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Dr. Girma Zelleke

Jan 28, 1948 - Mar 9, 2022

Girma Zelleke, Ph.D., 74, of Maidencreek Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in his residence. His daughter Tilaye G. Zelleke provided love and care to her father throughout his stay in the hospital and at his home. Girma the proud son of the late Kegnazamach Zelleke Dimen and Mrs. Tilaye Wasena-Aboye. He…

Mrs. Shirley Ann Arnold

Oct 27, 1957 - Mar 7, 2022

Shirley A. (Potzman) Arnold, 64, of Mohrsville, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2022 in Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. She was the loving wife of Newell A. "Bud" Arnold, Jr., whom she married on December 11, 1976. Born in Allentown, Shirley was a daughter of the late…

Robert W. Bennecoff

Nov 2, 1966 - Mar 6, 2022

Robert W. Bennecoff, 55, of Mertztown, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, in his residence.  Born in Allentown, Robbie was a son of the late William H. Bennecoff and Dian M. (Reinert) widow of Carl F. Blank. Robbie first worked as an auto mechanic, then worked for Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Mertztown; later, he obtained his…

Lee W. Erb

Apr 20, 1937 - Mar 3, 2022

Lee W. Erb, 84, a long-time Kutztown resident, recently of Tower Court, Topton, died Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Carol L. (Hauck) Erb. They were married March 5, 1960. Born in Topton, Lee was a son of the late George F. R. and Mae E.…

Mrs. Anna M. Herman

Dec 23, 1930 - Mar 1, 2022

Anna M. (Vargo) Herman, 91, formerly of Kutztown, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. She was the widow of Kenneth D. Herman, who died January 3, 2017, and whom she married on October 28, 1950. Born in Emmaus, Anna was a daughter of the late George and Suzanne (Semanisin)…

Mrs. Lucille R. Adam

May 19, 1948 - Feb 26, 2022

Lucille R. “Luci” (Breidegam) Adam, 73, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Norman E. Adam, whom she married on April 29, 1967. Born on her family’s farm in Ontelaunee Township, Luci was a daughter…

Jared Parker George

Feb 10, 1998 - Feb 24, 2022

Jared Parker George, 24, of Maxatawny, died suddenly on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his home. Born on February 10, 1998 in Allentown, Jared was a son of Gary R. George of Breinigsville and Julie R. (Seidel) George, of Maxatawny. He was a 2016 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and Berks Career and Technology…

Jeremy M. Zimmerman

Feb 12, 2003 - Feb 23, 2022

Jeremy M. Zimmerman, 19, of Maxatawny Township, died as the result of injuries sustained in a work accident on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.  Born in Maxatawny Township, Jeremy was a son of Nathan B. and RoseAnna H. (Martin) Zimmerman, with whom he resided.  He was a member of Walnuttown Mennonite Church, Fleetwood. Jeremy was employed…

Mrs. Kathy J. Confer

Mar 27, 1953 - Feb 23, 2022

Kathy J. (Kurtz) Confer, 68, formerly of Alburtis, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in The Willow Senior Living Community, Macungie. She was the widow of William E. Confer who died on November 26, 2018 and whom she married on May 13, 1974. Born in Allentown, Kathy was a daughter of the late Harold…

Mrs. Lillian S. Showalter

Jul 26, 1929 - Feb 22, 2022

Lillian S. (Geiger) Showalter, 92, of Topton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Harold L. "Snoball" Showalter, Sr., who died December 6, 1993, and companion of the late Norman Geist. Born in Macungie, Lillian was a daughter of the late Paul and…

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