Obituaries

Eleanor K. (Miller) Siegfried, 93 of Kutztown, died peacefully, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of Donald G. Siegfried, who died September 15, 1965.  Born in Maxtawny Township, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Nevin M. and Lizzie M. (Dietrich) Miller.  Eleanor was a member…

Allen R. Haring, 85, of Kutztown, died on July 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Allen was the husband of Joan Haring for almost 66 years. Allen was born in Lyon Station, to the late Emma and Chester Haring, Jr. Allen was a 1956 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and illustrated the class yearbook.…

Fern A. (Schlegel) Kerchner, 97, formerly of Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Church of God Home, Carlisle. She was the widow of Lester L. Kerchner, who died October 2, 2012, and who she married June 3, 1944. Born in 1925 in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA. Fern was a…

James D. Wyckoff, 83, of Kutztown and formerly of Alpha, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, PA. He was the husband of Rachel J. (Sheldon) Wyckoff, whom he married on December 17, 1960. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, James was a son of the late John…

Keith J. Leinbach, 62, of Kutztown, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the residence of his mother, Shirley M. Leinbach, Kutztown.  Born in Pensacola, FL, Keith was a son of Shirley M. (Arndt) Leinbach, Kutztown, and the late Jay S. Leinbach.  He was a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Church, Kutztown,…

Donna Lynn (Shurgalla) Conway, 62, of Breinigsville, PA, passed away on July 18, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. Donna embraced life with a vibrant spirit, making the most of every moment. Her caring nature extended to all those she…

After a long battle with depression, Rodney D. "Rod" Barrell, 65, of Kutztown, passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was the husband of Gretchen M. (Besler) Barrell, whom he married on May 14, 1994 in St. Thomas. Born in Kutztown, Rod was the son of…

Margaret P. (Gadonniex) Johnson, 78, of Green Valley, AZ, formerly of Kutztown, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, in her residence.  She was the widow of Robert Herman Stewart, who died January 1, 2013, while vacationing in North Carolina.  Margaret was born January 4, 1945, in Yonkers, New York to Harold J. and Mary J. (Ruffalo)…

Marion P. (Kline) "Polly" Pieller, 94, of Kutztown, died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Mifflin Center, Shillington, where she was recently a patient.  She was the widow of Herman L. Pieller, who died November 21, 1983.  Born in Kutztown, Marion was a daughter of the late William H. and Carrie (Dey) Kline.  She worked…

Carl "Dennis" DeTurk, 76, of Topton, died peacefully Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was a patient one week.  He was the husband of Barbara L. (Remaley) DeTurk, whom he married November 28, 1970.  Born in West Reading, Dennis was the son of the late Carl W. and Eva…