Jul 16, 2022

Beryl Elizabeth (Thomas) Carl, 93, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born December 15, 1928, in Port Talbot, Wales, UK, daughter of the late Winston and Edith Lillian Thomas. Beryl received her formal education in food service in the UK where she was once privileged to serve then...

Jul 15, 2022

George A. Kopchick Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.

George is survived by his wife of 31 years Karen Bretz MD., daughter Kortney Kopchick, and son Zachary Kopchick. George was a loving father, husband and a friend to everyone. He was born in Latrobe, PA and was the oldest son...

Jul 14, 2022

Chester Lee “Ches” Moyer, 91, of Kutztown, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. He was the loving husband of Geraldine E. (Rahn) Moyer, whom he married in 1951.

Born in Lyons, Chester was a son of the late Elmer H. and Elsie M. (Heiter)...

Jul 14, 2022

Janice L. (Reinhard) Angstadt, 86, of Kutztown, died peacefully, Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Curtis F. Angstadt who died November 12, 2017. Born in Macungie, Janice was a daughter of the late Manrow J. and Myrtle M. (Geist) Reinhard. She was a member of the U.C.C. Congregation of Jerusalem...

Jul 11, 2022

Richard McLaren , also known as "Red" & Dick, of Kutztown and Daytona Beach, passed Monday, July 11, 2022, in Reading Hospital Tower Health, West Reading.  He was born in Mineola, New York. He was adopted by Robert & Suzanne McLaren both deceased.  He resided in and attended school in Lancaster, N.H.

Richard served honorably in the...

Jul 7, 2022

Dr. Kathleen L. Lodwick, 78, a resident of Berks County, PA, died Wednesday, July 7, 2022.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn E. (Worthington) Lodwick and Algha C. Lodwick. Dr. Lodwick worked as Chinese History Professor at the Pennsylvania State University, for over 25 years. Then, retired in 2012 with...

Jul 6, 2022

Delores A. "Tootie" (Miller) Hellwig, 74, of Mertztown, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Ceder Crest, Salisbury Township, where she was a patient for three weeks. She was the widow of David G. Hellwig, who died on October 5, 2017, and whom she married on March 16, 1968.

Jun 26, 2022

Candace Jeanne Fernsler, 70, entered into rest on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Ms. Fernsler, daughter of the late Frederick E. Fernsler Sr. and Jeanne M. Hamme Fernsler, was born in Philadelphia, PA.

She graduated in 1971 from Chamberburg High School, after high school she joined The United States Navy. She was a Veteran, received additional...

Jun 19, 2022

Steve John O'Neil, 63, of Kutztown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022, in his home.  He was the husband of Cindy A. (Peters) O'Neil, whom he married September 15, 1984.  Born in West Reading, Steve was a son of the late John S. and Fern M. (Zimmerman) O'Neil.  Steve was a member of Zion's Union Church, Maxatawny, where...

Jun 18, 2022

Virginia M. Hellwig, 79, of Lower Macungie Township, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  Born in Allentown, Virginia was a daughter of the late George and Anna Marie (Swartzentruber) Hellwig.  She was of the Lutheran faith.

Virginia was a graduate of Brandywine Heights Area School District, Class of 1960. She received a...