Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Susan L. Light, 78, of Bernville passed away on December 10, 2021 in her residence with her daughter and grandson by her side.

Born on April 30, 1943, Susan was the daughter of the late Margaret Kraftcheck. She was the wife of the late John D. Light , Jr., with whom she spent 53 years of marraige...

Dec 9, 2021

Jack Steward Smith, Sr., 89, of Ocean View, DE passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 9, 2021, after a series of illnesses. He was born in Reading, PA, on October 3, 1932, to Chester and Marguerite (Bensinger) Smith. Jack’s father worked for the Reading Railroad, and his mother worked for Luden’s, but they also worked part-time as...

Dec 8, 2021

Bruce Charles Hoyer, Jr., 82, of Heidelberg Township, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in St. Joseph Medical Center (Reading, PA).

Bruce was predeceased by his cherished first wife, Gloria J. (Bentz) Hoyer in December 1978, and his beloved second wife, Shirley A. (Speicher) Hoyer in April 2009. Bruce...

Dec 6, 2021

Betty J. Schlenker, 91, of Shartlesville, passed away on December 6, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

Born on May 25, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Annie (Kramer) Haag. Betty was the wife of the late Alvin P. Schlenker.

Betty was a member of Friden’s Church in Shartlesville and held active...

Dec 1, 2021

Jesse Scott Wunder, 39, of Shillington, passed away on December 1, 2021 in his residence.

Born on March 7, 1982, he was son to Richard Wunder and Hope (Wilcox) Wunder. He is a 2000 graduate of Schuykill Valley School. Jesse also attended the Harley Davidson Training School in Florida where he obtained his degree to become a...

Dec 1, 2021

George P. Kieffer, 79, of Alsace Township, passed away Wednesday, December 1st in Penn State St. Joseph Hospital.

George was the husband for fifty-seven years to the late Karen L. (Timmins) Kieffer who passed away September 30, 2020 which left him broken hearted.

Born December 18, 1941 in Alsace Township , where he was a...

Nov 30, 2021

Charles O. Prutzman, 91, of Temple, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 12, 1930, he was a son to the late Earl and Edna (Bachman) Prutzman. Charlie was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He was the husband of the late Joanne M. Prutzman...

Nov 27, 2021

Charles G. Weller, 91, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away Saturday, November 27th in Manor Care in Laureldale.

He was married to the late Beverly (Strouse) Weller who passed away April 16, 2014.

Born in Temple, he was the son of the late Paul Weller, Sr. and Grace (Rickenbach) Weller.

He graduated from Muhlenberg...

Nov 23, 2021

Charles H. Kline, Sr. 92, of Strausstown, passed away on November 23, 2021 in his home. He was the husband of Marian M. (Kramer) Kline with whom he celebrated almost 68 of marriage. He was the son of the late John D. and Wilhelmina B. (Aschenbach) Kline.

Charles was a proud Army Veteran having served our country...

Nov 18, 2021

Gloria M. Davis, 90, a lifelong resident of Temple, passed away Thursday, November 18th in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Gloria was married to the late Charles Robert Davis who passed away September 14, 1998.

She was the daughter of the late Mitchell Hunt and Eleanor (Proctor) Hunt.

Gloria graduated from Muhlenberg High School...

Nov 12, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Lash, 92, a longtime resident and businessman of Temple, passed away Friday in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Bob was married for sixty-seven loving years to the late Janet (Heller) Lash who passed away July 1, 2016.

Born in Temple, he was the son of the late John Adam Lash and Laura (Weber)...

Nov 11, 2021

Robert M. Craig, 89, born on April14,1932, passed away November 11th in Okeechobee, FL.

Born in Coopersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Wilkinson and Mary Madeira Craig.

He was the widower of Shirley M Leiby Craig. Robert and Shirley were married for 52 years.

He retired from CarTech.

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Nov 8, 2021

Francisco Colòn, 84, of Laureldale, passed away Monday in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Francisco was married to the late Myrtelina (Vazquez) Colòn who passed away May 6, 2017.

Born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Colòn and Eufrocina (Santiago) Colòn

He was a dedicated employee for DeSantis...

Nov 3, 2021

Penny Marie (Boyd) Graby, 55, of Bethel, passed away on November 3, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on February 1, 1966, she was a daughter to the late William C. and Joan E. (Schell) Boyd. Penny was a 1984 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and went on to graduate from...

Oct 27, 2021

Jeanne Dee Fiskaldo, 67, of Temple, passed away on  October 27, 2021 at the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia with her loving husband by her side.

She was born on March 6, 1954 to the late Lester D. Sterner and Margaret (Blazovsky) Sterner of Vermont. She is a graduate of  Muhlenberg High School class of 1972.

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Oct 22, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pat" Wagonseller, née Dullen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Daphne, Alabama. She was 82 years old.

Pat was born on May 26, 1939, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Clair Dullen and Mary Jeanetta "Netty" Dullen, née Shearer. Upon graduation from Lock Haven Senior High School...

Oct 18, 2021

Richard K. Rentschler, 92, of Wyomissing passed away Monday evening in Tower Health-Reading Hospital.

Richard was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Rentschler.

He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Kramer) Rentschler.

He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

He was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker for...

Oct 15, 2021

Rita M. Eddinger, 89, of Fleetwood, passed away on October 15, 2021 at the Reading Hospital with her loving children by her side.

Born on January 21, 1932, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and V. Mamie (Distasio) DeAngelo. Rita was the wife of the late Earl R. Eddinger whom passed away on October 19,...

Oct 14, 2021

Janet A. (Green) Moore,81, of Laureldale, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born in Williamsport, PA on April 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Percy T. and Edith D. (Bohart) Green. She was a 1959 graduate of Ridley High School. Janet was the wife of...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles F. Furlong, 90, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence.  Born on August 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Charles and Alice M. (Haden) Furlong. Charles was the husband of the late Shirley (Schroader) Furlong and the late Virginia M. (Gregg) Furlong with whom he shared 40 years of marriage...