Obituaries

Donald L. Sheetz, 79, of Blandon, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 in HCR ManorCare, Laureldale. He was the loving husband of Christine N. (Suarez) Sheetz, whom he married on May 9, 1981. His first wife, Mary Esther (Kramer) Sheetz died on September 6, 1980. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Daniel…

Sterling C. “Wimpy” Bailey, 71, of East Earl, PA, is resting peacefully as of Friday, February 12, 2016. He had been a resident at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, Narvon, PA for one month. He was the loving and devoted husband of Sandra A. (Masters) Bailey, whom he married on February 8, 1964. Born in Krumsville,…

Carl D. “Solty” “Pappy” “Daddio” Solt, 60, of Mertztown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, one day after celebrating his 60th birthday. He was the loving husband of Renee R. (Romig) Sufrinko-Solt, who he married on November 16, 2011. Born in Allentown, he was the son of…

John F. Dreibelbis, 100, a resident of the Buehrle Center, on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, and formerly of Kutztown, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in his residence. He was the widower of Perma B. (Dietrich) Dreibelbis, who died March 27, 2015. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the…

Carl J. Epting, 75, of Mertztown, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  He was the husband of Doris E. (Kerchner) Epting, whom he married on December 10, 1960. Born in Virginville, he was a son of the late George S. and Sadie E. (Bauscher) Epting. Mr. Epting was…

Jean E. (Mengel) George, 85, of Fleetwood, died peacefully, Sunday, February 7, 2016 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Harvey D. George, who died June 9, 2000. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late George A., and Naomi C. (Graff) Mengel. Mrs. George was…

Edna M. (Derr) Kaufman, 84, of Kutztown, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Kutztown Manor, Inc. Born in Macungie, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Anna (Eisenhard) Derr. Mrs. Kaufman was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Richmond Township and was employed as a Certified Nurse Assistant by The Lutheran Home…

Florence M. (Reinert) Hilbert, 92, of Macungie, died Wednesday, February 3, 2015 in her residence. She was the widow of Paul C. Hilbert, who died August 8, 2011. Born in District Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late Fred A. Reinert and Edna (Hunter) Reinert. Florence was a 1941 graduate of Boyertown…

Evelyn A. (Eisenhower) Rohrbach, 94, of Kutztown, died February 2, 2016, at 7:55 AM in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home, where she was a guest since February, 2013.  She was the widow of Paul R. Rohrbach, who died in 1974. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the late Elmer H. and Leah R.…

Lillian R. (Mertz) Queman, 86, of Kutztown, formerly of Greenwich Township, died Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 10:10 AM in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of John C. Queman, Jr. who died August 30, 2000. Born in Richmond Township, she was a daughter of the Paul K. and Hattie M. (Kerchner) Mertz. …