” Ortt, 101, of Quakertown formerly of Trumbauersville passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 28, 2023, at his residence at Independence Court in Quakertown.

Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late Melvin S. & Alice M. (Miller) Ortt.

Before his retirement he...

Oct 21, 2023

Theodore and Juliette Lyons, infant twins born at 22 weeks, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, shortly after birth in St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Hospital in Quakertown, PA. Theodore weighed 1 pound, 1 ounce, and was 11 inches long. Juliette weighed 7 ounces and was 9.5 inches long. They are the son and daughter of Joshua and Priscila Lyons of...

Oct 14, 2023

Marvin S. “Marv” Moyer, 87, of Upper Black Eddy, passed away on October 14, 2023, in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Judith (Merkelt) Moyer, to whom he was married for 53 years.

Born on December 1, 1935, in Morwood, PA, he was a son of the...

Oct 7, 2023

Jacqueline Trocine, age 75, of Quakertown, passed away on October 7, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Born in Philadelphia on August 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Madeline J. Miller. She was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School then went to Martin Anthony Cosmetology School to obtain her Cosmetology License. Jacqueline was...

Oct 5, 2023

Kenneth E. Knibbs, Jr., age 71, passed away on October 5, 2023. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Mamie (Flammer) Knibbs. He was a lover of cars, hard worker, and a giving individual. Always there to lend a helping hand. Survived by sons Kenneth III, Jereme Sr.,...

Sep 30, 2023

Anthony Sylvester DeFlavio passed away on September 30, 2023, at home with his family. He was 95.

Born on May 16, 1928, in Atlas, PA he was a son of Rosario and Grace (Calabrette) DeFlavio.

Anthony graduated from Mount Carmel High School and joined the Army, serving from 1946-1948. After the...

Sep 10, 2023

Obituary Ralph R. Moyer, Jr., age 88, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on September 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1934, to the late Ralph R., Sr. and Edith (Mills) Moyer. Ralph owned and operated Moyers Shoe Store in downtown Quakertown, a business started by his father. He was a member...

Sep 6, 2023

Obituary Robert H. Westervelt, Sr., 84, of Spinnerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born on October 6, 1938, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Seymore and Annie (Hillier) Westervelt. A graduate of Dunellen High School in New Jersey, Robert went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania where he was...

Sep 5, 2023

Obituary Winfield P. Huber, JR, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 5, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital in Quakertown, PA, surrounded by his children. JR was born January 2, 1953 in Pottstown, PA to Winfield and Betty Huber. He went Souderton Area High School in Souderton, PA. JR was married to the late Carol G Huber for...