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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lois D. Baver
May 15, 2018
Lois D. Baver, age 64, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday May 15, 2018 in her residence.
She was the wife of Richard E. Baver, they celebrated 32 years of marriage on May 10th.
Lois was born in West Reading, the daughter of the late George F. Campbell and Arline B. (Hilbert) Campbell.
She...
Mae F. Border
May 12, 2018
Mae F. Border, age 102, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 in Kutztown Manor.
She was the widow of James W. Border, who passed on April 26, 1994.
Mae was born in Windsor Township, the daughter of the late Thomas C. Hoffman and Abelina S. (Schappell) Hoffman.
She was a...
Ronald C. Mest
May 5, 2018
On Saturday May 5, 2018 Ronald C Mest, 75 passed away after a difficult & determined battle with cancer. His wife, Bernice L Mest (Kehm) and family by his side. Ron was born in Reading, PA on December 10, 1942 to the late Raymond and Verna Mest. Ron & Bernice married on October 18 th , 1969 and have...
Mary Lou Wolfe
Apr 30, 2018
Mary Lou Wolfe, 84 of Shoemakersville, passed away Monday April 30, 2018 in Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Reading.
She was the widow of Donald F. Wolfe, Sr. who passed on June 1, 1992.
Mary Lou was born in Boyertown the daughter of the late Simon R. Clouser and Irene M. (Weller) Fritz.
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V. Jean Strunk
Apr 26, 2018
Jean Strunk, age 80, of Maidnecreek Place, Reading, formerly of Birdsboro, peacefully passed away on Thursday morning April 26, 2018 in her residence.
She was the wife of the late Peter Strunk, Jr. who passed in 2016.
Born on January16, 1938, in Duncannon, Perry County, daughter of the late Harry Roye. She graduated from Duncannon High School...
Sarah M. Cronrath
Apr 22, 2018
Sarah M. Cronrath, age 83 of Maidnecreek Place, Reading, formerly of Topton, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning April 22, 2018 in her residence.
Born on October 14, 1934, in Richmond Township the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Pearl E. (Judd) Cronrath
Sarah retired from Graphite Machining, Inc., Topton prior she had worked...
Carmen J. Santiago Orellano
Apr 19, 2018
Carmen J. Santiago Orellano, age 97, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2018 in Manor Care Health Services, where she was a long time resident.
Carmen was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of late the Federico Santiago and Santa Orellano.
She is survived by her daughter Juanita T. (Torres) wife of Norton Heist...
Mary Ann Boone
Apr 18, 2018
Mary Ann Boone, age 81, of Fleetwood, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in the Berks County Home.
She was the wife of David L. Boone, they celebrate 59 years of marriage on September 6, 2017.
Born in Richmond Township, the daughter of the late Luther Kniss and...
Earl C. Phillips
Apr 13, 2018
Earl C. Phillips, age 84, of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday April 13, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Mamie M. (Moatz) Phillips they celebrated 58 years of marriage on August 15 th .
Born in Walnuttown, the son of the late Ralph C. Phillips and Ella M. (Keiter) Phillips.
Earl was...
George F. Mayer
Apr 9, 2018
George F. Mayer, age 79, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday April 9, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Schollenberger) Mayer who passed on May 25, 2005.
Born in Richmond Township the son of the late Paul M. Mayer and Alice L. (Dries) Mayer.
He had worked at...
Peggy L. Garrett
Apr 5, 2018
Dr. Peggy L. Garrett, retired professor of English at Kutztown University, died April 5, 2018 at Reading Hospital. Dr. Garrett, 88, is survived by her husband, Dr. Philip L. Garrett. She is also survived by brother-in-law Dean Garrett and a niece, Kathy Chronister and nephew, Dean Garrett II. Dr. Garrett was a professor of English at Kutztown University for...
Lousie A. Kocher
Apr 1, 2018
Louise A. Kocher, age 59, of Fleetwood, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 1, 2018 in Hershey Medical Center.
She was born in Allentown, the daughter of Anna L. (Trexler) Kocher of Fleetwood and the late Paul F. Kocher who passed on April 7, 2003.
She graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1976.
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