Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

Naomi Fox, age 92, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Willow Brook Nursing & Rehabilitation, Kutztown. Naomi was born in Rapho Township, Lancaster County. The daughter of the late Jacob Brownsberger and Anna (Arndt) Brownsberger. She was the wife of the late Elam F. Fox, Jr., who passed on August 23, 2014.

Naomi had been employed...

Feb 2, 2026

 Marian P. "Cookie" Rauenzahn (Noll), 85, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on February 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Minnie (Houck) Noll and was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Rauenzahn, in 2009.

 She is survived by her four children: Angela, wife of Jeff Ermold; Denise, wife of Jim Gracely; David Rauenzahn;...

Jan 31, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that I post the passing of my sister Kathleen Elizabeth Singer on January 31, 2026. Kathy loved her dogs. They gave her a lot of companionship and comfort. Kathy is survived by Son Michael Hixson, Daughter Amy Smith and Grandson Bryson Smith. Her siblings Donald Singer, Vera Singer (deceased), Michele Fink and Margaret Singer.Parents Donald...

Jan 28, 2026

 Joel W. Raifsnider, 82, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in West Reading, PA. Born on November 21, 1943 in West Reading, Joel was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Wert) Raifsnider. He was a 1961 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School and later attended Penn State University, where he earned an associate degree...

Jan 26, 2026

 Nancy A. Lemmerhart, 93, formally of Reading and Mt. Gretna, passed away peacefully at Berks Heim where she resided for the past five years. Born in April 21, 1932, in Hazelton PA.

 She was the daughter of the late Robert c. Lemmerhart and Emma S. (Schurchart) Lemmerhart. She was preceded in death by her sister Jane Delcamp. She was a graduate of Reading High...

Jan 18, 2026

     Joseph E. Keller, 101, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. Born on December 11, 1924, in Maidencreek Township, Joseph was the son of the late Archie S. Keller and Gertrude (Wartzenluft) Keller.

     He proudly served his country during World War II as a photographer for General Dwight D. Eisenhower and was...

Jan 12, 2026

David L. Glauser, 77, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Reading, PA. Born January 24, 1948, in Evansville, PA, he was the son of the late Leon Glauser and Arlene R. (Dries) Glauser.

He was a 1965 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School. David proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, including service...

Jan 6, 2026

Alice J. Miller, 94, of, Ruscombmanor Township, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA.

Born on July 20, 1931, in Hamburg, Berks County, PA, Alice was the daughter of the late Wallace Miller and Lillian (Henry) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her foster parents, Robert and Mattie...

Jan 6, 2026

 Kevin Jon Wenrich, 70, of Sinking Spring, passed away on January 6, 2026, at his residence. Born July 15, 1955, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Kevin was the son of the late Paul Wenrich and Anna Q. (Kramer) Wenrich. He was a 1973 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and was last employed by East Penn Manufacturing Company before retiring.

 Kevin had a lifelong love of...

Dec 25, 2025

Wilmer M. Brown, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 in New Tripoli, PA. He was born on January 25, 1934, in Fleetwood, PA.

Wilmer was a 1951 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. Following his graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958, where he was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, serving as...

Dec 16, 2025

Joan Irene Readinger, 88, of Long Neck, Delaware, formerly of Berks County, passed away on December 16, 2025. Born January 11, 1937, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Joan was the daughter of the late Edward Phillips and Lily Irene (Manmiller) Phillips. She attended Stimmel’s one room schoolhouse in Dryville and went on to graduate from Kutztown High School, where she was fondly...

Dec 5, 2025

 John James Cook, 87, of Lenhartsville, passed away on December 5, 2025 at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born on July 20, 1938 in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late John Cook and Kathryn (Szaley) Cook.

 John was a 1956 graduate of Penn Ridge High School. Shortly after graduating, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956...

Dec 3, 2025

     Marlin R. Sanders, 85, of Fleetwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd at Reading Hospital.

     He was the loving husband of Elin (Williams) Sanders; they would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on December 17th. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Karen, partner of Chris Strohm, Fleetwood; Brenda, wife of Jeffrey Lyon,...

Nov 28, 2025

Elton Kemmerer Bieber of Maxatawny, born October 28, 1926, in Rockland Twp., Berks County, died November 28, 2025, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at the age of 99. He was the devoted husband to the late Theresa (Sheetz) Bieber, beloved father to Geraldine Koda (the late Michael) and Elaine Hoch (Daniel), and treasured grandfather to Angela Combest, Jared Hilbert...

Nov 16, 2025

Sherie R. (House) Weber, 76, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank "Doc" Szoke and Sadie (Gillmore) Szoke. A 1967 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School. She continued her education at Moravian University, graduating in 1970.

In 1972,...

Nov 13, 2025

Ralph C. Harris, beloved husband, father, pop pop, brother, and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Reading, Pa to Robert F. Harris Sr. and Fern J. Harris (née Petree) who preceded him in death, along with his beloved step-father Anthony Brill. Ralph is survived by his devoted wife, Lillian...

Nov 7, 2025

Warren A. Rauenzahn, 84, of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, in his home. Born on March 14, 1941, in Walnuttown, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur Rauenzahn and Helen M. (Bieber) Rauenzahn.

Warren worked at the Garden State Tannery for many years; after retiring from the tannery, he became a school...

Nov 7, 2025

Karen F. Hanks, 78, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata.

Born in Meadville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Wood) Fleisch. She was the wife of the late Ronald D. Hanks.

Karen was a graduate of Meadville...

Nov 6, 2025

Evelyn Ida Gehret, 94, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

Born April 8, 1931, in Hamburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvy and Cecila (Hottenstein) Heinly. Evelyn was the wife of the late Richard Gehret.

She was employed...

Oct 29, 2025

Justine M. "Dolly" Schlegel, 74, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at her home. Born in Reading, PA, on October 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Norman Snyder, Sr.  and Mable (Hinkle) Snyder.

A 1969 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School, Dolly worked for many years at the Bowers Hotel....