Obituaries

Mar 15, 2024

Surrounded by family, Joan Mary (Lewis) Zeiber, 82, passed away on March 15th at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bernville, PA.

Joan, the daughter of John and Hazel Lewis, was a 1959 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. She worked for 20 years as a Purchasing Agent at Garden State Tannery in both Fleetwood and Reading, PA....

Mar 14, 2024

Samuel Thomas Shade, age 64 of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on Thursday March 14, 2024, at Reading Hospital. He was born in Reading, son of the late Samuel E. Shade and Mary K. (Long) Shade Christman.

Sam for most of his life was a self-employed contractor doing mostly roofing and home repair.

He loved hunting...

Mar 1, 2024

Joyce M. Hawkins (Rentschler), 68, of Fleetwood passed away on Friday, March 1st at 1:04am in the presence of her daughter at the Atrium of Navesink in Red Bank, NJ.  She succumbed to her hard-fought battle with breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by husband, John R. Hawkins and a daughter, Corie Jo Hawkins.

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Feb 27, 2024

Dorothy M. Oberholtzer, a lifelong resident of Ruscombmanor Township, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2024, She was born on January 18, 1937, in Ruscombmanor Township to the late Elmer H. Cronrath and Edith M. (Eberly) Cronrath.

Dorothy graduated from Oley Valley High School and dedicated 45 years of her life to the former Federal-Mogul Corporation, Boyertown....

Feb 20, 2024

Virginia K. (Miller) Steward, age 87, of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, at her residence. Ginny was the wife of the late Gerald E. Steward who passed in 1994. Born in Lyons Station, on February 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Henry Alvin K. Miller and Judith C. (Barrell) Miller.

A graduate of...

Feb 20, 2024

Linda M.(Noll)Folk, age 77 of Fleetwood, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph, Reading, PA. Linda was the wife of the late Roy L. Folk who passed in 2022.. Born on April 4, 1946 the daughter of the late Urias D. Noll and Sarah A. (Foose) Noll.

. She loved flower...

Feb 16, 2024

Nancy l. Plucker, born on May 16, 1948, Reading, PA to the late Lester A. Hess and Mary E. (Manmiller) Hess.  She peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024, at Reading Hospital. Nancy was the wife of the late Gerald D. Plucker who passed on April 13, 2014.

Nancy found joy in life's simple pleasures and had...

Feb 16, 2024

Ronald C. Rarick age 83 of Ontelaunee Township peacefully peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024, at Reading Hospital. He was born in Fleetwood, son of the late Clayton F. Rarick and Mabel S. Heinly Rarick.

Ronald. was a graduate of Fleetwood High School class of 1958. During his time in school he received the 8th grade...

Feb 15, 2024

Christian O. Schlegel, 91, departed this life with a sign of faith on February 15, 2024. Chris was born and reared in Fleetwood. Chris and his sweetheart Ruth were married nearly sixty-three years. They grew their love, family, and Christmas trees in Earlville.

Chris acquired his extraordinary - even for a Pennsylvania Dutchman - work ethic on...

Feb 15, 2024

Bonnie L. Horton was born on October 30, 1957, in Reading, PA, to Geraldine E. (Noll) Folk and the late Clarence S. Folk, Jr. She peacefully passed away on February 15, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph, Reading, PA. Bonnie was the wife of Robert T. Horton. They celebrated 39 years of marriage on August 11.

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Feb 7, 2024

Sarah Ellen Heckman, born on October 18, 1928, Richmond Township, PA to the late Curtis H. and Annie R. (Brossman) Adam. Peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, at The Lutheran Home at Topton in Topton, PA.

Sarah found joy in life's simple pleasures and had a deep love for gardening, cultivating an expansive vegetable garden that...

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....