Stephen A. Haas
Jun 25, 2026
Stephen A. Haas, 68, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 25, 2026, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Originally from Carlisle, PA, with a recent move to Macungie, Berks County. Stephen is survived by his caring wife, Holly Walter; his daughter, Courtney Butz; and son-in-law, Daniel Butz. Other survivors include his nephew Danny...
Terry L. Witwer
Jun 24, 2026
Terry L. Witwer, 72, of Kutztown, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in his residence. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Lewis F. and Shirley J. (Stoudt) Witwer.Terry was a graduate of Brandywine Heights Area High School, Class of 1971.He owned and operated is own Tree Trimming Business for many years. Following his retirement from Tree Trimming,...
Earl L. "The Pearl" Derr
Jun 24, 2026
Earl L. Derr, 87, of Mertztown, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono Campus. He was the husband of Gladys A. (Schaeffer) Kline, with whom he shared many wonderful years filled with love, companionship, and countless memories.
Born in Breinigsville, Lehigh County, PA, Earl was a son of the late Irwin B. and Anna A....
Muhammad Tariq Butt
Jun 17, 2026
Muhammad Tariq Butt, 77, of Alburtis, PA died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his home. He was the loving husband of Atufa T Butt. They were married for 47 years.
Born in Lahore, Pakistan, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Ghulam Dastagir Butt. Tariq was retired for the last 16 years due to vision impairment. Prior to...
James S. Schappell
Jun 15, 2026
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. Barlet
Jun 9, 2026
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...
Baby Zimmerman
Jun 9, 2026
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...
Bruce Feld
Jun 8, 2026
George Bruce Feld, "Bruce", 84, of Fleetwood, PA (formally of Los Angeles), died 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. Bruce was a graduate of Columbia University and had...
Elizabeth Hutcheson
Jun 8, 2026
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...
Myra A. Wortmann
Jun 7, 2026
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...