Charlotte L. Mengel

Charlotte L. (Madeira) Mengel, 82, formerly of Mertztown died Friday, February 6, 2026, in Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading, where she was admitted from Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. Born in Greenwich Township, Berks County, Charlotte was a daughter of the late Harold F. and Esther (Geiger) Madeira. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Mengel, who died August 20, 2008.

Charlotte worked as a trimmer for the former Keith Knitting Mill, Mertztown; and the former JoMar, Alburtis; and the former Kutztown Shoe Factory, Kutztown.

Charlotte is survived by two sons, Michael R., husband of Jo-Lyn (Dierolf) Mengel, Topton, and Jeffrey R., husband of Christine M. (Evancho) Mengel, Breinigsville, PA. Grandchildren; Desiree N. (Mengel) wife of James Sclesky, Brittany L. (Mengel) wife of Michael Rentschler, Courtney L. Mengel, Brandon L. Mengel, and Alena M. Korp. Great-grandchildren, Raylee N., Kinsley J., Remi S., and Maxwell L. Rentschler; Corbin J., Oaklyn B., Bailey P., and Bryer A. Sclesky, and Xander Card. Other survivors include a sister, Loretta (Madeira), wife of Dennis Heffner, Kutztown; and a brother, Harold F., Jr., husband of Laurie (Getter) Madeira, Kutztown. In addition to her husband and parents, Charlotte was predeceased by a brother Francis "Chuppy" Madeira.

A Funeral Service to Honor and Celebrate Charlotte's Life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton, with The Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Sassaman, officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Dryville. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be considered in Charlotte's memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Charlotte's obituary tribute page at www.ludwickfh.com.