Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Jan 18, 2018

Patricia A. Callahan, 75, of Fleetwood, passed away on January 18, 2018. She was the wife of the late John M. Callahan, Ph.D., and the mother of Kerry K. (Callahan), wife of Jeff Boderman of Fleetwood.

She was born on December 13, 1942, in Granite City, IL. She and John were married on August 26, 1967, and...

Jan 7, 2018

Bernita I. Reed, age 59, of Rockland Township, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018  in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Billy A. Reed who passed in 2016.

Born on January 17, 1958 in Reading, the daughter of the late Arthur M. Landis and Julia M. (Schaeffer) Landis.

Bernita was a...

Jan 5, 2018

Barry L. Kuhn, Sr., 72, of Harrington, Delaware formerly of Kutztown, passed away on January 5, 2018 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Joyce M. (Kauffman) Kline who passed in 2011.

Born on April 21, 1945 in Lansdale, PA. He was the son of the late Lawrence B. Kuhn and Audrey L. (Reger)...

Jan 5, 2018

Dennis A. Guinther, age 79 formerly of Fleetwood passed away on Friday January 5, 2018 in his Wyomissing residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on January 3, 1939 in New Jerusalem. He was the son of Verna M. (Sheetz) Guinther and the late Adam F. Guinther.

He was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church....

Dec 30, 2017

Alicia, or Lis as we her family and friends called her, was born on November 3, 1957 and ever so peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Alicia was the loving mother of Kilian Paul Jerome and his fiance' Tate Behm, of Oley, PA. She was the precious first born daughter of Beatrice Grim, wife of...

Dec 30, 2017

Marvin C. Kline, Sr., 73, of Fleetwood, passed away on December 30, 2017 in Millsboro, Delaware. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Keller) Kline who passed October 7, 2000.

Born on September 30, 1944, in Reading. He was the son of the late Monroe J. Kline and Ida Mae (Rothermel) Kline.

Marvin...

Dec 28, 2017

Paul W. "Whitey' Kerschner, 91, of Blandon, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in his residence. He was the husband of Anna Mae (Angstadt) Kerschner they were married on June 1, 1956. Last year they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Born on September 12, 1926, in Maidencreek, the son of the late Irvin Kerschner and Della...

Dec 27, 2017

Lee S. Moyer, age 87 formerly of Maidencreek Township passed Wednesday December 27, 2017 in his residence in Myerstown, Lebanon County. He was the husband of Betty J. (Kramer) Moyer. They celebrated their 65 th wedding anniversary on February 2 nd .

Born in Maidencreek Township on June 6, 1930 he was a son of...

Dec 25, 2017

James N. Herbein, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday December 25, 2017, surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Seidel) Herbein, and they celebrated 16 years of marriage on July 4 2001

Born in Reading, he was son of the late James B. Herbein and Anna L....

Dec 25, 2017

Patrick D. A. Concordia, 66, of Fleetwood, passed away on December 25, 2017 in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. He is survived by his significant other of 28 years Lorraine J. Mull.

Born on September 24, 1951, in Reading. He was the son of the late Daniel Concordia and Virginia (Hartman) Concordia.

He...

Dec 12, 2017

Karen B. Shollenberger, 62, passed away peacefully in her home on December 12, 2017. Karen was born on July 30, 1955 in Reading Hospital to Harvey and Jean George. She grew up in Virginville, PA and attended Fleetwood Area High School. She then attended Reading Hospital's School of X-ray Technology. She married Bill R. Shollenberger, her high school sweetheart,...

Dec 7, 2017

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Lee E. Hertzog, Jr., age 68, of Reading, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2017 in Penn State Health St. Joseph's. He was the husband of Nancy F. (Harbonic) Hertzog they celebrated 48 years of marriage on July 5 th .

Lee was born on December 10, 1948 in Fort Wayne, Indiana....