Obituaries

Leah Grace Ross, 43, of Fleetwood, died unexpectedly Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. Born in West Reading, Leah was a daughter of Lawrence J., and Diane F. (Wolfgang) Ross, Blandon.Leah was a graduate of Fleetwood Area High School, Class of 2001. While in high school, Leah was a member of the…

Shirley M. (Moyer) Nester, 91, died Monday, March 9, 2026, in her Shoemakersville residence. Born in Kutztown, Shirley was a daughter of the late John and Beulah M. (Adam) Moyer.Shirley first worked in the cafeteria for Boyertown Area School District then, as a sewing machine operator for many years for Gilardone, Inc., Virginville. And finally,…

Zion Grant Brubacher, infant son of Duane B. and Janette B. (Martin) Brubacher, of Lenhartsville, PA, was stillborn on March 8, 2026, along with his twin, Nevaeh Gem Brubacher. His parents were members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attend Center Mennonite Church, Maxatawny Township, PA. Along with his Mommy and Daddy, Zion is…

Nevaeh Gem Brubacher, infant daughter of Duane B. and Janette B. (Martin) Brubacher, of Lenhartsville, PA, was stillborn on March 8, 2026, along with her twin, Zion Grant Brubacher. Her parents were members of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attend Center Mennonite Church, Maxatawny Township, PA.Along with her Mommy and Daddy, Nevaeh is survived…

Kaniz Fatima, 92 of Macungie, Pennsylvania, died on March 8, 2026 in her residence. She was the widow of Muhammed Izharul Haq.Born in Delhi, India, Kaniz was a daughter of the late Syed Khaliq-Ur-Rehman and Afsar Sultan.She is survived by three daughters and their families.A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM,…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel B. Potochniak, of Topton, PA and formerly of Schnecksville, PA, who left us on March 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 2, 1941, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Daniel was a beloved husband and father and a talented software programmer whose contributions to…

William C. Bartholomew, 85, of Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in his residence. He was the husband of Joan J. (Zimmerman) Bartholomew, whom he married on July 7, 1960.Born in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, William was a son of the late David S. and Mabel S. (Weller) Bartholomew. William was employed…

Benjamin R. "Dick" Blattenberger, 95, formerly of Allentown, died peacefully, Friday, February 27, 2026, in Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, Allentown. He was the widower of June A. (Grim) Blattenberger, who died January 2, 2014. Born in Bedford, Bedford County, PA, Dick was a son of the late Harper Conrad and Bernice A. (Alexander) Sellinger.…

Geraldine A. (Boyer) Stoudt, 86, formerly of Kutztown and Macungie, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Saint Luke's University Hospital - Allentown Campus, where she was admitted from Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown, PA. Born in Longswamp Township, Geraldine was a daughter of the late Herman and Doretha (Dry) Boyer.She was a former member of St.…

Connie Louise (Rauenzahn) Royles, 76, of Topton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in her residence. She was the widow of Harold L. "Moose" Royles, III, who died on May 28, 2018, and whom she married on February 2, 1974. Born in Allentown, PA, Connie was a daughter of the late Edwin A.…