Obituaries

Joan E. (Murphy) Newman, 94, of Mertztown, PA, and formerly of Pottsville, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in her residence. She was the widow of Leslie J. Newman, whom she was married to for 44 years prior to his passing in 2000.Born in the village of Cumbola, Blythe Township, Schuylkill County,…

Elmer H. Zimmerman, 52, of Maxatawny Township, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 27, 2025, in his residence. He was the husband of Arlene W. (Weaver) Zimmerman, whom he married November 2, 1995. Born in Maxatawny Township, Elmer was a son of Erma Z. (Hoover) Zimmerman, Kutztown, and the late Ammon H. Zimmerman.…

Mace R. Arndt, 84, a lifelong resident of Lyon Station, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Darlene L. (Fenstermacher) Arndt, whom he married on July 2, 1960.Born in Reading, PA, Mace was a son of the late Harvey and Beulah (Schwoyer) Arndt and…

Grace A. (Gambler) Frantz, 86, formerly of Kutztown and Topton, died peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Tower Health - Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Monroe A. Frantz, who died in 1983. Born in Topton, Grace was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Elda M. (Behm) Gambler. She was a member of…

Patricia A. (Hieter) Hilbert, 81, formerly of Longswamp Township, died peacefully Friday, December 19, 2025, in Mosser Nursing Home, where she was a guest three weeks. Patricia was the loving wife of Homer H. Hilbert, whom she married November 11, 1961. Born in Topton, Pat was a daughter of the late David A. and Lizzie…

Debra K. (Hines) Day, 71, of Greenwich Township, died unexpectedly December 16, 2025, in her residence. Debra was the widow of Dennis Day. Born in Allentown, Debra was a daughter of the late Franklin and Delores (Steckler) Hines. Debra was a graduate of Freedom High School, Bethlehem. She was a Quality Assurance employee in the Warehouse…

Joyce F. (Weisner) Isamoyer, 86, of Mertztown, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. She was the widow of William H. "Billy" Isamoyer, who passed away March 18, 2023 and whom she married on June 28, 1958.Born in Kutztown, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the…

Baby Fatima Paiwand, infant daughter of Layla Said and Basharmal Paiwand of Warminster, PA, was called to her eternal resting place on December 11, 2025.A private graveside service was held in Rahma Cemetery, Fleetwood, PA. Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton and Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may…

Leonard Luther Epting, 81, of Mertztown, PA set sail on December 11th, 2025.Born January 2, 1944, in Topton, PA, he was the son of the late Luther T. Epting and Elsie L. (Younger) Epting.Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Karen J. (Gambler) Epting, his daughter Tracey Epting Tancredi, and his siblings…

Mara Beck, 73, of Kutztown, PA, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Dec. 11, 2025. Born on Sept. 28, 1952, Mara grew up in Bethlehem and attended Dieruff H.S. where she met her future husband, Rod Beck. Mara and Rod married shortly after graduating and had a beautiful 53 year marriage. Together…