Mar 6, 2022

Robert W. Bennecoff, 55, of Mertztown, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in his residence.  Born in Allentown, Robbie was a son of the late William H. Bennecoff and Dian M. (Reinert) widow of Carl F. Blank.

Robbie first worked as an auto mechanic, then worked for Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Mertztown; later, he obtained his CDL license...

Mar 3, 2022

Lee W. Erb, 84, a long-time Kutztown resident, recently of Tower Court, Topton, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Carol L. (Hauck) Erb. They were married March 5, 1960. Born in Topton, Lee was a son of the late George F. R. and Mae E. (Yoder) Erb. He was...

Mar 1, 2022

Anna M. (Vargo) Herman, 91, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the widow of Kenneth D. Herman, who died January 3, 2017, and whom she married on October 28, 1950.

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Feb 26, 2022

Lucille R. “Luci” (Breidegam) Adam, 73, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Norman E. Adam, whom she married on April 29, 1967.

Born on her family’s farm in Ontelaunee Township, Luci was a daughter...

Feb 24, 2022

Jared Parker George, 24, of Maxatawny, died suddenly on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home. Born on February 10, 1998 in Allentown, Jared was a son of Gary R. George of Breinigsville and Julie R. (Seidel) George, of Maxatawny. He was a 2016 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and Berks Career and Technology Center with a...

Feb 23, 2022

Kathy J. (Kurtz) Confer, 68, formerly of Alburtis, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in The Willow Senior Living Community, Macungie. She was the widow of William E. Confer who died on November 26, 2018 and whom she married on May 13, 1974.

Born in Allentown, Kathy was a daughter of the late Harold...

Feb 23, 2022

Jeremy M. Zimmerman, 19, of Maxatawny Township, died as the result of injuries sustained in a work accident on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.  Born in Maxatawny Township, Jeremy was a son of Nathan B. and RoseAnna H. (Martin) Zimmerman, with whom he resided.  He was a member of Walnuttown Mennonite Church, Fleetwood.

Jeremy was employed...

Feb 22, 2022

Dominic Saylor Hayes, infant son of Benjamin S. and Rebekah E. (Harris) Hayes, of Rockland Township, was born and later gained his angel wings on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem.

Along with his Mama and Daddy, Dominic has left his footprints in the hearts of his siblings, Gwendolyn...

Feb 22, 2022

Lillian S. (Geiger) Showalter, 92, of Topton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Harold L. "Snoball" Showalter, Sr., who died December 6, 1993, and companion of the late Norman Geist.

Born in Macungie, Lillian was a daughter of the late Paul and...

Feb 19, 2022

John A. Geist, Jr., 72, of Alburtis, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the devoted husband of Bonnie L. (Reese) Geist, whom he married on August 26, 1966.

Born in Alburtis, John was a son of the late John A. Geist, Sr.,...