Grace Frantz
Dec 21, 2025
Grace A. (Gambler) Frantz, 86, formerly of Kutztown and Topton, died peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Tower Health - Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Monroe A. Frantz, who died in 1983. Born in Topton, Grace was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Elda M. (Behm) Gambler. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Bowers, where...
Patricia Hilbert
Dec 19, 2025
Patricia A. (Hieter) Hilbert, 81, formerly of Longswamp Township, died peacefully Friday, December 19, 2025, in Mosser Nursing Home, where she was a guest three weeks. Patricia was the loving wife of Homer H. Hilbert, whom she married November 11, 1961. Born in Topton, Pat was a daughter of the late David A. and Lizzie Mae (Rauenzahn) Hieter. She was...
Debra Day
Dec 16, 2025
Debra K. (Hines) Day, 71, of Greenwich Township, died unexpectedly December 16, 2025, in her residence. Debra was the widow of Dennis Day.
Born in Allentown, Debra was a daughter of the late Franklin and Delores (Steckler) Hines. Debra was a graduate of Freedom High School, Bethlehem. She was a Quality Assurance employee in the Warehouse / Order Fulfillment division of...
Joyce F. Isamoyer
Dec 13, 2025
Joyce F. (Weisner) Isamoyer, 86, of Mertztown, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. She was the widow of William H. "Billy" Isamoyer, who passed away March 18, 2023 and whom she married on June 28, 1958.Born in Kutztown, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Alvin D. and Helen...
Baby Fatima Paiwand
Dec 11, 2025
Baby Fatima Paiwand, infant daughter of Layla Said and Basharmal Paiwand of Warminster, PA, was called to her eternal resting place on December 11, 2025.A private graveside service was held in Rahma Cemetery, Fleetwood, PA. Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton and Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Baby...
Leonard L. Epting
Dec 11, 2025
Leonard Luther Epting, 81, of Mertztown, PA set sail on December 11th, 2025.
Born January 2, 1944, in Topton, PA, he was the son of the late Luther T. Epting and Elsie L. (Younger) Epting.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Karen J. (Gambler) Epting, his daughter Tracey Epting Tancredi, and his siblings Patricia (Epting) Andrews (wife of...
Mara Beck
Dec 11, 2025
Mara Beck, 73, of Kutztown, PA, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Dec. 11, 2025. Born on Sept. 28, 1952, Mara grew up in Bethlehem and attended Dieruff H.S. where she met her future husband, Rod Beck. Mara and Rod married shortly after graduating and had a beautiful 53 year marriage. Together they raised 2 boys, Jeremy...
Alverta R. Stichter
Dec 11, 2025
Alverta R. (Reese) Stichter, R.N., 93, a cherished mother, dedicated healthcare professional, and beloved member of the Alburtis and Longswamp Township community, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the widow of John M. Stichter, Sr., who died on October 26, 2011 and whom she married on January 30, 1954.
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Patrick Werley
Dec 6, 2025
Patrick P. Werley, 76, of Rockland Township, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his residence. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late John P. and Marjorie M. (Fiedler)Werley.
Patrick was a 1967 graduate of Southern Lehigh School District. He then worked as a technician for Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, for 20 years, retiring in 2013.
Mr. Werley is survived...
Carl R. Bales, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Carl R. Bales, Sr., 80, of District Township, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Phoebe - Allentown. Born in his family home in Bally, PA, Carl was the son of the late Gus and Anna (Leh) Bales and attended Brandywine Heights High School, Topton.
Carl was the widow of Rita A. (Meitzler) Bales, whom he married on June...