Russell Maurer, Jr.

Russell Maurer, Jr.

Apr 25, 2017

Russell W. Maurer, Jr., 71, of Quakertown, died Tues. April 25th at his home.  He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Fernandes) Maurer. They would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on July 7. Born in Ashland, he was a son of the late Russell W., Sr. & Mary (Boyce) Maurer.  Russell was a man who loved the outdoors, spending...

Carol Brooks

Carol Brooks

Apr 24, 2017

Carol Brooks, 54 of Coopersburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 24th, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Harold "Huck" Brooks and a loving mother to Amy (Daniel) Hook of Coopersburg, Katrina Brooks of Philadelphia, and Daina Brooks of Philadelphia. Carol was a devoted grandmother and absolutely adored her three grandchildren, Austin, Lyla,...

Wayne Kotrba

Wayne Kotrba

Apr 22, 2017

Wayne A. Kotrba, 66, of Coopersburg, died Sat. April 22 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Dr. Robin (Sperduto) Schroeder. Born in New Brunswick, NJ he was the son of the late Walter & Emilie (Hornicek) Kotrba. Wayne was a man who loved the outdoors, both land and sea. He was a US Merchant Marine...

John Hill Sr.

John Hill Sr.

Apr 22, 2017

John W. Hill Sr., 80, of Quakertown, died Sat. Apr. 22nd at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville. He was the husband of Nancy (Kocher) Hill. Surviving with his wife are sons, John Hill Jr., wife Debbie of Royersford and Dennis Hill of Quakertown; grandchildren, Eric, Anthony, and Shanna. Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Jerome Youtz

Jerome Youtz

Apr 19, 2017

Jerome A. "Jay" Youtz, 65, of Quakertown, died Wednesday, April 19 at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Steyaert) Youtz. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Jerome W. and Mary (Grady) Youtz. He was a loving husband, father, and family man. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf. Jay's passion was recovery,...

James Carotenuto

James Carotenuto

Apr 18, 2017

James A. "Jim" Carotenuto, 57, of Sellersville, died Tuesday., April 18th. Born in Boynton Beach, Florida, he was a son of the late Anthony and Gail (Coakley) Carotenuto. He worked as a welder for many years. His favorite hobby was fishing, and he also enjoyed bowling and horseshoes. Surviving are his children Jessica Carotenuto, companion Lee Alsup of Quakertown, Joshua...

Danny O'Donnell

Danny O'Donnell

Apr 16, 2017

Danny O'Donnell, "The Master of the Banjo", 82, of Coopersburg, died Easter Sunday, Apr. 16, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Dolores (Rutz) O'Donnell for 49 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Hugh and Agnes (Ginner) O'Donnell. Danny was a 1953 graduate of Whitehall High School. He...

Bonita Eidson

Bonita Eidson

Apr 11, 2017

Bonita J. (Aniszewski) Eidson, 74, of Coopersburg, died Sat., Apr. 8 at St. Luke's University Hospital - Fountain Hill. She was the widow of Kenneth Eidson. Born in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Majewski) Aniszewski, and step-daughter of the late Robert Wendels. For 30 years, Bonita worked as a teacher's aide for Central...

Geraldine Yerkes

Geraldine Yerkes

Apr 11, 2017

Geraldine "Jean" (Doney) Yerkes, 77, of Quakertown, passed away Tue., Apr. 11, 2017 at her daughter's home in Nesquehoning. Born in Redkey, IN, she was a daughter of the late Steward and Christina E. (Landis) Loux. Jean was a life member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 255, Sellersville. She loved to spend time with her family; and enjoyed...

Dorothy Nye

Dorothy Nye

Apr 11, 2017

Dorothy Nye, 95, of Quakertown, died Tues., April 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Robert M. Nye, Sr. Born in Steelton, she was the daughter of the late Nikola and Mary (Despotov) Todorov. Surviving is her son, Robert M. Nye, Jr., wife Carol, of Silverdale; her grandchildren: Jennifer, Cheri, Lori, Robert III and...

