Apr 13, 2019

Leon F. Burkert, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Margaret M. (Miller) Burkert, whom he married on February 20, 2002. Born in Maxatawny Township, Leon was a son of the late Luther E. and Florence E. (Spayd) Burkert.

Leon was employed by Cracker Barrel...

Apr 6, 2019

Benjamin Patrick Kriner , Jr., 6 week old son of Benjamin P. Kriner , Sr. and Monica M. Grim of Mertztown , passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

In addition to his Mommy and Daddy, Benjamin is survived by his maternal grandmother, Susan J. ( Muth ) Grim, Mertztown ,...

Apr 3, 2019

Carlton R. Dunkelberger , 82, of Kempton, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in his home. Born in Boyertown he was a son of the late Howard E. and Susan R. ( Romig ) Dunkelberger . Carlton was a construction worker for Lambert Construction for many years until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Dunkelberger was a self-employed welder and maintenance...

Apr 3, 2019

John P. Queman , 64, of Kutztown , died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Melinda K. ( Borrell ) Queman . They were married March 15, 1975. Born in West Reading, John was the son of the late John C. and Lillian R. ( Mertz ) Queman . John...

Mar 30, 2019

Karl F. Hilbert, 79, of Lyon Station, died Saturday, March 30, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Karl was the husband of Janet L. ( Ringler ) Hilbert. They were married June 24, 1961. Born in Lyons, he was a son of the late Fremont P. and Carrie M. (Miller) Hilbert. He was a member of...

Mar 28, 2019

Lucy C. Garcia, 75, of Muhlenberg Township, died peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the companion of Eugene W. Mertz . Born in Punta Santiago, Humacao , Puerto Rico, Lucy was a daughter of the late Modesto and Carman B. (Velasquez) Cruz. Lucy was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's...

Mar 25, 2019

Ernest R. " Ernie " Kemp, 84, of Mertztown , passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Marie F. ( Fichter ) Kemp, whom he married on October 20, 1984. Born in Hereford Township, Ernest was a son of the late Esther Brensinger , and was raised on the family...

Mar 23, 2019

Barbara A. ( Wilhelmi ) LaFrado , 79, a resident of Laurel Center, Hamburg, and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, and Vera Beach, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in Genesis Health Care -Laurel Center, Hamburg. She was the widow of Vincent M. LaFrado , Sr. Born in Philadelphia, Barbara was a daughter of the late Albert and...

Mar 23, 2019

Christa E. (Arnold) Buergin , 91, of Eatontown , NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019, surrounded by family. She was the widow of Lt. Col. Allan A. Buergin , who died on September 4, 2018, and whom she married on March 8, 1952. Born in Munich, Germany, Christa was a daughter of the late Otto and...

Mar 22, 2019

Donavan Michael Gieringer , 23, of Topton , died on Friday morning, March 22, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident in Longswamp Township. Born in Allentown, Donavan was a son of Michael F., husband of Wendy L. (Doll) Gieringer , Mohrsville , and Christina M. ( Dolny ), wife of Ricky Dey, Oley .

Donavan...