Obituaries

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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

Lester C. Weiss

Lester Carl Weiss March 6, 1943 – March 8, 2023 Lester Weiss, 80, formerly of Bechtelsville, passed away on March 8, after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Lester was the son of Henry and Laura Weiss, younger brother of Harold and twin brother to Chester Weiss. Born and raised on the family farm,

Zoe Keck

The Keck family sadly announces the passing of Zoe Francis Schurz Keck, 70, of Boyertown on March 15, 2023. A beloved wife, mother, teacher, sister, and friend, Zoe passed peacefully in her sleep having lived and struggled for many years with Parkinson’s disease. Zoe was born July 31, 1952, in Easton, PA, and attended Easton

Gloria Mae Werstler

Gloria Mae Werstler, 90, widow of Daniel J. Werstler, formerly of Gilbertsville, reunited with her husband on Thursday, March 9, 2023. They are celebrating in Heaven. Born in Bechtelsville, PA, Gloria was the daughter of the late Leroy Heydt and Agnes (Weller) Heydt. She most recently resided in Blandon. Gloria was a 1951

Johann Foisel

Johann Foisel, 94, husband of Maria (Csef) Foisel, of Boyertown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Dürrbach, Transylvania, Johann was the son of the late Johann Foisel and Maria (Thellmann) Foisel. Following a bucolic childhood in Siebenbürgen, his life was uprooted in 1944 when he and his

Linda Wentzel

On Monday, February 20, 2023, Linda Kay Stackman Wentzel, loving wife, mother of two and grandmother of two passed away at age sixty-nine from Ampullary cancer. An avid reader, Linda earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University and a master’s in library science from Clarion University. She spent six years as a Public Librarian,

Richard H. Gresh

“With sad and broken hearts Richard H Gresh 67, of Douglassville PA, passed away in his sleep on February 11th 2023. He was the son of the late Harold and Lois Gresh of Boyertown PA. Rich is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joanne (Long) Samsel Gresh of Douglassville Pa. Sons, Darryl B Samsel

Thelma L. Stauffer

Thelma L. (Schwager) Stauffer, 91, widow of Raymond R. Stauffer, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Thelma resided with her daughter in Harleysville; she and Raymond formerly resided in Bechtelsville. Born in Boyertown, PA, Thelma was the daughter of the late Charles F. Schwager and Edna K. (Moyer) Schwager. Thelma and

Nancy R. Hussar

Nancy R. (Maue) Hussar, 86, widow of Joseph J. Hussar, formerly of Gilbertsville, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Shannondell Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hazelton, Pa, Nancy was the daughter of the late William S. Maue and Caroline S. (Siegel) Maue. Nancy graduated high school and went on to earn her nursing degree.

Evelyn A. Stark

Evelyn A. (Leh) Stark, 102, widow of Joseph C. Stark, formerly of Boyertown, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Berks Heim Nursing Home in Leesport. Born in Huff’s Church District Township, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Warren Leh and Ella (Bietler) Leh. Evelyn took great pride in being a homemaker and

Dennis L. Reeder

Dennis L. Reeder, 74, widower of Nicollette Reeder, of Barto, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Altoona, Dennis was the son of the late Boyd Reeder and Rose (Joniello) Reeder. Dennis served in the United States Navy, following his service he worked as a welder. He loved sports, especially

Marianne V. Deery

Marianne V. Deery passed away on January 5, 2023, at the age of 80. “October 21, 1997 was a beautiful day. It was our wedding day and the beginning of the happiest years of my life. Frank and I were married at Sanatoga Manor to accommodate Frank’s parents, Joseph, and Helen. His sister Peggy Deery

Reverend Gary C. Hauze

The Reverend Gary Carroll Hauze of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, after several years of failing health. Gary was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, in 1948. He was the eldest child of Donald B. Hauze, Sr. and Ruth M. Smith Hauze. Gary spent his early childhood in the care of his