OBITUARIES

Sep 9, 2018

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Bortz Jr., 36, of Kutztown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born July 16, 1982 in Allentown, he was the son of Cathy R. (Peters) and Ronald L. Bortz, Sr., Kutztown. Ronnie worked for many years in landscaping. He loved fishing, playing pool and bowling. He...

Sep 7, 2018

Mary K. (Keim) Sears, 94, of Churchville, formerly of Boyertown, Fleetwood and Topton, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday evening, September 7, 2018 at Attleboro Nursing Home, Langhorne. Born October 22, 1923 in Gablesville, Mary was the daughter of the late Milton and Clara (Erb) Keim. Her husband of 61 years, John F. Sears, passed away on...

Sep 2, 2018

Scott A. Blankenbiller, 59, of Bowers, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home. Born July 28, 1959 in Reading, he was the son of Barbara (McDonough) and Stanley “Chet” Blankenbiller, West Lawn. He and his wife of 38 years, Pauline D. (Beck) Blankenbiller, were married on July 12, 1980. Scott was a self-employed auto mechanic...

Sep 1, 2018

Gustave L. Stein, 71, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Weatherly, PA. Born September 17, 1946 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Gustave and Mary (Riecica) Stein. He and his wife of 34 years, Annette M. (Dietrich) Stein, were married on July 21, 1984 in Greenwich Township. Gus spent many years farming....

Aug 22, 2018

Gene C. Dinino Sr., 84, of Kutztown, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him so dearly. Born August 7, 1934 in Reading, Gene was the son of the late Elmer B. and Rose T. (Augustine) Dinino. Gene married the love of his life, his wife Patricia, on January...

Aug 18, 2018

Mrs. Irene J. (Shearer) Kramer, 91, of Blandon, passed away on Saturday, August, 18, 2018 at Country Meadows, Wyomissing, after a brief illness.

Born October 30, 1926 in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late DeCosta and Elizabeth (Rothermel) Shearer. Her husband of 62 years, Robert A. Kramer Sr., passed away on September 9, 2008.

Aug 17, 2018

Miel Michael Williams, infant son of Louri D. Williams and Sion C. McLaughlin, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Reading Hospital. Miel is survived by his parents, four brothers and sisters, his maternal grandmother, Lorelley V. Jarvis, Reading, his maternal grandfather, Rolston T. Williams, Antigua, and by many aunts, uncles and cousins, Private funeral services for Miel...

Aug 2, 2018

Nancy A. (Hoffmaster) Bender, 81, of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday, August, 2, 2018 at her home.

Born August 2, 1937 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Carrie (Wolf) Hoffmaster. Her husband of 30 years, Edward Bender, passed away in 2011.

Nancy was a housekeeper most...

Jul 28, 2018

William J. McKinney, of Fleetwood, passed away on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 17, 1928 in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth McKinney.

William worked for over 20 years for Carpenter Technology, Reading and loved painting. He...

Jul 26, 2018

Jesua Nathaniel Torres, infant son of Glendalis Pagan and Jesus Torres, passed away on July 26, 2018 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Jesua and his family at this difficult time. Online Condolences may be offered at WalbertFuneralHome.com.

Jul 16, 2018

Richard F. Bortz Sr., 70, of Kutztown, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA.

Born April 3, 1948 in Allentown, he was the son of Anna M. (Rothermel) Bortz, Topton, and the late Franklin R. Bortz.

Richard delivered the Merchandiser for over 20 years....

Jul 14, 2018

Charles J. Egan, 79, of Schnecksville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home.

Born January 6, 1939 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Eva (Hoffman) and John J. Egan.  His wife, Carol A. Gardner-Egan, passed away on June 4,...

Jul 10, 2018

Barbara M. (Miller) Berry, 77, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018 at Berks Heim, Bern Township, PA.

Born September 5, 1940 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Conrad E. and Frances M. (Lownes) Miller.

Barbara worked as a candy packer for RM Palmer, Reading...

Jun 30, 2018

Maryrose R. (Noll) Rollins, 77, of Maidencreek Twp, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home.

Born October 2, 1940 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary (Miller) Noll.

Maryrose was a homemaker caring for her children and grandchildren. She also worked as an...

Jun 17, 2018

Mrs. Anna M. (Bushick) Gulden, 80, of Tamaqua, passed away on Sunday evening, June 17, 2018 at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale.

Born November 4, 1937 in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Driggan) and Stanley Bushick.  Her husband of 30...

Jun 13, 2018

William G. Paterson (91) of Lyons, passed away on June 13 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Scranton on May 20, 1927, the son of the late W. Gordon Paterson and Mae (Dunstone) Paterson Warnke.

Bill was a Navy...

Jun 12, 2018

Keith L. Madeira, 58, of Frackville, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 15, 1960 in Reading, he was the son of the late Bluma (Evans) Madeira and Frank Conrad.  He and his...

Jun 8, 2018

Stewart L. "Stew" Dierolf, 71, of Ruscombmanor Twp, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Reading Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 14, 1946 in West Reading, he was the son of Dora (Keller) Dierolf, Ruscombmanor Twp, and the late George Dierolf. He and his wife, Ann E. (Levan) Dierolf, would...

Jun 6, 2018

Scott E. Taulker, 57, of Centre Twp, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home.

Born February 5, 1961, he was the son of the late Dorothy A. (Hoch) and Elmer A. Taulker. His wife, Maureen Taulker, passed away on Wednesday, also at their home.

Scott worked for many...

Jun 6, 2018

Maureen A. (Glennon) Taulker, of Centre Twp, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home. Born Jan. 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Martin) and Eugene Glennon. Her husband, Scott, passed away on June 6th, also at their home. Private arrangements are with Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood.