Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Kutztown, PA, Berks County and Surrounding Areas
William E. Jack
Jan 16, 2015
William E. Jack , 88, of Kutztown died January 16th in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Daroshefski) Jack, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on January 1, 2015. Bill was born in Minersville, a son of the late Harry B. and Katie (Rowlands) Jack. He was a Navy Veteran of WW 2...
Benjamin W. Whitmore
Dec 18, 2014
Benjamin M. Whitmore 55 of Emmaus, died December 18th in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was born in Bethlehem, a son of the late Benjamin F. & Dolores R. (Herrero). Benjamin is survived by four son; Derick, Center Valley; Daniel , Macungie; Benjamin and Tyler, Bath; sister Donna M. wife of Jan Greenwood, Topton. Services private. The Edward...
Marian L. (Becker) Lutz
Dec 5, 2014
Marian L. (Becker) Lutz, 85 passed away December 5th in her Albany Township residence. She was the loving wife of the late Arlin R. Lutz who passed away May 19, 2014. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Marian was a member of New Bethel Church, Albany Township. She was born in Hamburg, and was one of seven children of...
Keith A. Fink
Dec 4, 2014
Keith A. Fink 58 of Kutztown died Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Township. He was the husband of Donna M. (Geisinger) Fink. He was born in Reading a son of Evelyn (Bucks) Fink a guest at the Lutheran Home at Topton , and the late Grover Fink. He was employed at Eastern Industries , Saucon Valley as a...
Suzanne M. O'Neil
Nov 15, 2014
Suzanne M. O’Neil, 68, formerly of Kutztown, passed away in the afternoon hours Saturday, November 15, 2014, in Spruce Manor. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John S. & Fern (Zimmerman) O’Neil. She is survived by her children: Alynda R., wife of Michael Vilardo, Reading, Corey O’Neil, husband of Sharon, Florida, and Todd A. O’Neil,...
Edward H. Shepherd
Oct 28, 2014
Edward H. Shepherd, 85, died on October 28, at Lehigh Valley Hospice. He was married for 53 years to and is survived by Frances (Griesser). What makes a painter do what he does? Take a man like Ed Shepherd. He came to a rural village with just one purpose- to paint it. For in him...
Thackery K. Bullock
Oct 2, 2014
Thackery K. Bullock 74 died October 2, in Kutztown Manor. He was born in Philadelphia a son of the late Franklin and Jeannette Bullock. He is survived by a brother Whitney and his former wife June D. Services private. The Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Inc., Kutztown in charge of arrangements. To express words of comfort visit www.hildenbrandfuneralhome.com
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Randolph J. Leibensperger
Sep 2, 2014
Randolph J. Leibensperger, 90, of Kutztown, died September 2, 2014, of natural causes in the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of the late Joyce I. (Moyer) Leibensperger, who died May 30, 2014. Born in Kutztown, a son of the late Dr. George & Jennie K. (Merkel) Leibensperger. A graduate of Kutztown High School and the former Kutztown State...
John Edward Stolz
Aug 27, 2014
John Edward Stolz, 81, died Wednesday , August 27 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown. Born January 29, 1933 in Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA, he was the only child of Clarence Leroy Stolz and Beulah Mae (Baum) Stolz. He was married August 23, 1958 in St. John Episcopal Church, Scranton, PA to Barbara Ann (Edmunds) Stolz with...
Helen M. (Ketner) Barrell
Aug 21, 2014
Helen M. Barrell 93, of Kutztown passed away August 21, in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Elmer A. Barrell who died in 2005. Helen was born in Fleetwood , the daughter of the late James D. and Esther E., (Angstadt) Ketner. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church Kutztown , where she was...
Lee H. Behm
Jul 17, 2014
Lee H. Behm 79 of Kutztown passed away July 17th in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. (Dotterer) Behm who died in 1994. Lee was the son of the late Harvey S. and Lulu (Guinther) Behm. He was a dairy farmer most of his life and later worked at Tractor Supply...
Thomas C. Quirk, Jr.
Jul 9, 2014
Thomas C. Quirk Jr. 91 of Kutztown passed away July 9th in Pittsburgh. He was the husband of the late Jane (Reiber) Quirk. Thomas was born in Pittsburgh a son of the late Dr. Thomas C. and Ruth Pyle Quirk. He was a graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School in 1941 where he played varsity football and baseball. Tom...
Henry Neal Zimmerman
Jun 17, 2014
Henry Neal Zimmerman 76, passed away June 17th in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Derr) Zimmerman with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage. Neal was born in Kutztown a son of the late Henry A. and Marie A. (Ziegler) Zimmerman. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ,...
Joseph T. Homan
Jun 7, 2014
Joseph T. Homan 69, passed away June 7th in the Hospice Unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He resided in Maxatawny Township and was the husband of Catherine E. (Moyer) Homan. Mr. Homan was born in West Reading and was the son of the late Mildred Homan. He was employed in the custodial department at East Penn Manufacturing. He...
Joyce I. (Moyer) Leibensperger
May 30, 2014
Joyce I. Leibensperger, 83, of Kutztown, passed away in the early morning hours May 30, 2014, of natural causes in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Randolph J. Leibensperger. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Homer & Jennie (Snyder) Moyer. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, she was active for many years...
Arlin R. Lutz
May 18, 2014
Arlin R. Lutz 87 passed away May 18th in his Albany Township residence. He was the husband of Marian L. (Becker) Lutz. He was born in Albany Township a son of the late George V. and Mary M. (Kistler) Lutz. Arlin was a member of New Bethel Union Church. In his early years he was a hired hand at...
Pauline L. (Remp) Herbert
Apr 30, 2014
Pauline L. Herbert, 84, of Kutztown, passed away in the evening hours Wednesday, April 30, 2014, of natural causes in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the Rev. Lloyd H. Herbert. Born December 22, 1929, in Angelica, she was a daughter of the late Irvin & Emma (Hanley) Remp. She was a member of Friedens UCC,...
Charles E. Scheirer
Apr 19, 2014
Charles E. Scheirer 85, Kutztown passed away in n his residence April 19th. He was the husband of Marian M. (Bittner) Scheirer to whom they celebrated 60 years of marriage. He was born in Egypt, Lehigh County, a son of the late Victor and Mary (Novak) Scheirer. Charles was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown where he had...
Joan E. (Reed) Shade
Apr 9, 2014
Joan E. Shade 75, passed away April 9th in her Kutztown residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Wayne A.Shade. Joan was born in Richmond Township a daughter of the late Clayton & Katie (Grim) Reed. She is survived in addition to her husband by a daughter Diane K. wife of Robert Rarick, Bowers; two sons,...
John E.D. Huffman
Apr 1, 2014
John E. D. Huffman 86 formerly of Reading passed away April 1st in Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of Jean M. (Gromis) Huffman, Allentown. Mr. Huffman was born in Reading a son of the late Ralph S. Huffman and Sue H. (Steinrock) Whittle. He was a member of Calvary Reformed United Church of Christ, Reading and...
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