Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

John A. Fisher, Jr., "Jack", 92, of Dauberville, passed away in his residence on Thursday, December 7 2023. He was the husband of Doris L. Burkey.

Born in Elysburg, he was the son of the late John A., Sr. and Rachael (Barnhart) Fisher. Jack was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was an...

Dec 7, 2023

Dennis A. Miller, 65, of Tilden Twp., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 7, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Faith A. (Wisser) Miller, died April 13, 2020.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harold L. "Freck" Miller and Anna M. (Krommes) Spease. He graduated from Hamburg Area High...

Dec 5, 2023

Diane R. Hafer, 74, of Centre Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. She was the wife of Paul M. Hafer. They were married August 27, 1967 and celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Marilyn...

Dec 5, 2023

Scott C. Varner, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. He was predeceased by his wife Ulrike Varner

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Hummel) Varner. Scott was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked for Viking International Trucks, and...

Dec 5, 2023

George H. Bowers, 84, of Hamburg, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was the husband of Jean M. (Berkheiser) Bowers. They were married on October 17, 1959 and celebrated sixty-four years of marriage.

Born in Windsor Twp., he was the son of the late George R.J. and Lillian (Rau-Auchey) Bowers. George was...

Dec 1, 2023

David L. Yoder, Sr., 80, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. He was the husband of Geraldine E.W. (Werley) Yoder.

Born in Edenburg, Windsor Twp., he was the son the late Raymond J. and Mary J. (Johnston) Yoder. David was a 1961 graduate of Hamburg High...

Nov 29, 2023

Larry E. Nagle, 71, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Susan R. (Delp) Nagle. They were married August 29, 1975 and celebrated 48 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Lawrence E. and Joyce F....

Nov 27, 2023

Kim E. Hix, 61, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away in her residence on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was the wife of Terry L. Hix.

Born in Palmyra, she was the daughter of the late Kay (Betz) Reinert. Kim was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She worked as a veterinary technician at Berks Animal...

Nov 26, 2023

Debra E. Steinly, 70, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away in her residence on Sunday, November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth W. Steinly, Sr.

Born in Denver, Lancaster Co., she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Mildred B. (Doutrich) Ruble. Debra worked for various paper and...

Nov 25, 2023

Richard A. "Stinky" Gift, Jr., 39, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Richard A. Gift, Sr., Hamburg; and the late Debra L. (Haddock) Gift. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2004; and later graduated from Automotive Training Center (ATC), Exton. Stinky was currently employed...

Nov 23, 2023

Douglas E. Hooper, 64, of Davenport, FL, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.

Born in Dallas, TX he was the son of the late Albert and Doris (Gleason) Hooper. He worked for years as a salesman at Disney. He was a member of Church of the Epiphany, Sodus,...

Nov 20, 2023

Shirley E. Bubbenmoyer, 87, of Windsor Twp., passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 in Laurel Center. She was the wife of the late Carl Bubbenmoyer who died June 3, 2018.

Born in Tilden Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clarton and Marian (Miller) Turner. She worked for most of her life in area knitting mills....

Nov 17, 2023

Arlan W. Kamp, 95, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Born in Kempton, he was the son of the late William D. and Elmira M. (Reber) Kamp. Arlan was a graduate of Slatington High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a psychiatric aide at Wernersville State Hospital,...

Nov 16, 2023

Linda M. Taft, 76, of Temple, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was the wife of Phillip J. Taft who passed away September 22, 2008.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mildred (Schlappich) Fry. Linda worked as a caregiver. She was a member of Loyal Order of...

Nov 13, 2023

Glenn B. Miller, Jr., 52, of Reading, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Joyce B. (Hartman) Miller, Hamburg; and the late Glenn B. Miller, Sr. Glenn was a self-employed contractor. He always enjoyed building things, riding bicycles and motorcycles. Glenn also enjoyed being...

Nov 10, 2023

Twila Dixon, Mohrsville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 66. A loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Twila was born April 21, 1957 to Nellie (Long) and George Dixon of Emporium, PA. She graduated from Cameron County High School (1975) and received a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from...

Nov 10, 2023

James T. Hendricks, "Jimmy", 40, of Centre Twp., passed away in his residence on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Janet S. (Breidegam) Hendricks, Centre Twp., and the late James I. Hendricks. Jimmy was a 2002 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He was a member of St. Michael's Church,...

Nov 10, 2023

Alesia A. Ely, "Lisa", 59, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the wife of Kevin K. Ely. They were married on September 4, 2010 and celebrated thirteen years of marriage.

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

Nov 9, 2023

Cheri L. Riegel-Hettinger, 68, of Shoemakersville, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 in her residence. She was the widow of the late David S. Hettinger, died October 20, 2001.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edmond W. "Mondie" and Vivian L. (Dengler) Adams. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1972. In...

Nov 8, 2023

Richard P. Yerger, 87, of West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill County, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Deibert) Yerger. They were married September 5, 1954 and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Howard M. and Florence (Leibensperger) Yoder. He...