Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Apr 23, 2024

Rebecca Ann Moyer-Strausser Age 53, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024 in her residence. Born in Allentown the daughter of Sandra A. (Zwoyer) Bausher and the late David L. Bausher.

Becky was a 1989 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School and a graduate of Gordon Phillips School of Beauty, Allentown.  Twentyseven years ago she...

Apr 22, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Hoyer Kohler 88, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on April 22, 2024, at      Riverton Rehablation Healthcare Center in Allentown.

Elizabeth was born on October 15, 1935 in Reading, PA, to the late Edward Kline and Virginia (Hahn) Kline. She graduated from Kutztown Area High School in 1953. Later she attended Reading Area Community College becoming...

Apr 20, 2024

Eric Karl Rineman, age 67, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

Eric was born on November 26, 1956, in Hanover, York, PA, to Jacob Rineman and Kathryn B. (Bair) Rineman, both of whom predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Craig Rineman...

Apr 17, 2024

Verna Alice Meitzler, 89, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on April 17, 2024, at      Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.

Verna was born on November 10, 1934, in Maxatawny Township, PA, to the late Allen H. Fink and Ellen (Becker) Fink. She graduated from Kutztown Area High School in 1952 and married Edwin H. Meitzler on November 30,...

Apr 13, 2024

Patricia Ann (Burgert) Glauser. Age 74, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024 in Select Medical Hospital, Harrisburg. The wife of David L. Glauser, they celebrated 50 years of marriage in July of 2023. Born in West Reading the daughter of the late Ray S. Burgert and June (Keller) Burgert.

Pat was a 1967...

Apr 4, 2024

Sandra A. Hughes .. of Fleetwood peacefully passed away on April 4, 2024, at age 76, in her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard W. Harding and Kathryn L. (Morgan) Harding.

Sandra had been employed by Giorgio Foods, Blandon, PA for over 30 years. When not working, she enjoyed spending time...