Faye R. Buckalew
Aug 24, 2026
Faye R. Buckalew of Fleetwood, PA passed away peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer on 23 August 2026. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. Buckalew and Flora J. (Kissinger) Buckalew. She is survived by a sister, Flora C. Buckalew, and several cousins, Paul Heavener (and wife Rebecca), Janet Piat (and husband John), Mark Heavener (and wife...
Susanne M. Schlegel
Aug 15, 2026
Susanne M. Schlegel, 85, of Ontelaunee Township, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 15.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Neil D. Schlegel, in 2006.
Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Marion R. and Virginia (Stein) Dasher.
Susanne was a homemaker who, alongside her husband, helped...
Kevin D. Caruso
Jul 30, 2026
Kevin Caruso, 66, of Wyomissing, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born on October 5, 1959, in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Elizabeth (Gilmore) Caruso.
Kevin worked for many years as a supervisor at Pennsylvania Optical/Bonneau Industries, and later ran his own business as a self-employed courier, providing document transport services for banks.
Kevin had a...
Andrew H. Bieber
Jul 10, 2026
Andrew "Andy" H. Bieber, 70, of St. Lawrence, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.
He was the husband of Janice A. (Mace) Bieber. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Harold Bieber, Jr. and Lois Shirley Veit Bieber.
Prior to his retirement, Andy worked as a master plumber HVAC tech, and restorer of historic homes and businesses. A...
Betty Jane Neuheimer
Jul 8, 2026
Betty Jane Neuheimer, aged 87, formerly of Fleetwood, passed on July 8, 2026, at the Lutheran Home at Topton. The wife of the late Rudolf V. Neuheimer who passed in 2003. Born in Allentown the daughter of late Peter Gieroczynski and Marie Day Gieroczynski.
She loved gardening, cooking and baking for her family. Enjoyed relaxing by...
Bruce L. Nattress
Jun 3, 2026
Bruce Lee Nattress 80 of Ruscombmanor Township. Crossed the bar into eternal calm on June 3, 2026. Husband of Carol (Mayer) Nattress with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Emily Nattress. He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School Class of 1963.
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Joyce D. Grim
May 23, 2026
Joyce D. Grim, 92, of Fleetwood passed away in her residence on Saturday May 23, 2026. She was the wife of Robert R. Grim; they celebrated 74 years of marriage on October 27th.
Born in Rockland Township, she was the daughter of the late Edison Fegley and Mabel Angstadt Fegley.
Joyce had been a member of Christ Mertz Lutheran Church, Fleetwood.
She enjoyed cooking...
Richard J. Folk
May 20, 2026
Richard J. Folk, age 85, formerly of Fleetwood and Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026, in Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly, PA.
Born in West Leesport, Berks County the son of the late John M. Folk and Lucy Moore Folk. He was a U S Army veteran serving from 1960 to 1963.
Prior to his retirement he worked...
Virginia M. Guinther
May 15, 2026
Virginia M. Guinther, 88 of Fleetwood passed away in her residence on Friday May 15, 2026. She was the wife of the late Harold Luther Guinther, who passed in 1987.
Born in Rockland Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul H. Delp and Beulah B. Boyer Delp. Virginia was a 1955 graduate of Kutztown High School. She had been...
Herbert W. Young
May 11, 2026
Herbert W. Young, age 88 of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday May 11, 2026 in his residence.
Born in Ruscombmanor Township, the son of the late Jacob W. Young and Elsie F. (Stitzer) Young.
Herbert was a graduate of Oley Valley High School. Prior to his retirement he had worked for Wentzel Fabrication, Oley, PA.
Herbert is survived by his...
Charlotte L. Schwartz
May 9, 2026
Charlotte L. Schwartz
Charlotte L. Schwartz, 87, of Rockland Township, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Gerald T. Schwartz, who passed away in 2019.
Born in Reading, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Franklin Esterly and Florence (Knorr) Esterly.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death...
Genevieve A. Kopel
May 1, 2026
On the Flower Moon, May 1 2026, Genevieve Ann Kopel went home to the Lord after a valiant 2 year battle with ALS. Born on October 11, 1971 in Meridian Mississippi, to Thomas and Pamela Kopel, Genevieve's parents moved to Oley Pennsylvania to be near family. After graduating from Reading Central Catholic High School, she attended Drexel University. She moved...
Gary Lee Foose
Apr 27, 2026
Gary Lee Foose, 67, of Lyon Station, passed away on April 27, 2026. A 1977 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School, Gary was last employed by Weis Markets in Oley. A devoted Phillies and Baltimore Ravens fan, he also loved watching NASCAR races. He enjoyed playing softball and baseball, and spent his free time taking in car shows, carnivals, and...
Tina M. Splain
Apr 26, 2026
Tina Marie Splain, 63, of Reading, PA, passed away on April 26, 2026, at West Reading, PA. Born on November 24, 1962, in Reading, Berks County, PA, she was a graduate of Kutztown High School and most recently employed by Family Dollar.
She is survived by her beloved boyfriend, Charles Philes Sr.; her daughter, Beth A. Williams of Kutztown, PA;...
Mae H. Hilbert
Apr 14, 2026
Mae Herb Hilbert, 93, of Pennsburg, PA, passed away on April 14, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1932, in Bechtelsville, PA, to the late Edwin and Ellen W. (Herb) Hilbert.
Mae was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Hill Lutheran Church, where she was known for her quilting, candy making, and helping at the church's turkey and ham dinners....
David Wilmont Chandler
Apr 13, 2026
David Wilmont Chandler, 90, of Oley, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2026. Born on October 13, 1935, in New York State, he was the son of George and Mildred Chandler.
David earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He served as an engineer at Three Mile Island and the Gulf Oil Company.
He shared 52 years...
Matthew L. Snyder
Apr 11, 2026
Matthew "Matty" Lee Snyder passed peacefully surrounded by loving family on April 11, 2026 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.
Born in Reading, PA on May 13, 1968, Matty lived his whole life with family in his Moselem Springs home. After completing his education, Matty joined the workforce at ProBerco where he was employed in the day program...
Nicholas M. Drey
Apr 7, 2026
Nicholas Matthew Drey, 32, of Mertztown, PA, passed away on April 7, 2026.
Born on May 14, 1993, in Reading, PA, he was the son of Matthew W. Drey and Cori L. (Gieringer) Drey. Nicholas was a 2011 graduate of Brandywine High School. He had been employed by Mertztown Market. Nick enjoyed cooking and dreamed of one day owning a food...
Frederic S. Keller
Apr 4, 2026
Frederic "Fred" Scott Keller, 68, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He previously lived in Fleetwood and most recently in Shoemakersville.
Fred dedicated 43 years to Heyco Metals, where his strong work ethic defined his career and motivated his family.
He was a devoted dad who never missed a game, supporting his son Matt at baseball, and he coached Little League....
Eric L. Heffner
Mar 18, 2026
Eric Lee Heffner, 58, of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born on August 14, 1967, in Reading, PA, Eric was a graduate of Fleetwood Area High School. He had a love for golf and sports, passions that brought him joy throughout his life.
Eric is survived by his daughters, Kayla L. Heffner and Colby M. Fisher; his brother, Michael D....
