Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

John P. Messner, 89, entered into rest from his labor on Earth, on Palm Sunday, April 2nd. John was formerly of Shartlesville, most recently he resided with his son Terry in New Ringgold.

John was married to his loving wife, Beulah R. (Fryberger) Messner who passed away December 31, 2011.

John was born in Centre...

Apr 2, 2023

Earl L. Frantz, 90, of Fleetwood passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his home.

Born on October 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Earl B. and Josephine T. (Manley) Frantz. Earl was the husband of Eleanor T. (Shuman) Frantz with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Earl attended St. Mary's R.C. Church...

Mar 30, 2023

Mark E. Christ, 65, of Oley, passed away on March 30, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on December 3, 1957, he was the son of the late Gerald E. Christ, Jr. and Margaret (Stengel) Christ of Wyomissing.

Mark was an avid Star Trek Fan and loved watching the show and collecting memorabilia. He also...

Mar 26, 2023

Frederick W. Wolf, Sr., 93, of Wernersville, formerly of Bernville, passed away on March 26, 2023.

Born on October 21, 1929, in Upper Tulpehocken Township, he was a son to the late Christian and Anna E. (Buchmann) Wolf. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Feick) Wolf with whom he shared 69 years of marriage...

Mar 17, 2023

RICHARD L. BIEHL, 99 years old formerly of Temple passed away on Friday March 17th, 2023. Born on May 16, 1923 in Temple, he was the son of Leon A. and Mary Alice (Bensinger). He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1941 and attended the Wharton Extension School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Richard had a natural...

Mar 10, 2023

Dominic Jo-Michael Staboleski, 30, of New Ringgold, PA, passed away Friday in Philadelphia.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Jolynn (Staboleski) Melendez-Ortiz, Fiancé of Denis Moyer, and Shane Ott.

There are three brothers, Dametry Melendez-Ortiz, Harley Staboleski-Dearholt, and Anthony Melendez-Ortiz and Fiancé  Sierra Gonzalez.

Also, Maternal Grandmother Yolanda Quillman, widow of...

Mar 9, 2023

Albrecht W. Lohrmann, 83, of Bernville, passed away on March 9, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1939, in Weissenhorn, Germany, he was a son to the late Erich W. and Bertha G. (Brucker) Lohrmann. He was the husband of Susan I (Eitler) Lohrmann with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

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Mar 4, 2023

Anthony “Tony” DeLuca, 94, of Laureldale, passed away peacefully March 4, 2023.

Born on November 11, 1928, he was a son of the late Nicola and Grace (Carabello) DeLuca. Tony was the husband of Irma R. (Cagnetti) DeLuca with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Tony was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman...

Feb 14, 2023

Shirley E. (Reppert) Wetzel, 87, of Bernville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on September 16, 1935, she was a daughter to the late George and Esther (Luckenbill) Reppert. Shirley was the wife of Donald R. Wetzel with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.

Shirley was a current member...

Feb 4, 2023

Dillon E. Rusak, 25, of Wernersville, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Born on November 9, 1997, he was a son to Eric M. and Amy M. (Acker) Rusak and big brother to Cadence Rusak. He was the fiancé of Mackenzie Siegel.

Dillon was a 2016 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He was a...

Feb 1, 2023

Erma L. Gerberich, 97, of Bernville, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Reading Hospital.

Born on January 13, 1926, she was the first of four daughters born to the late Russel S. and Verna B. (Ritter) Larkin. Erma attended elementary school in the Muhlenberg school system and was a 1943 graduate of Muhlenberg...

Jan 28, 2023

Kelly R. Yeakley, 56, of Bethel, entered into heaven, surrounded by his loving sister, niece, and partner on Saturday, January 28th.

He left behind, a Son, Brennan Yeakley, a Daughter, Sierra Yeakley, and a Sister, Sherry Yeakley. Also, there are three brothers, James Yeakley, Mark Yeakley, and Rick Yeakley.

Additionally Kelly is survived by his...

Jan 26, 2023

Steven S. Kreitz, 60, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away suddenly in his residence on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Born on May 18, 1962, he was a son to Ray C. Kreitz and the late Carolyn A. (Spayd) Kreitz.

Steven was employed by Arrow International / Teleflex for 39 years where he held various positions,...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert C. “Bob” Kripplebauer, 83, of Penn Township, passed away Monday, January 16th in Tower Health, Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was married to his beloved wife the late Miriam M. (Freeman) Kripplebauer who passed away January 12th 2022.

Born in Locustdale, Columbia County, he was the son of the late, Charles...

Jan 9, 2023

Kenneth A. “Chip” Bagenstose, Sr., 74, of Alsace Twp. passed away Monday evening in the Lutheran Home at Topton.

Chip was married to his beloved wife, the late Sandra L. “Sandy” (Yoder) Bagenstose who passed away October 30, 2016.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Kenneth S. Bagenstose and Sara...

Dec 31, 2022

Arlene E. (Long) Swartz, 99, of Bernville, passed away Saturday in Complete Care at Berkshire.

Arlene was married to the late Elmer M. Swartz, Sr.

Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Long and Sallie H. (Eck) Long.

Arlene was formerly employed by the Bernville Manufacturing Company. She enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2022

Mary Theresa (Dennis) Konopelski, 93, of Reading, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022 at Tower Health Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading on June 7, 1929, she was a daughter to the late Michael and Eila (Padovani) Dennis.

Mary was a 1948 graduate of Reading Catholic High School. Being a devoted catholic, she was a...

Dec 23, 2022

Deborah Jeanne Lesoine, 73, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Friday, December 23rd in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Staten Island, NY., she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Brooks) Kobiernicki.

Deborah retired from the Easton Housing Authority.

Deborah enjoyed baking, cooking, and solving puzzles, especially word...

Dec 23, 2022

Alice M. (Hjorth) Easterbrook, 87, of Hamburg, passed away in her residence on December 23, 2022.

Born on August 28, 1935, she was a daughter to the late William and Alice (McGreevy) Hjorth. She was the wife of the late Theodore “Ted” L. Easterbrook with whom she shared 59 years of marriage at his time of passing...

Dec 21, 2022

Annette M. (Kiesling) Marth, daughter of the late James H. and Mabel S. (Bowman) Kiesling, passed away on December 21st at St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn State Health. She was the widow of Olin R. Marth, who died December 16th, 2016.

Before moving to the Masonic Villages at Elizabethtown, she resided in Muhlenberg Township and attended Muhlenberg...