All Obituaries

Robert L. Hetzel, of Warminster, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was 85 years old. Robert was the loving husband of the late Anne “Nancy” Hetzel (nee Simister) with whom he shared almost 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Virginia (nee Schwakopf) Hetzel. Robert was a graduate of North Catholic High School and an alumnus of Drexel University. He proudly served in the United States Army and was an...

John Raymond Spengler of Ambler passed away on September 2, 2019 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 89.John was the beloved husband of the late Datha Marie Spengler, with whom he shared over 56 years of marriage.  He was born in Brooklyn NY, a son of the late John Albert and Catherine Spengler He is survived by three children, Steve Spengler (Lois) of Telford PA, John E. Spengler (Donna) of Canal Winchester OH and Carolyn Peth of Lansdale, PA; nine grandchildren, Beverly, Kimberly,...

Jeanette M. Walford of Horsham passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019.  She was 87 years old.  Jeanette was the beloved wife of the late Robert Walford Sr. with whom she had shared over 51 years of marriage.  She was born in Philadelphia a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Rathman. Jeanette was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading books, crocheting, knitting, making crafts and cooking, especially for her family. Jeanette...

Clare F. Zollo of Warminster passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 31, 2019 at the age of 89.  She was born in Jenkintown, PA a daughter of the late Howard Stephen and Anna B. Goodman. Clare was a deeply faithful person who also loved and cared for and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was a doating mother who spoiled her children with love.  Clare collected Angels and Butterfly figurines, was an avid Eagles and Philadelphia sports team...

Barry J. Hackert, Sr. of Warminster passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Donna W. Hackert. Barry was the beloved son of the late Harry and Wanda Hackert. Outside of Custom Auto Body Restoration and Show Cars, athletics was another passion of Barry’s.  He was the captain of the USA Roller Hockey Team, Quarter Back for the North East Philadelphia Rough Touch Football League, member of multiple softball...

Katharina Eppinger (nee Schneider)  died on august 30, 2019.  She was born on March 7, 1934 in Tschakowa, Romania a daughter of the late Johann and Margaret Schneider and lovingly raised by Katharina and Mathias Rozsi. Katharina emigrated to Philadelphia in 1950 where she met Nicholas Eppinger in 1951 on New Year’s Eve.  They were married on July 25, 1953 and shared nearly 62 years of marriage at the time of his death in 2015. She was known as Katharina, Katherine,...

Richard A. Kirkman, of Horsham, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. He was 71. Rick was the loving husband of Donna Kirkman (nee Kucerik) with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Robert and Ruby (nee Weadon) Kirkman. Rick was the Assistant Township Manager of Horsham, a black belt through the Philmont Karate Club, and was a firefighter with the Horsham Township Fire Department for over 48 years, serving as a past chief....

Charles A. Rumbel, of Hatboro, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the age of 70. Charlie was the beloved husband of the Sandy Rumbel (nee Tiley), with whom he had shared over 44 years of marriage. Born in Shenandoah Heights, PA, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Elsie (nee Trexler) Rumbel. Charlie was a 1966 graduate of Ringtown High School, which was the last class of RHS. After graduation, he joined the United State Air Force, proudly serving during the Vietnam War....

Rita D. Stuhltrager formally of Warminster formally from Willow Grove passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 surrounded by her family at the age of 83. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Paul Stuhltrager, Jr with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. She was born in Bloomsburg, PA a daughter of the late Edgar and Marie Derr.   Rita had a career as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years with Abington Hospital Health Network. She loved taking family vacations in Ocean City, NJ and had...

John Handschuh, 86 years old of Maple Glen, PA passed away on August 25, 2019 surrounded by his family at home. John is survived by Rosemarie the love of his life!! John & Rosemarie enjoyed a 63 year marriage and created a legacy of love & family that will live for generations to come. John was born in Philadelphia, son of Edwin Young & Rosalia Schild. After graduating from Girard College, John was in the Army and served his country from 1953 - 1955. John's entrepreneurial...