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            It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Suzanne Victoria Stepanek. Suzanne was called by her heavenly father early Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, from her home with family by her side after a sudden and devasting illness.

            Suzanne was born on January 14, 1950. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Victoria Stepanek of Cleveland, OH.

            Grieving her loss are her husband John Henry Spratt; sister Cheryl Stepanek; brothers Mark and Robert Stepanek; stepdaughters Julie Spratt of San Diego, CA and Janelle Gable (husband Chad Gable) of Northampton, PA; and three hard working step-grandchildren Cassidy Gable, Bethany Gable and Brayden Gable.

            Early in life Suzanne called herself a proud and independent Appalachian hippie living in Southern Ohio on a 40-acre farm with no running water. In 1995 she established a new life in ...

            Michael Joseph Reck, Sr., 83, of East Greenville, passed away at St. Luke's Hospice House on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.  Born July 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Francis and Gladys (Klemick) Reck. 

            He was the husband of Darlene L. (Derr) Reck, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage before her passing in 2024. 

            Michael worked as a barber for over 66 years before his retirement in 2024.  In his spare time, Mike was an avid boater who enjoyed boating excursions anywhere including the Poconos, Canada, and the Chesapeake.  He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and spending time caring for his garden.  He was a proud, honorary member of the East Greenville Lions Club.

            Michael is survived by Son, Scott Reck (Crystal), and his children Ariel Treanor (Christopher), Joshua Reck, Judah Reck, Daughter, Dana Miller (Mark), and her son Branden Miller (Sue), predeceased by son, Michael J. Reck, Jr., survived by ...

            Mary Blake (Kochenderfer) Stauffer, 80, passed away April 8, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Ed Stauffer with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

            Born September 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas T. Kochenderfer and Anne (Yount) Kochenderfer.

            A native of Norristown, Blake's family spent weekends at their farm in Pennsburg PA. She attended St Marks Lutheran church on those weekends and that is how she ended up meeting her future husband, Ed Stauffer.

            Her childhood was filled with Girl Scout meetings/events, horseback riding, swimming, and ice hockey with her brothers and friends on the pond at their farm. She even played basketball on her high school team. After graduating from Norristown High School, she went on to nursing school. She graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Norristown in 1964 where she was President of her class.

            Over the years she was active in various community organizations. In the 1960s she volunteered at an orphanage in Coopersburg, PA. In the early 1970s she was President of the Pool Auxiliary of the ...

            Marsha D. Bieler, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Betty (Spring) Massey. 

            Marsha was a graduate of Thomas McKean High School in Wilmington, DE, and she furthered her education by earning a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware in 1974. This commitment to education blossomed into a fulfilling 20-year career as a pre-school teacher at New Goshenhoppen UCC in East Greenville.

            Marsha was the devoted wife of Dennis K. Bieler, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Together, they built a warm and loving family, which was always the center of her world. Her greatest joy was being a mother to Heather and David, and in recent years, her heart expanded with love for her grandchildren, who brought her immense happiness.

            A faithful woman, Marsha was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Quakertown, where she found peace and purpose in her involvement. She cherished her time in Bible studies and volunteered for various church activities.  In her ...

            Roy L. Stevens, 82, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Monday, April 6, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Marian L. (Fox) Stevens, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. 

            Born in Sellersville, he was the son of late Harvey and Elsie (Wolf) Stevens. He was a 1961 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School and served in the Army during Vietnam.

            Roy's employment included 32 years in quality control at Boise-Cascade, nine years in upholstery and various other roles at Knoll Inc. and lastly, he worked in compression molding at Greene Tweed before retiring.

            Roy was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church and also a member of American Legion Perkiomen Post 184. He loved genealogy, taking trips to Gettysburg and was an avid hunter. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family.

            In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Monica Stevens and wife Kristen Paul, Connie Taglieber and ...

            Ethel S. Ondra, 91, of Pennsburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at home at age 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Ondra, who passed away in 2017.

           She was born in Blandburg, PA to the late Charles and Ethel (Westover) Shank. She was a 1953 graduate of Reade Twp. High School and worked as an assistant engineer at Bell Telephone in Philadelphia.

            She is survived by her children: Nancy Ondra and Timothy Ondra; grandchildren: Ashley Ondra and Andrew Ondra; brother, Charles Shank, and sister, Jean Lytle.

            Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice by visiting: https://www.slhn.org/home-health-and-hospice/services/hospice.

            Richard "Bruce" Ferketich, 73 of Green Lane, passed away in his home on April 5, 2026. Born on October 8, 1952, in Sellersville, he was the son of the late John Ferketich and Myrlyn (Moyer) Ferketich. 

            For 49 years, he was the loving husband of Dawn (Kolb) Ferketich.

            Bruce grew up working with his father at his auto mechanic shop. He became a skilled auto mechanic, dedicating his career to the auto repair industry at various car dealerships, retiring from Wilkie Lexus of Haverford. His work ethic and drive allowed him to help build his own house and he also spent time refurbishing his Toyota Land Cruiser. He took great joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially playing Pinochle with family and friends. Above all, he loved his wife and cherished their yearly trips to Aruba for over the last 30 years.

            Bruce is survived by his beloved spouse, Dawn Ferketich; sisters, Vickie Hess (Donald) and Judy Ferketich and many nieces and nephews. Bruce was ...

            William Stanislav Sheldon, 36, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was the son of Bob and Beth Sheldon. He was born in Tomsk, Russia and resided in Quakertown.

            He attended schools in the UPSD and participated in sports, including being on the 2006 state wrestling championship team. After completing high school, he served in the US Marine Corps from 2008-2016 reaching the rank of Sergeant. Born to think outside of the box and figure out problems, he became a Marine diesel mechanic.

            Will loved being a Marine and serving his country, so that civilians could live the "American Dream". His true family was the Marine Corps.  After being honorably discharged in 2016, he continued to serve by assisting fellow veterans whenever possible.

            He loved fishing with friends, especially for ...