Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

Airianna N. Witwer, born on June 7, 2005, in Reading, Berks, PA, left this world on February 2, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.

Airianna graduated from Pottsville Area High School in 2023, leaving a lasting impact on her peers and teachers. Known for her helpful, outgoing, protective, and bubbly personality, Airianna was a...

Feb 1, 2024

Pauline E. (Kriner) Lutz age 93 passed away at Laureldale Nursing and Rehab on Feb, 1, 2024.

She was the widow of Howard D. Lutz whom passed away January 2006. They had 10 children together; David husband of Sandra Lutz, Rose wife of Larry Manbeck, John husband of Janice Lutz, Linda wife of Michael Rentschler, Lila wife...

Jan 30, 2024

Stuart L. Mathias, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, at Laurel Center in Hamburg, PA. He was born on August 10, 1929, in Yellow House, Berks County, PA, to the late Daniel and Minnie B. Mathias (Reifsnyder).

Stuart proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952, dedicating himself to the service...

Jan 16, 2024

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Doris L. Redline, age 94, of Rockland Township  peacefully passed away  on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. She was the wife of the late Duane C. Redline, who passed on October 8, 2023. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John W. Neubauer and Minnie S. (Malitsch) Neubauer.

Doris is survived by...

Jan 15, 2024

Ann L. Wentzel age 70, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading on January 15, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alfred A. Burgert and Shirley F. (Bossler) Burgert.

Ann was a 1971 graduate of Fleetwood High School. A member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Fleetwood...

Jan 12, 2024

Arlene H. Rothenberger

Arlene H. Rothenberger, age 91, formerly of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away at Laureldale Skilled Nursing Center on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Rothenberger, who passed in 1986. Born in District Township, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Heffner and Jennie (Hunter)...

Jan 11, 2024

Ellen Jane (Renninger) Machamer departed this life with a sign of faith on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the age of 85. She was the widow of Robert David Machamer, Sr., and is survived by their son, Robert David Machamer, Jr. (wife Jean), daughter Kelly Ann Arnold (husband Jim), granddaughters Eryn Nicole Williams (husband Jacob) and Ashley Jordyn Arnold,...

Dec 27, 2023

Ethan E. Weidner, resident of Fleetwood, PA, was born in Stony Run, Berks, PA, on December 23, 1938, and peacefully departed on December 27, 2023, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, Reading, PA.

Ethan's journey began at Fleetwood High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1957. On October 14, 1961, he embarked on a lifelong partnership...

Dec 25, 2023

Walter John Barwinski, a devoted husband and father, peacefully passed away on December 25, 2023, at Laurel Center, Hamburg. He was the husband of Nancy C. (Light) Barwinski. Married on May 16, 1970 they celebrated 53 years together this year. Born on October 9, 1941, in Reading, PA, son of the late Walter J. Barwinski and Stefania (Dmochowski) Barwinski....

Dec 7, 2023

Matthew J. Smith of Reading, PA unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, December 7 in his residence. He worked in the offices of Penske's Car Shop in Chester Springs. He was a graduate of Downingtown High School and also attended Delaware County Community College. Matt was a member of Community UCC in St. Lawrence where he was vice president of...

Dec 4, 2023

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Doris Irene Mae Brey Moyer, of Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, a beloved mother peacefully passed away on December 4, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton in Topton, PA. She was born on November 8, 1926, in West Reading.

Doris graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA, in 1944 and went on to...

Nov 29, 2023

Robert L. Hawkins, Sr., age 95, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed on November 29, 2023, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading.. Born on September 3, 1928, in Fleetwood, son of the late John P. Hawkins and Esther J. (Bieber) Hawkins. He was the husband of the late Lucille J. (Homan) Hawkins

Robert weathered the...

Nov 28, 2023

Richard A. Heffner, age 63,of Maidencreek Township, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2023, at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Strausser) Heffner.

Richard, a proud graduate of Fleetwood High School, dedicated over 30 years of his life to Deka Battery. Beyond his professional endeavors,...

Nov 26, 2023

Ronald Earl Frederick, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2023, at Christiana Hospital in  Newark, DE. He was the husband of Deloris J. (Heller) Frederick. Born on  March 21, 1941, in Reading, PA, son of the late Warren E. Frederick and  Irene M. (Yerger) Frederick.

Ron was an active member...

Nov 24, 2023

Patricia Ann Moyer, 76, of Fleetwood, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at her residence. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John Geist and Ethel (Rhodes) Geist. Patricia was a graduate of Brandywine Area High School's Class of 1965. She had been employed by Caloric Corporation, Topton and East Penn Manufacturing, Lyons. For many years...

Nov 22, 2023

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Fern June Kohler, 84, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of the late Paul E. Kohler. Fern was the daughter of the late Lucy Hess.

For many years she worked at Unicast Company, Boyertown, other employment was with The Grill...

Nov 15, 2023

Marie Lydia Clark, 89, cofounder of Clark's TV & Appliance of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Reading Hospital.  She was the widow of the late William M. Clark.  Born in Amityville PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Keller, and Verna R. (Stauffer) Keller.

Marie was a graduate of...

Nov 14, 2023

David Robert Gift, 69, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was the cherished husband of Sharen M. (Heckman) Gift, with whom he joyfully spent 27 years. David was born in Reading, the son of the late Robert W. gift and Doris J. (Sanders) Gift..

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Nov 14, 2023

Mary Jane (Alexander) Boeshore was born July 14, 1935 in Royersford to her parents, father Sebastiano D'Allesandro Alexander and mother Edith Longhi. Mary graduated from Royersford High School in 1953 and played field hockey and basketball in high school. Mary had three children, Debra L. DeLong, A. Scott DeLong, and David C. DeLong with her first husband Arthur J...

Nov 13, 2023

Geraldine Grace Knoll, affectionately known as "Gerry", 91, peacefully departed from this world on November 13, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family.  Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Richard "Scott" Knoll and Anne Howe (Royce), her four grandchildren: Jill Riccio (Dave), Michael Hendricks (Lauren), Zachary Hendricks (Brianna), Megan Knoll (Anthony Adamucci), as...