Obituaries

You can see the last farewells from families and loving ones who keep the warmest memories.

Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us. Below are the recent obituaries left by loving ones, friends, relatives and sincerest condolences extended to the families

Betty Marie Musser

Betty Marie Levengood Musser, who inspired us with her deep loyalty to family and community, who dedicated herself to always welcoming and providing care for so many others, was at home surrounded by the comfort and love of her adoring family when she became an angel in heaven on Monday, September 6, 2021. Her journey

Walter K. Dittman

Walter K. Dittman, 99, widower of Josephine S. (Hess) Dittman, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Frederick Living. Born in Perkiomenville, Walter was the son of the late Gottlieb and Eva (Karow) Dittman. Walter worked for many years at The Boyertown Casket Company in the maintenance department, eventually as supervisor for that area.

Maefern Houck

Maefern D Houck, 92, of Boyertown died September 1, 2021. Maefern was born October 28, 1928 at the family home in New Berlinville, the youngest of 5 children of Ella and Morris Johnson. Maefern deeply loved the Lord and her family. She was a life-time member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. This is

Catherine B. Bechtel

Catherine B. (Eshbach) Bechtel, 95, widow of Jesse R. Bechtel, formerly of Oley, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Souderton Mennonite Home. Born in Eshbach, Catherine was the daughter of the late Oswin Eshbach and Virgin (Minner) Eshbach. Catherine was an active member of Boyertown Mennonite Church and worked for many years as

Jackson S. Drumheller

Jackson S. Drumheller, 90, widower of Ruth (Steinmuller) Drumheller, formerly of New Hanover Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at The Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Pottstown, Jack was the son of the late Oliver G. Drumheller, Sr and Sarah Ann (Ryals) Drumheller-Decker. Jack was a 1949 graduate of Pottstown High School and

Karen Trout-Long

Karen L. (Eisenhart) Trout-Long, 51, wife of Donald Long Jr., of Gilbertsville, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Gerald L. Eisenhart and the late Dorothy (Snyder) Eisenhart. Karen was a 1988 graduate of Boyertown Senior High School and was employed by XL Catlin

Renae Ann Johnson

Renae Ann (Lorah) Johnson, 84, of Boyertown, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ. Born in Emmaus, PA she was the daughter of the late Mae (Schantzenbach) Lorah and Russell W. Lorah. Renae graduated from Emmaus High School in 1954 and moved to Boyertown, PA where she lived

Steven A. Yeanish

Steven Albert Yeanish June 17, 1954-June 22, 2021 On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Steven A. Yeanish, our much beloved family member passed away at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness. Steve was born on June 17, 1954 in Pottstown, PA to Jay A. & Ruth M. (Bath) Yeanish. Steve graduated from Perkiomen Valley

Fern M. Fronheiser

Fern M. Fronheiser, 95, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Chestnut Knoll in Boyertown. Fern previously resided at Walnut Woods and was formerly from Bechtelsville. Born in Washington Township, she was the daughter of the late Warren Fronheiser and Ida (Benfield) Fronheiser. Fern was a 1944 graduate of Boyertown Senior High

Gregory A. DeLong

Gregory A. DeLong, 61, of Boyertown, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born in Reading on March 9, 1960, Gregory was the son of Delores (Hoffman) DeLong and the late LeRoy Delong, Jr. Greg enjoyed spending time at the Gabelsville Athletic Association, and The American Legion as well as Keystone Fire Company in Boyertown.

Marie M. Reinert

Marie M. (Hoch) Reinert, 98, widow of John F. Reinert, of Topton, formerly of Lobachsville, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Pleasantville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood C. Hoch, Sr. and Mary (Mathias) Hoch. Marie graduated from Oley High School. She then

Robert Sidney Morrell

Robert Sidney Morrell, 78, widower of Shirley A. (Marburger) Endy-Morrell, of Boyertown, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Miriam Alverda (Fleck) Morrell and William H. Morrell, Sr. Robert was a 1960 graduate of Boyertown High School. Throughout his life, he was