Obituaries

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…

Anna Mae (Angstadt) Reinhard, 90, formerly of Slatington, Germansville, and Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the widow of James A. Reinhard, who died October 29, 1984. Born in Longswamp Township, Anna was a daughter of the late Clarence L. and…

Janet R. (Hoch) Rader, 94, formerly of Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Buehrle Center at The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Bertis G. "Boots" Rader, who died March 27, 1998.Born in Richmond Township, Janet was a daughter of the late Earl E. and Lillian V. (Adam)…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kutztown Area Auctioneer, Clarence N. Shirk, 63, of Maxatawny Township, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Clarence was born on July 1, 1962, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and spent his life deeply rooted in his community and passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, November 5,…

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…