Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

Theresa (Sheetz) Bieber of Maxatawny, born February 29, 1928, in Ruscombmanor Twp., Berks County, died August 25, 2025, at Phoebe Berks at the age of 97 following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Elton Bieber, beloved mother to Geraldine Koda (the late Michael Koda) and Elaine Hoch (Daniel Hoch), and treasured grandmother to Angela Combest, Jared...

Aug 23, 2025

Patricia A. Hertzog age 84 of Ruscombmanor Township (Fleetwood) passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025 in Chestnut Hill Hospital Philadelphia, PA.

She was the wife of the late Melvin B. Hertzog (Sonny) who passed away August 18, 2011 who she was married to for 49 years.

Born on June 9, 1941 in Rucombmanor Township...

Aug 14, 2025

John David Boalton, 81, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on August 14, 2025, at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA. Born in Pottstown on March 14, 1944, he was the son of the late John Boalton and Hazel L. (Rothermel) Boalton. John proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the Pennsylvania National Guard. He...

Aug 2, 2025

Carol A. Schlegel (Phillips) "Sis", 90 of Oley passed away on August 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was the wife of Richard C. Schlegel who celebrated 70 years of marriage on June 11.

Carol was born in Fleetwood on March 22, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Andrew M. Phillips...

Aug 1, 2025

Celest Ranae Goggins, 27, of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA.

Born in West Reading, she attended Fleetwood Area High School. Celest was a vibrant, spirited soul with a personality that could light up any room. She was a free spirit with a big heart, quick wit, and...

Jul 21, 2025

Leatha A. Babilon, 66, of Boyertown, PA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on February 18, 1959, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Neil Hohl and Joyce B. (Heist) Hohl.

Above all. Leatha loved family. She was the heart of her family – warm, selfless, deeply loving and endlessly kind. She...

Jul 20, 2025

Jeffrey L. Dibler, 61, of Rockland Township, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Allentown, PA.

Born on March 23, 1964, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Jack A. Dibler and Dolores M. (Cronrath) Dibler.

Jeff was the proud owner and operator of Rockland Trucking, Inc. He was a devoted...

Jul 20, 2025

Mandy D. Cronrath, 67, of Pricetown, PA, passed away at her residence on July 20, 2025.

Born in Reading, PA, on February 2, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Waren and DeEtta (Kline) Cronrath. Mandy was a graduate of Oley High School and worked for Benham Knitware and Specialty Design.

She enjoyed spending...

Jul 18, 2025

Mary Ann Seidel, 81, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at her home on Pheasant Run.

Born on April 21, 1944, in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Lesher) Henderson. A graduate of Empire Beauty School, Mary Ann operated a salon from her parents' home on Franklin...

Jul 6, 2025

Bruce Leroy Kline, 74, of Mertztown, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Donna L. (Kieffer) Kline, celebrating 55 years marriage. He was born in Berks County, a son of the late Leroy P. Kline and Dorothy E. (Dietrich) Kline.

Bruce graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1969...

Jun 25, 2025

Gary R. Knowles, 68, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation in Leesport, PA seven months after suffering a stroke.

Born on April 2, 1957, in West Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Sophie S. (Czartorynski) Knowles.

Gary previously worked at Michaels...

Jun 14, 2025

Neil L. Hohl, 88, of Rockland Township, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Penn State Health St. Joseph's, Bern Township, Pennsylvania.

Neil was born November 21, 1936, in Kutztown to the late Clarence Hohl and Mamie (Wartzenluft) Hohl. A devoted husband to Joyce B. (Heist) Hohl, they shared 67 joyful years together, celebrating their most...

Jun 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother,

grandmother, and great grandmother, Viola J. Snyder, who left us peacefully on

June 9, 2025. Born on December 23, 1934, she brought joy and love into the lives of everyone who knew her,

Viola was a vibrant soul who...

Jun 9, 2025

Barry L. Henry, 79, of Centre Township, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, in Penn State Health St. Joseph's, Bern Township, Pennsylvania.

Barry was born September 2, 1945, in Maidencreek Township to the late Norman and Fern (Barlet) Henry. A devoted husband, he and his beloved wife, Linda G.  (DeLong) Henry, shared 58 joyful years together,...

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...