Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania

David Lee Boone

David Lee Boone

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...

Bonnie L. Witwer

Bonnie L. Witwer

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...

Dr. Todd William Peters

Dr. Todd William Peters

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:...

Carol Elva Andre

Carol Elva Andre

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...

Marie C. Hawkins

Marie C. Hawkins

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...

C. Douglas Hanks

C. Douglas Hanks

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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Larry K. Gauker

Larry K. Gauker

Sep 1, 2024

Larry Kenneth Gauker, 75, of Blandon, PA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at home in Ruscombmanor Township. Born on January 18, 1949, in Reading, PA, Larry was the son of the late Ralph K. Gauker and Hedwig A. (Wojszwillo) Gauker.

A 1966 graduate of Reading High School, Larry went on to earn a degree from...

Cena L. Knowles

Cena L. Knowles

Aug 2, 2024

Cena L. Knowles, age 73, of Blandon, passed away on Friday August 2, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, in Allentown, PA.   Cena was born, in Oley the daughter of the late John Himmelreich and Anna (Nicholas) Himmelreich.

Cena attended Oley Valley Area High School. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kutztown. She worked...

Vera Irene Shell

Vera Irene Shell

Aug 2, 2024

Vera I. Schell

Vera Irene Schell, of Maidencreek Township passed away on August 2, 2024, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. Vera was born in Bristol, PA the daughter of the late Meade Eugene Schell and Anna Eleanor (Walter) Schell.

Vera had been employed by American Bank in Reading which became Wells Fargo Bank. She...

Judith A. Miller

Judith A. Miller

Jul 28, 2024

Judith A. Miller, 74, formerly of Laurel, Maryland, and Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laureldale, Pennsylvania.

Born on September 25, 1949, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Judy was the daughter of the late Nevin E. and Janet E. (Ebert) Miller of Fleetwood.

A 1967...

George E. Strausser

George E. Strausser

Jul 24, 2024

George Edwin Strausser, age 90, of Maidencreek Township passed away on July 22, 2024, at Laureldale Center Nursing . He was the husband of the late Shirley M. (Strause) Strausser who passed on August 24, 2013.  George was born, in West Reading the son of the late Clarence. Strausser and the late Elsie (Wesner) Strausser..

Prior to...

Stephen “Stevie” A. Dunkle

Stephen “Stevie” A. Dunkle

Jul 11, 2024

Stephen "Stevie" A. Dunkle. Age 60, of Fleetwood passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was the son of Janice M. (Kays) Martz, widow Frank Martz, and the late James F. Dunkle. He and his wife Cindy M. (Sands) Dunkle were happily married for 34 years in May.

Steve was an HVAC Tech for over 30...

Kenneth E. Gordon

Kenneth E. Gordon

Jul 4, 2024

Kenneth E. Gordon, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Seib) Gordon who passed on October 25, 2015.  Kenneth was born, in Reading the son of the late Earl K. Gordon and the late Leona I. (Deysher) Gordon.

Kenneth was a...

Richard L. Bieber

Richard L. Bieber

Jul 3, 2024

We were lucky to have loved him. Richard Bieber, our Dad, died on July 3, 2024. In that moment, our family lost their sure and steady anchor. He was devoted to our mother, Leona (Glauser) Bieber.  The world will be a bit more drab without his bright blue eyes and engaging grin.

He was an electrical draftsman,...

Kenneth A. Keller

Kenneth A. Keller

Jun 29, 2024

Kenneth Arlan Keller, passed away on June 29, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born on January 23, 1943, in Blandon, PA, Kenneth lived a life full of dedication to his family, work, and passions.

Kenneth attended Fleetwood High School and began working as a mechanic at Lee Heffner Ford at 16. His love...

John S. Rathje

John S. Rathje

Jun 28, 2024

John S. Rathje, age 88, passed away on June 28, 2024, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He was born on September 25, 1935, in West Reading, Berks, PA.

John graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1954. He served in the Army for two years and was stationed in Korea. He worked for Eastern Industries for 35...

James D. Herron

James D. Herron

Jun 28, 2024

James D. Herron, age 67, of Landis Store, passed away peacefully with his much beloved wife Rachel by his side at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2024, after suffering complications from cancer treatment.

Born in Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, in the northeast of England, James spent much of his youth with friends fishing and scrumping and...

David Lee Pope

David Lee Pope

Jun 15, 2024

David "Hamm" Lee Pope, age 35, of Fleetwood passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born in West Reading the son of Lori A. (Rissmiller) Pope and the late Lee A. Pope.

David attended Fleetwood High School. He had worked at East Penn Manufacturing, Lyons and Sun Sweet in Fleetwood. David was...

Georgianna L. Weidele

Georgianna L. Weidele

Jun 12, 2024

Georgianna L. Weidele, age 93, of Dryville, passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024, at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, PA. She was the wife of the late Robert L Weidele, who passed away on December 30, 2016.

Georgianna was born on January 4, 1931 in Reading, PA. She was a daughter of the late George W. Conrad...

Richard S. Kolb

Richard S. Kolb

Jun 3, 2024

Richard S. Kolb 74, of Fleetwood, Pa. entered into rest after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer 6/3/24 with his family by his side.

He was born in Phoenixville, son of the late Irvin & Gladys Kolb of Spring City. He attended Christopher Dock Mennonite H. S., Lansdale, Pa. then transferred to Owen J. Roberts H.S. Pottstown,...

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