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
Dorothy A. Willing
Dorothy A. (Moser) Willing, 82, widow of John Willing, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Frederick Living, Zieglerville, PA. . Born in Barto, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Howard Moser Sr. and Sallie (Renninger) Moser. Dorothy graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High School and earned secretarial certification from Reading Business Institute. She worked
Read moreMichael S. Tavalese Jr.
Michael S. Tavalese, Jr., 42, husband of Stephanie, passed away at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Pottstown, Michael was the son of Michael S. Tavalese, Sr., husband of Raquel, and the late Cheryl (Montgomery) Adamski. Michael was a 2001 graduate of Devereux School in West Chester, where he also received a culinary
Read moreFay E. Bauman
Fay E. (Gaucker) Bauman, 82, widow of Robert O. Bauman, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born in Boyertown, Fay was the daughter of the late George R. and Mildred M. (Schollenberger) Gaucker. Fay was a 1961 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She spent her days as a homemaker dedicating herself
Read moreAllen Lee Berkey
Allen Lee Berkey, 73, widower of Edna (Eppler) Berkey, formerly of Maryland, and Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born in Pottstown, Allen was the son of the late Walter H. Berkey and Elizabeth A. (Millard) Berkey Hammell. Allen attended Boyertown High School and was self employed as a contractor
Read moreEdith Kirlin
Edith (Krause) Kirlin, 89, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Pike Township, Edith was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Behm) Krause. Edith worked as an assembler and upholsterer for Knoll Inc. Always a hard worker, Edith went on to work at Redners Quickstop in Bally following
Read moreHenry B. Sands
Henry B. Sands, 85, widower of Bertha A. (Pusch) Sands, of Boyertown, passed away at home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born in Colebrookdale Township, Henry was the son of the late William Henry I. Sands and Virginia A. (Heere) Sands Bower. Henry served in the United States Army from 1962 until 1969. He went
Read moreJeffrey M. Houser
Jeffrey M. Houser, 63, of Boyertown, passed away at Reading Hospital on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Pottstown, Jeffrey was the son of the late Clarance M. Houser and Dorothy (Kunchick) Houser. Jeffrey was 1980 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. After high school, he went on to work at Bally Ribbon Mills for
Read moreElsie C. Krall
Elsie C. Krall, 94, widow of Franklin Krall, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Sassamansville, Elsie was the daughter of the late Harry E.S. Kulp and Ella F. (Renninger) Kulp. Elsie retired from Boyertown Packaging. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Church in
Read moreH. Laverne Gresh
H. Laverne Gresh, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Ivy Nursing and Rehabilitation in Norristown. Born in Colebrookdale, Laverne was the son of the late Clarence A and Clara H. (Yerger) Gresh. Laverne was a 1951 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and studied at Kings College in New York. Laverne served
Read moreGerald L. Eisenhart
Gerald L. Eisenhart, 84, widower of Dorothy, of Barto, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Boyertown, Gerald was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Gehris) Eisenhart. Gerald was a graduate of Boyertown High School. He worked for his fathers Plastering Company until taking it
Read moreSarah Jane Bowman
Sarah Jane “Sadie” (Kappenstein) Bowman, 93, widow of William F. Bowman, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Frederick Living. Born in Pottstown, Sarah was the daughter of the late Ernest and Esther (Schaeffer) Kappenstein, as well as the late Marian Bechtel, who was like a second mother to her. Sarah was a graduate
Read moreTammy Lynn Benfield
Tammy Lynn (Gilbert) Benfield, 59, wife of Randy, of Boyertown, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. Born in Pottstown, Tammy is the daughter of Kenneth and Kathleen (Schmoyer) Gilbert. Tammy was a 1984 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She worked as an audit manager for Quest Diagnostics
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