Theodore S. Cormier
Dec 18, 2023
Theodore S. "Pete" Cormier, 83, of Bern Twp., passed away peacefully with his wife Sandy by his side as well as his special cat Cinnamon on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Keystone Villa, Douglassville. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Wagner) Cormier. They were married April 3, 1981 and celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Born in...
Craig A. Berg
Dec 15, 2023
Craig A. Berg, 71, of East Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co., passed away in his residence on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Harold and Miriam (Miller) Berg. Craig worked for East Penn Manufacturing. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle; fishing; watching wrestling; and being with the dogs.
Craig...
Nelson D. Zook
Dec 14, 2023
Nelson D. Zook, 72, of Shoemakersville, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at home
surrounded by his family and best friend.
Born May 5, 1951, in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Melvin and Emily (Phenneger) Zook. He is survived by his daughters, Valerie J. (Zook) Heckman and Pamela J. Zook both...
Eleanor J. Rathgeb
Dec 9, 2023
Our beautiful earth angel and mother, ELEANOR JOAN RATHGEB, aka: Miss Ellie, took flight
comfortably surrounded by family on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mom was 89-years young.
Miss Ellie was an extraordinary mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin
friend, and mentor to many. She had an amazing zest for life and received...
Carol A. Herber
Dec 8, 2023
Carol A. Herber, 77, of Perry Twp., passed away in Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was the wife of Dennis L. Herber, who died December 8, 2021.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Verna S. (Schappell) Folk. Carol was a 1964 graduate...
Lester F. Henry
Dec 7, 2023
Lester F. Henry, 78, of Shoemakersville, passed away in his residence on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was the husband of Faye L. (Gift) Henry.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Steve and Emma (Meyer) Marko. Lester attended Perry High School. He worked for many years for Brush Wellman, Perry Twp. Lester was...
John A. Fisher
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...
Dennis A. Miller
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...
Diane R. Hafer
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...
Scott C. Varner
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...
George H. Bowers
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...
David L. Yoder
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...
Larry E. Nagle
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....
Kim E. Hix
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...
Debra E. Steinly
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...
Richard A. Gift
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...
Douglas E. Hooper
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,...
Shirley E. Bubbenmoyer
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....
Arlan W. Kamp
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,...
Linda M. Taft
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...
