Deborah Schoch
Apr 28, 2025
Deborah Louise "Debbie" Schoch, 71, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025 under the care of Lehigh Valley Hospice at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born in Allentown, Debbie was a daughter of Marguerite M. "Peggy" (Hilt) Schoch of Mertztown, and the late Kermit C. Schoch who died on March 17, 2001.
Debbie was a 1971...
Prem Sethi
Apr 27, 2025
Prem L. Sethi, 79, of Bethlehem, PA, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in St. Luke's University Health Network - Anderson Campus, Easton, PA. Prem was born in Lahore, Pakistan.
Prem is survived by her daughter Ashna Sheikh and her husband Aamir of Bethlehem, PA; and three grandchildren.
A prayer service and burial will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at...
Steven Geist
Apr 23, 2025
Steven Robert Geist, 64, of Fleetwood, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 while at work. Born in Reading, Steve was a son of the late Robert M. and Mary L. (Weidner) Geist. He was a 1979 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and a 1983 graduate of Kutztown University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in...
Jesse Burkholder
Apr 21, 2025
Jesse A. Burkholder, 8 month old infant son of Steven N. and Annetta N. (Burkholder) Burkholder, of Maxatawny Township, died peacefully in the arms of his parents on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in West Reading. His parents are members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attend Center Mennonite Church, Kutztown.
In addition to his parents, Jesse is...
Linda Yost
Apr 20, 2025
Linda M. (Matz) Yost, 79, of Mertztown, passed away suddenly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 while visiting her family for Easter dinner. Born in Baltimore, MD, Linda was a daughter of the late Norman F. Matz and Media B. (Black) Matz and was a graduate of Emmaus High School.
Linda was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., working at...
Daisy Pensinger
Apr 18, 2025
Daisy M. (Epler) Pensinger, 86, of Pensinger Lane, Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 18, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of Robert L. Pensinger whom she married on November 17, 1957.
Born in West Reading, Daisy was a daughter of the late John and Mary E. (Moore) Epler and was a 1957 graduate of Kutztown Area...
Shirley Hartman
Apr 17, 2025
Shirley Smith Hartman, of The Lutheran Home at Topton, and formerly of Kutztown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of R. Joe Hartman, whom she married on a lovely summer day, June 19, 1953.
Born on September 6, 1930, Shirley was a daughter of the late Russell and Grace Smith of...
Doris Markle
Apr 14, 2025
Doris S. (Law) Markle, 96, of Richmond Township, died peacefully Monday evening April 14, 2025, in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Carlene Markle. She was the widow of William A. Markle. Born in West Reading, Doris was a daughter of the late Forrest and Anna (Witman) Law.
Doris was a graduate of Birdsboro High...
Ronald Masters
Apr 13, 2025
Ronald A. Masters, 81, of Lower Macungie Township, died peacefully Sunday, April 13, 2025, in his residence, with his wife Barbara A. (Adam) Tothero, by his side. Born in Upper Lehigh Township, Lehigh County, Ronald was a son of the late Austin and Margaret (Stegna) Masters. Ronald honorably and faithfully served our country as a member of the Pennsylvania Army...
Clifford Dietrich
Apr 12, 2025
Clifford R. Dietrich, 86, of Lenhartsville, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. He was the widower of Joyce C. (Snyder) Dietrich, who died October 3, 2021, and whom he celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary with prior to her passing.
Born in Greenwich Township, PA, Clifford was a son of the late Harvey...