Betty R Ayres

Dec 30, 2012

Betty R. Ayres, 89, of Topton, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Alfred H. Ayres, who died August 13, 1974. Born in Lyon Station, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Leah M. (Boyer) Reed. Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton. She was...

Thomas P Ferry Sr

Dec 28, 2012

Thomas P. Ferry, Sr., 83, of Alburtis, died Friday, December 28, 2012 in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the widower of Helen C. (Keeney) Ferry, who died October 19, 2011. Born in Alburtis, he was a son of the late Joseph M., and Anne K. (Hallinan) Ferry. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church,...

Shirley J Roth

Dec 27, 2012

Shirley J. Roth, 76, of Bowers, died suddenly Thursday, December 27, 2012, in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, after she was stricken at home. She was the wife of Alfred D. Roth. They were married August 1, 1953. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late J. Leroy, and Rachel G. (Warmkessel)...

Samuel J Lawrence Jr

Dec 27, 2012

Samuel J. Lawrence, Jr., 57, of Kempton, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 in his residence. He was the husband of Sally Jo (Maurer) Lawrence. They were married October 29, 1977. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Samuel J., Sr., and Shirley M. (Siegfried) Lawrence. He was a 1973 graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem,...

Melvin R Mitchell

Dec 27, 2012

Melvin R. Mitchell, 85, of Kutztown, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 in Mifflin Center Nursing Home, Shillington. He was the husband of Grace (Mull) Mitchell who died in 2005. His first wife, Eleanor I. (Moser) Mitchell died June 6, 1966. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William A., and Mary E. (Fizz) Mitchell. He...

Eleanor M Hensinger

Dec 27, 2012

Eleanor M. (Delong) Hensinger, 80, of Macungie, formerly of Kutztown, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 in her residence, Lehigh Commons Senior Living. She was the wife of Elmer F. "Buddy" Hensinger. They were married August 11, 1953. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late George R. and Luella C. (Weidner) DeLong. Mrs. Hensinger was...

Ernest H Merkel

Dec 26, 2012

Ernest H. Merkel, 93, of Kutztown, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township. He was the widower of Sarah J. (Phillips) Merkel, who died January 28, 2007. Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Harvey and Edna (Herring) Merkel. Mr. Merkel was a US Army Veteran of WWII....

Jean M Hertzog

Dec 24, 2012

Jean M. Hertzog, 81, of Topton, died Monday, December 24, 2012 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Lee H. Hertzog, who died May 5, 2009. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Marlin W., Sr., and Mary (Masters) Werley. She was employed as the Burn Education Director by Lehigh Valley...

Ruth E Reitz

Dec 17, 2012

Ruth E. Reitz, 90, of Kutztown, died Monday, December 17, 2012 in Phoebe Berks Health Center, Wernersville. She was the widow of Dr. Melvin L. Reitz, who died June 15, 2011. Born in Albany Township, she was a daughter of the late Reverend Morris and Florence (Huntzinger) Krause. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kutztown....

Gladys M Mest

Dec 16, 2012

Gladys M. Mest, 83, a former resident of Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 in the residence of her daughter and granddaughter, with her loving family by her side. She was the widow of Earl R. Mest, who died March 9, 2005. Born in Alburtis, Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Albert F.,...