Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Sheila J. Slimmer passed away peacefully at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on June 4th, at the age of 78.

She was born in 1947 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late John B. Reitz and Lillian M. (Stiffler) Reitz.  She graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1968.  She worked as a registered nurse at The...

May 28, 2025

Lori J. (Bock) Beavens, age 63, of Fleetwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Wife of Michael V. Beavens. Born in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. Bock, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Marks) Bock.

Lori enjoyed playing bingo and having family game nights. She loved cooking and started...

May 10, 2025

Nancy V. Anderson, 63, of Richmond Township passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Barry M. Anderson, they celebrated 42 years of marriage on September 17th. She was the daughter of the late Robert Levan and Helen M. Zercher Levan. Nancy was a 1980 graduate of Oley Valley High School. She...

May 7, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" D. Wentzel, 77, of Fleetwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Keystone Villa at Fleetwood in Blandon, PA. Born June 11, 1947, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow M. Wentzel and Lillian E. (Wolf) Wentzel.

Gerry was a 1965 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School, where she was...

May 2, 2025

Frederick C. Billard, 76, of Marlin Schuylkill County, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville, PA. Born March 5, 1947, in West Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick Billard and Ruth E. (Schlegel) Billard.

A graduate of Kutztown High School, Frederick proudly served his country as a U.S. Army...

Apr 13, 2025

Richard H. Neuheimer, 79, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2025.

Born on October 21, 1945, in West Reading, PA, Richard was the son of the late Helen Neuheimer. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1963.

Richard served in the United States...

Apr 2, 2025

Judy L. Sallada, 79, passed away peacefully on April 2 2025, at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA. Born on August 21, 1945, in Macon, GA, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and June L. Langhoff.

Judy married Charles D. Sallada on November 12, 1966. She graduated from Ravenwood Hospital Nursing School in 1966...

Mar 21, 2025

Carol Keyes Jones (nee McLaughlin), age 76, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 21, 2025.

Carol was predeceased by her father, Denton, her mother, Margaret, her husband, Robert,

and his son, David.

Carol is survived and missed by her brother, Denton Jr., and his wife Leslie, her aunt, Sally (Jack,...

Mar 19, 2025

Melvin R. Angstadt, 94, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born April 7, 1930, in Oley Township, PA, he was the husband of the late Betty F. (Weidner) Angstadt who passed on July 24, 2023, they had celebrated 72 years of marriage. Mel was born in Oley the son of the late Paul and Anna (Seyler)...

Mar 18, 2025

Harvene D. Kopfer, 92, of Pricetown, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1932, in Kutztown, PA, to the late James and Luma (Wartzenluft) Rahn. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Kopfer who passed on July 27, 2022.

Harvene dedicated her working years...

Mar 12, 2025

John P. R. Barlet, Jr., 87, of Kutztown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2025. Born on August 24, 1937, in Fleetwood, PA, John was the son of the late John P. R. Barlet and Minerva (Shittler) Barlet.

John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957, stationed in...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....