Obituaries

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)…

Harlow J. (Schlenker) Bailey, 88, of Longswamp Township, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the widow of Dale D. Bailey, who died May 5, 2012.Born in Longswamp Township, Harlow was a daughter of the late Lester L. and E. Alverta (Meck) Schlenker. Mrs. Bailey…

Sandra "Sandie" E. (Angstadt) Sonday, 84, formerly of Bowers, died peacefully, surrounded by her family Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Kutztown, where she was a patient since April 21, 2025. Sandra was the widow of John M. Sonday, Jr., who died January 22, 2009. Born in Bowers, Sandra was a…

Doreen Ellen (Epting) Houptley, 67, of Luther Meadows, Topton, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, just eleven days shy of her 68th birthday. She was the wife of Leroy Paul Houptley whom she married on February 23, 1980.Born in West Reading, PA, Doreen was…

Rachel J. (Sheldon) Wyckoff, 84, of Kutztown, formerly of Alpha, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the widow of James D. Wyckoff, whom she married on December 17, 1960. Born in Rome, NY, Rachel was a daughter of the late Earl and Kathryn…

Charlotte L. (Madeira) Mengel, 82, formerly of Mertztown died Friday, February 6, 2026, in Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading, where she was admitted from Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. Born in Greenwich Township, Berks County, Charlotte was a daughter of the late Harold F. and Esther (Geiger) Madeira. She was the wife…