All Obituaries

An uncommonly kind man is gone and is, no doubt, mourning from beyond the fact that the UCONN Husky ladies did not capture this year’s NCAA basketball crown.  Bruce Arlen Stauffer, 85, husband of Georgia (Mull) Stauffer, died at his Colchester home Saturday April 10, 2021 of complications from Parkinson’s disease.     Stauffer was born in Lancaster, PA to Harold and Thelma (Hunchberger).  He was a 1953 graduate of Shillington High School, where he was...

Pamela Jo Samuelson, 60, of Womelsdorf and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born in France, Tuesday, July 12, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Joel S. & Leonilda P. (neé Paulini) Samuelson. She was a graduate from East Stroudsburg High School in the class of 1978. She then attended Wilkes University and Graduated in 1982 with a Bachelors in Music. Besides working in doctors offices, she was a member of the following bands; Pammy Jo and the...

Robin F. Fralick, 65, formerly of Quakertown, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She is survived by her son Benjamin A. Fralick. There are no services scheduled at this time.

William L."Bill" Ludwig, 91, formerly of Robesonia, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. As Bill was preparing for his heavenly journey, his great granddaughter was being born. His family has found great comfort and peace in this Circle of Life miracle.  He was the husband of the late Nancy A. (neé Sprecher) Ludwig, who died May 19, 2020.  They were married for 66 years and were devoted parents and...

Carol A. Reppert, 76, of Richland and formerly of Wernersville passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ellsworth “Al” Reppert. Born in Mohnton on August 20, 1944 a daughter of the late Oscar and Euphamie (Remp) Gring. Carol attended Governor Mifflin Schools. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Daniel A. Gring (Rose),...

Barbara Jean "BUBBA" Plempel, 58, passed away in the late afternoon hours Monday, April 5, 2021, in her Womelsdorf residence. She was the wife of Rick A. Plempel. Born Sunday, January 20, 1963, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Donald D. Johnson & Doris (neé Lash) Earhart. She was a 1980 graduate of ELCO. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children: Erik A. (Michele) Plempel & Shannon L. Plempel; her grandchildren: Aidyn &...

Mary Diller Baum, 103, passed away on March 26, 2021 in the Health Care Center at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA. Her husband was the Rev. Wallace A.Baum  who predeceased her. Born in Reading in 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic, Mary was the daughter of Adam and Ethel Mae (Barr) Diller. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Womelsdorf, PA. After graduating from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's of music, Mary taught piano for over 50 years,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Wilmer F. "Cy" Brobst announces his passing at the age of 83. Born in Reading on November 4, 1937 a son of the late Leon W. and Elsie M. (Leininger) Brobst. He was a 1956 graduate of Reading High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. Retired as activity director from the Olivet Boys Club after 29 years and forever touching and changing numerous lives of the youth he mentored. After his retirement he served as a...

Wayne W. Shelow, 80, of Robesonia passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of 62 years to Patricia A. (Onkst) Shelow. Born in Altoona, PA on January 14, 1941 a son of the late Charles and Leanna (Jamison) Shelow. He was a graduate of Hollidaysburg, PA High School. Wayne worked 20 years at Quaker Alloy and retired from Aluminum Alloys. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, camping, train collecting and going to the casinos. He was an avid fan of the...

Blanche I. Groh, 90, of South Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Franklin D. “Donny” Groh who died in 2015 and wife of the late Wilson H. Steinman who died in 1966. Born in Danville, PA on April 2, 1930 a daughter of the late Roland and Florence (Smith) Sweitzer. Blanche was a graduate of Danville High School. She was a member of St. John’s (Hain’s) U.C.C., Wernersville and a member of the...