Alverta R. Stichter
Dec 11, 2025
Alverta R. (Reese) Stichter, R.N., 93, a cherished mother, dedicated healthcare professional, and beloved member of the Alburtis and Longswamp Township community, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the widow of John M. Stichter, Sr., who died on October 26, 2011 and whom she married on January 30, 1954.
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Patrick Werley
Dec 6, 2025
Patrick P. Werley, 76, of Rockland Township, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his residence. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late John P. and Marjorie M. (Fiedler)Werley.
Patrick was a 1967 graduate of Southern Lehigh School District. He then worked as a technician for Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, for 20 years, retiring in 2013.
Mr. Werley is survived...
Carl R. Bales, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Carl R. Bales, Sr., 80, of District Township, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Phoebe - Allentown. Born in his family home in Bally, PA, Carl was the son of the late Gus and Anna (Leh) Bales and attended Brandywine Heights High School, Topton.
Carl was the widow of Rita A. (Meitzler) Bales, whom he married on June...
Amy E. Evans
Nov 22, 2025
Amy Elizabeth (DeTurk) Evans, 61, lifelong resident of Kutztown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown and was reunited with her father and many other family and friends. Amy was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family woman who touched the lives of all who knew her.
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Maryellen Monaghan
Nov 21, 2025
Maryellen Monaghan, 68, of Topton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025 in her residence. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Maryellen was a daughter of the late Francis James and Jean Ann (Donovan) Monaghan and was a member of Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Parish, Shenandoah.
Maryellen was a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School, Ashland, PA, and Kutztown University, where she...
David W. Schreibeck
Nov 21, 2025
David W. Schreibeck, 68, of Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Young) Schreibeck, whom he married on November 15, 1996.
Born in Allentown, PA, David was the son of the late William J. and Genivee (Keffer) Schreibeck and was a graduate of Louis...
Blaine Carroll
Nov 21, 2025
Blaine A. Carroll, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warmth. Born on December 12, 1941, Blaine lived a full and meaningful life marked by devotion to his family and the simple joys that brought him happiness.
For 55 wonderful years, Blaine was married to his devoted wife,...
Anna Reinhard
Nov 20, 2025
Anna Mae (Angstadt) Reinhard, 90, formerly of Slatington, Germansville, and Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of James A. Reinhard, who died October 29, 1984.
Born in Longswamp Township, Anna was a daughter of the late Clarence L. and Clara M. (Warmkessel) Angstadt. She...
Janet Rader
Nov 10, 2025
Janet R. (Hoch) Rader, 94, formerly of Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Buehrle Center at The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Bertis G. "Boots" Rader, who died March 27, 1998.
Born in Richmond Township, Janet was a daughter of the late Earl E. and Lillian V. (Adam) Hoch. She was a member...
Clarence Shirk
Nov 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kutztown Area Auctioneer, Clarence N. Shirk, 63, of Maxatawny Township, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Clarence was born on July 1, 1962, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and spent his life deeply rooted in his community and passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025. He was the husband...