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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
La Rue M. (Heffner) Frederick, 91, of Wescosville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Lowell G. Frederick, whom she married on May 24, 1952. Born in Longswamp Township, La Rue was a daughter of the late Clarence E. and Jennie...
Karla J. (Shearer) Shean, of Fleetwood, died on her 67th birthday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Hobart E. Shean, who died June 30, 1994, and the companion of Kerry 'Klerp" Yeager. Born in Sellersville, Bucks County, Karla was a daughter of the late Karl D. Shearer and Henrietta H. (House), widow of Raymond O....
Rose Marie (Ceppa) Sable, 92, a resident of The Villa St. Elizabeth, Reading, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Tower Health-Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Edward A. Sable. Born in Glen Lyon, Luzerne County, PA, Rose was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Bralczyk) Ceppa and was Catholic in Faith.
Rose is...