Obituaries

Ruth E. Hoffman passed away on August 10, 2026 at the Willow Brook Nursing Home, in Kutztown, PA.She was born on May 2, 1929 in Carrollton, OH. She was the daughter of the late John Bentley Grigsby and Mary Elizabeth (Hayes) Grigsby. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Paris of Kutztown, PA (with whom…

Gail S. Geist, 66, of Topton, died peacefully, Friday, August 7, 2026, in Willow Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kutztown. Born in Allentown, Gail was a daughter of the late Herbert J. and Goldie C. (Heiter) Geist. She was a member of Redeemer Bible Fellowship Church, Topton, and a former member of Cedar Crest and Kutztown…

Jodi Lynn Kirstein (née Reddick), age 50, of Blandon, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Born on August 2, 1975, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, Barbara and Richard Reddick, Jodi lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to others. She was known for her…

Thomas P. "Rudy" Reidenhour, 67, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 in his residence. He was the husband of Claire M. (Curry) Reidenhour whom he married on September 19, 1987.Born in Reading, Tom was a son of the late Paul J. and Marcia A. (Weaver) Reidenhour. He was a 1977 graduate of…

Gary G. "Bones" Grim, 67, of Bowers, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the companion of Melanie L. Rose. Born in Allentown, Gary was a son of the late Alfred G. and Rachel M. (Walbert) Grim. Gary was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of…

Milton H. Kerchner, 93, formerly of Barto, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Pennsburg Manor.He was the widower of Mary L. (Derr) Kerchner who died on December 12, 2019, sharing 65 years of marriage together prior to her passing.Born in Lenhartsville, Milton was a son of the late Clarence Kerchner and Esther…

Ruth R. (Burkholder) Snyder, 98, of Kutztown, entered into rest on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was married to Clayton W. Snyder on December 30, 1951, and who died on October 10, 2013.She was a member of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites, and attended Fleetwood Old Order Mennonite Church, Fleetwood, PA. Surviving are five sons and…

Dwight W. Romig, 68, of Longswamp Township, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Born in Allentown, PA, Dwight was the son of the late Wayne W. and Gloria F. (Guinther) Romig.Dwight was a 1976 graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Topton, He was…

Steven L. Moser, 71, of Longswamp Township, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026, while working on his property. He was the husband of Linda L. (Landis) Moser. They were married June 16, 1984. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Geisinger) Moser.Steven was a graduate of Kutztown Area…

 Jeffrey L. Brobst, 69, of Kempton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading. He was the loving husband of Beverly A. (Iley) Brobst. They were married November 9, 1974. Born in Allentown, Jeff was a son of the late Robert E., and Elda M. (Wisser) Brobst.Jeffrey was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh…