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          Willard B. "Jake" Jacobs, Jr., 75, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026, at the MS Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Sandra F. 

"Sandy" (Heimbach) Jacobs, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage.

          Willard was born in Allentown on October 26, 1950, to the late Willard B. and Gladys A. (Schuler) Jacobs.

            He graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1968. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the 1^st Cavalry Division.

            He was a weaver for Bally Ribbon Mills in Bally, PA until his retirement in 2019.  He was a member of New Goshenhoppen UCC in East Greenville, PA. He was also a member of the Hereford Gun Club, Dela-Ches Fishing Association and Elstonville Gun Club, American Legion Post 232, and was a volunteer with the East Greenville Fire Company for many years.

            Jake enjoyed watching NASCAR, going on cruises with his wife, Sandy, and hunting and fishing. A great love of his was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, and three great grandsons.

          Surviving in addition to his wife is his ...

            Mark W. Gerhart, age 64, of Pennsburg, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026.

            Mark was the loving husband of Lee Ann Gerhart (Schimpf), with whom he 

shared 24 years together, including 16 years of marriage.

            Born and raised in Quakertown, he was the son of Bebe Gerhart (Stever) and the late Wayne Gerhart.

            Before graduating from Quakertown High School, he was an athlete participating in several sports. After his graduation in 1979, he started racing bicycles competitively.

            Mark was a plumber for over 45 years, including the last nearly 30 years with BKG Company in Telford. It was a skilled trade he genuinely enjoyed and took great pride in. Over the course of his career, he worked on many commercial and residential projects, ensuring each project was completed with care and attention to detail. He became known for his unique ability to diagnose complex problems and find practical solutions. He truly believed in ...

            Larry Donald Powers, Sr., 83, of Palm, formerly of Salfordville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 at LifeQuest, Quakertown. He was the husband of Nancy J. 

(Valentine) Powers.

            Larry was born in Chester, PA on April 10, 1943 to the late Walter and Bertha (Hornberger) Powers.

            Larry was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having enlisted in 1962, and serving honorably until his discharge in 1966, achieving the rank of GMT3. His time in the military instilled in him values of discipline and commitment that he carried throughout his life. 

            After his service, Larry worked as a printer for the former American Electronics in Colmar, PA for 20 years before transitioning to a career in sales with Sands Auto Group, Quakertown, where he worked for another 20 years until his retirement. A founding member and part of the planning Board for the construction of the former Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church, Larry dedicated ...

            It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Sersen, who left this world on June 26, 2026, at the age of 49, after an 8-month battle with cancer. 

            Born on February 28, 1977, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Juli was the beloved daughter of Michael and Sarah (Derr) Sersen.

            After high school, Juli went into banking, eventually rising to become an executive secretary. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, music, crafting, and her dogs.

            Along with her parents, Julia is survived by her siblings, Michael Sersen, Jovarrie Mieles, and Tara Sersen Boroson and her husband Craig; nieces Talia and Anika Boroson; and nephew Liam Sersen.

            A memorial service will be held in Julia's honor on July 18, 2026, at Falk Funeral Home and Crematory, 163 Main St. Pennsburg, PA 18073. Family and friends may gather from 2-4 p.m.

            In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Falk Funeral Home and Crematory, Pennsburg.

To leave online condolences, please visit www.connellfalk.com.

            Walter J. Sailer Jr., beloved husband of Charlotte A. (Kolbush) Sailer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 3, 2026 at his East Greenville 

home. He was 80.

            Walter was born in Philadelphia to the late Walter J. Sr. and Veronica (Burns) Sailer.

             He was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1962 and served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. Walt was a dedicated employee, working in Teflon processing for Porter Processing for 37 years before retiring. In retirement, he drove a school bus for the Upper Perkiomen School District for 8 years.

           Walter's passions were Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Eagles and Phillies, as well as, Notre Dame. He was also the biggest fan of Pink Floyd, a passion he passed on and shared with his family. Beyond that, Walter loved Corvettes and ...

           Dolly Hemphill, 61, of Pennsburg Manor, passed away on July 1, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Born on August 27, 1964, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Ann (Cornwell) Hemphill and the late Dallett Hemphill.

            Dolly will be lovingly remembered for her compassionate heart, deep spirituality, unwavering faith, and the love she shared with everyone she met.

            A gifted musician, she especially enjoyed singing opera with her beautiful coloratura voice and was an active participant in numerous choirs and musical groups throughout her life. She was a fluent French speaker and cherished every opportunity to travel to France, where she embraced the language, culture, and people she loved so much.

            Dolly was a graduate of Purnell School in Pottersville, New Jersey, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from Lycoming College. Her professional career led her to serve as a secretary at the World Bank, where her dedication and attention to detail were greatly appreciated.

            In addition to ...