OBITUARIES

Mary M. Ludwig

May 5, 2025

Mary Martha (Hauser) Ludwig, 79, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, Riverview Florida, on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Born July 24, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan, Mary was the daughter of the late Walter and Opel Hauser. She and her husband of 56 years, Gary L. Ludwig, were married in Lansing, Michigan on December 28,...

Howard N. Seldomridge

May 5, 2025

Howard N. Seldomridge, 89, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday morning, May 5, 2025.

Born June 10, 1935 in Philadelphia, Howard was the son of the late Howard E. and Pearl V. (Wells) Seldomridge. Howard and his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Diane (Calantoni) Seldomridge, were married on September 21, 1968 in Far...

Robert L. "Bobby" Richard

May 2, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Richard, 78, of Oley, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Topton.

Born April 26, 1947 in Douglass Township, Bobby was the son of the late Wilmer L. and Grace M. (Fretz) Richard. The love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Joy E. (Strunk) Richard, passed away on July...

Harry Lee Brown

Apr 26, 2025

Harry Lee Brown, 87, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.

Born November 19, 1937 in Woodbury, New Jersey, Lee was the son of the late Harry E. and Catherine (Bigonette) Brown. He and the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Rebecca J. (Sibole) Brown, were married in...

Charles J. Campbell

Apr 22, 2025

Charles J. Campbell, 82, of Breinigsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Atrium of Allentown.

Born March 19, 1943, Charles was the son of the late Patricia and Charles Campbell. His wife of 60 years, Linda J. (Larsen) Campbell, passed away on November 23, 2024.

Charles served his country honorably and faithfully as a member...

Kathryn S. Helfrich

Apr 21, 2025

Kathryn S. Helfrich, 84, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Complete Care of Lehigh, Lower Macungie Township, PA.

Born February 26, 1941 in Pottstown, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Stephanie (Lanosz) Peterka and Joseph Helfrich.

Kathryn was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Allentown, and a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School,...

Jay R. Goretzke III

Mar 31, 2025

Jay R. Goretzke, III, 67, of Denver, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 31, 2025 at his home.

Born October 9, 1957 in Indiana, Jay was the son of the late Darlene M. (Barge) and Jay R. Goretzke, Jr.

Jay was a 1976 graduate of Garden Spot High School, New Holland. He worked for Red Rose Roofing, Lancaster,...

Edward P. Tillman

Mar 28, 2025

Edward (Big Ed/Pop Pop) Phillip Tillman passed peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born in Jersey City, NJ in 1933, he was the son of the late Cecil and Evelyn (Little) Tillman.

Beloved husband to Dottie, whom he lost a little over a year ago, father to Cheri, Jackie, Joyce and Janice, father-in-law to Eric and Frank, PopPop to Niko, Jovina,...

Mrs. Gloria P. (Fretz) Moatz

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Gloria P. (Fretz) Moatz, 94, of Mohrsville, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 at Complete Care at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, PA.

Born February 27, 1931 in Reading, Gloria was the daughter of the late Floyd and Marie (Rader) Fretz. Her husband of 71 years, Donald R. Moatz, passed away on June 2, 2019.

Gloria...

Joshua W. Deisher

Mar 17, 2025

Joshua W. Deisher, 46, of Quakertown, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.

Born January 23, 1979, in Reading, he was the son of Claudia K. (Riemondi) and Frederick E. Deisher, Fleetwood.

Joshua was the lead installer and service technician for AccessAbility Sales & Marketing, Inc. He previously owned and operated Deisher Construction, LLC.

Josh was a 1997 graduate...

William A. Batchelder

Mar 15, 2025

William A. Batchelder, 88, of Boyertown, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.

Born March 23, 1936 in Concord, New Hampshire, William was the son of the late Marion (Morrill) and George Batchelder. He and his wife of 59 years, Norma (Simon) Batchelder, were married on November 21, 1965 in Studio City, California.

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Richard S. Lewis

Mar 12, 2025

Richard S. Lewis, 74, of Fleetwood, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Born April 30, 1950, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Harold and Gaby (Gabet) Lewis. He and his wife of 27 years, Teresa M. Lewis, were married at Visitation B.V.M. Church, Trooper, PA.

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Mrs. Lucille M. (Adams) Ritter

Mar 11, 2025

Mrs. Lucille M. (Adams) Ritter, 86, of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Bethlehem, PA.

Born May 16, 1938 in Kutztown, Lucille was the daughter of the late John L. and Grace F. (Schappell) Adams. Her husband of 54 years, Barry L. Ritter, passed away in 2015.

Lucille was a 1956 graduate of Fleetwood High School. She held secretarial...

Mrs. Virginia L. "Ginny" (Kintzer) Sayer

Mar 11, 2025

Virginia L. "Ginny" (Kintzer) Sayer, 70, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home.

Born October 21, 1954 in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Noonan) Weaver. She and her husband of 35 years, Jerry F. Sayer, were married on September 20, 1989.

Ginny was a 1972 graduate of Lebanon Senior High School, Lebanon,...

Gerald D. Bollinger

Mar 9, 2025

Gerald D. Bollinger, 72, of Kunkletown, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA.

Born June 28, 1952 in Lehighton, he was the son of the late Alvin D. and Marion J. (Green) Bollinger. He and his wife of 51 years, Ellen J. (Hughes) Bollinger, were married in Slatedale on April 21, 1973.

Gerald served his...

Mrs. Shirley J. (Merkel) Hinkle

Mar 5, 2025

Mrs. Shirley J. (Merkel) Hinkle, 88, of Sinking Spring, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.

Born December 27, 1936 in Pottstown, Shirley was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pauline (Slody) Merkel. Shirley's husband of 38 years, Earl K. Hinkle, passed away on February 18, 1994.

Shirley attended Pottsgrove...

Mrs. Marilyn F. (Schoedler) Lockhart

Mar 2, 2025

Mrs. Marilyn F. (Schoedler) Lockhart, 93, of Wernersville, passed away early Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, at her home.

Born September 12, 1931 in Fleetwood, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Lester and Effie (Keim) Schoedler. Her husband of 66 years, Benjamin F. Lockhart, passed away on March 5, 2017.

Marilyn was a 1949 graduate of Fleetwood...

Kelvin Seguinot

Feb 20, 2025

Kelvin Seguinot, 59, of Blandon, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born November 29, 1965 in New York, NY, Kelvin was the son of Doris Rodriguez, Queens, NY, and the late Victor Seguinot. He and his wife of 35 years, Patricia M. (Delgado) Seguinot, were married on September 2, 1989 in...

Jessica M. Bollinger

Feb 19, 2025

Jessica M. Bollinger, 48, of Kunkletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA.

Born January 26, 1977, in Lehighton, she was the daughter of Gerald D. and Ellen J. (Hughes) Bollinger, Kunkletown.

Jessica worked as a machinist for her family's business, Northeastern Machine and Fabrication, Lehighton. She was a graduate of...

Mrs. Shirley L. (Ruppert) Moss Mengel

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Shirley L. (Ruppert) Moss Mengel, 88, of Mertztown, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025 at her home, on hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 31, 1936 in Alburtis, Shirley was the daughter of the late Harvey and Esther (Trexler) Ruppert. Shirley was preceded in death by her two husbands. Her husband of...