Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Temple, Bernville, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Rita A. Stump
Feb 11, 2024
Rita A. (Gibbel) Stump, 86, of Bernville, passed away Sunday, February 11th in Penn State, St. Joseph Hospital.
She was married to the late John H. Stump. John and Rita were married for 51 years when John passed away February 12, 2009.
Rita was born in Bethel Twp., daughter of the late Rufus Abraham Gibbel, Sr. and Katie Catherine (Snyder) Gibbel.
Surviving are...

David H. Frick, Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
David H. Frick, Jr., 83, passed away Friday, February 9th in Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was married to the late Doris M. Frick.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late David H. Frick, Sr. and Leona (Miles) Frick.
He was employed for Jackson Rope and later as a foreman for O. B. Dyers Inc. in Reading.
Surviving...
Nancy J. Bossler
Feb 8, 2024
Nancy J. Bossler, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Willowbrook Rehab. and Healthcare Center (Kutztown Manor). She was 68 years old.
Born on February 20, 1955, in West Reading, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Leroy and Eleanor (Camilli) Medaglia. She grew up in a loving household alongside her brother...
Susan M Camilli
Jan 29, 2024
Susan M. Camilli, 69, of Hartford, CT., passed away January 29, 2024 in her residence. Born on May 15, 1954, she was a daughter to the late Louis F. Camilli and Barbara A. (Fusner) Camilli.
Susan was a graduate of Ohio Northern University where she earned her Juris Doctorate of Law Degree. She worked as an Attorney for 38 years at...
Donald F. Swavely
Jan 28, 2024
Donald F. Swavely, passed away on January 28, 2024, at Reading Hospital. Born on November 9, 1933, in Temple, PA, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Cora (Dunkelberger) Swavely.
Donald was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School and a 1954 graduate of Wyomissing Polytech. Shortly after, he joined Polymer Corp., where he worked as a product...
Linda M. Engle
Jan 26, 2024
Linda M. Engle of Hamburg, 75, a woman whose vibrant spirit and unwavering love touched the lives of all who had the honor of knowing her. She passed away on January 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and joy. Linda was born on March 1, 1948, in Reading, Pennsylvania to Steve Bickel and Mary (Sohn) Reitenauer.
From an...
Harold R. Lesher
Jan 22, 2024
Harold R. Lesher, 86, a dedicated farmer and former co-owner of Way-Har Farms, passed away on January 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Born on May 22, 1937, in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Pennsylvania, Harold's life was deeply rooted in the agricultural community he called home.
Harold's passion for farming was evident throughout his life. Alongside his...
Linda L. Lesher
Jan 22, 2024
Linda L. (Berger) Lesher, beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the Bernville community, has passed away at the age of 79. She was born on December 16, 1944, in Hamburg. Linda was known for her kindness, unwavering dedication to her family, her love of cooking and baking, and her contributions to the community she loved.
Linda's journey through life was...
Eugene E. LaFollette
Jan 19, 2024
Eugene E. “Gene” LaFollette, 87, of Punta Gorda, Fl, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Shorepoint Hospital, Punta Gorda, FL.
Born on December 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Guy E. and Hilda O. (Whitacre) LaFollette. He was the husband of the late Joyce A. LaFollette with whom he shared 33 years of...
David Carl Isamoyer
Jan 11, 2024
David C. Isamoyer, 75, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2023 in his residence.
Born on May 11, 1948 he was a son to the late Carl and Viola (Buzzanca) Isamoyer. David was the husband of the late Kathleen M. (Dower) Isamoyer.
David worked at Graterford Prison for over 25 years where he was employed as a...
Sally A. Lafollette
Jan 8, 2024
Sally A. Lafollette, 81, formerly of Bernville, passed away early Monday morning in Providence Place in Pine Grove.
Sally was married to the late Evan S. Lafollette.
She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Stella (Shell) Eberhardt.
Surviving is a daughter, Kellie A. Simpkins and husband Terry A. Simpkins.
Sally was predeceased by a son, Jeffery Lafollette and...
Gerald L Luckenbill
Jan 2, 2024
Gerald L. Luckenbill, 82, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, at Reading Hospital. He was born on January 10, 1941, in Stouchsburg to the late Roy A. and Bessie M. (Miller) Luckenbill.Gerald dedicated his life to his career as a butcher, working for an impressive 47 years at Boyers. He was known for his exceptional skill and meticulous attention...
David L. Burkey
Dec 17, 2023
On December 17, 2023, David L. Burkey 82 from Mt. Pleasant went home to be with the Lord. He was born in Bern Township on October 9, 1941, and at age 2 he moved to Mt. Pleasant where he resided until his death. He was the son of the late Norman L. Burkey, killed during WWII and the late Anna...
Oscar B Miller
Dec 17, 2023
Oscar B. Miller, 91, of Bernville, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 3, 1932, he was a son to the late Charles H. and Nora (Blatt) Miller. Oscar was the husband of the late Marian Edna Miller with who he shared 67 loving years of marriage at her time of passing in...
Frances Kubbishun
Dec 11, 2023
Frances Kubbishun, 72, of Penn Twp., wife of Carmen N Chiumento, passed away Monday, December 11th .
Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she is the daughter of the late Stanley and Lottie (nee Polak) Kubbishun.
She was employed by EnerSys Corp. as Credit and Collections Manager, retiring in 2018.
Fran loved crocheting and enjoyed making afghans and baby blankets and giving...
Fay B. (Ney) Showers
Nov 28, 2023
Fay B. (Ney) Showers, 93, of Bernville passed away Tuesday, November 28th shortly after entering hospice care at Tower Health, Reading Hospital.
Fay was married for sixty-four years to her beloved husband the late Doyle L. Showers.
Born in West Brunswick, Twp., Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Yen B. and Ellen E. (Boyer) Ney.
Survivors include...
Katana L Keller
Nov 27, 2023
Katana L. Keller, known to her loved ones as Katana, has left us all with heavy hearts on November 27, 2023. She was a beloved daughter, step-daughter, step-sister, granddaughter, and a friend to many. Katana was born on October 29, 2000. Throughout her life, she embodied warmth, love, and an infectious zest for life that touched the hearts of all...
Betty Jane Steinfurth
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Jane (Hoshauer) Steinfurth - 91 formerly of Temple PA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Steinfurth in 2009.
Born December 31,1931 in Leesport PA in Dr. Born’s office. The daughter of the late Charles E. Hoshauer Sr., and the late Louise R. (James) Hoshauer.
She was one of five...
Gladys M Neppes
Nov 20, 2023
Gladys M. (Lear) Neppes, 91, of Hamburg, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in Laurel Center.
Born on May 27, 1932, in Gardenville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence S. and Hettie (Leatherman) Lear. Gladys was the wife of the late Albert Neppes with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
In her younger years,...
Denise M. Jeter
Nov 18, 2023
Denise M. Jeter, 58, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 in her home.
Born on March 16, 1965, she was a daughter to the late Robert Moodie, Sr., and the late Mary R. Moodie. Denise was the wife of Marc T. Jeter with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.
Denise enjoyed reading and shopping...