Joseph Turner Jr.

Joseph Turner Jr.

Apr 8, 2017

Joseph B. Turner, Jr., 90, of Quakertown died Sat. Apr. 8th at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Stowell) Turner. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Edna (Bealer) Turner Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Surviving is his daughter, Linda Grawe, husband...

Colleen Damon

Colleen Damon

Apr 6, 2017

Colleen Catherine Damon, 48, of Milford Square, passed peacefully Thur., April 6, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital - Fountain Hill. She was the loving wife of Philip A. Damon for 28 years. She was born in Abington, a daughter of Joseph D. Donohue. Shortly after high school Col received her certification to be a Licensed Practical Nurse. One of her...

James Gross

James Gross

Apr 6, 2017

James Edward Gross, known to many as Jimmy, Lumpy, Jumbo, Hector the Collector, James E. Pierpont Alloicious Africana Gross III, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his home in Spinnerstown, PA. The Quakertown native was born on April 24, 1949 to his late Mother and Father, Evelyn (Buzby) and Earl Gross. His lifetime hobbies of hunting and fishing...

Shirley Yoder

Shirley Yoder

Apr 5, 2017

Shirley Jane Yoder died Wed. April 5th at the age of 80 years and 5 months. She was born on Nov. 5, 1936 in Allentown, PA as the fifth child of Charles and Margaret (Reichenbach) Fillman. Shirley was married to David D. Yoder on November 5, 1955. They reared three sons, Jonathan David Yoder, wife Nancy Tyler, Jeffrey Dean Yoder,...

William Cantono, Jr.

William Cantono, Jr.

Apr 2, 2017

William Paul Cantono, Jr. of Erwinna, PA died Sun. Apr. 2, in his home after an extended illness. "Bill" was the loving and loved husband of Janet (nee Weglarz) and loving father of their children; William P. III (Amy), Thomas (Jennifer) and Christopher(Patricia) and loving grandfather to grandsons William P. IV, Thomas, Connor, & Dylan. He was a graduate of...

Eugene Leister

Eugene Leister

Apr 2, 2017

Eugene W. Leister, 90, of Quakertown, died Sun. Apr. 2nd at Quakertown Center. He was the husband of Edith (Miller) Leister for 69 years. Born in Hereford, he was a son of the late Irvin and Emma (Moll) Leister. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Moore Business Forms in Quakertown for...

Edwin Vasilik

Edwin Vasilik

Mar 30, 2017

Edwin A. Vasilik, 77, of Coopersburg, died Thurs. Mar. 30th at his home. He was the husband of Carole (Ritter) Vasilik. Born in Coopersburg, he was a son of the late Stephen and Julia (Solonick) Vasilik He worked as plumber with the Philadelphia Plumbers Local 690 for many years. Surviving with his wife is his son, Curt Vasilik, wife Christine...

Mae Mease

Mae Mease

Mar 29, 2017

Mae K. Mease, 86, of Coopersburg, died Wed., Mar. 29 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was the widow of Clifford E. Mease, Sr. Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Solomon and Lillian (Geissinger) Kratz. Mae worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years in several places; including Quakertown Community Hospital, and the doctor's offices...

Mason Haas

Mason Haas

Mar 29, 2017

Mason J. Haas, 17, of Sellersville, died Wednesday, March 29th at his home. Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Russell Haas of Sellersville and Jamie (Kline) Haas of Quakertown. He was an eleventh grade student at Dock Mennonite Academy, Lansdale and worked at Panera Bread in Quakertown. He attended Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown. In addition to his parents,...

Sally Combs

Sally Combs

Mar 26, 2017

Sally L. Combs, 73, of Quakertown, died at her home on Sun., Mar. 26, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Delbert L. and Betty (Remington) Combs. Sally had a Master's Degree in Social Work, and was employed as a social worker by several agencies throughout the years. Surviving are her sons: Jason Lieberman, wife Amy Botwright of Shoemakersville;...