James S. "Jim" Schappell, 71, of Kutztown, formerly of Tamaqua, died Monday, June 15, 2026, in Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. He was the loving husband of R. Gail. (Carl) Schappell. They were married September 24, 1977. Born in Allentown, Jim was a son of the late Chester L. and Anna M. (Borrell) Schappell. Jim was the owner and...
Gregory L. "Greg" Barlet, 69, of Longswamp Township, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, while at work. He was the loving and devoted husband to Doreen K. (Bales) Barlet, whom he married on March 31, 1973. Born in Allentown, Greg was a son of the late Norman Barlet, Jr., and Ruth A. (Bennicoff) Barlet and was a graduate of...
It is heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Baby Zimmerman on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Health Network - Muhlenberg. She was loved unconditionally by her parents, Kevin A. and Ashley K. (Rathje) Zimmerman of Alsace Township, PA, and her siblings, Caleb and Chloe.
In the wake of this profound loss, we honor the brief presence of...
Elizabeth "Liz" Christine Hutcheson, 88, a resident of Grand View Manor, Fleetwood, and formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 in Complete Care at Lehigh.
Born in Coolboy, Ireland, Elizabeth (Liz) was a daughter of the late Peter and Rosanna (Kilbride) Mulhall. Liz later moved to England and following the birth of her two children, Gloria and...
George Bruce Feld, 84, of Fleetwood, PA (formally of Los Angeles), passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 in Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, PA, after a brave battle with diabetes. Born in Neosho, MO, he is survived by his partner, Lucy Flippin, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, and his sister.George was a graduate of Columbia University and had a...
Myra A. (Wolf) Wortmann, 62, of Kutztown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in her residence. She was the loving wife of James M. Wortmann whom she married on December 29, 1994.
Born in Manheim, Germany, Myra was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Erika A. (Geiser) Wolf. After moving to the United States, Myra attended Tulpehocken...
Jacob T. "Jake" Breyer, 74, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA. He was the husband of Joan M. (Ely) Breyer, whom he married on June 24, 1989. Born in Delmar, DE, Jake was a son of the late Philip F. and Thelma E. (Carmean) Breyer. Jake...
It is with both heavy hearts and warm memories that we announce the passing of Colleen D. Vari, who left this world on June 5, 2026. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Colleen was the daughter of the late Luke and Jaqueline (Gentile) Thompson.Colleen worked as a Scanning Coordinator for many years for ACME Markets. She and she brought joy and brightness to...
Alfred D. "Junior" "Roadie" Roth, Jr., 92, of Kutztown, formerly of Bowers, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Kutztown. He was the widower of Shirley J. (Gable) Roth, who died December 27, 2012. Born in Maxatawny Township, Alfred was a son of the late Alfred E., Sr., and Mabel H. (Ohlinger) Roth. He was a...
Mildred E. (Reimert) Herman, 95, a resident of DevonHouse Senior Living, Allentown and formerly of Kutztown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Saint Luke's University Health Network - Allentown Campus. She was the loving wife of Benjamin P. Herman, who died one month earlier on April 30th, and whom she married on December 18, 1998.
Born in Kutztown,...