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...
Norma Grube
Nov 2, 2025
Norma Rae (Fidler) Grube, 86, formerly of Kempton, PA, and most recently of Orwigsburg, PA passed away peacefully on All-Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025 in her residence, with her loving family by her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and resilience. A cherished wife to her husband, The Reverend Guy R. Grube, Norma's spirit and kindness enriched the...
Kathleen Herman
Oct 27, 2025
Kathleen S. (Rhode) Herman, 103, formerly of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, PA. She was the widow of Herbert A. Herman who died on October 2, 1987 and the long-time companion of Donald Delp, who died on May 20, 2021.
Born in Longswamp Township, Kathleen was a daughter of...
David VanBilliard
Oct 25, 2025
David H. VanBilliard, 88, of Topton, PA and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann (Cressman) VanBilliard, who died on October 9, 2022, and prior to her passing, celebrated 64 years of marriage with.
Born in Allentown, David was a son of the late...
Loretta J. Kuzan
Oct 25, 2025
Loretta Joan (Geisinger) Kuzan, 80, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading. She was the widow of Kenneth F. Kuzan who died on July 29, 2018 and whom she married on June 21, 1976. Her first husband, David A. Eschbach passed away on January 21, 1972.
Born in Kutztown, Loretta was...
Marc G. "Mickey" Halper
Oct 21, 2025
Marc Gilbert "Mickey" Halper, 67, of Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, PA, and formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband and devoted caregiver of the late Jilana "Jill" Clayson, who died on March 23, 2017.
Born in New York, NY, Mickey was the son of the late Robert and Helen...
Kenneth Fink
Oct 17, 2025
Kenneth G. Fink, 78, of Rockland Township, died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 17, 2025. In his final days, Ken was surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends. He was the husband of Judy A. (Rhode) Fink. They were married on September 15, 1973, celebrating 52 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, Kenneth...
Betty Bleiler
Oct 10, 2025
Betty J. (Wertman) Bleiler, 94, formerly of the Village of Shamrock and Mertztown, PA, and most recently a resident of Keystone Villa, Blandon, PA, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Tower Health- Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA, just two days prior to her 95th birthday. She was the companion of Paul L. Hilbert who died on November 10,...
Loretta Keenan
Oct 10, 2025
Loretta "Lori" Anne (Walkusky) Keenan, 89, formerly of Stone Harbor, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading PA. Lori was the widow of William J Keenan, Sr., who died on April 14, 2018.
Born in Pottsville, Loretta was the daughter of the late Anna (Panak) and Sylvester Walkusky of Minersville,...