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Penncrest High School Senior, Shane Bouder Dies, 18
Shane J. Bouder, of Media, PA, formerly Phoenixville, PA, died on April 24, 2021. He was 18.
Bouder was two months shy of graduating from Penncrest High School, where he was remembered for being a wrestler, according to his obituary.
He was expected to continue his studies at Penn State University, where he planned to major in marketing and business administration, his obit says.
Bouder was remembered as someone who "spent much of his time helping and volunteering within the community."
He is survived by his parents Elizabeth K. McGowan of Drexel Hill, PA, and Kenneth E. Bouder Jr.,&…
New Hope-Solebury High School Grad, Brad Frith Dies At 47 Following 4-Year Battle With ALS
Brad Carter Frith of Bucks County died on Feb. 21, 2021. He was 47 years old.
A native to Buckingham Township, Frith and his partners spearheaded TransNoble Logistics, an intermodal trucking service, and technological company DrayNow before he was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, his obituary says.
Frith was a graduate of New Hope-Solebury High School and Penn State University, his obit says.
"He was a dedicated athlete earning nine varsity letters in basketball, cross country, and tennis. He was also voted Best Male Athlete in his graduating class," the obit reads.
Frith's obituary remembered…
Penn State Mourns Loss Of First Student To Die Of Covid-19, Allentown Man, 21
Penn State University is mourning the death of a 21-year-old student who died of COVID-19 complications.
Juan Garcia, of Allentown, PA, died Tuesday of respiratory failure and coronavirus complications, university officials said.
Garcia is the first known COVID-19 fatality among Penn State students, officials said.
More than $21,000 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe for Garcia's funeral expenses.
"He was an amazing son, big brother and friend to all," campaign founder Guillermo Castillo writes.
"His memory will forever live within our hearts. Let's rememb…
