Obituaries

John A. Zawada, 77, of Branchdale, Schuylkill County, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Born in Philadelphia, John was a son of the Joseph P. and Theresa (Josiatis) Zawada. John honorably and faithfully served our country as a veteran of the United States Navy. John first worked as a machinist…

Robert A. (Bob) Williams, 86, of Kutztown, died Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Topton where he lived since 2019. He previously resided in Kutztown. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Shirley A. Williams, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in a log cabin on a farm in Bern…

Marion L. (Wack) Angstadt, 96, of Maxatawny Township, died peacefully, late Friday evening in her residence, surrounded by family. She was the widow of Ernest L. Angstadt, who died July 13, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Marion was a daughter of the late William H. and Amanda M. (Bailey) Wack. She was a very active member…

Marcia A. (Weaver) Reidenhour, 82, of Kutztown, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in her residence, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Paul J. Reidenhour who died October 29, 2019 and whom she married on June 29, 1957. Born in Reading, PA, Marcia was the daughter of the late Wallace P.…

Howard D. Reichelderfer, 89, formerly of Kutztown, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Keystone Villa, Maidencreek Township.  He was the widower of Emma M. (Zwitkowits) Reichelderfer, who died February 8, 2012.  Born in Vera Cruz, Upper Milford Township, Howard was a son of John and Frances (Kleinsmith) Reichelderfer. Howard honorable and faithfully served our country…

George E. Weida, 89, of Kutztown, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in ManorCare, Laureldale, where he was a residence since, May 11, 2021.  He was the widow of Shirley E. (Wartzenluft) Weida, who died July 18, 2007.  Born in Alsace Township, George was a son of the late Raymond J. and Caroline (Readinger) Weida. …

Martin A. "Marty" Folk, 54, of Lyons, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading. Born in Allentown, Martin was a son of the late Richard C. and Arlene F. (Smith) Folk. He attended Brandywine Heights High School, Topton. Marty worked as a Supervisor at the former…

Wendy S. (Shearer) Chladni, 56, of Kutztown, died Saturday, May 28, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  Born in Sellersville, Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late Karl D. Shearer and Henrietta H. (House), widow of Raymond O. Kuhns. Wendy was a graduate of Kutztown Area High School, Class of 1983.  She…

Dale R. Kline, 63, of Maxatawny Township, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in his residence. He was the loving husband of Cerie F. (Finch) Kline whom he married on May 18, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, Dale was a son of the late Robert E. and Catherine C. (Caprio) Kline and was a graduate…

Carlton C. Wolfinger, 79, of Kutztown, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at home in the loving arms of his wife and stepson. He was the husband of Kathryn (Marshall) Landis. Born in Kutztown, Carlton was the son of Charles S. Wolfinger and Hannah (Kramer) Wolfinger. In 1959, Carlton graduated from Kutztown Area High School. While…