Barbara Stewart
Mar 25, 2026
Barbara F. Stewart, 96, a resident of Topton Lutheran Home and formerly of Philadelphia and Bechtelsville, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of George F. and Marion (Fry) Fry. She graduated from Myers High School in 1947 and later attended business school.
While raising her children, she also served as a foster parent for...
Rev. Jeffrey H. Bortz
Mar 23, 2026
Jeffrey H. Bortz, 76, of Kutztown, PA, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born in Allentown, Jeffrey was the son of the late Homer H. and Evelyn M. (Stettler) Bortz.
He was a graduate of Emmaus High School and Muhlenberg College. Afterward, he continued his education at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia where he was...
Leah Grace Ross
Mar 13, 2026
Leah Grace Ross, 43, of Fleetwood, died unexpectedly Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in West Reading, Leah was a daughter of Lawrence J., and Diane F. (Wolfgang) Ross, Blandon.Leah was a graduate of Fleetwood Area High School, Class of 2001. While in high school, Leah was a member of the band, and attended Vo-Tech for dental...
Shirley M. Nester
Mar 9, 2026
Shirley M. (Moyer) Nester, 91, died Monday, March 9, 2026, in her Shoemakersville residence. Born in Kutztown, Shirley was a daughter of the late John and Beulah M. (Adam) Moyer.
Shirley first worked in the cafeteria for Boyertown Area School District then, as a sewing machine operator for many years for Gilardone, Inc., Virginville. And finally, worked as an administrative assistant...
Zion Grant Brubacher
Mar 8, 2026
Zion Grant Brubacher, infant son of Duane B. and Janette B. (Martin) Brubacher, of Lenhartsville, PA, was stillborn on March 8, 2026, along with his twin, Nevaeh Gem Brubacher. His parents were members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attend Center Mennonite Church, Maxatawny Township, PA.
Along with his Mommy and Daddy, Zion is survived by his grandparents, Clair...
Nevaeh Gem Brubacher
Mar 8, 2026
Nevaeh Gem Brubacher, infant daughter of Duane B. and Janette B. (Martin) Brubacher, of Lenhartsville, PA, was stillborn on March 8, 2026, along with her twin, Zion Grant Brubacher. Her parents were members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attend Center Mennonite Church, Maxatawny Township, PA.
Along with her Mommy and Daddy, Nevaeh is survived by her grandparents, Clair F.,...
Kaniz Fatima
Mar 8, 2026
Kaniz Fatima, 92 of Macungie, Pennsylvania, died on March 8, 2026 in her residence. She was the widow of Muhammed Izharul Haq.Born in Delhi, India, Kaniz was a daughter of the late Syed Khaliq-Ur-Rehman and Afsar Sultan.She is survived by three daughters and their families.A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM, from Islamic Society of Allentown,...
Daniel B. Potochniak
Mar 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel B. Potochniak, of Topton, PA and formerly of Schnecksville, PA, who left us on March 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 2, 1941, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Daniel was a beloved husband and father and a talented software programmer whose contributions to the field of data management...
William C. Bartholomew
Feb 28, 2026
William C. Bartholomew, 85, of Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in his residence. He was the husband of Joan J. (Zimmerman) Bartholomew, whom he married on July 7, 1960.Born in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, William was a son of the late David S. and Mabel S. (Weller) Bartholomew. William was employed as inspector for Boise-Cascade Corp,...
Benjamin R. Blattenberger
Feb 27, 2026
Benjamin R. "Dick" Blattenberger, 95, formerly of Allentown, died peacefully, Friday, February 27, 2026, in Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, Allentown. He was the widower of June A. (Grim) Blattenberger, who died January 2, 2014. Born in Bedford, Bedford County, PA, Dick was a son of the late Harper Conrad and Bernice A. (Alexander) Sellinger. Dick was a former member...