Jan 16, 2023

Peter Katsafanas, 71, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Peter was the son of the late Basil and Patricia (Copetas) Katsafanas, and was Greek Orthodox in faith.

Peter was employed by Unclaimed Freight until his retirement, and was formerly the Sports...

Jan 15, 2023

Nevin Franklin Hess, 71, of Richmond Township, formerly of Lenhartsville, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading.

Born in Rockland Township, Nevin was a son of the late Nevin E. and Verna V. (Gift) Hess and was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School. Nevin honorably and faithfully served...

Jan 11, 2023

Paul S. Rothermel, 90, of Albany Township, died peacefully Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family, while on hospice care.  He was the widower of Evelyn I. (Krick) Rothermel, who died 15 years ago to the day, January 11, 2008.  Born in Maxatawny Township, Paul was a son of the late Alfred M. and Stella...

Jan 9, 2023

SSgt. Joseph "Joe" R. Stoess, US Marine Corps, retired, 41, of Kempton, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 in his residence, following a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. He was the loving husband of 20 years to Renee D. Stoess, whom he married in 2002.

He is survived by his three children,...

Jan 8, 2023

Gerald P. "Jerry" Kern, 92, of Kutztown, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the widower of the late Virginia C. (Conrad) Kern, who died on June 6, 2017 and whom he married on February 25, 1956.

Born in Weisenberg Township,...

Jan 4, 2023

Judy L. (Acker) Sechler, 81, of Woodside Avenue, Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in her residence.  She was the wife of Larry D. Sechler, whom she married on October 10, 1964.

Born on June 13, 1941 in Allentown, Judy was the daughter of the late Carl R. Acker and the late Jean...

Dec 31, 2022

Eddie Gene Reilman, 83, of Richmond Township, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Born in Dalhart, Texas, Eddie was a son of the late Edwin Reilman and Blanche "Pauline" (Clinkenbeard) Wertz.

Eddie was employed by the former Saucony Shoe Company, Kutztown, until he was drafted...

Dec 29, 2022

Donald R. Grider, 87, of Kutztown, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading, where he had been a patient since Monday, December 26, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Brenda J. (Scheidt) Grider, whom he married September 29, 1961.  Born in Allentown, Don was a son of the late Justus E. and...

Dec 24, 2022

Warren W. "Slim" Wessner, 80, of Topton, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Irene F. (Geist) Wessner, whom he married on December 10, 1966.

Born in the village of Stony Run, Berks County, Warren was a son...

Dec 24, 2022

Kenneth C. Kistler, 75, Alburtis, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Marie E. (Wolfe) Kistler.  They were married August 1, 1997.  Born in Allentown, Kenneth was a son of the late Marvin J., Sr., and Kathryn M. (Brensinger) Kistler.  Kenneth was a member of  Saint Paul's Lutheran...