OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2021

Joseph F. Toplak III, 51, of Topton, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Born April 19, 1970 in Exeter, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Barbara (Bayley) and Joseph F. Toplak Jr. Joseph worked for many years as the head cook at the Burger King in Dover New Hampshire....

Jul 11, 2021

Robert W. Walter, 81, of Shoemakersville, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Born December 24, 1939 in Johnson City, New York, he was the son of the late William J. and Winnie F. (Smith) Walter. He and the love of his life, his wife of 54 years, Jeanne...

Jun 29, 2021

Laila A. (Adam) Wesner, 99, of Richmond Township, went to her eternal home in heaven to be with Jesus Christ, her eternal savior, on Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021. Born October 30, 1921 in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ida (Sunday) Adam. Her husband of 62 years, Paul L. Wesner, whom she married...

Jun 23, 2021

Mrs. Dawn L. (Cleaver) Endy, 51, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at her home. Born June 24, 1969 in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Thomas Cleaver, Boyertown and the late Marilynn (Seibert) Cleaver. She and her husband, John P. Endy, were married on June 19, 1993 and celeberated their 28th anniversary last Saturday. Dawn...

Jun 21, 2021

William J. Stadalnik, 79, of Blandon, died on Monday, June 21, 2021. He was the husband of Arlene F. (Dobos) Stadalnik. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albin J. and Helen M. (Povilaitis) Stadalnik. Bill retired in 2001 from Unisys Corporation after 32 years as a software design engineer. He was a member of St....

Jun 19, 2021

Michael (Mike) A. Rowland, 60, passed away peacefully in his Pottstown home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Mike was the son of the late William O. and Arlene J. Rowland. Mike retired from The Hill School in 2006. Mike enjoyed helping his community, and was a member of several local volunteer fire companies...

Jun 2, 2021

Terry L. Acker, 82, of Richmond Township, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 2, 2021 at his home. Born July 10, 1938 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Dorothy H. (Pauley) and Charles M. Acker. Terry worked for over 19 years for Security Guards, Inc. at Reading Tube, retiring in 2006. He also worked for 32...

May 26, 2021

Kolby J. Doerr, 14, of Blandon, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 21, 2006 in Fountain Hill, Kolby was the son of Joseph J. and Katrina M. (Capper) Doerr, Blandon. Kolby fought a valiant battle against cancer, passing away on the one year anniversary of his diagnosis. He...

May 14, 2021

Heaven gained an angel on Friday, May 14, 2021, with the passing of (Mary) Theresa DeLay. She would have celebrated her next birthday May 28. She was greeted with open arms by the friends and family who went before her, especially her parents John and Mary (Moore) Eagan, her mother-in-law Margaret DeLay, and her nephew Doug Nagle. While she...

May 4, 2021

Robert Bickham, 57, of Ontelaunee, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home. Born October 15, 1963 in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of Minerva (Reimert) Hoppes and the late Daniel Y. Hoppes. He and his wife of 20 years, Michelle L. (Evans) Bickham, were married on May 27, 2000 in Reading, PA. Bob spent...

May 2, 2021

Olivia D. Herman, 10 months, of Topton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Born July 3, 2020 in Allentown, she was the precious daughter of Jordan K. (Sholedice) and Tyler B. Herman. Olivia is survived by her Mommy and Daddy, her grandparents, Tammy S. (Miller) Sholedice, wife of Craig A. Sholedice, Fleetwood,...

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Sandra L. (Angstadt) Keiser, 77, of Maidencreek Twp, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Laurel Center, Hamburg. Born September 15, 1943 in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth (Rhoads) Angstadt. Her husband of 44 years, Ralph R. Keiser, passed away on July 25, 2007. Sandra worked for many years...

Apr 28, 2021

Leroy P. Schaeffer, 68, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA. Born July 2, 1952, Lee was the son of the late Betty (Scherer) Miller and Bud Hauser. Lee was a hairdresser for nearly 50 years. He owned and operated Hair Additions by Lee in...

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Marie E. (Gift) Ohlinger, 79, of Wernersville, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 21, 1941 in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Edna Mae (Rhodes) and Robert W. Gift. She and her husband of 55 years, Claude H. Ohlinger, were married on June...

Apr 21, 2021

Lorcan J. Travis, 21 months, of Telford, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 as the result of an accident. Born June 25, 2019 in Moorestown, New Jersey, Lorcan was the son of Kelsey G. Travis and Russell L. Badman, Telford. Lorcan was a special little boy who loved to play with rubber duckies, enjoyed smelling flowers outside...

Apr 20, 2021

Irene M. (Reinert) Stern, 67, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. Born April 15, 1954 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mae (Scheirer) Reinert. Her husband of 35 years, Charles E. Stern, passed away on March 8, 2015. Irene worked in...

Apr 20, 2021

Harold M. "Harry" Geidner, 57, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born October 28, 1963 in Allentown, he was the son of the late James and Edna (Kuhns) Geidner. Harold met the love of his life, Susan M. (Delia) Geidner, when they were both 16. He even commented...

Apr 16, 2021

Carol J. (Weatherholtz) Gettle, 69, of Myerstown, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA. Born October 25, 1951 in Rehrersburg, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ruth E. (Detterline) Weatherholtz. She and her husband of 51 years, Charles R. "Speed" Gettle, were married...

Apr 13, 2021

Ernest L. Sheetz, 91, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born October 8, 1929 in Rockland Twp, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Hettie (Cronrath) Sheetz. Ernie served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Ernie worked in...

Apr 5, 2021

Dorothy E. (Gaumer) Geisler, 79, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 4, 1941 in Richmond Twp, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Eva C. (Adams) Gaumer. Dorothy proudly served her country honorably and faithfully as a member of the United States Army...