Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Daniel J. Smith, 83, of Kutztown, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was the husband of Barbara H. (Morrison) Smith, they were married for 57 years. Born in Kutztown, he was the son of the late Allen and Mary (Staublein) Smith. Dan was a graduate of Kutztown High school class of 1959 and earned a mechanics degree from the...

Dec 13, 2024

Daniel H. Rohrbach, 89, of Kutztown, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Adam) Rohrbach they were married 67 years. Born in Topton, he was the son of the late Paul H. and Lulu M. (Herman) Rohrbach. Daniel graduated Kutztown High School in 1953. He retired from East Penn Manufacturing in 1998 after 27...

Dec 2, 2024

Truman R. Brandt, 87, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024. He was the husband of Ruthann E. (DeLong) Brandt. They were married for 57 years. Born in Lebanon Pa, he was the son of the late Harvey Brandt and Grace (Zimmerman) Behney. He graduated from Kutztown Area High School and later proudly served 6 years in the Navy. He went...

Nov 12, 2024

Brenda L. Boyer, 72, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Marion Boyer and the late E. Richard Boyer. Brenda graduated from Fleetwood High school and McCann Business School. She worked many years as a medical secretary. Services are private.  

Nov 11, 2024

In loving memory of Doris Arline (Angstadt) Sell, 92, who passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. She was the beloved wife of George M. Sell, who predeceased her on March 11, 1971. Doris was born in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, to the late Elda (Hoch) and Nevin Angstadt.

Doris is survived by her two daughters, Kathy, wife of Robert Gottlund, and Kristin...

Oct 20, 2024

Desmond died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family while under the care of Hospice and Legend of Allentown. He was born the only son of George Parker and Evangeline Risley Parker in Madison, NY, where he grew up in his dad’s barber shop and the beautiful countryside of upstate NY. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing,...

Oct 17, 2024

Drew Martin Stump, 72 of Kutztown, passed away on October 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital Orwigsburg. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Christman) Stump married for 52 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. Stump and Mae E. (Grim) Stump. 

He graduated from Kutztown Area High School and Ryder Technical Institute. He worked...

Sep 15, 2024

Roseann M. Lamattina, 71, of Kutztown Pennsylvania, formerly of Brooklyn N.Y. passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was the wife of Nicholas J. Lamattina of Brooklyn, NY, they were married for 51 years. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Amilio and Prudence DiNorcia.

In addition to her husband Nicholas, she is survived...

Aug 12, 2024

Ray G. Fegely, 82, of Kutztown, passed away August 12, 2024. Born in Breinigsville, he was the son of the late J. Russell and Ida (Miller) Fegely. Ray previously worked for the Wissahickon Water Company and the Addidas Shoe Company. He was currently retired. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley (Mengel), wife of the late Calvin Mengel, and...

Jul 30, 2024

Jeffery L. Hamm, 63, of Kutztown, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Reading he was the son of Shirley F. (Rohrbach) Hamm and the late John H. Hamm. Jeff attended Kutztown High School and was a Navy Veteran. He was self-employed as a handyman. In addition to his Mother Shirley, he is survived by his brother, Michael...

Jul 24, 2024

Darlene M. Schuler, 71, of Kutztown, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Pearl M. (Heffner) Schuler. Darlene worked at Rentschler’s Bakery, Good Shepherd Workshop, and Prospectus Berco. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Darlene is survived by sisters, Sharon E. wife of Allen...

Jul 18, 2024

Patricia R Lobb, 83, of Kutztown, passed away quietly in her sleep on July 18th, 2024. She was the wife of Carl A. Lobb (deceased) for 58 years. Born in Des Moines Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Margueritte (Griffiths) and Robert Trusty. She is survived by her brother Tom Trusty, in Omaha NE, and her four...

Jul 16, 2024

Judy A. Weisner, 75, of Kutztown, passed away July 16, 2024. She was the wife of Raymond C. Weisner. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Troop) Losch. Judy was a 1966 graduate of Kutztown High School and worked for Fraser Advanced Information Systems in Reading. In addition to her husband Raymond, Judy...

Jul 10, 2024

Kim D. Johnson, 67, of Reading, formerly of Kutztown, passed away July 10, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gordon (Bruce) and Barbara Boyer Balthaser. Kim graduated from Kutztown Area High School, and in 1978 graduated from Kutztown State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She was employed by the Fleetwood Area...

Jul 8, 2024

Yvonne A. Alesi, 90, of Kutztown, passed away July 8, 2024 in her home. She was the wife of the late William J. Alesi. Born in Kutztown, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Kutz) Hauser. Yvonne retired from Kutztown University, where she was the Executive Secretary to the President. She is survived by her son,...

Jun 17, 2024

Betty M. Miller, 82, of Kutztown passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. She was the wife of the late Charles M. Miller. Born in Kutztown she was the daughter of the late Lester and Elda (Adam) Angstadt. Betty was a longtime employee of Wenton Shoe Factory. She is survived by her son, Michael and wife Ellen Angstadt; grandchildren: Samuel...

Apr 25, 2024

Gloria L. Himmelberger, 89, of Kutztown, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was the loving wife of Charles K. Himmelberger for 69 years. Born in Longswamp Township, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Andora (DeLong) Brensinger. Gloria was a member of Zion Moselem Church and worked at Adidas as a sewing machine operator. Gloria also...

Apr 9, 2024

Uldis (Zeke) Zemitis, 84, of Mertztown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Pat) Zemitis whom he married on August 23, 1997. Born in Riga Latvia on March 13, 1940, the family came to America in 1950. Shortly after their arrival, Uldis’ Father died and the family moved to The Lutheran Home at...

Mar 26, 2024

Melvin C. Adam, 79, of Kutztown, passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024. He was the husband of Marilyn M. (Baver) Adam. They were married nine and a half years. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edward and Pauline (Krick) Adam. Melvin was a 1964 graduate of Kutztown High School and a member of Friedens Church,...

Feb 24, 2024

John C. Sullivan, 27, died in the bloom of his life on February 24, 2024 in Hamburg, PA., He is greatly missed  by his parents Robert L. Sullivan and Ann L. (Scapellati) Sullivan, his sister Erica Sullivan, his brother David  Sullivan (and wife Samantha) and his niece, wee baby Scarlett Sullivan. He is also survived by his fiancé, Agnes...