Sep 27, 2006

Ernest W. Beitler, Jr., entered into eternal rest on September 27, 2006 in San Antonio, TX. He was born June 6, 1937 in Topton, PA to the late Ernest W., Sr., and Rose H. (Smith) Beitler of Hosensack, PA. Ernie is truly loved and admired by all who knew him.

He was a graduate of...

Sep 24, 2006

Margaret E. Nawoczenski-Nolan, 87, of East Keller Street, Topton, died Sunday, September 24, 2006 in her residence. She was the widow of Stanley J. Nawoczenski-Nolan who died on June 14, 2001.

Born in Shade Gap, Huntingdon County, PA, she was a daughter of the late Chauncey J. and Julia C. (Starr) Piper. She along with...

Sep 19, 2006

Craig S. Geisinger, 54, of Hill Road, Kutztown, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in his residence.

Born on April 20, 1952 he was a son of Richard N., Sr. and Patricia R. (Rahn) Geisinger of Kutztown. He was a 1970 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. He was a US Army Veteran of the Viet...

Sep 18, 2006

Myrtle M. Smith, 85, formerly of Main Street, Topton, died Monday, September 18, 2006 in Corry, PA.

She is survived by Sons, Paul D. Bortz, Schuylkill Haven, Charles F. Bortz, York; 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren.

Graveside Services are Friday, September 22, 2006 at 10:15 AM in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Mertztown. Arrangements...

Sep 17, 2006

Grant J. Stetzler, 86, of Lyons, died Sunday, September 17, 2006 in Kutztown Manor where he resided since June 1 st . He was the husband of Helen R. (Heffner) Stetzler. They celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2006.

Born in Shoemakersville, Berks County, he was the son of the late Guy...

Sep 16, 2006

Joseph Galbavy, 50, of Mertztown died Saturday, September 16, 2006.

He was the son of Elda M. (Stump) Galbavy VanValkenburg, Mertztown, and the late Joseph Galbavy, Sr.

He is survived by Mother, Sons, Sisters, Half-Brothers, and Step-Brother.

Funeral Services are private at the convenience of the family. Friends may...

Sep 16, 2006

Grace A. Kern, 78, of Quarry Road, Maxatawny Twp., died Saturday, September 16, 2006 in her residence.

Born in Maxatawny Twp., Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Philip M. and Ellen J. (Leibensperger) Mertz. She worked for 11 years as a waitress for the former Pied Piper Diner, Trexlertown. She was a...

Sep 16, 2006

Robert W. Leiby, Sr., 80, of Mountain Road, Macungie, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 in the Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg, where he had been a resident since September 15 th .

Born in Topton, PA, he was the son of the late William T. and Mildred A. (Wisler) Leiby. He was a cabinet maker...

Sep 15, 2006

Elda M. Ritz, 86, of Railroad Street East, Lyons died Friday, September 15, 2006 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. She was the wife of Raymond R. Ritz who she married on August 12, 1939.

Born in Rockland Twp., Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer F. and Beulah...

Sep 13, 2006

Paul T. Trax, 80, of Highland Ave., Kutztown, died Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in the In-patient Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, where he was a patient one day. He was the widower of Dolores F. (Green) Trax who died August 13, 2006.

Born in Oil City, PA, he was a son of the...