OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fleetwood, PA, Berks County Pennsylvania & Surrounding Areas

Timothy P. Fritch

Timothy P. Fritch

Nov 28, 2020

Timothy P. Fritch, 56, of Topton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born June 8, 1964 in Allentown, he was the son of Charles H. “Pop” Fritch, companion of Sandra E. Bower, and the late Loretta M. (Bower) Fritch. He and his wife of 35 years, Tammy L. (Solt) Fritch, were married...

Bruce F. Cawley

Bruce F. Cawley

Nov 28, 2020

Bruce F. Cawley, 69, of Fleetwood, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Kutztown Manor, Kutztown, PA. Born September 30, 1951 in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Pierce F. & Irene D. (Malick) Cawley. He and his wife of 32 years, Nancy A. (Rohrbach) Cawley, were married on April 23, 1988 at St. Peter’s...

Mrs. Barbara A. (Keller)  Gehringer

Mrs. Barbara A. (Keller) Gehringer

Nov 26, 2020

Barbara A. (Keller) Gehringer, 75, of Virginville, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA. Born September 29, 1945, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Wagner) Keller. She and her husband of 57 years, Lee C. Gehringer, were married on March 9,...

Dr. Richard A. Law Sr.

Dr. Richard A. Law Sr.

Nov 21, 2020

Richard Alexander Law, 87, of Kutztown, PA, passed away on November 21 st , 2020 at Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia on April 4, 1933, to the late Charles Edward Law and Beatrice Miller, he is also predeceased by his two brothers, Edward and Joseph. Richard is survived by his wife, Gloria B. Law, daughters, Gloria M. Law, Celeste...

Ezra Thomas Miley

Ezra Thomas Miley

Nov 21, 2020

Ezra Thomas Miley, the infant son of Jailyn N. (Baez) and Sean P. Miley, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Tower Health Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. In addition to his Mommy and Daddy, Ezra is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jody L. (Manning) and William J. Baez, Myrtle Beach, SC., his paternal grandparents, Kelly L....

Lloyd E. Weller Sr.

Lloyd E. Weller Sr.

Nov 10, 2020

Lloyd E. Weller Sr., 85, of District Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA. Born March 7, 1935 in Longswamp Township, he was the son of the late Emanuel G. and Esther L. (Alexander) Weller. His wife of 61 years, Minnie K. (Derr) Weller, passed away on May 26, 2015. Lloyd...

Zachary P. Huber

Zachary P. Huber

Nov 5, 2020

Zachary P. Huber, 18, of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Born August 9, 2002 in Allentown, Zachary was the son of Kimberley S. (Moyer) and Rodney J. Huber, Fleetwood. Zach was a 2020 graduate of Gateway Christian School and also from Berks Career...

Barry J. Parker

Barry J. Parker

Oct 18, 2020

Barry J. Parker, 62, of Kempton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA. Born July 11, 1958 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Mary (Schulberger) Pitts, Bethlehem and Wayne Parker, Saylorsburg. He and his wife, Beth A. (Petrone) Parker, were married on August 31, 2019 in Freeland, PA. Barry...

William A. Burkman

William A. Burkman

Oct 17, 2020

William A. Burkman, 85, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Tower Health Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. William was born on July 3, 1935 in Grill, PA. The love of his life, Marion E. (Rickenbach) Burkman, passed away on September 29, 2015 after 52 years of marriage. William proudly served his country honorably and...

Ray L. Rhoads

Ray L. Rhoads

Oct 9, 2020

Ray L. Rhoads, Sr., 91, of Pricetown, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born June 30, 1929 in Rockland Twp, he was the son of the late Lottie M. (Angstadt) and Willard B. Rhoads. His wife of 61 years, Vunnie V. L. (McAbee) Rhoads, passed away on December 28, 2015....

Mrs. Dolores E. (Samolewicz) Andriano

Mrs. Dolores E. (Samolewicz) Andriano

Oct 6, 2020

Mrs. Dolores E. (Samolewicz) Andriano , 86, of Blandon, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday morning, October 6, 2020 at her home. Born August 24, 1934 in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillie Mae (Mauko) Samolewicz. She and her husband of 65 years, Ralph A. Andriano, were married on January...

Mrs. Jean L. (Lessig) Gift

Mrs. Jean L. (Lessig) Gift

Sep 29, 2020

Mrs. Jean L. (Lessig) Gift, 82, of Dryville, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born May 2, 1938 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Sutton) Lessig. Her husband of 57 years, Warren F. Gift, passed away on September 5, 2014. Jean was a homemaker. She was a...

Joseph M. Andros Jr.

Joseph M. Andros Jr.

Sep 29, 2020

Joseph M. Andros Jr., 76, of Blandon, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born November 4, 1943 in Roxborough, he was the son of the late Irene (Sharik) and Joseph M. Andros Sr. He and his wife of 49 years, Carol A. (Crouch) Andros, were married on May...

Carson R. Smith

Carson R. Smith

Sep 4, 2020

Carson R. Smith, 88, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born February 8, 1932 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Roy F. and Ida (Kline) Smith. He and his wife of 56 years, Mary Ellen (Berstler) Smith, were married December 29, 1963 in St. Paul’s “Smoke” Church, Hamburg....

Terry L. Beard

Terry L. Beard

Aug 31, 2020

Terry L. Beard, 78, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Reading Hospital. Born August 28, 1942 in Blandon, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Esther S. (Hertzog) Beard. He and his wife of 54 years, Mary L. (Kramer) Beard, were married on July 30, 1966 at Maidencreek Church, Blandon,...

William J. Coyle Jr.

William J. Coyle Jr.

Aug 30, 2020

William J. Coyle, Jr., 78, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Born March 17, 1942 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Evelyn E. (McCreary) and William J. Coyle, Sr. His wife of 28 years, Florence C. “Flo” (Masiak) Coyle, passed away on July 21, 2019. Bill worked for Container...

Warren G. Miller

Warren G. Miller

Aug 25, 2020

Warren G. Miller, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born August 29, 1930 in Reading, he was the son of the late Helen M. (Balthaser) and Warren L. Miller. He and his wife of 63 years, Jane A. (Kemp) Miller, were married on June 23, 1957 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

Richard C.G. Weida

Richard C.G. Weida

Aug 19, 2020

Richard C.G. Weida, 60, of Kutztown, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 3, 1959 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Stanley P. and Mary Alice (Stitzel) Weida. Richard was a graduate of Kutztown High School where he was a member of the track team....

Mrs. Jean S. (Miller) Rothermel

Mrs. Jean S. (Miller) Rothermel

Aug 18, 2020

Mrs. Jean S. (Miller) Rothermel, 86, of Richmond Twp, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 18, 2020 at her home. Born September 2, 1933 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thea (Deisher) and Lester Miller. She and her husband of 66 years, Jackie R. Rothermel, were married on February 24, 1954 in Reading. In addition to...

Lance Corporal Devon M. Foreman

Lance Corporal Devon M. Foreman

Aug 13, 2020

Lance Corporal Devon M. Foreman, 20, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2020. Born May 4, 2000 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Syreeta B. (Bailey) Montanez. Devon was actively serving his country honorably and faithfully as an administrative specialist assigned to the Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point,...