Cheryl A. Peckham

May 9, 2018

Cheryl A. (Wartzenluft) Peckham, 59, of Richmond Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday evening, May 9, 2018 in Kutztown Manor, Inc. after a brief battle with colon cancer. She was the wife of David K. Peckham, whom she married on September 4, 2006. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Sterling H. and Frances...

Jean C. Snow

May 7, 2018

Jean C. (Schille) Snow, 94, of Topton, formerly of West Caldwell, NJ, died peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Elmer E. Snow, who she married on December 21, 1944, and who died on April 29, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jean was a daughter of the late...

Patricia A. Youse

May 5, 2018

Patricia A. (Weidner) Youse, 77, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Frederick Living, Frederick, PA, where she was a resident for two weeks. She was the widow of Marlin S. Youse, who died on August 31, 2000. Born in  Lyon Station, Patricia was a daughter of the late Luther A. and...

Barbara A. Heckman

May 5, 2018

Barbara A. (Arnold) Heckman, 79, formerly of Kutztown, died Saturday, May 5, 2018, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late George H. Arnold and Helen M. (Showalter) widow of John H. Adams.  Barbara graduated from Frackville Vo-Tech with a diploma in practical nursing.  She worked as a Licensed Practical...

Claude H. Fritch

May 4, 2018

Claude H. "Fritchie" Fritch, 84, of Bally, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the long-time companion of Roberta M. (Greenawalt) Kemp. His wife, Geraldine E. (Stahl) Fritch died on November 8, 2000. Born in Topton, Claude was a son of the late Paul and Marion (Lafaw) Fritch. He...

Mary L. Geist

May 3, 2018

Mary L. (Weidner) Geist, 83, formerly of Richmond Township, and Kutztown, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 , in Manor Care, Laureldale, where she was a patient for two weeks. She was the widow of Robert M. Geist, who died January 2, 2016.  Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Warren E. and Roma A. (Derr) Weidner....

Leroy C. Reitenauer

May 3, 2018

Leroy C. Reitenauer, 80, of Maxatawny Township, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.  He was the husband of Debra A. (Bleiler) Reitenauer.  They were married July 28, 1995.  Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond C. and Edna E. (Bachman) Reitenauer.  He honorably and faithfully served his country...

Arlene E. Wiltrout

Apr 29, 2018

Arlene E. (Biehl) Wiltrout, 99, of Kutztown, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home, Kutztown.  She was the widow of Ralph T. Wiltrout, who died April 5, 1947.  Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Ammon S. and Sallie A. (Hoch) Biehl.  Mrs. Wiltrout was a member of Saint John's Lutheran Church,...

Walter J. Baginsky

Apr 27, 2018

Walter John Baginsky Jr., 73, of Exton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 27, 2018. He was completely devoted to his soul mate, Jean Reeder Baginsky, with whom he enjoyed 33 years of marriage before she passed away 5 months ago. Walter leaves behind two loving children, Bret (Sara) Baginsky and Bridget (Christian) Babcock. His granddaughter Iona Babcock brought...

Rev. Donald B. Landis

Apr 26, 2018

The Reverend Donald B. Landis, 85, of Dryville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the loving and devoted husband of Madeline (Bauer) Landis, whom he married on July 13, 1963. Born in Souderton, PA, Donald was the son of the late Elmer F. and Lillian (Blank) Landis....