Obituaries

Larry A. Reinert, 82, of Richmond Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Mount Carmel Senior Living Community, Mount Carmel, PA. He was the widower of Doris E. (Yenser) Reinert, who died in 1984.Born in Reading, PA, Larry was a son of the late Charles and Eva (Stern) Reinert and attended…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sister Bilqees Mazhar, born on October 18, 1948, in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Bilqees, a devoted homemaker and a beloved mother, will forever be remembered for her warm spirit and nurturing love. She peacefully departed this world on May 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.Bilqees is…

Sandra L. (Turner) Faust, 75, of Myerstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026 while visiting a local winery in Berks County, PA. Sandra embraced life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone she encountered.Born in Reading, PA, Sandra was a daughter of the late Norman "Tex" Turner and Claire L.…

Vera B. (Reiff) Brubaker, 79, of Kutztown, died peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was the wife of Walter M. Brubaker, they were married on November 12, 1968. Born in Lancaster, Vera was a daughter of the late Elam M. and Maria H. (Burkholder) Reiff. She was…

Carol Musselman (Bard) Heinly, 90, of Kutztown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in her residence. She was the widow of Robert J. "Bob" Heinly, who died on November 28, 2018. Her former husband, Richard D. "Red" Adam predeceased her on May 21, 2013.Born and raised in Kutztown, PA, Carol lived a life…

Donald E. "Flip" Phillips, 92, of Rockland Township, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in The Residence at Village Greens, Sinking Spring. He was the widower of Shirley E. (Trexler) Phillips, whom he married on July 6, 1957, and who passed away on July 1, 2024.Born in Reading, PA, Donald was a son of…

Jeffrey Shawn Slostad, age 52 of Hamburg, PA, entered eternal rest, on May 1, 2026.Jeff was the beloved son of Dennis L. and Frances A. (Thomas) Slostad, of Newtown Square, PA, loving brother of Andrew D. Slostad, King of Prussia, and devoted and loving father of the light of his life, Wyatt J. Slostad, Kutztown.…

Elliot Glenn Zimmerman, 18 months, of Maidencreek Township, peacefully passed in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Joshua R. and Crystal R. (Brubacher) Zimmerman. He was born in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. His parents are members of the Mid-Atlantic Fellowship Conference of Mennonites and attend Open Door Mennonite Church, Brecknock…

Benjamin P. Herman, 92, of Allentown and formerly of Kutztown, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. He was the loving husband of Mildred E. (Reimert) Herman, also a resident of DevonHouse Senior Living, Allentown, whom he married on December 18, 1998.Born in Reading,…

Nagin Patel, 76, of Merritt Island, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, while visiting his daughter in Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Geeta N. Patel, whom he married on December 11, 1972.Born in Goji, India, Nagin was a son of the late Becharbhai Patel and Gangaben Patel. He was a civil…