OBITUARIES

Mrs. Joan M. (Ross) Brown

Jun 23, 2025

Mrs. Joan M. (Ross) Brown, 87, of Blandon, PA, passed away peacefully at home, with love and family by her side, on Monday, June 23, 2025.Born on December 31, 1937, in Millville, New Jersey, Joan was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Anna E. (McKee) Ross. She was a proud south Jersey girl who cherished childhood summers at...

Mrs. Helen M. (Mathios) Lutz

Jun 23, 2025

Helen M. Lutz, 98, of Ephrata, PA, widow of Robert M. Lutz lll passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23rd, 2025.

Helen was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Greek immigrants. She was fluent in the Greek language both written and spoken. She was a dedicated homemaker and an esteemed cook of Greek cuisine. Her family referred to her as YaYa which...

Bernard A. "Barney" Dietrich

Jun 19, 2025

Bernard A. "Barney" Dietrich, 92, of Blandon, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Keystone Villa of Fleetwood.

Born February 28, 1933 in Dryville, Barney was the son of the late Henry A. and Agnes R. (Kramer) Dietrich. He and the love of his life, his wife of 72 years, Esther M. "Essie" (Gilbert) Dietrich,...

Mrs. Barbara J. (Meyer) Stratton

Jun 6, 2025

Mrs. Barbara J. (Meyer) Stratton, 83, of Weisenberg Township, passed away on Friday evening, June 6, 2025 at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, PA.

Born October 20, 1941 in Appleton, WI, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Campbell) Meyer.

Barbara attended Neenah High School, Neenah, WI, before graduating from New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT. She went on...

Phyllis Bessey

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Phyllis S. (Slye) Bessey, 94, of Blandon, formerly of Whitesboro, New York, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025 at Keystone Villa of Fleetwood.

Born December 20, 1930 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late B. Franklin and Anna L. (Payne) Slye. Her husband of 56 years, John A. Bessey, passed away on April 14, 2014.

Phyllis...

Mrs. Jane E. (Charleston) Weir

May 31, 2025

Jane E. (Charleston) Weir, 87, of Blandon, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital, York, PA.

Born March 2, 1938 in York, Jane was the daughter of the late Edgar L. and Emma E. (Crone) Charleston. Her husband of 53 years, William L. Weir, passed away on March 20, 2011.

Jane was a 1956 graduate of...

Mrs. Suellyn K. (Heist) Mileshosky

May 25, 2025

Mrs. Suellyn K. (Heist) Mileshosky, 79, of Blandon, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home.

Born February 13, 1946 in Reading, Suellyn was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Blanchard) Heist. She and her husband of 56 years, William J. Mileshosky, were married on December 21, 1968 in Reading.

Suellyn worked as...

Robert N. Malmquist

May 20, 2025

Robert N. Malmquist, 78, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA.

Born November 8, 1946 in Orange, New Jersey, Robert was the son of the late Henry & Margit (Wennersterand) Malmquist. He and his wife of 28 years, Gloria L. (Talmadge) Malmquist, were married on October 6,...

Rori Marie Keller

May 15, 2025

Rori Marie Keller, daughter of Jaymi N. Moss and Matthew W. Keller, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Reading Hospital.

In addition to her Mommy and Daddy, Rori is survived by her brothers, Declan and Lyle, by her maternal grandparents, Deborah Goretzke and Travis Styer, by her paternal grandparents, William & Tami Keller, her maternal great-grandmother,...

Mrs. Janice M. (Lesher) Hassler

May 15, 2025

Mrs. Janice M. (Lesher) Hassler, 77, of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, PA.

Born September 9, 1947 in Virginville, Janice was the daughter of the late George and Gladys (Kilmer) Lesher. She and her husband of 58 years, Jay E. Hassler, were married on April 8, 1967 at Zion Moselem...

Robert E. Raub

May 15, 2025

Robert E. Raub, 79, of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his home.

Born November 16, 1945 in Quakertown, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Attrill) Raub. He and his wife of 33 years, Blenn L. (Rice) Raub, were married in Kutztown on June 15, 1991.

Robert owned and operated his own stained glass shop...

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...