All Obituaries

Kenneth H. Madeira, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Shillington, PA. Born November 16, 1931, in Reading, Kenneth was the son of the late Grace (Aulenbach) and Harold Madeira. He and his wife of 45 years, Linda E.G. (Gottschall) were married in Hamburg, PA, on September 23, 1978. Kenneth served his country honorably and faithfully as a specialist in the United States Army during the Korean War. Kenneth worked for 39 years driving truck for Interstate Container,...

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Reinert) Oswald, 92, of Topton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA. Born March 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia (Harpel) Reinert. Her husband of 62 years, Richard C. "Lefty" Oswald, passed away on July 12, 2015. Barbara was a homemaker who adored raising and caring for her children. She also spent over five years working as a crossing guard in Topton. She was a member of St....

Kenneth D. Swartzentruber, 18, of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Ruscombmanor Township, PA. Born October 13, 2005, in Fleetwood, Kenneth was the son of Susan Kornelsen, Blandon, and Curvin L. Swartzentruber, Fleetwood.  Kenneth was a senior at Lighthouse Christian Academy, Lyons, and the Berks Career & Technology Center, Oley. Kenneth attended Pine Grove Community Church, Pine Grove, PA, and New Life Bible Fellowship, Oley, PA.  He also worked...

Addison Marie Younker, infant daughter of Katelyn M. (O'Neill) and Brandon R. Younker, Kutztown, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to her Mommy and Daddy, Addison is survived by her maternal grandparents, Sarah and Glenn O'Neill, Kempton, her paternal grandparents, Denise & Rob Leibensperger, Mertztown, and Bryan Younker and his companion, Lillian Brubaker, Kutztown, her maternal...

Steven A. Skipper, 70, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA. Born October 9, 1953 in Reading, Steven was the son of the late George and Jean Skipper. His longtime companion, June E. Miller, passed away in 2021. Steven worked as a press operator for 23 years for Dana Corporation. He also was a truck driver for Eastern Industries and a welder for Reading Truck Body. Steven truly enjoyed working on cars. Steven is survived by his...

Daniel P. Kopicz, 38, of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA. Born January 11, 1986, in Allentown, he was the son of Tina L. (Csuvay) and Paul Harry Kopicz, Fleetwood. He and his wife, Emily S. (Kline) Kopicz, were married on September 24, 2017, in Pikeville. Dan worked at Burger King, Hamburg, for the last 7 years, currently working as the assistant manager. He previously spent many years working in...

Susan E. (Mohn) Hoff, 77, of Fleetwood, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Blandon, PA. Born January 6, 1947, in West Reading, Susan was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Virginia (Andrus) Mohn. Susan taught for 37 years in the Reading School District, having spent most of her time teaching second grade at Riverside Elementary School. She was a graduate of Reading High School and received her Bachelor of Education degree from Kutztown University. Susan last attended North Star...

Mrs. Barbara J. (Stern) Dietrich, 83, of Hamburg, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born April 7, 1940, in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Elsie (Miller) Stern. She and the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, John E. Dietrich, Sr., were married on July 8, 1961, in Christ Mertz Lutheran Church, Dryville. Barbara worked for East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., in the cable division. She also worked at...

Mrs. Barbara J. (Motto) Burhans, 68, of Pottstown, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home. Born July 9, 1955, in Pottstown, Barbara was the daughter of the late Donald R. and Mary V. (Riddle) Motto. Her husband of 42 years, William J. Burhans, passed away on May 20, 2019. Barbara was a registered nurse working at Jefferson University Hospital for 15 years. She also worked at Coventry Family Care, Phoenixville Hospital, and as a school nurse...

Larry P. "Sarge" Geist, 76, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Middletown, PA. Born June 7, 1947, in Longswamp Township, Larry was the son of the late Paul C. and Betty A. (Solt) Geist. He and his wife of 47 years, Lois A. (Kemp) Geist were married on April 30, 1976, in the offices of Mabel Blank. Larry served his country honorably and faithfully as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam from 1965 to 1968. During his...