All Obituaries

Mildred M. Merkel, 99, of Kutztown, passed away February 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Merkel. Born in Kutztown the daughter of the late John and Ada (Hoch) Strause. She was a graduate of Kutztown High School. She is survived by daughters; Mary M. wife of Leroy Hoppes, Rebecca A. Rakowiecki wife of Rodney Freeman, sons; David E. and wife Eleanor, Thomas J. and wife Linda; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren. She loved green...

Bruce A. Baver, 70, of Kutztown, passed away February 2, 2020, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Marilyn (Hauck) Baver, and they have been married for nearly 49 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John and Mildred (Smith) Baver. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Baver. Bruce was a 1967 graduate of Kutztown High School. Bruce was a proud small business owner in Kutztown for over 40 years with his shop, Baver’s Antiques. He polished and refinished...

Doris Price, 89, formally of Kutztown, passed away January 21, 2020 in the Topton Lutheran Home. Born in Kutztown she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Verna (Stump) Price. Graveside services 11:00 AM January 27, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace EC Church, 421 West Main Street, Kutztown. Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc., Kutztown in charge of services.

Jimmy   All things bright and beautiful; All creatures, great and small; All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.   To Jimmy, everywhere he went, everything he did was an act of worship. His life transformed by the power and grace of God when he was still a young man; Jimmy’s work, his relationships, his service, his care of his family, his free time was an act of worship.   You who know him can picture this: His kayak silently sliding through the Maine...

Carl E. Williams, 79, of Winter Haven Florida, formerly of Maxatawny Township, passed away December 26, 2019. He was the son of the late Paul F. and Bertha M. (Long) Williams. He was the spouse of the late Shirley Beams. He was employed by W. E. Yoder Inc. for many years. He is survived by stepchildren Lynn, Joyce, and Tracy; brother Donald P. Williams and wife Shirley; sister Barbara A. Nester; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Alan Williams. Graveside services at...

Shirley M. (Deisher) Remaley, 84, of Kutztown, passed away in her home December 26, 2019. Born in Molltown, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Verla L. (Heinly) Deisher. She was the wife of David B. Remaley for 63 years. She was a graduate of Kutztown High School class of 1953. In addition to her husband she is survived by daughter, Sue A. wife of Joseph L Costello, grandchildren Jacob E. Costello and Anna V. Costello. She was preceded in death by sister Arlene H Kunkel and...

Robert I Luckenbill, 90, of Kutztown, passed away peacefully at the Topton Lutheran Home December 24, 2019. Born in Perry township he was the son of the late Robert G. and Alice R. (Sensenderfer) Luckenbill. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Baragone) Luckenbill. He was a graduated Kutztown High School and served in United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked at Met Ed as a mechanic for over 30 years until retirement. Bob was an avid hunter and member of the Keystone hunting...

Nancy J. Reichert, 84, formally of Maxatawny, passed away December 24, 2019. Born in Chapman the daughter of the late Samuel and Mae (Snyder) Brubaker. She was the wife of the late Kenneth C. Reichert. Graduated Allen High School class of 1953. Enjoyed working at the Allentown Farmers Market at the S. Clyde Weavers stand for over 30 years. Loved taking pictures of her family and traveling with her husband. She was a long time member of St. John’s U.C.C. Fogelsville, and sang on the...

Claude S. Fritz, 95, of Bowers, passed away December 6, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mary C. (DeLong) Fritz. Born in Kutztown he was the son of the late Charles and Clara (Stump) Fritz. He was a graduate of Kutztown High School class of 1943. He served in the Army during WWII in the Amphibious Forces. He was retired from Caloric Corporation after 37 years. He was a member of New Jerusalem Zion UCC Krumsville. He is survived by daughters: Claudia, wife of Eugene Franceschi of...

Diane L Modzel, 71, of Allentown, passed away November 27, 2019. She was the wife of the late Fred L. Modzel. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of Sara (Cope) Diefenderfer and the late Charles F. Diefenderfer. In addition to her mother she is survived by brothers: Fred, husband of Connie of Coopersburg; Dane, of Orlando, Florida; Tim, of Allentown; James, husband of Kristina of Zionsville; sister, Jane, wife of David Hottenstein of Macungie, and many nieces and nephews.  Diane...