Sep 24, 2023

John Philip Mertz, 88, of Maxatawny Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Betty Lou (Herber) Mertz, whom he married on June 25, 1955.

Born and raised in Maxatawny Township, John was a son of the late Philip Martin Mertz and Ellen Jane (Leibensperger) Mertz....

Sep 24, 2023

Holden R. Miller-Schaeffer, 30, of Kutztown, PA, and Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Yunjin Jo, whom he married on March 14, 2020.

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Sep 23, 2023

Domenick C. Solazzo, 89, of Longswamp Township, died peacefully, Saturday, Sepember 23, 2023, in his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Keiderling) Solazzo.  They were married October 10, 1994.  Born in Vineland, NJ, Domenick was a son of the late Carmen and Margaret (Forcinito) Solazzo.  Dom honorably and faithfully served our country...

Sep 20, 2023

Anson Eugene Burkholder, 23, of Maidencreek Township, died as the result of a traffic accident on Route 222 in Maidencreek Township.  He was the husband of Elaine B. (Sauder) Burkholder.  They were married September 29, 2022.  Born in Richmond Township, Anson was a son of Nevin Z. and Stella Z. (Burkholder) Burkholder, Richmond Township.  Anson was a member of...

Sep 19, 2023

Scott D. Heiter, 72, of Kutztown, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 19,2023, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Christine M. (Oswald) Heiter, whom he married June 7, 1975. And they were blessed to have enjoyed 50 years of life together. Born in Allentown, Scott was the son of late Donald R. and Gloria...

Sep 18, 2023

Mark Elliott Applegate, 67, of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Tina Marie (Albrecht) Applegate, whom he married on August 29, 1981.

Born in Arlington, VA, Mark was the son of Joan H. (Morgan) Applegate of Alsace Township, and the late Thornton E. Applegate and was...

Sep 6, 2023

Richard J. "Dick" Diehm, 85, of Kutztown, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Saint Luke's University Hospital - Allentown Campus. He was the loving husband of Mary M. (Zettlemoyer) Diehm. They were married on November 24, 1989. Born in Kenhorst, he was a son of the late William C., II, and Minerva (Decker) Diehm. Dick honorably and faithfully...

Sep 5, 2023

Brenda L. (Hertzog) Younger, 62, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, following a 10-year battle with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease. She was the loving wife of Scott K. Younger, whom she married on October 21, 1978.

Born in Allentown, Brenda was...

Sep 3, 2023

Myrtle B. (Herman) Dietrich, 106, formerly of Kutztown, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township, where she has been a resident since 2018. Myrtle was the widow of Lawrence H. Dietrich, who died July 22, 1980. Born in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Herbert P. and...

Aug 25, 2023

Kenneth P. Bond, 86, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Betty L. (Fenstermacher) Bond, whom he married on June 23, 1962.

Born in Albany Township, Berks County, PA, Kenneth was a son of the late Harold J. and Lena M. (Gehringer) Bond. He attended Kutztown...