Obituaries

Aaron H. Piper, 50, of Kutztown, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in his residence. Born in Reading, Aaron was the son of the late Harold J. and Edith P. (Lamp) Piper. He was a 1989 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. Aaron worked in various capacities at Advanced Auto Parts, East Penn Manufacturing…

David P. Kline, 43, of Topton, died Monday, July 5, 2021, in his residence.  Born in Allentown he was a son of Donald A., husband of Cheryl M. Gogel - Kline, Mertztown and Debra D. (Oswald) Kline companion of James G. Hageter, Topton. David was employed at East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyon Station, currently as…

Verna F. (Goba) Budnick, 76, of Topton, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Campus. She was the wife of the late Wassel Louis Budnick, who died on January 1, 2021. They were married on October 8, 1966 in Pottsville, PA. Born in Pottsville, Verna was a…

Rodger Ronald Miller, 81, of Nazareth, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. "Liz" (Gallagher) Miller, whom he married on June 30, 2001. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, Rodger was a son of the late Cecelia F. (Smith) Suppers and attended…

John Graham Terrance Fox, 61, of Kutztown, PA and formerly of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in his residence. He was the husband of Danielle L. Walker, whom he married November 21, 2009. John was born in Manitowaning, Ontario, and was a member of The Wikwimikong First Nation on…

Larry C. Mattox, 88, of Richmond Township, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading. He was the widower of Doris A. (Lightcap) Mattox who died November 8, 2020. They were married March 2, 1957. Larry was the son of the late Henry W. and…

Helen Sabilla (Merkel) Breidegam, wife of the late DeLight E. Breidegam, Jr., of Fleetwood, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 23, 2021 at the age of 94. Born in Kutztown, Helen was a daughter of the late Morris and Eva (Snyder) Merkel. She was a faithful member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville. Helen was…

Harold G. "Butch" Hilbert, 77, of Topton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 21, 2021 in his residence. Born in Topton, Harold was a son of the late Lester G. and Alice M. (Hertzog) Hilbert. He was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Topton, and honorably and faithfully served in the United States Navy.…

Joanne F. (Heffner) Hallman, 86, of Breinigsville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in The Willow Senior Living Community, Macungie, where she was a resident for two years. She was the loving wife of Albert A. Hallman whom she married on May 1, 1954. Born in Alburtis, Joanne was a daughter of the late…

Emory G. Wehr, Sr., 85, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Kutztown Manor, Inc. He was the husband of Margaret M. (Smith) Wehr who died November 18, 1990. Born in Mertztown, Emory was a son of the late Earl A. and Frances M. (Kressley) Wehr.  Emory honorably and faithfully served his…