All Obituaries
Mary Merkel Newmanstown
Mary I. Merkel, 101, formerly of Newmanstown,
passed away in the evening hours Sunday, July 26, 2020,
in Stone Ridge, Poplar Run., Myerstown.
She was the widow of the
late George H. Merkel, Sr., who passed away March 12, 1998.
Born in Krumstown, Millcreek Twp., Lebanon Co.,
October 25, 1918, she was a daughter of the late
Daniel L. & Frances H. (nee’ Hartman) Moyer.
Mary loved working with her daughter Penny in operating Penny’s Outgrown Shop,...
Mary I. Merkel, 101, formerly of Newmanstown,
passed away in the evening hours Sunday, July 26, 2020,
in Stone Ridge, Poplar Run., Myerstown.
She was the widow of the
late...
Allen Saul formerly of Wernersville
Allen R. Saul, 88, a resident of Stone Ridge Village, Myerstown, formerly of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was the husband of Lillian L. (Stricker) Saul, and they had celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in October 2019.
Born In Tannery Town, Heidelberg Township, on February 22, 1932, he was the son of Alfred J. Saul and Jennie M. (Eisenhower) Saul. He had one brother, Roy E., who died in 2008. Allen attended the former Tannery School, and...
Allen R. Saul, 88, a resident of Stone Ridge Village, Myerstown, formerly of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was the husband of Lillian L. (Stricker) Saul, and they...
Jenica Gray Womelsdorf
Jenica Lynn Gray, 21, of Womelsdorf, died suddenly on Friday, July 10, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident. Born January 13, 1999, in West Reading, she was a daughter of Jonathan P. Hoffa, Sr. & Angela A. (Althouse) Osborne. She was the wife of Julian J. Gray.
A 2017 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, Jenica loved helping others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Manor Care of West Reading. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter: Zuri Alana Hoffa Gray;...
Jenica Lynn Gray, 21, of Womelsdorf, died suddenly on Friday, July 10, 2020, as the result of an automobile accident. Born January 13, 1999, in West Reading, she was a daughter of Jonathan P....
Robert Manger Marion Twp.
Robert A. Manger, age 76, of Womelsdorf passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Hanover, PA on February 18, 1944 the son of the late Harry E. Manger and the late Lillian L. (Cootes) Manger.
He was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD.
Robert worked as a Government Auditor for the Department of Defense and retired in 2004 after 35 years of dedicated service.
Bob had a wonderful sense of humor and so...
Robert A. Manger, age 76, of Womelsdorf passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Hanover, PA on February 18, 1944 the son of the late Harry E. Manger and...
Diana Warmkessel Womelsdorf
Diana G. Warmkessel, 64, of Womelsdorf passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the loving wife of Kevin D. Warmkessel.
Born in Jacksonville, FL a daughter of Lucille (Friend) Harford and the late Jay Harford.
Diana worked in the Cafeteria at Albright College for 26 years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, dolls, oil lamps, and crafts.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a sister, Karen, and a brother,...
Diana G. Warmkessel, 64, of Womelsdorf passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was the loving wife of Kevin D. Warmkessel.
Born in Jacksonville, FL a...
Edward Strunk, III Womelsdorf
Edward Strunk III, 68, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the late afternoon hours
Monday, June 22, 2020, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Deborah L. (nee’ Ormsbee) Strunk.
Born July 12, 1951, in Reading, he was a son of the late
Edward Strunk Jr. & the late Cora E. (nee’ Moyer) Strunk.
Ed was last employed by Giant Food Stores, Exeter, as Seafood Manager. He enjoyed thrifting, collecting antiques, spoiling his wife and grandchildren, and spending...
Edward Strunk III, 68, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the late afternoon hours
Monday, June 22, 2020, in the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Deborah L. (nee’ Ormsbee)...
Joyce Burkhart Robesonia
Joyce M. Burkhart, 86, of Robesonia passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Willard L. Burkhart died in 2001.
Born in Spring Twp. on July 4, 1933 a daughter of the late Raymond F. and Florence G. (Schlabach) Redcay.
She was a 1951 graduate of Robesonia High School.
Joyce worked for the Furnace Textile in Robesonia, as a crossing guard at the former Robesonia Elementary School, and at Penn-Dale Knitting Mill in Sinking...
Joyce M. Burkhart, 86, of Robesonia passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Willard L. Burkhart died in 2001.
Born in Spring Twp. on July 4,...
Frank Friedman Robesonia
Frank A. Friedman, 81, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Bethlehem on August 20, 1938 a son of the late Anthony and Hermine (Vrana) Friedman.
He was a graduate of Liberty High School, Bethlehem, earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Kutztown State College in 1960, earned a Master of Education in Geography from Penn State University in 1965, and a Master of Science from Drexel University in 1980.
Mr. Friedman retired from the Conrad...
Frank A. Friedman, 81, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Bethlehem on August 20, 1938 a son of the late Anthony and Hermine (Vrana) Friedman.
He was a...
Bruce Martin Myerstown
Bruce A. Martin, age 51, of Myerstown passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.
Born in West Reading on May 8, 1969 the son of the late Charles Z. and Nellie Mae (Schreiber) Martin.
He was a former member of Zion U.C.C., Womelsdorf, and a member of the Womelsdorf Fire Company Social Quarters. He enjoyed going to auctions and will be remembered by all for his kindness.
Bruce last worked as an associate at...
Bruce A. Martin, age 51, of Myerstown passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.
Born in West Reading on May 8, 1969 the son of the late Charles Z....
Evelyn Shaulis Reading
Evelyn M. Shaulis, age 95, of Reading passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Berkshire Center in Exeter.
She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Shaulis.
Born in Alburtis on December 30, 1924 a daughter of the late Robert and Elda (Hoffman) Light.
She is survived by eight children, Sharon Wagner, Warren Schultz, Donna Mayer, Vicky Shaulis, Kathy Gogluizza, Joseph Shaulis, Albert Albertus, and Robert Shaulis; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Evelyn was preceded in death...
Evelyn M. Shaulis, age 95, of Reading passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Berkshire Center in Exeter.
She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Shaulis.
Born in Alburtis on December 30,...