Obituaries

Norma Rae (Fidler) Grube, 86, formerly of Kempton, PA, and most recently of Orwigsburg, PA passed away peacefully on All-Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025 in her residence, with her loving family by her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and resilience. A cherished wife to her husband, The Reverend Guy R. Grube, Norma's…

Kathleen S. (Rhode) Herman, 103, formerly of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, PA. She was the widow of Herbert A. Herman who died on October 2, 1987 and the long-time companion of Donald Delp, who died on May 20, 2021.Born in Longswamp Township,…

David H. VanBilliard, 88, of Topton, PA and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann (Cressman) VanBilliard, who died on October 9, 2022, and prior to her passing, celebrated 64 years of marriage with.Born in Allentown, David was…

Loretta Joan (Geisinger) Kuzan, 80, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading. She was the widow of Kenneth F. Kuzan who died on July 29, 2018 and whom she married on June 21, 1976. Her first husband, David A. Eschbach passed away on January 21,…

Marc Gilbert "Mickey" Halper, 67, of Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, PA, and formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in his residence. He was the companion and devoted caregiver of the late Jilana "Jill" Clayson, who died on March 23, 2017.Born in New York, NY, Mickey was the son of…

Kenneth G. Fink, 78, of Rockland Township, died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 17, 2025. In his final days, Ken was surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends. He was the husband of Judy A. (Rhode) Fink. They were married on September 15, 1973, celebrating 52 years of marriage.…

Betty J. (Wertman) Bleiler, 94, formerly of the Village of Shamrock and Mertztown, PA, and most recently a resident of Keystone Villa, Blandon, PA, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Tower Health- Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA, just two days prior to her 95th birthday. She was the companion of Paul L. Hilbert…

Loretta "Lori" Anne (Walkusky) Keenan, 89, formerly of Stone Harbor, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading PA. Lori was the widow of William J Keenan, Sr., who died on April 14, 2018.Born in Pottsville, Loretta was the daughter of the late Anna (Panak)…

Barbara A. (Strunk) Eck, 81, formerly of Mertztown, PA, and most recently a resident at Buehrle Center at The Lutheran Home at Topton, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the widow of Dan H. Eck who died on November 11, 2019 and whom she…

FLEETWOOD CENTENARIAN  Edith M. (Heffner) Zentner, 101, of Fleetwood, died peacefully, Friday, October 3, 2025, in Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading. She was the widow of Harvey W. Zentner, who died March 26, 2005. Born in Shartlesville, Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Edith was a daughter of the late Kirby W., and Via (Adams)…