All Obituaries

Harold W. Rupell, 68, of Quakertown, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Born in 1953, he was the son of Reta (Hinkle) Rupell and the late Roland Rupell. He was the husband of Cecilia (Walkney) Rupell, with whom he shared 11 years of marriage and former husband to Nancy (Roeder) Rupell for 38 years.  Harold took great passion in serving his community as a volunteer fire fighter since he was 16 years old, with Richlandtown Fire Department. He served 13 years as chief of...

Patricia Ann Lelo, 78, of Quakertown passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospital.  Born in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ullman) Pokotello.  She was the loving wife of Gary D. Lelo, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Patricia worked as an elementary school teacher in the Easton Area School District for 34 years before retiring in 1998.  She was a long-time member of St. Isidore's R.C.C., Quakertown, PA, where she...

Paul Timothy Fertig, age 67, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 9, 2022 at his home in Quakertown, PA. Born in Sellersville, PA he was a son of the late Lamar Fertig and the late Marie Schlegel Fertig. Paul was a graduate from Pennridge High School and was a truck driver for many years at 309 Office Furniture Company, Fischer's Furniture and The Happy Viking. He was an avid hunter and loved anything that revolved around going up to the mountains in Montrose, Pa. He...

William Raymond Merkle, Sr., 76, of Allentown, PA, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus.  Born in 1945, he was the son of the late Frank and Julia (Lipics) Merkle.  He was the husband of Barbara (Bernd) Merkle, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army.  After his duty, he worked for many years as a steelworker. In his spare time, Bill loved caring for his lawn and working...

Jacqaline Snyder, 74, of Quakertown, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House.  Born in 1947, she was the daughter of the late Larry and Dorothy (Nace) Kornish.  She was the wife of William E. Snyder, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Jacqaline worked for many years at AH Wirtz, Chester, PA, as a quality control supervisor.  In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, drawing, and doing crossword puzzles.  She also enjoyed caring...

James R. Lewis, 58, of E. Greenville, passed away December 31, 2021 at his residence.  Born in 1963, he was the son of the late William F. Lewis, and Joan (Slotter) Lewis.  He worked for many years as a machinist, most recently for BEC Machine Products, INC.  In his spare time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling.  James is survived by his mother, Joan. brother Thomas Lewis (Margaret), sister, Susan Lewis, 2 nieces, 1 nephew. Services will be held at a future...

Glendora Pauline Bohach, age 62, of Hurt, Virginia, passed away on December 20, 2021 at a friend's residence in Quakertown, PA. She was the spouse of the late Rodney Bohach with whom she shared 3 years of marriage and together 25 years Born in Phillipsburg, NJ she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Tettemer) Deemer. She was most happy when spending time with her family and friends. She will be most remembered for very outgoing, loving, caring, friendly, spunky personality...

Jonathan R. Peters, 75, formerly of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Above and Beyond Senior Living, Allentown, PA.  Born in 1946, he was the son of the late Albert and Katharine (Crane) Peters.  He was a graduate of Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA.  He then honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.   Graveside Services will be held at a future date at the family's convenience.  Naugle...

Elisabeth "Lis" Crossan, age 62, of Coopersburg, PA passed away on Sunday, December 26th in her home surrounded by those she loved after celebrating her favorite holiday, Christmas.  Born on February 7, 1959 she was the daughter of Matthias "Matt" Huprich and Elisabeth Huprich.   Lis loved being a wife, a mom to her girls, a GiGi and a friend. Lis managed the South Mall Mercantile and was passionate about her work. Lis enjoyed traveling and staying in...

Our Heavenly Father called home his earthly angels Eric Richard King, 41, and his sons Liam Scott King, 11, and Patrick Thomas King, 8, all of Quakertown, in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2021. Born in Camden, N.J., Eric was a 1999 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic and was his father’s partner for the family’s business, American Craftsmen Inc., of Ottsville. With his infectious smile, Eric was the life of every party. All who met him were immediately his...