Erma M. Pennepacker, 97, formerly of Callowhill Street, Topton, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 in the Lutheran Home at Topton, Topton. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Elias R. and Endora M. (Gehris) Pennepacker. She was a member of St. Peter’s UCC Church, Topton, where she was past treasurer of the...
Carol Ann Gilmore, 68, of Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in her residence. She was the wife of Charles J. Gilmore. They were married on May 6, 1961. Born in Bentleyville, Washington County, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert C. Booth, Sr. and the late Elizabeth B. (Stracelsky) Hines. She...
Richard N. Steigerwalt, Sr., 75, of Kutztown, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 in The Lutheran Home at Topton where he was a resident since October 27, 2010. He was the husband of Nelda F. (Ramaly) Steigerwalt. They were married 54 years this past February. Born in Lehighton, Carbon County, he was a son of the late Neil V....
Debra A. Gift, 54, of Longswamp Township, died Friday, January 28, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township where she was a patient since January 8, 2011. She was the widow of James Gift. She was also predeceased by her companion Rodney L. Frymoyer. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Lorraine M. (Arndt) Smith, Lyon Station...
Floyd J. Smith, 86, of Topton, and formerly of Ruscombmanor Township, Berks County, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Mary A. (Schenck) Smith. They were married on December 28, 1946. Born in York, PA he was a son of the late Gordon H., Sr. and Anna (Augsburg) Smith....
Marlin W. “Fish” Wessner, 75, of Topton, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township where he was a patient one month. Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late William M., Sr., and Viola M. (Klopp) Wessner. He was of the United Church of Christ faith. He was a US Army veteran...
Bernice P. Bauer, 65, of Alburtis, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, shortly after admission. She was the wife of Terry J. Bauer. They were married 24 years this past November. Born in East Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Aaron L. and Minnie E. (Miller) Strunk. She was a member...
Willard H. Gernert, 82, of Kutztown, died Monday, January 17, 2011, in Kutztown Manor, where he had been a resident since April 2010. Born in New Tripoli, PA, he was a son of the late Paul Gernert and Verna (Fenstermacher) Walker. He was the husband of Pauline E. (Arndt) Gernert, whom he married December 19, 1953. He was...
Richard Reith, 74, of Bethlehem died Monday, January 17, 2011 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Edith (Rauenzahn) Reith. Richard resided at Cherry Lane of Lifepath from 1994 to 2003. In 2003 he was placed at Wydner until his passing. Richard will be...
Catherine R. Gambler, 91, of Alburtis, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Cedarbrook, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Paul W. Gambler who died on July 29, 1973. Born in Bowers, Maxatawny Township, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank and Katie (Pitsko) Szilli. She was a member of Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church, Alburtis....