Gayle June (Weyhenmeyer) Von Bergen
Mar 8, 2025
After a valiant five-year battle with cancer and seven-year battle with a chronic form of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Gayle completed her earthly journey in the early morning hours of March 8 at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.
Gayle was born in Palmerton, PA, the daughter of William E. Weyhenmeyer (d. 1966) and Ferne J....
Eva H. Sanders
Mar 7, 2025
Eva H. Sanders, 92, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at The Lutheran Home at Topton, PA. Born on January 30, 1933, in Rockland Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Christina (Henry) Heydt.
Eva graduated from Kutztown High School, Class of 1950. She dedicated 38 years of her career to Dana...
John Adams
Mar 6, 2025
John Adams, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Fleetwood on March 6, 2025. Born to Herbert Adam and Elda (Krick) Adam,
He is survived by his loving wife, Faye (Gerhart) Adams; children Brent Adams of Fleetwood, Byron Adams and his wife Christine (Coleman) Adams of Plymouth Meeting, and Eloise (Adams) Ghrist and her husband Joel...
Sandra Faye Troxel
Mar 5, 2025
Sandra F. Troxel, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was the loving wife of Daniel D. Troxel, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage, celebrating their anniversary on May 19.
Born in Topton, Sandra was the daughter of the late Luther Oswald and Florence (Trexler) Oswald. She...
Michael Leonard Sheffer
Mar 2, 2025
Firstborn to the late Dr. M. Leonard Sheffer and Mrs. Eleanor J. (Troutman) Sheffer in Reading Hospital, PA on June 18, 1946, Michael passed away quietly at his home on March 2, 2025 at the age of 78 years.
He is survived by a younger brother, William F. Sheffer and was pre- deceased by his sister, Ann...
Thomas J. Canto, Sr.
Feb 27, 2025
Tom Canto, 74, of Blandon, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph, surrounded by his loving family. Tom lived a fulfilling life and was always a fountain of knowledge. He often reminded his family of this by sharing an endless supply of one-liners and catchphrases—enough to fill a book.
He enjoyed...
Hoppy Miller
Feb 25, 2025
Howard "Hoppy" Clinton Miller, 59, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on February 25, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem after complications from a stroke.
Hoppy attended Fleetwood Area High School before pursuing a lifelong career in the automotive industry. He owned and operated KMK Garage in Fleetwood for 28 years, known for his skill and dedication to...
Karen A. Didomenico
Feb 21, 2025
Karen A. DiDomenico, age 60, passed away on February 21st 2025 at Reading Hospital after a brief illness. Karen was born on November 15, 1964 in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia and moved to the Reading area in her 20's. She presently resided in Fleetwood, Pa.
Karen was renowned for her kindness, generosity, and loving nature....
Carl A. Schlegel
Feb 21, 2025
Carl A. "Sonny" Schlegel, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2025, at his residence at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. He was the husband of Lois J. (Pruitt) Schlegel, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage on April 17.
Born in Fleetwood, Carl was the son of the late John A. Schlegel and Pearl M....
Mary Jane Schofer
Feb 18, 2025
Mary Jane Schofer died on the day of her 101st birthday, February 18, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob J. Schofer.
A native of Fleetwood, she was the 5th child of Alfred and Elda Schlegel. She graduated from Moravian College and worked at Fleetwood Craftsmen as an executive secretary. After marriage,...
Michael S. Tolbert
Feb 11, 2025
Michael Seaton Tolbert, born on September 3, 1942, in Chambersburg, PA, passed away on February 11, 2025, at Berks Heim in Reading, PA, where he had resided for the past three years.
Michael was a graduate of Chambersburg High School and went on to earn both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Shippensburg State College in 1966....
Charles Nathan Mohn
Feb 2, 2025
Charles Nathan Mohn, 86, of Fleetwood, husband of Mary Ann Camilli Mohn and son of the late Charles and Grace Rothermel Mohn, passed away on February 2nd at Penn State Health Saint Joseph's in Reading, PA. He graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1956, attended Penn State University, and then served in the US Air Force. Following his military...
Faye L. Henry
Jan 28, 2025
Faye L. Henry, 70, of Shoemakersville, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at Laurel Center in Tilden Township. She was the beloved wife of the late Lester F. Henry, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2023.
Born in Reading, Faye was the daughter of the late Clyde A. Gift and Marion (Gehret) Gift. She...
Anna A. Heffner
Jan 20, 2025
Anna A. Heffner, 101, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the beloved wife of the late Mark H. Heffner, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2007.
Born in Windsor Township, Anna was the daughter of the late William Hartman and Virgie Kauffman...
Teresa Ann Hope
Jan 20, 2025
Teresa Ann Hope, 60 of Orefield PA, passed away on Monday January 20th 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of Philip Ian Hope to whom she was married for 19 years. Born on June 1st 1964, Teresa was the daughter of Albert Pfennig and the late Kathleen (Mertz) Pfennig, mother to Joseph Wehr (deceased).
Attained...
Anthony J. Evangelista
Jan 15, 2025
Anthony J. Evangelista, 88, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
He was the devoted husband of Cecelia Ann Vetro Evangelista, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage on May 16th. Born in Hazleton, PA, Anthony was the son of the late Michael Evangelista and Elizabeth...
Anneliese Rissmiller
Jan 15, 2025
Anneliese Rissmiller, 87, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the beloved wife of the late James D. Rissmiller, Jr., who preceded her in death on March 5, 2003.
Born in Nurnberg, Germany, Anneliese was the daughter of the late Andreas Weigl and Erna Maria (Laubert) Weigl....
Robert P. Colucci Sr.
Jan 9, 2025
Robert P. Colucci, Sr., 76, of Pike Township, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of Rita R. Frangiosa, with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage. Born in Norristown, PA, Robert was the son of the late John Colucci and Louise (Hankowski)...
Stacy L. Kline
Jan 5, 2025
Stacy Lee Kline (Johnson), 44, of Rockland Township, PA, passed away on January 5, 2025. Born on April 13, 1980, in Sayre, PA, Stacy was the daughter of Philip L. Johnson and Kathleen (Schrader) Herman. She was also cherished by her stepmother, Jacqueline Cardene Johnson and stepfather Theodore Herman. Stacy lived her younger years in Towanda Pennsylvania before moving...
Lorraine B. Hunter
Dec 30, 2024
Lorraine B. Hunter, 90, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at Willow Brook Nursing Home in Kutztown, where she had resided for the past few years.
Born on March 31, 1934, Lorraine was the beloved daughter of the late Elva S. Hunter. She spent her early childhood on Hunter Lodge Farm in Hereford Township before the...
