Obituaries

Joann Bobko

Joann Bobko

Sep 3, 2018

Obituary Joann Bobko, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 2nd in her home in Allentown. Born in Camden, NJ on December 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Vardaro) Mazola and is survived by her daughter, Patricia Clymer. She enjoyed a long career as a medical transcriptionist, enjoyed spending time with her pets, friends,...

Paul Mccolm

Paul Mccolm

Sep 2, 2018

Obituary Paul "Wully" McColm, 33, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on September 2, 2018. He was the son of William J. and Elizabeth (Borthwick) McColm. Paul was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and moved to the United States when he was 6 years old. Paul grew up in Quakertown, Pennsylvania and after high school he moved to Florida. Paul was...

Ronald F. Waraksa

Ronald F. Waraksa

Sep 2, 2018

Obituary Ronald Francis Waraksa (Mr Fix It) peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at St. Luke's Bethlehem Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer during which he never lost his spirit. He was 66 years old. Born in Mount Carmel, PA, he was the loving son of the late Eileen (Gibbons) and...

James Robert Friendy, Sr.

James Robert Friendy, Sr.

Aug 27, 2018

Obituary James Robert Friendy Sr., 58, of Brunswick, Georgia entered into rest Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. James was born February 7, 1960 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph Friendy and the late Anna Clara Friendy. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Friendy; two sisters, Loretta Badame Schaffer...

Brandon R. Covaleski

Brandon R. Covaleski

Aug 19, 2018

Obituary Brandon R. Covaleski, 20, of Quakertown died August 19, 2018. Born in Sellersville, Pa he was the son of Kevin J. & Cathleen G. (Loughrey) Covaleski. He was an assistant manager for Panera Bread. Brandon was a 2016 graduate of Quakertown Community High School. He had a black belt in Taekwondo and enjoyed boxing. He also enjoyed drawing...

Richard F. Loux

Richard F. Loux

Aug 19, 2018

Obituary Richard "Dick" Franklin Loux, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Bethlehem, PA. He was surrounded by his strong and supportive daughter Bonnie aka Termite. He was born August 1, 1936 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Franklin and Marion Loux. He was the oldest child and loved his sister Bonnie who preceded him in death. Richard...

Alfred P. Tolson

Alfred P. Tolson

Aug 18, 2018

Obituary Alfred P. Tolson, 76, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Quakertown passed away on Saturday August 18, 2018. He was the husband of Ginny (Delikat) Tolson. Born in Emporia, KS he was the son of the late Alfred Monroe & Dorothy (Brewer) Tolson. He retired from the Military after 25 years of service. He was also a Veteran serving...

Evelyn Beck

Evelyn Beck

Aug 18, 2018

Obituary Evelyn Beck, 97, of Quakertown died August 18, 2018 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Goodwin and the late James E. Beck. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Oliver & Theresa (Storck) Scholl. She was a sewing machine operator for the former Eagle Shirt Makers...

Kathleen Dallmer

Kathleen Dallmer

Aug 16, 2018

Obituary Kathleen Dallmer, 72 of Quakertown, West Rockhill Township died Thursday August 16, 2018 in her home. She was the wife of John V. Dallmer. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last May. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Catherine (OMalley) Rudloff. She was a receptionist for the former Shear Perfection now Golden...

Henry L. Skabowski

Henry L. Skabowski

Aug 15, 2018

Obituary Henry L. Skabowski, 94 of Trumbauersville died August 15, 2018 in Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, Sellersville. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Linkowsky) Skabowski who died on June 18, 2018. Born in Edwardsville, PA he was the son of the late Leon and Julia (Zakala) Skabowski. He was a Sergeant with the PA State Police...

Daniel A. Zarbatany, Jr.

Daniel A. Zarbatany, Jr.

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary Daniel A. Zarbatany, Jr., 30 of Telford died Monday August 13, 2018. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Daniel, Sr. and Donna (Cyra) Zarbatany of Telford. He was a 2006 graduate of Souderton High School where here was active in the Photography and AV Club. Daniel loved the outdoors, fishing and camping. He enjoyed...

Leroy L. Kresge

Leroy L. Kresge

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary Leroy L. Kresge, 87 of Springfield Township, Bucks County died Monday August 13, 2018 in his home. He was the husband of Janet V. (Walker) Kresge. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last July. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary (VanHorn) Kresge. Leroy retired from the former A. E. Walker,...

Anna Carrie Hilmer

Anna Carrie Hilmer

Aug 12, 2018

Obituary Anna Carrie Hilmer 90, formerly of Sellersville, died Sunday August 12, 2018 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Anna was born December 13, 1927 in Bethlehem, a daughter of the late Carrie (Long) and Henry Beahn. She and her husband Milton D. Hilmer, Sr. shared 41 years of marriage before his passing in 1989. Anna enjoyed gardening, cooking and...

Allan C. Smith

Allan C. Smith

Aug 11, 2018

Obituary Allan C. Smith, 98, of Sellersville died August 11, 2018 in Hidden Meadow on the Ridge, Sellersville. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Brill) Smith. Born in Hazelton, Pa he was the son of the late Marvin L., Sr. & Mabel Edith (Koch) Smith. He was a NCR Parts Programmer for Ingersoll-Rand before his retirement....

Raul Grecco, Jr.

Raul Grecco, Jr.

Aug 7, 2018

Obituary Raul Grecco, Jr., 72, of Lansdale formerly of Quakertown died August 7, 2018 in Keystone Hospice House, Wyndmoor. He was the husband of Jucynara F. (doAmaral) Grecco. Born in Brazil he was the son of the late Raul, Sr., & Alba (Faccin) Grecco. He was a Mechanical Engineer working for Kingsbury Repair & Service in Hatboro. Raul enjoyed...

Kenneth I. Fosbenner

Kenneth I. Fosbenner

Aug 6, 2018

Obituary Kenneth I. Fosbenner, 85, of Richlandtown formerly of Springfield Twsp, died August 6, 2018 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. He was the husband of Doris J. (Gehman) Fosbenner. They were married 62 years last February. Born in East Rockhill Twsp., he was the son of the late Isaac F. & Kathryn E. (Diehl) Fosbenner. He retired as...

Gloria Mae Cavanaugh

Gloria Mae Cavanaugh

Aug 5, 2018

Obituary Gloria Mae Cavanaugh, 83, of York Haven formerly of New Cumberland died August 5, 2018 in St. Lukes University Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Thomas Cavanaugh. Born in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late Ernest & Dolly Garman. Before retiring she was a systems analyst working for the Commonwealth of PA....

Edward Pocius

Edward Pocius

Aug 3, 2018

Obituary Edward Pocius, 94 of Pennsburg died Friday August 3, 2018 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. He was the husband of Katherine L. (Evans) Pocius. They celebrated 73 years of marriage this past February. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Dominick and Kunigunda (Pranenica) Pocius. He was employed as a welder by Columbia Boiler in...

Kathryn L. Kocher

Kathryn L. Kocher

Aug 2, 2018

Obituary Kathryn Louise Kocher, 92, of Quakertown departed this life surrounded by family in the home in which she lived for 71 years after a fight with cancer and a failing heart. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Kocher. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Herbert & Alice (Seipel) Lewis. She was...

Robert James Martin

Robert James Martin

Jul 30, 2018

Obituary Robert James Martin, 86, of Richlandtown died July 30, 2018 in his home. Born in Scranton, PA he was the son of the late Frederick & Ida (Biemueller) Martin. He was a machinist for the former U. S. Gauge-Ametek Division before retiring. Robert was a Sprint Race Car Driver. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a...