Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

Carmen J. Santiago Orellano

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

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

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

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

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

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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Darlene A. Lafaver

Darlene A. Lafaver

Apr 1, 2018

Darlene A. LaFaver, age 48, of Fleetwood, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2018 in her residence. She was the wife of Michael D. LaFaver they celebrated 25 years of marriage on September 6 th .

Darlene was born in Allentown, the daughter of Ronald Haas Sr. and Faye ( Stoudt ) Haas of Mertztown.

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Fenton V. Barto

Fenton V. Barto

Mar 19, 2018

Fenton V. Barto, age 85, Fleetwood passed away on Monday March 19, 2018, in Penn State Health St. Joseph, Bern Township.  He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Brown) Barto, they celebrated their 65 years of marriage on August the 9 th 2017.

Born in Reading the son of the late William Barto and Mabel (Angstadt) Barto....

Benjamin F. Fox

Benjamin F. Fox

Mar 8, 2018

Benjamin F. Fox, age 80 years old of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale. He was born in Ruscombmanor Township on the family farm, the son of the late Elam B. Fox and Ruth (Freyberger) Fox.

Ben graduated from Oley Valley High School in the class of 1956. After...

Daniel D. Houck

Daniel D. Houck

Feb 26, 2018

Daniel D. Houck, age 75, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday February 26, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol L. (Emerich) Houck who passed on September 19, 2013.

Born on January 2,1943, in Richmond Township. He was the son of the late Charles Houck and Maud H. (Readinger) Houck

Daniel was...

Julia B. Boyer

Julia B. Boyer

Feb 25, 2018

Julia B. Boyer, age 94, of Boyer's Junction, passed away on Sunday afternoon February 25, 2018 in Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. She was the wife of the late Elwood K. "Woody" Boyer who passed on November 23, 1992.  Born on March 24, 1923 in Rockland Township, the daughter of the late Clarence C. Stitzer and Mary E....

George Roger Mumma

George Roger Mumma

Feb 18, 2018

George Roger Mumma, age 77, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday February 18, 2018 in Reading Hospital Medical Center.

Born on September 11, 1940, in Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late George Sipe Mumma and Ruth D. (DeMott) Mumma.

Roger graduated in the class of 1958 from Barboursville High School, Barboursville, West Virginia....

Richard C. Hamilton

Richard C. Hamilton

Feb 11, 2018

Richard C. (Puddy) Hamilton, 79, Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday February 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side.  Born in Reading, Richard was the fourth son of the late Dr. Harry and Kathryn (Keim) Hamilton.  Sharing his time between the town house in Fleetwood, the family farm, and their mountain cabin,  Puddy spent his youth playing childhood...

Nancy J. Noll

Nancy J. Noll

Feb 10, 2018

Nancy J. Noll, age 83, of Fleetwood, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 in Reading Hospital Medical Center. Surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Aaron Noll, Jr.  who passed on February 2, 2008..

Nancy was born on February 15, 1934, in Blandon, the daughter of the late Oliver W. Rathje and Pauline...

James B. Reider

James B. Reider

Feb 6, 2018

James B. Reider, 91, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Tuesday February 6, 2018 in Reading Hospital Medical Center.  He was the husband of Betty J. (Yorgey) Reider, they celebrated 65years of marriage on April 12th.

Born in Oley Township the son of the late Henry R. Reider and Edna E. (Bitting) Reider.

James was...

Richard L. Brunner

Richard L. Brunner

Feb 2, 2018

Richard L. Brunner, age 82, of Walnuttown, passed away on Friday February 2, 2018, in the Reading Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Deanna R. (Phillips) Brunner and they celebrated 58 years of marriage on November 19th.

Born in Lyons, he was son of the late George W. Brunner and Helen...

Marie L. Murphy

Marie L. Murphy

Jan 25, 2018

Marie L. Murphy, age 80, formerly of Windsor Castle and lately of Fleetwood passed Thursday January 25, 2018 in the hospital with her loving family at her side. She was the widow of Theodore J. Murphy. Born in Reading, PA on January 30, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Edward D. Wertz and Mildred (Garman) Wertz Millard....

Charles H. Bergstresser

Charles H. Bergstresser

Jan 22, 2018

Charles H. Bergstresser, 82, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2018, surrounded by his family at Penn State Health St. Joseph's, Reading. He was the husband of the late Ardell M. (Hoch) Bergstresser who passed on January 24, 2014.

Born in Maidencreek Township, he was son of the late Wilson W. G. .Bergstresser and Margaret...

James M. Preston

James M. Preston

Jan 21, 2018

Passed from this earth on January 21st, he was 59 years of age.Was the loving son of Jim Preston and Greta Grace (Saffier) Preston. He was born August 6th 1958 in Doylestown. He attended William Allen High School, Allentown. James "Jimmy Preston was a loving, caring man, dedicated to his family, especially his sister Deirdre. Jimmy had a huge heart...

Lilli Simon

Lilli Simon

Jan 20, 2018

Lilli Simon age 86, formerly of Rockland Township passed on January 20, 2018 in Manor Care Health Services , West Reading, She was the wife of Roger C. Simon, Reading. Born in Manheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Schleich.  She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood.  Lilli with her husband...

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