Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

Donald R. Freeman

Donald R. Freeman

Sep 14, 2018

Donald R. Freeman, age 83 of Fleetwood died Friday September 14, 2018 in his residence with his companion of 39 years Pamela F. Chipperfield at his side.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Chester Freeman and Alice (Heath) Freeman.

Donald worked for the former Hoffman Industries, Sinking Spring, retiring...

Ardell J. Sayer

Ardell J. Sayer

Sep 13, 2018

Ardell J. Sayer, age 70, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday September 13, 2018 in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. The wife of Dennis W. Sayer, they celebrated 8 years of marriage on May 12 th .

Born in West Reading, the daughter of the late Emanuel W. Bailey and Pauline V. (Meals) Bailey.

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Mary A. Shuman

Mary A. Shuman

Sep 13, 2018

Mary A. Shuman, 96, of Blandon, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, surrounded by her loving family in her residence at Keystone Villa.

Born in Ruscombmanor Township to James and Elizabeth (Seidel) Eschbach, she was one of twelve children.  Mary was the wife of the late Stewart F. Shuman, who passed away on November 3, 2001. ...

Janice M. Heist

Janice M. Heist

Sep 10, 2018

Janice M. Heist, age 75 of Fleetwood, passed away Monday September 10, 2018 in Reading Hospital Medical Center, West Reading. She was the wife of Sheldon L. Heist, they celebrated 49 years of marriage on July 19 th . Janice was born in West Reading, the daughter of the late John D. Spatz and Goldie M. (Bloch) Spatz.

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Floyd M. Rhodes Iii

Floyd M. Rhodes Iii

Aug 18, 2018

Floyd M. (Max) Rhodes Ill, 85 of Fleetwood, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was the husband of Isabella (Hetrick) Rhodes, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage on April 14. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Floyd M. and Frances (Eckbert) Rhodes, Jr. He was...

M. Jeanette Aulenbach

M. Jeanette Aulenbach

Aug 13, 2018

M. Jeanette "Nettie" (Snyder) Aulenbach, 79, of Fleetwood, entered eternal life at home on Aug. 13, 2018. She was the widow of Louis R. Aulenbach, who passed away in 2004.

Born at home in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd K. and Helen A. (Hetrich) Snyder.

Nettie was a longtime member of St....

Sadie L. Szoke

Sadie L. Szoke

Aug 12, 2018

Sadie l. Szoke, age 91, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018 at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Fank A. Szoke who passed on August 25, 2016.

Born in Reading, the daughter of Raymond Gillmore and Mary A. (Wadsworth) Gillmore.

She was employed...

William N. L. Hiltebeitel

William N. L. Hiltebeitel

Aug 9, 2018

William N. L. Hiltebeitel, age 84, formerly of Douglassville passed away on August 9, 2018 at his summer residence in Sandy Creek, New York. He was the husband of Patricia (Bergstresser) Hiltebeitel, with whom he shared 59years of marriage. He was the son of the late Marvin William. Hiltebeitel and Florence (Lesher) Hiltebeitel.

Born in Douglassville, a...

Kenneth F. Kuzan

Kenneth F. Kuzan

Jul 29, 2018

Kenneth F. Kuzan, 81, of Kutztown, passed away on Sunday July 29, 2018, at Penn State Health St. Joseph's, Reading. He was the husband of Loretta J. (Geisinger) Kuzan,

They celebrated 42 years of marriage on June 21 tst .

Born in Shoemakersville, he was son of the late Frank W. Kuzan and Helen E....

Brian A. Reinsel

Brian A. Reinsel

Jul 20, 2018

Brian A. Reinsel, age 56 of Temple passed peacefully Friday July 20, 2018 in his Temple residence. He was the husband of Nancy I. (Dallago) Reinsel, they celebrated17 years of marriage on October 14th.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of Arlene R. (Sweitzer) Reinsel of Kutztown and the late Warren G. Reinsel,...

