Obituaries

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…

Maryellen Monaghan, 68, of Topton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025 in her residence. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Maryellen was a daughter of the late Francis James and Jean Ann (Donovan) Monaghan and was a member of Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Parish, Shenandoah.Maryellen was a graduate of Cardinal Brennan High School, Ashland, PA,…

David W. Schreibeck, 68, of Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospice House, Bethlehem, PA. He was the husband of Cynthia A. (Young) Schreibeck, whom he married on November 15, 1996.Born in Allentown, PA, David was the son of the late William J. and Genivee (Keffer) Schreibeck and…

Blaine A. Carroll, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and warmth. Born on December 12, 1941, Blaine lived a full and meaningful life marked by devotion to his family and the simple joys that brought him happiness.For 55 wonderful years, Blaine was…