Obituaries

Rachel E. (Kulp) Newswanger, 94 years, 10 months, 18 days, of Maxatawny Township, died peacefully Monday, December 18, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. She was the widow of Isaac Z. Newswanger, who died September 17, 2001. Born in Maple River Township, Emmet County, Michigan, Rachel was a daughter of the late Manasseh B.…

Anita L. Christman, 87, of Greenwich Township, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Born in Maxatawny Township, Anita was a daughter of the late William C., Jr., and Helen M. (Coffin) Christman. Anita was a member of Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Anita enjoyed growing plants and…

Kathryn M. "Kate" (Hoener) Jackson, 68, of Kutztown passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the widow of James M. Jackson, Jr., who died on November 14, 2006 and whom she married on May 12, 1979. Born on Long Island, NY, Kathryn was a daughter of…

Judd Ambrose Wagner, 73, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 in his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was the husband of Sarah E. (Miller) Wagner, whom he married on July 11, 1981, but was a companion to since 1972. Born in Palmerton, Judd was a son…

Emily Ann (Lazo) Witzel, 39, loving wife, mother and daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023 as a result of a sudden medical incident. She was the wife of Joshua A. Witzel, whom she married on September 13, 2014. Born in Reading in 1984, Emily was the daughter of Nicholas Lazo, Jr., and…

Ruby Rose (Pilgert) Koch, 89, formerly of Macungie, died peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton, Longswamp Township, Berks County, where she was a resident for several years. Ruby was the widow of Warren "Schnick" E. Koch, who died October 11, 1990. Born in Mertztown, Ruby was a…

Ronald J. Dengler, 53, of Kutztown, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 9, 2023 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Tedra A. (Green) Dengler, whom he married on October 16, 2004. Born in Allentown, Ronald was a son of Edna M. (Debus) Dengler, of Mertztown, and…

Lorraine M. (Seaman) Greiss, 89, formerly of Mertztown, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 8, 2023 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the loving wife of over 51 years to Earl E. Greiss, whom she married on July 15, 1972. Her first husband, Richard E. Roth predeceased her on January 17,…

Thomas E. Smith, 70, of Kutztown, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the in-patient hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Tom was the loving husband of Sharon L. (Snyder) Smith. They were married January 5, 1974. Born in Allentown, Thomas was a son of the late Earl and Ellave (Hopper) Smith. From the…

Florabelle C. (Hilbert) Christman, 96, of Reading, formerly of Topton, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in the residence of her daughter, Nancy. She was the widow of Milton L. Christman, who died on February 21, 2007, and whom she married on June 26, 1947. Born in Topton, Florabelle was a daughter of the…