Edward R. Spier

Edward R. Spier

Jul 16, 2018

EDWARD RALPH SPIER, born to Frank and Lorraine Spier on January 28, 1956, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 16, 2018, in Fleetwood, PA. He was a jack and master of all trades, and he played many different roles during his lifetime—father, husband, son, brother, uncle, soon-to-be grandfather, electrician (of forty-six years!), mechanic, fireman, cookie monster, comedian,...

Stan Lee Reimert

Stan Lee Reimert

Jul 12, 2018

Stan Lee Reimert, age 56, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday July 12, 2018 in the Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Tracy L. (Gibson) Reimert they celebrated 18 years of marriage on June the 24 th .

Born in Reading, he was the son of George H. Hartman, Sr. and Barbara A....

George F. Schofer

George F. Schofer

Jul 8, 2018

George F. Schofer, age 89 of Topton, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 in his residence at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Sally Ann (Meck) Schofer, they celebrated 68 years of marriage.

George was born in Topton the son of the late John G. Schofer and Minnie C. (Dierolf) Schofer.

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Russell L. Kline,Jr.

Russell L. Kline,Jr.

Jul 2, 2018

Russell L. Kline, Jr., age 86, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Monday July 2, 2018., In Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.. He was the husband of the late Gloria F. (Schmehl) Kline who died on October 9, 2011.

Born in Fleetwood, he was son of the late Lillian E. (Hartz) and Russell L. Kline, Sr....

Theresa M. Folk

Theresa M. Folk

Jun 30, 2018

Saturday evening June 30, 2018 in Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation, Bern Township. Born in Reading the daughter of the late Paul L. LaFaver and Esther (Hinkle) LaFaver.

Theresa loved going to their cabin in Potter County where she loved watching black bears. Other interests included fishing and playing bingo.

She is survived by her...

Ruth E. Kingsely

Ruth E. Kingsely

Jun 25, 2018

Ruth Kingsley passed on June 25th surrounded by family at the age of 86. She was a resident of The Lutheran Home at Topton since 2015. Before that she was a longtime resident of Fleetwood and the Bethlehem area. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Robert Esterline and Marion (Hoch) (Esterline) Achey; and step-daughter of John L....

Josephine S. Rothermel

Josephine S. Rothermel

Jun 18, 2018

Josephine S. Rothermel, age 90, passed Monday, June 18, 2018. She was the beloved widow of Richard L. Rothermel. Married in September, 1950. They celebrated 64 years of marriage.

She was a loving mother to Cynthia Edington, Malvern, PA., Kathy Daubenspeck, Oceanside, CA and David Rothermel, Phoenixville, PA. Also surviving are three grandsons, Ian Edington, Steve and...

Joan Katherine Griffith

Joan Katherine Griffith

Jun 17, 2018

Joan Katherine Griffith, former surname Karazusky, born March 31, 1932 in Wilkes Barre, passed peacefully and quietly on Father's Day June 17, 2018 to join her beloved husband Jay Alan Griffith, who predeceased her on June 10, 2001.  Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Joan was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Kubert) Karazusky.

A 1949...

Dale R. Mast

Dale R. Mast

Jun 7, 2018

Dale R. Mast, age 66, of Oley, passed away Thursday afternoon in his residence. He was the husband of Claire M. (Boone) Mast they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Dale is survived by his wife Claire and children Jesse D. Mast and Janel C. (Mast) Bittle.        Also two granddaughters Breena Bittle and Lily Mast.

Dale...

Roger C. Simon

Roger C. Simon

May 29, 2018

Roger C. Simon age 87, formerly of Rockland Township passed on May 29, 2018 in Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehab Center , West Reading, He was the husband of the late Lilli (Schleich) Simon who passed on January 20, 2018. Born in Laureldale he was the son of the late Michael Simon and Minnie (Harner) Simon.  Roger was a...

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