Apr 5, 2023

Sylvia A. (Trayer) Heckler, 89, of Topton, died April 5, 2023. She was the widow of The Reverend Willis K. Heckler, who died Nov. 8, 2019, and whom she married on June 23, 1962. Surrounded by her daughters, Sylvia peacefully joined her husband Willis in their heavenly home.

Born in Kutztown, PA, Sylvia was a...

Apr 1, 2023

Baby Adrian B. Brubaker, infant son of Daniel W. and Elaine N. (Burkholder) Brubaker of Kutztown, was stillborn on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at UPMC - Lititz. His parents are members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites, and attend Center Mennonite Church, Kutztown.

Along with his parents, Adrian is survived by his big brother, Benjamin B. Brubaker,...

Mar 27, 2023

Bruce D. Werley, 82, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice, Allentown, after complications from a fall he had while visiting Punta Cana for his and his wife's 30th wedding anniversary in January. He was the loving husband of Karen R. (Kunkel) Werley whom he married on January 26, 1993.

Mar 25, 2023

Elaine H. (Roy) Frenette, 85, of Topton, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, in The Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of Anthony Frenette and mother of Carol Gehman and Andrea Campo and their families.

Servicers for Elaine will be held privately by her family.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth C. Dornblaser, 85, formerly of Alburtis, died peacefully, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown. Kenneth was the widower of Doris "Dully" (Long) Dornblaser.   Born in Allentown, Kenny was a son of the late Claude and Verna (Gumph) Dornblaser.

Kenny graduated from Allen High School in 1955 where he proudly played for the...

Mar 25, 2023

Stephen B. "Steve" Beck, 78, of Topton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. He was the loving husband of Maryellen D. "Pixie" (Moyer) Beck, whom he married on June 26, 1965.

Born in Reading, Steve was a son of the late Kermit...

Mar 18, 2023

William H. "Billy" Isamoyer, 83, of Mertztown, passed away, March 18, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital.  Born in Ringtown, he is survived by his wife Joyce F. (Weisner) Isamoyer; a daughter, Dawn M. (Isamoyer), wife of Craig A. Weller; and grandson Keegan C. Weller, Topton.  He was predeceased by a brother, James Isamoyer and a sister, Virginia (Isamoyer) Guth....

Mar 17, 2023

Lucille J. (Meck) Geist, 81, of Breinigsville, formerly of, Topton, and Florida, died Friday, March 17, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born February 13, 1942, in Longswamp Township.  She is the wife of Ernest E. Geist.  They were married February 20, 1960.  Born in Longswamp Township, Lucy was a daughter of the late Paul...

Mar 16, 2023

Katie I. (Reinert) Danner, 87, of District Township, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Wilson A. Danner who died on May 2, 2016, and whom she married on July 20, 1957.

Born in District Township, Katie was...

Mar 14, 2023

John H. Pursell, Sr., age 72, of Topton, PA, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Reading Hospital of natural causes after battling with a lung disease. Born in West Portal, New Jersey, on July 4, 1950, John was the son of George and Gladys (Rittenhouse). John or "Johnny" graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School, Annandale, New Jersey,...