Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Gloria L. Himmelberger, 89, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was the loving wife of Charles K. Himmelberger for 69 years. Born in Longswamp Township, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Andora (DeLong) Brensinger. Gloria was a member of Zion Moselem Church and worked at Adidas as a sewing machine operator. Gloria also...

Apr 9, 2024

Uldis (Zeke) Zemitis, 84, of Mertztown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Pat) Zemitis whom he married on August 23, 1997. Born in Riga Latvia on March 13, 1940, the family came to America in 1950. Shortly after their arrival, Uldis’ Father died and the family moved to The Lutheran Home at...

Mar 26, 2024

Melvin C. Adam, 79, of Kutztown, passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024. He was the husband of Marilyn M. (Baver) Adam. They were married nine and a half years. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edward and Pauline (Krick) Adam. Melvin was a 1964 graduate of Kutztown High School and a member of Friedens Church,...

Feb 24, 2024

John C. Sullivan, 27, died in the bloom of his life on February 24, 2024 in Hamburg, PA., He is greatly missed  by his parents Robert L. Sullivan and Ann L. (Scapellati) Sullivan, his sister Erica Sullivan, his brother David  Sullivan (and wife Samantha) and his niece, wee baby Scarlett Sullivan. He is also survived by his fiancé, Agnes...

Feb 17, 2024

Jean M. Miller, 95, of Kutztown, passed away February 17, 2024. She was the wife of the late Harry F. Miller. Born in Albany Township she was the daughter of the late Francis and Martha (Wisser) Kunkel. Jean was a long time employee of Rea & Derrick Drug Store Kutztown. She loved playing bingo and her dog Holly. She...

Feb 2, 2024

Kathryn “Kelly” Blatt passed away on February 2, 2024.  She was born June 3, 1950 in Reading, PA.  She was the daughter of the late D. Charles and Hilda (Kistler) Blatt of Kutztown, PA.  She was a 1968 graduate of Kutztown Area High School.

She was a member of the 437th Military Police unit during the Vietnam...

Jan 17, 2024

Joanne Barbara Pardee Carroll quietly passed away at home on January 17, 2024

Joanne Barbara Pardee Carroll was born in Denver, Colorado in 1938 and grew up in the Western suburb of Arvada, Colorado, the youngest of three sisters.

The creative arts were at the heart of Joanne's life. As a small girl, Joanne loved...

Jan 11, 2024

Yvonne (Padilla) Fenstermacher, 77, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Ponce, Puerto Ricco, she was the daughter of the late Archie Padilla and Rosa Velazquez. She was the wife of the late Charles A.F. Fenstermacher with whom she spent 20 plus years happily traveling with. Their favorite place was to Florida every winter spending time...

Dec 27, 2023

Ronald M. Bleiler, 74, of Kutztown, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born in Allentown he was the son of the late Mark H. and Margaret M. (Bennicoff) Bleiler. Services Friday December 29, 2023 10am in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown Road, Kutztown Pa.. Edwars J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc. in charge of arrangements.

Dec 26, 2023

Raymond Lewis Foreback, 63, of Kutztown, passed away December 26, 2023. He was the husband of Lisa A. (Schattner) Foreback. Born in Laramie, Wyoming he was the son of Carolyn J. Reese and the late Raymond Lee Foreback. Ray was employed by SunGuard Public Sector Pentamation Inc. and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown.  He was a supportive...

Dec 12, 2023

Rev. William H. Bender, 95 of Whitehall, honorably retired Minister who lived his life in the service of our everlasting Lord, passed away December 12, 2023. Born in Wichita, Kansas he was the son of the late Leslie and Elise (Harris) Bender. He is survived by his wife, Ellen F. Davis Bender, of Kingston, Pa., who he married in...

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Sheehe Stark of Lenhartsville, PA died on November 25 at her home in Kutztown after a long and courageous struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Sharon was born in Altoona, Pa on December 29, 1941, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Kukovitz) Sheehe, and grew up in Johnstown, PA.   In 1960, she married Howard Stark and moved with her husband...

Nov 16, 2023

Vickie L. Thomas Perez, 64, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Tower Health Hospital in Reading, PA from unexpected complications from her recent cancer surgery.  She was the wife of the late Edwardo Perez. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Diane J. (Cook) Thomas and the late Gary G. Thomas. Vickie was a graduate...

Oct 29, 2023

Mabel D. (nee Seip) Kunkel, age 97, of Kutztown, PA went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2023 from her home. She was much beloved by her family and friends. Mabel was born August 1, 1926, in Virginville, PA, the daughter of Luther and Minnie (Sechler) Seip. She was the youngest of eight children,...

Oct 22, 2023

Peter S. Huber, 78, of Kutztown, Pa, died in his home October 22, 2023.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Harvey Huber and Kathryn Shockey (Huber). Peter (Pete) acquired Bachelors and Masters degrees that led him to a career in educational counseling where he was able to support many young adults through difficult times.

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Sep 15, 2023

Anna M. Bortz, 94, of Topton, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, surrounded by love with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Franklin R. Bortz. Born in Bowers, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Miriam Rothermel. Anna was employed by Deisher Knitting Mills and Cinderella Knitting Mills. She was a...

Sep 13, 2023

Richard A. Beggs, age 92, died Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at his home in Maxatawny Township, PA.  He was born in Confluence, PA on September 21,1930 to Emily K. and Charles D. Beggs. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 64 years, daughter Tracey and son-in-law Gregg Kelly, as well as many nieces and nephews. His son Peter...

Jul 13, 2023

Irene B. (DeTurk) Berg, of Kutztown, passed away on July 13, 2023, while in hospice care at Reading Hospital. She was 94.

Irene was born and raised in Topton, the daughter of Lloyd P. DeTurk and Pearl E. (Carl) DeTurk Nester. After graduating from Kutztown High School in 1946, she became a bookkeeper for Atlas Minerals and...

Jun 28, 2023

Del A. Schappell, 68, of Reading passed away June 28,2023 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading,  he was the son of the late Karl W. and Shirley M. (Buck) Schappell. Del is a graduate of Kutztown Area High School and was enlisted in the Navy from 1972-1975. He is survived by his brother Dana Schappell of Kutztown. Services...

Jun 16, 2023

Jean E. Strauss, 91, of Breinigsville, passed away Friday June 16, 2023, 9 days before her 92nd birthday. She was the wife of John L. Strauss. They would have been married for 66 years on June 29th . Born in Stony Run, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Alma (Stump) Leibensperger. Jean was a 1949 graduate...