OBITUARIES

Mar 7, 2017

David A. Heffner, 52, of Richmond Twp, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Born October 29, 1964 in Reading, he was a son of the late John M. and Alice M. (Schwab) Heffner.

David was an RN Supervisor in the healthcare industry and also worked as an Environmental...

Mar 5, 2017

Benjamin F. Lockhart, 90, of Richmond Twp, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 3, 1926 in Evansville, he was the son of the late William P. and Edna M. Lockhart. Benjamin and his wife of 66 years, Marilyn (Schoedler) Lockhart, were married on July 7, 1950...

Mar 3, 2017

Mark L. Seip, 59, of Allentown, PA passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Manor Care, Allentown, PA.

Mark was born on June 19, 1957 and was the son of the late Leon and Myrl (Dry) Seip.

Funeral Services for Mark will be private. Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC., Fleetwood, is honored...

Feb 28, 2017

Patricia M. (Sweeney) Lewis, 86, of Mertztown, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Kutztown Manor, Kutztown, PA.

Born February 21, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Edith (Adams) Sweeney. Her husband of 39 years, Robert W. Lewis Sr., passed away on January 21, 1990.

Patricia was...

Feb 27, 2017

Helena M. (Kopicz) Heffner, 92, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home.

Born September 30, 1924 in Evansville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Walencina (Ziola) Kopicz. Her husband of 40 years, Roy M. Heffner, passed away on January 7, 1989. They were married on June 5,...

Feb 25, 2017

Lyla Nicole Moss, 18 months, of Maidencreek Twp, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Born August 14, 2015 in West Reading, she was the daughter of Dustin J. & Jaymi N. (Goretzke) Moss.

In addition to her Mommy & Daddy, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Deborah A. (Rambler)...

Feb 23, 2017

Paul A. Yeager, 87, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 12, 1930 in Robesonia, Paul was the son of the late Paul S. and Carrie E. (Schaeffer) Yeager. He and his wife, Pearl A. (Walmer) Yeager, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on December...

Feb 16, 2017

Susan F. (Torres) Heffner, 49, of Mertztown, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 15, 1967 in West Reading, she was the daughter of Lucas M. and Darlene F. (Ohlinger) Torres, Mertztown. She and her husband of 28 years,...

Feb 13, 2017

Philipp J. "Papa Smurf" Ziegler, II, 73, of Saylorsburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, February 13, 2017 at Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Born November 15, 1943 in Paoli, PA, he was the son of the late Philipp J. and Katie (Balle) Ziegler, and the husband of Carol I. (Ingram) Ziegler.

Phil...

Feb 8, 2017

Darryl K. Hartman, 55, of Kutztown, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 12, 1961 in Kutztown, he was the son of Elaine A. (Clemmer) Hartman, Kutztown, and the late Kenneth A. Hartman. He and his wife, Darlene E. (Mason) Hartman, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on...

Feb 7, 2017

Alvin C. "Butch" Ranck, 65, of Honey Brook, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Honey Brook.

Born January 8, 1952 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Emerson and Rhoda (Baronowski) Ranck.

Butch worked for nearly 20 years for Hoffman-New Yorker, Dushore, PA, as a finisher. He was an avid fisherman...

Feb 3, 2017

Jane L. (Sunday) Treichler, 86, of Greenwich Twp, passed away on Friday morning, February 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 25, 1930 in Greenwich Twp, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillie (Schappell) Sunday. She and her husband of 65 years, Feryl J. Treichler, were married at Dunkels...

Jan 24, 2017

Sharol J. (Trojnar) Tice, 73, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017 at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Reading.

Born December 23, 1943 in Alabama, Sharol was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Jean B. (Prickette) Trojnar.

Sharol was a customer service specialist working for the Teamsters,...

Jan 23, 2017

Elba I. Gonzalez, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Reading Hospital.

Born July 15, 1933 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Elba was the daughter of the late Andres and Maria (Vazquez) Gonzalez.

Elba was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, dancing, gardening and especially cooking.

She is survived by...

Jan 20, 2017

Mickey L. Kerr, 64, of Rockland Township, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home.

Born November 8, 1952 in West Reading, he was the son of Helen Kerr, Fleetwood, and the late Leon Kerr.

Mickey worked as an electrical maintenance mechanic for over 20 years for Cambridge Lee Industries, Leesport. He had...

Jan 16, 2017

Sheridan P. Ficarro, 57, of Topton, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA.

Born May 27, 1959 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of Salvatore J. & Joan A. (Spoonhower) Ficarro, Horseheads, NY. He and his wife, Lisa C. (Braster) Ficarro, were married on October 9, 1982 in Horseheads,...

Jan 14, 2017

Betty A. (Kramer) Adam, 65, of Greenwich Township, passed away on Saturday morning, January 14, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

Born September 28, 1951 in West Reading, Betty was the daughter of the late Irwin W. and Mary J. (Bubbenmoyer) Kramer. Her husband, Kenneth L. Adam, passed away on December 26, 2014.

Betty was...

Jan 7, 2017

Vickie L. DeLuca, 65, of Richmond Twp, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home.

Born April 10, 1951 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Ethel (Smith) DeLuca.

Vickie was a lifelong animal lover. She owned and operated Blessing Pack Pet Grooming, Salisbury,...

Dec 29, 2016

Herbert W. Heffner, 96, of Ontelaunee Twp, passed away on Thursday evening, December 29, 2016 at the Lutheran Home at Topton.

Born August 24, 1920 in Ontelaunee Twp, he was the son of the late A. Howard and Alice E. (Hottenstein) Heffner. He and his wife of 72 years, Kathryn M. (Adam) Heffner, were married on November...

Dec 28, 2016

Eric J. Allmendinger, 39, of Earl Twp, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016 at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading.

Born October 30, 1977 in West Reading, he was the son of Marian H. (Dotterer) Allmendinger, Boyertown, and the late Martin Eugene Allmendinger. He and his wife, Heather M. (Martin) Allmendinger, were married...