Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Jane M. Quick, 89, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Pinebrook Personal Care, Orwigsburg. She was the wife of Ronald M. Quick, who died August 19, 1997.

Born in Upper Bern Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elmer Seyfert and Lizzie (Berger) Seyfert Burkey. Jane was a 1952 graduate of Hamburg...

Aug 18, 2024

Bruce John Weiss, age 86 from Fleetwood, Pa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medicare Center in Reading, PA.

Born in Reading, PA on July 31, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Anna Weiss.

Surviving is his loving wife of 66 years, Janice...

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara S. Moyer, 67, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was the wife of Alexander J. Moyer.

Born in the State College area, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Charlotte Albright. Barbara enjoyed being a cafeteria worker at the Schuylkill Haven Elementary School. She had...

Aug 11, 2024

Ethel I. Drumheller, 87, of Hamburg, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of the late James F. Drumheller, died November 1991.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jesse E. and Kathryn S. (Genslinger) Shrom. She graduated from Perry High School in 1954. Ethel had worked as a...

Aug 10, 2024

Melva R. Lesniak, 87, formerly of Centerport, a resident at Berks Heim, died Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late John J. Lesniak died March 5, 2001.

Born in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Beulah E. (Pressley) Giffin. She worked for 20 years at Berks County...

Aug 8, 2024

Eleanor Elizabeth Trexler of Pulaski, TN passed away on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on September 1st, 1938 and was 85 years old.

Eleanor was a Pennsylvania resident for 83 years, but fell in love with Tennessee where she has been for the last 3 years. She enjoyed going out to eat,...

Aug 5, 2024

Lura V. Pearson, 93, of Shillington and formerly of Dauberville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Reading Hospital, with her children by her side. She was the wife of Gerald R. Pearson who died October 6, 1998.

Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Sanford R., Sr. and Elphina (Koller) Smith....

Aug 4, 2024

Peggy A. Epler, 67, of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She is survived by her fiance: Ricky Hafer.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Alice M. (Yoder) Epler, Hamburg; and the late Harold D. Epler. She was a member of Frieden's Church, Shartlesville. She graduated from...

Aug 4, 2024

Kenneth W. Engle, 85, of Leesport, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Complete Care of Berkshire. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Schwab) Engle, died September 4, 2022.

Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Calvin and Ellen (Hoster) Engle. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish. Kenneth...

Aug 1, 2024

Linda L. Gougler, 75, of Tilden Twp., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Lee W. Gougler. They were married on August 9, 1969 and would have celebrated fifty-five years of marriage.

Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 29, 2024

Betty J. Hill, 84, of Perry Twp., passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. She was the wife of Daniel T. Hill. They were married July 26, 1958 and celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Born in Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Earl D. and...

Jul 26, 2024

Anna M. Meck, 94, a resident at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, died Friday, July 26, 2024 in Cornerstone Living. She was the wife of the late Lester H. Meck died September 15, 2008.

Born in Klinesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Clauss) Arndt. She graduated from Kutztown High School. Anna was...

Jul 19, 2024

Jean M. Kershner, 90, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, where she resided. She was the wife of Curtis L. Kershner, who died January 13, 2006.

Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Arlan L. and Mary J. (Kalbach) Miller. Jean worked at the Globe...

Jul 18, 2024

Ronald A. Hoger, 77, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Constance V. (Atkins) Hoger.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Rieger) Hoger. He graduated from Edison High School in 1966; and went on to serve our country in the...

Jul 16, 2024

Jeffrey M. Seidel, 55, of Tilden Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jamie E. (Readinger) Seidel. They were married September 18, 1999 and celebrated 24 years of marriage.

Born on August 10, 1968 in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald...

Jul 13, 2024

Sandra L. Kieffer, "Sandie", 67, of Shoemakersville, passed away in her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was the wife of David P. Kieffer, Sr. They were married on March 26, 1999 and celebrated twenty-five years of marriage.

Born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 11, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George C....

Jul 13, 2024

Carl J. Edling, 76, of Centerport, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Yvonne S. (Staller) Edling. They were married on November 7, 1970 and celebrated fifty-three years of marriage.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lillian (Wildermuth) Edling. Carl attended Schuylkill Haven...

Jul 11, 2024

ALICE E. BOUCHER (NEE: AMES) May 26, 1931-July 11, 2024. Eldest daughter of Leon A. Ames, and Mary Ellen (Walsh) Ames. Alice is survived by her brother Leon, sister-in-law Ruth, her nieces and nephew, and her four children: Richard and daughter-in-law Sandy, John and daughter-in-law Tracy, Colette and son-in-law Edward, and youngest daughter Janine,

with whom she...

Jul 10, 2024

Judy A. Bausher, 79, of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Russell G. Bausher. They were married on August 14, 1965 and would have celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage.

Born in Brockport, New York, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 9, 2024

Forrest A. Blatt, "Woodie", 83, of South Heidelberg Twp., passed away in his residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was the husband of Edna N. (Weitzel) Blatt. They were married on March 14, 1964 and celebrated sixty years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late W. John and Esther C....