Dec 28, 2023

Joseph B. Fillman, 67, formerly of Fleetwood, died peacefully, Friday, December 28, 2023, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, under hospice care.  Born in Allentown, Joseph was a son of the late Joseph A. and Jane A. (Prenzlau) Fillman.  Joe was a graduate of the class of 1974 of Allen High School, Allentown.

Joe's employment history includes...

Dec 28, 2023

William F. Hilbert, Jr., 85, formerly of District Township, Berks County, died peacefully, Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Devon House Senior Living, Allentown.  William was the widower of Beverly A. (Gressley) Hilbert, who died April 15, 2022.  Born in Kutztown, Bill was a son of the late William F., Sr., and Elizabeth T. (Kramlich) Hilbert.  William was a Veteran...

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara A. (Bleiler) Ludwig, 59, of Temple, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. She was the widow of Elwood E. Ludwig, who died on April 25, 2015.

Born in Syracuse, NY, Barbara was a daughter of the late Max...

Dec 23, 2023

Pat E. Glass, 63, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in York, PA, Pat was a daughter of the late Franklin W. and Edna C. (Smith) Glass and was a graduate of Red Land High School, Lewisberry, PA.

Most...

Dec 18, 2023

Rachel E. (Kulp) Newswanger, 94 years, 10 months, 18 days, of Maxatawny Township, died peacefully Monday, December 18, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. She was the widow of Isaac Z. Newswanger, who died September 17, 2001. Born in Maple River Township, Emmet County, Michigan, Rachel was a daughter of the late Manasseh B. and Amanda B....

Dec 16, 2023

Anita L. Christman, 87, of Greenwich Township, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Born in Maxatawny Township, Anita was a daughter of the late William C., Jr., and Helen M. (Coffin) Christman. Anita was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Kutztown.

Anita enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2023

Kathryn M. "Kate" (Hoener) Jackson, 68, of Kutztown passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the widow of James M. Jackson, Jr., who died on November 14, 2006 and whom she married on May 12, 1979.

Born on Long Island, NY, Kathryn was...

Dec 15, 2023

Judd Ambrose Wagner, 73, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was the husband of Sarah E. (Miller) Wagner, whom he married on July 11, 1981, but was a companion to since 1972.

Born in Palmerton, Judd...

Dec 14, 2023

Emily Ann (Lazo) Witzel, 39, loving wife, mother and daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023 as a result of a sudden medical incident. She was the wife of Joshua A. Witzel, whom she married on September 13, 2014.

Born in Reading in 1984, Emily was the daughter of Nicholas...

Dec 12, 2023

Ruby Rose (Pilgert) Koch, 89, formerly of Macungie, died peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township, Berks County, where she was a resident for several years. Ruby was the widow of Warren "Schnick"...