Obituaries

Dec 6, 2016

June E. Ganter  88, passed away in Kutztown Manor Tuesday’s December 6th. She was born in Monocacy, Berks County, a daughter of the  late Ralph and Sarah (Walley) Umpstead. June was a factory worker. She is survived by a son Robert  husband of Nina, Shoemakersville,one grandchild, two sisters Florence Eich, Temple, Iva Davdhouser Kulpstown. The Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral...

Dec 3, 2016

Ruth M. Moyer 94 formerly of Kutztown ,  passed away December 3 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of the late Russell L. Moyer who died in  1992. Ruth was born in  Kutztown a daughter of the late James S. and Eliza A. (Benefield) Shankweiler. She was graduate of  Kutztown High School class of 1940...

Nov 20, 2016

Stewart K. Stump  74 of Kutztown, died November 20th in his home. He was the husband of Ruby D. (Gernert) Stump. Stu  was born in Kutztown  a son of the late Melvin R. and Eva M. (Prutzman) Stump. He  was a member of St. John ‘s UCC, Kutztown, where he was on the Consistory for  two years, a graduate...

Nov 14, 2016

Wendy S. Fenstermacher, 48, of Allentown, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, of natural causes in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph M. Kressley. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of June E. (DeLong) Fenstermacher, Mertztown, and the late G. Barry L. Fenstermacher. A 1986 graduate of Brandywine High School as Valedictorian, she...

Nov 4, 2016

Lucille A. Strohm 85 , formerly of Fleetwood died November 4th in the Reading Hospital. She was born in West Reading a daughter of the late Arthur and Hilda (Merkel) Youse. Lucille was a secretary for Penn Dutch Cookie until retiring. She is survived by sons Drew M. husband of Donna, Chris M. , one granddaughter one grandson, one...

Oct 29, 2016

Donald K. Baver 70, formerly of Kutztown passed away October 29th after battling cancer. He was born in  Strausstown, a son of the late Kermit & Helen (Spengler) Baver. Don lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin since graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in 1969. He leaves behind his friend of 19 years, Linda...

Oct 7, 2016

Grace M. Mc Grew 87 formerly of Fleetwood died October 7 in Keystone Villa, Blandon.

She was the widow of Willard C. Mc Grew who died in 1956.

Grace was born in Kutztown a daughter of the late Nevin  G. and Elda (Hoch) Angstadt.

She was a Navy veteran, and was employed as...

Oct 2, 2016

Daniel J. Hinkel, 85, of Kutztown, passed away in the afternoon hours Sunday, October 2, 2016, of natural causes in St. Joseph’s Medical Center. He was the husband of Lois M. (Keller) Hinkel. Born in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Daniel J. & Harriet (Reinhard) Hinkel. A 1949 graduate of Williamsport High School, and a 1953...

Sep 9, 2016

Barbara N. Peters-Eshleman, 82, of Kutztown died on Friday, September 9, at home in Kutztown surrounded by family.

Born in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jean (Moore) Nelson.  While attending Hunter College in New York, she met and married Joseph Peters, moving to the Allentown area...

Aug 21, 2016

Margaret  A.  Dietrich  93, formerly of Kutztown died August 21 in  Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the widow of the late Edward W. Dietrich who died in 1988. Margaret was born in Egypt , Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Stein) Kupsky. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown  and had been employed...

Jul 29, 2016

Rosemary E. Hassel 75, formerly of Wilkes Barre and widow of the late Edward F. Hassel died July  29, in Kutztown Manor. She was born in Wilkes Barre a daughter of the late William and Emeline (McAfee) McHale. Rosemary is survived by sisters Helen Zimmerman, Boulder, Colorado, Patricia Forand, Maynard, Mass., Margaret Simko, Wilkes Barre, nieces and nephews. Graveside...

Jul 19, 2016

Katie M. Emore 82, of the Lutheran home at Topton died  July 19th in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was born in Greenwich Township a daughter of the late Henry & Annie K. (Frey) Emore. Katie was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Grimville. She was a sewing machine operator at the former Ashmore Sportswear for 44 years. She...

Jul 9, 2016

Richard T. Haug, 63, of Richmond Township, died July 9th in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was born in Allentown, a son of the late Paul L. and Rhoda K. (Ritter) Haug. Richard was a graduate of Fleetwood High School class of 1970, and was a member of the Huguenot Lodge # 377 F&AM, Kutztown. He was...

Jun 15, 2016

Shirley M. Schappell  81, died June 15 in Kutztown Manor.  She was the widow of Karl W. Schappell

who died in 1997.

Shirley was born in Greenwich  Township, a daughter of the late Clarence W. and Mae  (Kemp) Buck.

She was a graduate of Kutztown High School class of 1952.

Shirley ...

Jun 14, 2016

Marjorie I. Feick 83,  died June 14th in her Kutztown residence.  She was the widow of the

late Denton W. Feick.  Marjorie was born in Fleetwood a daughter of the late LeRoy and

Marguerite (Adams) Ferguson.

She was a gra date of Kutztown High School and was a member of Bethel Church

May 25, 2016

Betty B. Moore 93, formerly of Kutztown died May 25th in her Blandon residence.

She was the widow  of the late Carl U. Moore  who died in 2006.

Betty was born in Kutztown, a daughter of the late Wayne J. and Ella M. (Stufflet) Balthaser.

She was employed at the former Caloric Corporation...

May 11, 2016

ELAINE M. AMBROSE 72,  OF BOYERTOWN, DIED MAY 11, IN ST. AGNES HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF THE LATE WILLIAM V. AMBROSE WHO DIED IN 1999. ELAINE WAS A MEMBER OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, OLEY. SHE WAS A GRADUATE OF KUTZTOWN HIGH SCHOOL , CLASS OF  1962  AND KUTZTOWN  STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE CLASS OF 1966. ELAINE TAUGHT...

Apr 26, 2016

Joseph A. Snook Jr. 73 passed a way April 26th in The Highlands.  He was born in Reading a son of the late Joseph A. and Mary R. (Wirtz) Snook.  He was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School. Joe was a talented painter of beautiful landscapes and portraits. He is survived by a brother James E. Snook, a...

Apr 23, 2016

Dianne T. Ritzman 74 of Hamburg,  died April 23 in the  Orwigsburg Center. She was the wife of Terry L. Ritzman. Dianne was born in Allentown, a  daughter of the late Osville K. and Virginia (Steffy) Henninger. She  was a member of Kutztown High School class of 1960. Dianne was a certified nursing assistant and had  also worked at...

Apr 21, 2016

Michael Joseph Blatt 66, died April 21 in Allentown.  He was the son of the late Joseph & Gloria (Dunkel) Blatt. Mike lived in Kutztown for most of his life and worked and volunteered in a number of locations including his parents business, The Kutztown Diner. Mike was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School , Class of 1967,...