Marie H. Kuzan
Aug 29, 2025
Marie H. Kuzan, age 104, passed into the arms of our Lord on August 29, 2025.
She was a joyfully devoted Christian, and a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother.
She spent her final days as she spent most of her life: surrounded by loved ones, thanking God for His blessings, and looking forward to "going...
Elmer R. "Pat" Breidigan
Aug 28, 2025
Elmer R. "Pat" Breidigan, 92, formerly of Strausstown, a resident at Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Laurel Center. He was the husband of the late Vera (Ketner) Breidigan, died January 6, 2025.
Born in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Lillie M. (Wagner)...
Anna M. Oswald (Manwiller)
Aug 25, 2025
Anna M. Oswald, formerly of Bern Twp., a resident at Berks Heim, died Monday, August 25, 2025 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Ronald E. Oswald, Sr., died January 21, 2015.
Born in Jefferson Twp., she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Homer Wagner, and Mary (Manwiller) Loy; and was raised...
Ruth M. Schappell
Aug 25, 2025
Ruth M. Schappell, 95, formerly of Lenhartsville, a resident at Berks Leisure Living, Leesport, died Monday, August 25, in Berks Leisure Living. She was the widow of the late Sterling M. Schappell, Sr., died August 10, 1994.
Born in West Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Irvin D. and Della (Sterner) Kerschner. She was a...
Evelyn M. Hunsicker (Yerger)
Aug 24, 2025
Evelyn May (Yerger) Hunsicker was born in Hamburg on September 23, 1936.
The daughter of Mary (Williamson) and William Yerger, Evelyn was orphaned at six months old, was raised by her aunt Beatrice (nee Williamson) and uncle Lee Rothermel in Auburn, Schuylkill County, and graduated from Auburn High School. Mementoes from her academic and athletic achievements there...
Gail A. Manderbach
Aug 23, 2025
Gail A. Manderbach, 85, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the late William D. Manderbach, died March 5, 2018.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Ashton and Mildred (Zohner) and Robert J. Walter. She graduated from...
Betty Ann Knowles (Hampton)
Aug 21, 2025
Betty Ann Knowles, 82, of Windsor Twp., passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. She was the wife of William J. Knowles. They were married December 1, 1973 and celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Howard Hampton and Adeline Rose...
Beth A. Heckart
Aug 21, 2025
Beth A. Heckart, 68, of Tilden Twp., passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice Unit, Allentown. She was the wife of Paul R. Heckart. They were married March 28, 1982 and celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Stanley M. and Elizabeth J. (Schreffler) Bailey....
Glenn A. Moyer
Aug 18, 2025
Glenn A. "Chooch" Moyer, 70, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Kathie L. "Cookie" (Lorah) Moyer. They were married June 26, 1976 and celebrated 49 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Charles D. Moyer, Sr., and Leah N....
Donna M. Bausher (Yoder)
Aug 16, 2025
Donna M. Bausher, 79, formerly of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Berks Heim, Bern Twp. She was the widow of the late William H. Bausher, died January 6, 2007.
Born in Edenburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Mary E. (Johnston) Yoder. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in...
Marlin P Lafferty
Aug 12, 2025
Marlin P. Lafferty, 83, of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in his residence. He was the widower of the late Mary Ann (Good) Lafferty. She died November 4, 2020.
Born in Lancaster, Marlin was the son of the late Jesse P. and Anna R. (Whiteman) Lafferty. He attended Garden Spot High School, class of 1959,...
David A. Sonon
Aug 8, 2025
David A. Sonon, 57, formerly of Centerport, a resident at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 in Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Fern F. (Redcay) Sonon, Windsor Twp., and the late Lester L. Sonon. He worked for 33 years as an industrial electrician...
Richard A. Neff
Aug 7, 2025
Richard A. "Rick" Neff, 69, of Upper Tulpehocken Township, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Joan M. (Seaman) Neff. They were married November 7, 1987 and celebrated 37 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Allen W. and Gladys I. (Keffer) Neff. He...
Lee L. Fager
Aug 7, 2025
Lee L. Fager, 75, of Tilden Twp., died Thursday, August 7, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Beverly J. (Enders) Fager. They were married October 23, 1983 and celebrated 41 years of marriage.
Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Elizabeth (Rockey) Fager. He graduated from Perkiomen...
Orinda L. Bernhart (Getz)
Aug 6, 2025
Orinda L. Bernhart, 77, of Lynn Twp., Lehigh Co., passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was the wife of John H.L. Bernhart. Orinda and John met on March 3, 1963; followed by their first date on July 24, 1963. They became committed to each other on July 27, 1963 and were married on August 13, 1966.
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Eli Eugene Schappell
Aug 2, 2025
Eli Eugene Schappell, 4 , passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was the son of Brenton C. Schappell and Kesha L. Kratzer, Hamburg.
Eli was born in Hershey on August 28, 2020. He adored mint chocolate chip ice cream, T Rex, and food, especially fancy food and corn on the cob....
Lotus G. Fegley
Aug 2, 2025
Lotus G. Fegley, 81, of Laureldale, died Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Donald L. Fegley died July 15, 2021.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Louise (Rowe) Adams. She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church. Lotus graduated...
James L. Lutz
Aug 2, 2025
James L. Lutz, 76, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Linda L. (Luckenbill) Lutz.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Denton and Doris (Landis) Lutz. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1966. James worked as an electrical...
Franklin J. Kershner
Jul 29, 2025
Franklin J. Kershner, 80, of Bern Twp., passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, with his second cousing, Nancy by his side.
Born in Muhlenberg Twp., he was the son of the late William and Bertha (Zettlemoyer) Kershner. Franklin worked at the Fleetwood Tannery for many years; and previously was employed by...
Charles W. Werley
Jul 28, 2025
Charles W. Werley, 76, of Mohrsville, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in his residence.
Born in Centre Twp., he was the son of the late George W. and Ada M. (Knoll) Werley. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1966. He was a US Army Veteran. Charles worked as a welder for DANA Corporation for...
