Obituaries

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…

Alverta R. (Reese) Stichter, R.N., 93, a cherished mother, dedicated healthcare professional, and beloved member of the Alburtis and Longswamp Township community, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the widow of John M. Stichter, Sr., who died on October 26, 2011 and whom she…

Patrick P. Werley, 76, of Rockland Township, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his residence. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late John P. and Marjorie M. (Fiedler)Werley.Patrick was a 1967 graduate of Southern Lehigh School District. He then worked as a technician for Lutron Electronics, Coopersburg, for 20 years, retiring…

Carl R. Bales, Sr., 80, of District Township, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Phoebe - Allentown. Born in his family home in Bally, PA, Carl was the son of the late Gus and Anna (Leh) Bales and attended Brandywine Heights High School, Topton.Carl was the widow of Rita A. (Meitzler) Bales,…

Amy Elizabeth (DeTurk) Evans, 61, lifelong resident of Kutztown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown and was reunited with her father and many other family and friends. Amy was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family woman who touched the lives…