Nov 16, 2019

Ronald J. Fulton, 80 years of age, of Mertztown, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in the care of his family, Comfort Keepers, and Bayada Hospice, after a nineteen-year challenge of living with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on May 29, 1939 in Vanderbilt, PA, a son of the late Roy and Laura (Williams) Fulton. Ron and his...

Nov 15, 2019

Carolyn V. (Reilman) Martis, 81, formerly of Kuztown, died Friday, November 15, 2019, in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township. Born in Dalhart, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Blanch P. (Clinkenbeard) Reilman.

Carolyn worked as a Bookkeeper for several companies.

Carolyn is survived by daughters: Judith (Carl), widow of...

Nov 12, 2019

Evelyn M. (Greenawalt) Adams, 95, life-long resident of Kutztown, and most recently a resident of Country Meadows, Wyomissing, her adopted home of new family and friends, and Phoebe-Berks, Wernersville, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She was the widow of Paul H. Adams, who passed away on May 12, 1993. Paul passed away six weeks shy of their...

Nov 11, 2019

Arlene F. (Smith) Folk, 76, of Lyon Station, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of Richard C. Folk, who died on December 21, 2016. They were married on February 23, 1963.

Born in Mertztown, PA, Arlene was a daughter of the late Charles E. and...

Nov 11, 2019

Dan H. Eck, 81, of Mertztown, died Monday, November 11, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Strunk) Eck. They were married September 16, 1961. Born in Longswamp Township, he was a son of the late James W., Sr. and Marie J. (Schwartz) Eck. Dan was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ, Mertztown....

Nov 10, 2019

David C. Bleiler, 83, of Kutztown, died suddenly Sunday, November 10, 2019, in his home. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Muthard) Bleiler. They were married May 11, 1993. Born in Mertztown, David was a son of the late Max J. and Kathryn M. (Fenstermacher) Bleiler. David honorably and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy....

Nov 8, 2019

The Reverend Willis K. Heckler, Pastor Emeritus of Zion's Union Church, Maxatawny, 86, returned to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 8, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his recent medical struggles and ultimately gave him peace.

Born December 30, 1932 in Obelisk, Montgomery...

Nov 2, 2019

Edwin J. "Eddie" Schade, Jr., 93, of Lyon Station, died peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2019, in his home. He was the widower of Fern A. (Trexler) Schade, who died May 19, 1976. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Edwin J. Schade, Sr., and Florence (Hertzog) Schade. Edwin honorably and faithfully served his country as a...

Oct 31, 2019

Gloria F. (Snyder) Heiter, 90, of Topton, died peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2019, in The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township. She was the widow of Donald R. Heiter, who died October 17, 1999. Born in Topton, Gloria was a daughter of the late Russell V. and Mae B. (Derr) Snyder. Mrs. Heiter was a member of Saint Peter's...

Oct 31, 2019

Max George Harvey Bleiler, 86, of Fleetwood, died on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in his residence. He was the husband of Lynne Frances (Hicks) Elser Bleiler, whom he married on September 12, 2005. His first wife, Edith Ruth (Henning) Bleiler, whom he married on September 18, 1954, died on August 2, 2004.

Born in Allentown, PA, Max...