Jan 27, 2023

William C. "Bill" Eschbach, 65, of Tilden Township, died Friday, January 27, 2023, in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, where he was a patient two days.  He was the loving husband of Sharon L. (Williams) Eschbach.  They were married December 27, 1975.  Born in Allentown, William was a son of the late Leslie P., Sr., and Dorothy M. (Beers)...

Jan 24, 2023

Rufus N. Zimmerman, 86, of Mertztown, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Richland Christian Home, Richland, Lebanon County, where he was rehabilitating for the past two months.  Born in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, on November 6, 1936, he was a son of the late Elam E. and Katie N. (Nolt) Zimmerman.  He was the husband of Esther S....

Jan 24, 2023

Earl Wittman, 90, of Hereford Township, Berks County, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in his daughter's residence. Born in Hereford Township, Earl was a son of the late Frank and Margaret (Younger) Wittman, and was a member of St. Peter's Union Church, Macungie.

Earl was employed by the former Bally Case and Cooler, Inc., Bally,...

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...