Obituaries

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,…

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,…

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.…

Elaine Christine "Chris" Hosley, 87, formerly of Elmira, NY, entered eternal life on February 20, 2026, at the home of her loving granddaughter, Megan Davis and her husband, Gregory Davis, who provided steadfast and unwavering care for Chris, while she was surrounded by her great grandchildren to provide comfort, laughter, and of course, loving care, Sadie…

Mary Jane Smith, 70, of Lyon Staton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA.Born in Allentown, Mary Jane was a daughter of the late Raymond W, and Virginia Verna (Heffner) Smith and was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bowers. Mary Jane lived…

Kenneth L. "Kenny" Rauch, 89, of Bowers, died Friday, February, 13, 2026, in the Henry Health Care Center on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Muriel "Moonie" C. (Landis) Rauch. They were married July 8, 1961.Born in Longswamp Township, Kenneth was a son…

Albert A. Hallman, 94, of Breinigsville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 in his residence. He was the widower of Joanne F. (Heffner) Hallman, who died on June 19, 2021, and whom he married on May 1, 1954.Born in Emmaus, PA, Albert was a son of the late Luther P. and Lillian I. (Praetorias)…