Gary G. Grim

Jul 29, 2026

Gary G. "Bones" Grim, 67, of Bowers, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the companion of Melanie L. Rose. Born in Allentown, Gary was a son of the late Alfred G. and Rachel M. (Walbert) Grim. Gary was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ Church, Bowers.Gary was a...

Milton H. Kerchner

Jul 28, 2026

Milton H. Kerchner, 93, formerly of Barto, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Pennsburg Manor.

He was the widower of Mary L. (Derr) Kerchner who died on December 12, 2019, sharing 65 years of marriage together prior to her passing.

Born in Lenhartsville, Milton was a son of the late Clarence Kerchner and Esther M. (Berger) Bennicoff and was...

Ruth R. Snyder

Jul 27, 2026

Ruth R. (Burkholder) Snyder, 98, of Kutztown, entered into rest on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was married to Clayton W. Snyder on December 30, 1951, and who died on October 10, 2013.

She was a member of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites, and attended Fleetwood Old Order Mennonite Church, Fleetwood, PA. 

Surviving are five sons and seven daughters: Harlan B., husband...

Steven L. Moser

Jul 24, 2026

Steven L. Moser, 71, of Longswamp Township, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026, while working on his property. He was the husband of Linda L. (Landis) Moser. They were married June 16, 1984. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Geisinger) Moser.Steven was a graduate of Kutztown Area Senior High School.He was employed...

Jeffrey L. Brobst

Jul 22, 2026

 Jeffrey L. Brobst, 69, of Kempton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading. He was the loving husband of Beverly A. (Iley) Brobst. They were married November 9, 1974. Born in Allentown, Jeff was a son of the late Robert E., and Elda M. (Wisser) Brobst.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, Class of 1974....

Mary Jane Dietrich

Jul 21, 2026

Mary Jane (Bradley) Dietrich, 94, of Kutztown, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. She was the widow of Arlan H. Dietrich, who died June 9, 1998. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Mary Jane was a daughter of the late John and Mary G. (Isdell) Bradley.Mary Jane was employed as a cook and clerk...

Kathleen G. Hemphill

Jul 20, 2026

Kathleen G. Hemphill, 69, formerly of Topton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in Allentown, PA, Kathleen was a daughter of the late George S. and Mildred M. (Merkel) Hemphill.

She was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Topton. Kathy dedicated her life to serving others in her...

Virginia A. Hartline

Jul 20, 2026

Virginia A. "Ginny" (Christman) Hartline, 84, of Bowers, PA, died peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where she was a patient since Thursday. She was the loving wife of Eugene H. Hartline, who died July 7, 2025 and whom she married August 25, 1962.Born in Maxatawny Township, PA, Virginia was a daughter of the...

Edwin J. Billiard

Jul 19, 2026

Edwin J. Billiard, 75, formerly of Cresco and Mertztown, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, where he was a resident for nearly two years. Born in Reading, Edwin was the son of the late Frederick H. Billiard and Ruth E. (Schlegel) Acker.

Edwin honorably and faithfully served his country in The...

Frank Young Dill Jr.

Jul 18, 2026

Frank Young Dill, Jr., 81, of Kutztown and formerly of Boyertown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Gail (Fisher) Dill, with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage.

Born in Pottstown, PA, Frank was the son of the late Frank Young Dill, Sr., and Jeanne (Sands) Dill. He...