Obituaries

Elizabeth "Liz" Christine Hutcheson, 88, a resident of Grand View Manor, Fleetwood, and formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 in Complete Care at Lehigh.Born in Coolboy, Ireland, Elizabeth (Liz) was a daughter of the late Peter and Rosanna (Kilbride) Mulhall. Liz later moved to England and following the birth of…

Myra A. (Wolf) Wortmann, 62, of Kutztown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2026 in her residence. She was the loving wife of James M. Wortmann whom she married on December 29, 1994.Born in Manheim, Germany, Myra was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Erika A. (Geiser) Wolf. After moving to the…

Jacob T. "Jake" Breyer, 74, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA. He was the husband of Joan M. (Ely) Breyer, whom he married on June 24, 1989. Born in Delmar, DE, Jake was a son of the late Philip F. and…

It is with both heavy hearts and warm memories that we announce the passing of Colleen D. Vari, who left this world on June 5, 2026. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Colleen was the daughter of the late Luke and Jaqueline (Gentile) Thompson.Colleen worked as a Scanning Coordinator for many years for ACME Markets. She and she…

Alfred D. "Junior" "Roadie" Roth, Jr., 92, of Kutztown, formerly of Bowers, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Kutztown. He was the widower of Shirley J. (Gable) Roth, who died December 27, 2012. Born in Maxatawny Township, Alfred was a son of the late Alfred E., Sr., and Mabel H.…

Mildred E. (Reimert) Herman, 95, a resident of DevonHouse Senior Living, Allentown and formerly of Kutztown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Saint Luke's University Health Network - Allentown Campus. She was the loving wife of Benjamin P. Herman, who died one month earlier on April 30th, and whom she married on…

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…