All Obituaries

Sandra B. (Nester) Schappell, 79, of Kutztown passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in her home with family by her side. She was the wife of Robert R. Schappell for over 60 years.   Born in Albany Township, she was the youngest daughter of the late Homer and Olive (Wessner) Nester, and attended Kutztown High School and Albright College.  She was previously employed at Schappell’s Food Market in Maxatawny Township and later worked her way up to Meridian...

Shirley E. Lytle, 92, died in her Windsor Township residence August 21, 2019. Born in Lyons, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Bessie (Gambler) Gernert. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Lytle Sr. Shirley was a graduate of Kutztown High School and worked for the Army Athletic Association, West Point, New York. She is survived by: sons, Richard D. Jr. husband of Deborah, Zionsville, Pa., Brooke G., Butler, New Jersey, daughter: Cynthia L. wife of Robert Tripp, Conroe, Texas,...

    Althea W. (Weaver) Kuhns, 94, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nathalia (Oldt) Weaver. She was a 1942 graduate of Kutztown High School and worked as a secretary for Howard Dietrich Accounting.   She is a lifelong resident of Kutztown, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a past Worthy Matron of East Penn Chapter No. 336...

Thelma D. Reichard,93, formerly of Kutztown, passed away Saturday, July 27, at the Berks Heim, Leesport, PA. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Edward Moser and Rose (Oswald) Meitzler. She was the wife of the late Harvey M. Reichard. She was a 1943 graduate of Allen High School, Allentown, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown. She is survived by: sons, Raymond and wife, Linda, of Mohrsville; Scott and wife, Stephanie, of Lenhartsville; daughters, Melanie Wessner...

Charles W. Gilmore Jr.     Charley Gilmore, 82, of Kutztown PA died in his home on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born in New Jersey and moved to PA at the age of 9 with his parents Charles Gilmore Sr. and Lovell Gilmore. He was employed by Dana Corporation for 32 years, retiring in 1990. His true passion in life was racing. He even raced an ostrich once – what a hoot!  He could drive anything. His racing career started in 1963 when he bought his first car...

GILARDONE, Joseph Conrad, “Trey” age 65 and resident of Kutztown, passed away on June3, 2019. Born on October 27, 1953 in Virginville, PA, Trey was theson of the late Joseph Conrad Jr.and Darlene (Mays) Gilardone.  Trey was a 1971 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. He attended Kutztown State College, Muhlenberg College and Valley Forge Military Academy.  He also earned a certificate in electronics from Lincoln Technical School. Trey was engaged in...

Althea F. Young 98, of Kutztown, formerly of Virginsville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Berkshire Center in Reading. She was the widow of Nicholas F. Young. Born in Emmaus the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Stortz) Hertzog, she was the only girl among nine brothers.  Althea was employed by Gilardone Embroidery for many years retiring in 1983. She is survived by: nieces JoAnn Burns of Reading, Judy Karycik of Florida, and nephew Dennis Till of...

Stella A. Leibelsperger, 101, of Kutztown passed away in her home April 1, 2019. Born in Kutztown the daughter of the late William and Edna (Gift) Leibelsperger.  Stella was retired from the Navy and Kutztown University. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside services Saturday April 6, 2019 2pm at St. Peters Cemetery, Richmond Township. Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home Inc., Kutztown in charge of arrangements.

Robert Eugene Riffel, 84, passed away March 27, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Darlene Elaine (Davis) Riffel. Born in Fort Morgan, Colorado the son of the late Jacob and Anna (Lenhardt) Riffel. Bob played football and golf through high school and continued to play golf throughout his life with his wife Darlene. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sports events and actively participated in their fun and scholastic endeavors. Bob loved to express his creative flair through...

Ronald B. Phillips 71, Kutztown died in the reading Hospital March 26th. He was the husband of Cynthia J. (Freeby) Phillips. Ronnie was born in Reading a son of the late Nelson & Ruth (Lawrence) Phillips. He was a Army Veteran. Ronnie had ben employed as a mechanic at H & K Company Skippack. He is survived by  his wife, son Troy F. husband of Robin, Muhlenberg, daughter Melissa J. wife of Robert Kovatto, Fleetwood and two grandsons Jeremey and Chase Phillips. Four brothers Gary...