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

Dennis W. Slifer

Dennis W. Slifer, 76, loving husband of Denise (Hess) Slifer, of Boyertown, passed away surrounded by his family at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Pottstown, Dennis was the son of the late Irvin W. and Laura M. (Gazzillo) Slifer. Dennis grew up in Royersford and was a 1966 graduate of

Reverend George M. Harpel

Reverend George M. Harpel, 78, widower of Linda Harpel, of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at home. Born in Hatfield, PA, George was the son of the late Clifford and Laura (Reifinger) Harpel. Reverend Harpel was a 1963 graduate of North Penn High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree

Sandra J. Schatz

Sandra J. (Hoffman) Schatz, 83, widow of Harvey Schatz, of Hellertown, formerly of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born in New Berlinville, Sandra was the daughter of the late Arthur Hoffman and Dorothy (Renninger) Hoffman. Sandra was a 1959 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and worked as a secretary at Eastern

Janice E. Renninger

Janice E. (Hartman) Renninger, 83, of Boyertown, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Boyertown, Janice was the daughter of the late Arthur Hartman and Dorothy (Werner) Hartman. Janice was a 1959 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and went on to work at Boyertown Packaging

Helen Penketh

Helen (Dierolf) Penketh, 99, widow of Eric Penketh, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown. Born in Bechtelsville, Helen is the daughter of the late Warren and Florence (Eschbach) Dierolf. Helen was a former employee of Tung-Sol in Boyertown. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church

Margaret M. Stauffer

Margaret Mary Stauffer, whose generous spirit and devotion to family earned her the love and respect of all who knew her, passed away peacefully Oct. 4, 2024, surrounded by her children and other relatives. Margaret, of Barto, Pa., was 95. Margaret’s family – seven children, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren – was the largest source

Laverne R. Maute

Laverne R. Maute, 92, husband of Joan E. (Conrad) Maute, passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Community at Telford on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Pottstown, PA, Laverne was the son of the late Jacob and Elmeida (Renninger) Maute. Laverne proudly served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955 on the Submarine Tender Howard

Keith M. (Mike) Weinsteiger

Keith M. (Mike) Weinsteiger, 63, husband of Lisa (Howell) Weinsteiger, of Boyertown, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Born in Pottstown, Keith was the son of Gale (Dout) Youse and the late Lester Weinsteiger. Keith attended Red Bank Valley High in New Bethlehem, PA. Keith was owner and operator of Keystone Construction

Kenneth F. Renninger

Kenneth F. Renninger, 81, widower of Barbara Renninger, of Pottstown, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Pottstown, Kenneth was the son of the late Frederick and Stella (Fryer) Renninger. Kenneth was a 1960 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. He worked at Nester Brothers Masonry and Contractors as

Russell R. Moser

Russell R. Moser, 94, widower of Grace Moser, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Frederick Living. Born in Niantic, Russell was the son of the late Howard and Sally (Renninger) Moser. Russell worked as a tire builder for BF Goodrich and then Bally Block until his retirement. After retirement he worked at Kulp

Marie E. Hillegass

Marie E. (Stengel) Hillegass, 91, wife of the late Richard J. Hillegass, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown. She was formerly of Bally. Born in Bally, Marie was the daughter of the late Charles and Cecilia (Bumm) Stengel. She worked at the former Bally Pants Factory in Bally, Perkiomen

Edna D. Kennedy

Edna D. (Walbert) Kennedy, 80, of Boyertown, passed away at home on Sunday, September 15, 2024 Born in Schnecksville, Edna was the daughter of the late Ray and Dorothy (Herber) Walbert. Edna earned an Associates Degree from Reading Area Community College and her Bachelor’s Degree in computer science from Alvernia. She worked in production until