Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Edward Anthony Podowski, Jr., 72, of Lutherville, MD, passed away on December 5, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Theresa Mary (Szymanik) Podowski and the late Edward Anthony Podowski, Sr.

Edward was the owner of UTX Inc., an IT repair and web design company...

Nov 17, 2024

Dawn Mae Niedzielski, or Ski as she was sometimes called by friends, 84, of Blandon, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

Born on July 30, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, Dawn was the daughter of the late Dorothy Spangler and the late Joseph Niedzielski.....

Nov 17, 2024

Mark Allen Phillips, 69, of Blandon, PA, passed away on November 17, 2024, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born on May 4, 1955, in Frankfurt, Germany, Mark was the son of the late Glenn M. Phillips and Darlene R. (Dellinger) Phillips.

A 1973 graduate of Fleetwood High School, Mark excelled in baseball and track during his...

Nov 3, 2024

Richard Delp, 81, of Gilbertsville, passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital on November 3, 2024. Born on November 29, 1942 in Fleetwood to the late Robert H. Delp and Pauline E. Moyer Delp, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather "Poppy", public servant, and veteran.

Richard enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old, completing...

Nov 2, 2024

Virginia Caroline Beatrice (Eck) Reinhard, age 82, of Temple, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA.

Born on November 29, 1941, in Allentown, PA, Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Minnie (Geist) Eck. She graduated from Kutztown High School in 1960 and went on to...

Oct 22, 2024

Betty M. Gruber, age 94, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2024, at Maidencreek Place, Maidencreek Township. She was the wife of the late John R. Gruber, who passed away in 1995. Born in Rockland Township, Betty was the daughter of the late Russell G. Sanders and Carrie D. (Sheetz) Sanders.

A 1947...

Oct 14, 2024

Fern E. Nester, age 81, of Orwigsburg formerly of Fleetwood, passed away on October 14 at Orwigsburg Center.  She was born in Ruscombmanor Township, the daughter of the late Lester M. Noll, Sr. and Minnie H. (Houck) Noll Weidner.

Fern was a collector of anything to do with butterflies. She liked planting flowers, taking care of her...

Oct 2, 2024

With sadness, we announce the passing of Joan L. Hoch, who departed this life on October 3, 2024, at the Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laureldale, PA. Born on December 7, 1941, in Evansville, PA, Joan lived a life rich in love, family, and community.

Joan, a self-educated and determined woman, married Lawrence M. Hoch...

Oct 2, 2024

Linda L. Rhodes, age 78, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the husband of the late Charles Michael Rhodes, who passed in 1996.  Born in Sayre, Linda was the daughter of the late Betty Driscoll. Linda was also the sister of the late Celia Lenox...

Oct 1, 2024

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Robert A. Waters, age 78, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph's. He was the husband of Sandra M. (Laub) Waters, with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Robert was the son of the late Howard O. Waters and Ethel M. (Fink) Waters....

Sep 30, 2024

Marilyn L. Mayan, born on April 1, 1947, in Reading, PA, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital on September 30, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Miriam (Becker) Blake. Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Mayan.

A proud graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1965, Marilyn worked...

Sep 20, 2024

David M. Benz, age 76, of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Lebanon VA Medical Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hospice.  He departed peacefully and with family by his side in his final moments.

Born in West Reading, Dave was the son of the late Thomas E. Benz and Julia L. (nee...

Sep 19, 2024

Jean Elizabeth (Yoder) Weidner, 89, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital Bern Township.  She was the beloved wife of the late Larry J. Weidner whom she shared 56 years of marriage having wed August 7, 1954.

Born November 6, 1934 in Fleetwood, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles...

Sep 16, 2024

Fern H. Miller, age 95, of Walnuttown, passed away on Monday September 16, 2024, at Reading Hospital.. She was the wife of the late Norman H. Miller, who passed in 2011. Fern was born in Reading. daughter of the late Albert L. Underkoffler and Berth M. (Heim) Underkoffler.

Fern had been employed as a hairdresser for the...

Sep 15, 2024

David L. Boone, 89, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024, at the Lutheran Home At Topton. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Kniss) Boone, who passed in 2018. David was born in Bowers, the son of the late Earl W. Boone and Elda Y. (Breidegam) Boone.

A 1953 graduate of...

Sep 15, 2024

Bonnie L. Witwer age 72, of Fleetwood passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Darryl L. Witwer Sr, who passed in 2022. Bonnie was born in Reading. daughter of the late Richard Herbein and Joyce (Carly) Herbein.

Bonnie had been employed Bachman Company for many years retiring...

Sep 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dr. Todd William Peters DMD, age 67, of East Stroudsburg, PA who passed away on September 12, 2024.

Todd was born on January 14, 1957 in Shillington, Pa. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 45 years, Joanne (Brungo) Peters; children:...

Sep 8, 2024

Carol Elva Andre, 86, of Kutztown, PA, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem, PA. Born on April 3, 1938, in Canton, St. Lawrence County, NY, she was the daughter of the late Denver Davis and Marion D. Smith (Hall).

Carol was a proud graduate of Gouverneur High School, class of...

Sep 5, 2024

Marie C. Hawkins, age 90, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away on September 5, 2024, at The Lutheran Home at Topton.. She was the wife of the late Carl R. Hawkins , who passed in 1986. Marie was born in Orwigsburg, PA. daughter of the late Luther Heim and Leona (Strause) Heim.

Marie was a kind, and generous...

Sep 4, 2024

C. Douglas Hanks

C. Douglas Hanks, age 100, Blandon, formerly of Corry, Pa., passed away on September 4, 2024, at  Keystone Villa at Fleetwood. He was the husband of the late Norma Jean (TenHuisen) Hanks.  Douglas was born, in Clymer, New York,  the son of the late David Lester Hanks and Isabelle Josephine (Amidon) Hanks.

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