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

Lester F. Renninger

Lester F. Renninger, 85, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in New Hanover Township on September 29, 1939, Lester was the son of the late Stella H. (Fryer) and Frederick B. Renninger. Lester worked on his parent’s farm before being drafted into the Army.

William M. Barrow, III

William M. Barrow, III, 81, formerly of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital Upper Bucks Campus. Born in Philadelphia, Bill was the son of the late William M. Barrow, Jr., and Marion S. (Slinn) Barrow. Bill graduated from Phoenixville High School and went on to serve in the

Linda C. Phillips

Linda C. Phillips, 74, wife of Jay H. Phillips, of Boyertown, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Linda was the daughter of the late John and Ada (Anderson) Murray and the great granddaughter of the late Sally Sellers. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Boyertown Area High School

June Arlene Smits

June Arlene Smits, 79, wife of George E. Smits, of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Pheobe Richland Assisted Living. Born in Norristown, June was the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Katherine (Reeves) Thomas. June worked in the hospitality field. In addition to Pennsylvania, she lived in both Arizona and

Helen L. Moyer

Helen L. (Hollowbush) Moyer, Boyertown, widow of Steward R. Moyer, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Lansdale, Helen was the daughter of the late Grover and Florence (Kulp) Hollowbush. Helen was a 1946 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She worked as a waitress at Hickory Park all

Ricky (Rick) A. Hartman

Ricky (Rick) A. Hartman, 66, of Boyertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 7, 2024 at Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 4, 1958 in Pottstown, Pa, Ricky was the son of Richard and the late Dolores (Minner) Hartman. Ricky was a 1976 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and recently retired from

Donna M. Baith

Donna Marie (Wilson) Baith went home to be with her Lord on December 4, 2024 at Parkhouse in Royersford, PA. Born September 19, 1938 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Evelyn (Wilson) Kring. Donna was raised by her maternal grandparents, Laddie and Mary (Benton) Wilson in Portage, PA. She was formerly married to

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