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Paul J. Miller
Jun 4, 2024
Paul James Miller, 94, of Shoemakersville, PA, passed peacefully on June 4, 2024,
in the home he and Dorothy built in 1965 with the help of family and friends.
He was born March 30, 1930 in Perry Township, a son of the late Stanley O. &
Mabel H. (Hein) Miller.
He...
Tanya Lisa Lanzilotti
Jun 3, 2024
Tanya Lisa Lanzilotti, 68, of Berwyn, passed away Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at Spring Mill Assisted Living, Phoenixville.
She was the beloved wife of Richard J. Lanzilotti.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dolores (Bothers) Binner.
Tanya was a 1974 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School and...
Wayne R. Hill
Jun 2, 2024
Wayne R. Hill, 86, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in the Lutheran Home at Topton where he resided since August 2, 2023. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Lash) Hill. They were married on July 18, 1959 and celebrated sixty-four years of marriage.
Born in Greenwich Twp., he was the son...
Susan I. Metz
Jun 1, 2024
Susan I. Metz, 65, of Shartlesville, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Larry E. Metz. They were married on September 27, 1997 and celebrated twenty-six years of marriage. Susan was predeceased by her first husband: Ronald B. Schaeffer, who died August 2, 1996.
Born in Reading, she was...
Gail M. James
May 29, 2024
Gail M. James, 70, of Tilden Twp., passed away in her residence on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Alvin T. James. They were married on July 16, 1999 and celebrated twenty-four years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Schappell) Correll Sayer, Windsor...
Roger A. Pawling
May 27, 2024
Roger A. Pawling, 82, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Campbell) Pawling.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Stoudt) Pawling. Roger was a graduate of Reading High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the...
Edward F, Reifinger
May 23, 2024
Edward F. Reifinger, 68, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Susan D. (Hoyer) Reifinger. They were married July 5, 1996 and celebrated 27 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William F. Reifinger and Kathryn Zieber. He finished...
Theodore "Teddy" B. Miller
May 16, 2024
Theodore B. "Teddy" Miller, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 in St. Luke's Geisinger Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was born in Reading, PA and graduated from Hamburg Area High School; and later received a bachelor's degree in education from Kutztown University. Teddy was a US Navy Veteran; and was an active member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden Twp....
Vickie Ann Folk
May 12, 2024
Vickie Ann Folk, 71, of Wayne Twp., Schuylkill Co., passed away on Sunday, May 12 in her residence.
Vickie was preceded in death by her mother Grace M. (Himmelberger) Schaeffer, her father Herbert H. Schaeffer, her younger brother and sister: Barry L. Schaeffer and Teresa L. Schaeffer, grandparents, aunts, uncles and inl-aws.
Vickie is survived...
Betty Jane Culp
May 11, 2024
Betty J. (Eddinger) Culp on this day of May 11th, 2024, has gone to meet our Lord and find peace. Betty graduated from Muhlenberg High School, class of 1948. She was employed for Camsco Food, Inc. until her retirement. She was a member of Maidencreek Church, Blandon.
She was preceded in death by her husband Willard in...
Kent I. Steinhauer
May 10, 2024
Kent I. Steinhauer, 84, of Tilden Twp., passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Kirkhoff) Steinhauer. They were married September 19, 1959 and celebrated 64 years of marriage.
Born in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Elwood Steinhauer, Jr., and Elsie (Wade) Steinhauer. He graduated...
Daniel Hyatt Faust
May 8, 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, a great man left us to be with the Lord. At the age of 33, Daniel Hyatt Faust "Zef" passed away.
Hyatt, was born December 16, 1990 in Allentown, PA, to Gerald Daniel and Amy Sue Faust and is the oldest (and tallest) of two brothers Hayden and Titus.
Above...
Helen F. Bower
May 7, 2024
Helen F. Bower, 85, of New Ringgold, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the residence of her daughter with whom she resided. She was the wife of Sterling C. Bower, Sr., who died February 24, 2011.
Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late John Rzepiela and Sophie (Stackno) Pflugler. Helen worked for...
Roselyn J. Yocom
May 2, 2024
Roselyn J. Yocom, 90, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Donald P. Yocom, who died November 23, 2018.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Nevin C. and Verna O. (Zweizig) Adam. Roselyn graduated from Perry High School and Reading Business Institute. She...
Bonnie R. Eckert
May 1, 2024
Bonnie R. Eckert, 68, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hospice Unit. She was the longtime companion of David H. Schlenker. Bonnie and David were together for 26 years.
Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Earl E. Frankenfield, Sr., and Verna R. (Searfoss) Frankenfield. She graduated...
Cathy L. Bicksler
Apr 30, 2024
Cathy L. Bicksler, 65, of Hamburg, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy A. and Arlene A. (Kalbach) Shollenberger. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1977. Cathy attended Zion Blue Mountain UCC, Strausstown. She had worked as a unit secretary at...
Keith A. Hartman
Apr 30, 2024
Keith A. Hartman, Sr., 71, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Elizabeth E. (Phile) Hartman. They were married on September 29, 1973 and celebrated fifty years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ray N. and Joan R. (Bowers)...
Richard Leibensperger
Apr 30, 2024
Richard M. Leibensperger, 79, of Perry Twp., died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Audrey M. (Schlenker) Leibensperger. They were married March 17, 1962.
Born in Breinigsville, he was the son of the late Morris G. and Ada M. (Schwenk) Leibensperger. Richard was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church, Hamburg....
Maryjane Schlenker
Apr 30, 2024
Maryjane Schlenker, 76, of Shoemakersville, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of David C. Schlenker. They were married April 3, 1965 and celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Born in Perry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mae (Adam) Werley. She was a member of Zion's Church, Perry...
Dale B. Dierwechter
Apr 28, 2024
Dale B. Dierwechter, 80, of Tilden Twp., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Fry) Dierwechter. They were married September 3, 1966 and celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Vernon and Arlyss (Mullins) Dierwechter. Dale worked for 32 years...

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