Obituaries

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...