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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Susan D. Smith
May 25, 2024
Susan D. Smith 65 of Fleetwood peacefully passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024.
She was the beloved wife of Jason P. Smith they just celebrated 20 beautiful loving years of marriage in February!
Susan was born in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of the late Joseph Garl and Hattie (Tetterton) Garl.
Class of 76...
Glyn Roy Parson
May 15, 2024
Glyn Roy Parson, age 52 of Blandon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Melissa D.. (Negri) Parson, they were married on June 29, 2002 and celebrated 21 years of marriage. He was born in Reading, son of Glyn and Brenda (Starr) Parson.
Glyn graduated from Wyomissing High School...
Pastor Wm. Thomas Wiley
May 12, 2024
Thomas went to be with his Lord on May 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was age 92 and is survived by his wife Tilli (Zannier) of 65 years. He was the son of Hugh & Ruth (Cleland) Wiley.
Tom attended schools in Ohio and graduated from Calvary Bible College (Kansas) where he received his degree...
Ruth E. Miller
May 6, 2024
Ruth E. Miller, 91, formerly of Fleetwood peacefully passed away on Monday May 6, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late George R. Heinly and Elsie (Miller) Heinly.
Ruth was the owner/operator of the former Ruthie Pizza and Sandwich Shop in Fleetwood. It was the first sandwich shop in Fleetwood. She worked tirelessly for...
Nikolas A. Dalida-Hilbert
Apr 29, 2024
Nikolas Anthony Dalida-Hilbert, age 25, finally found peace on April 29th in Lake Ontelaunee. Nik was born December 8th 1998 to Victoria Lazowicki and Gregory Hilbert in Phoenixville, PA. Nik graduated Blue Mountain High School in 2016, a year early, but spent most of his schooling at Oley Valley. He was in the gifted program and had a specific...
Lawrence M. Hoch
Apr 29, 2024
Lawrence M. Hoch, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2024, at the Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laureldale. He was the husband of Joan L. (Folk) Hoch, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage on October 3rd. He was born in Reading and was the son of the late Martin and Emma (May) Hoch.
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