All Obituaries 

Joyce S. Eisenhardt, age 87, formerly of Robesonia passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Sinking Spring Nursing & Rehab. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald P. Eisenhardt. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 8, 1936 a daughter of the late Stanley and Juliette (Maruskin) York. Joyce loved her dogs and enjoyed baking, especially Christmas cookies. She is survived by her children, Donna Lena (Greg), Donald Eisenhardt (Mitzi), Diane Spitler (Gary), and Joe Eisenhardt (Elisa);...

James R. Stubblebine, 70, of Union Township, passed away in the evening hours on Monday, April 8, 2024 at home where he was happy. He was the adored husband of Ruthella B. “Ruthie” (nee Long) Stubblebine with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage and together for 50.  Born Thursday, April 1, 1954 in Reading, he was a son of the late Irvin and Mary (née Ramsey) Stubblebine.   Jim was a 1972 graduate of Reading High School and served in the United States...

Robert Harvey Bright, 88, of Robesonia, passed away in his home on April 2, 2024 after a battle with dementia.  He was the husband of Thelma Bright with whom he was married for 60 years and who predeceased him in March.  Born in Reading, Bob was the son of the late Vernon T. and Helen (Davis) Bright. He was a graduate of Robesonia High School (1953), East Stroudsburg State Teachers College (BS - 1957), and Purdue University (1958).  He served in the U.S. Army in Germany...

Ronald E. Youse, age 85, of Wernersville passed away on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of 65 years to Irene M. (Ziolkowski) Youse. He was born in Reading on June 25, 1938 a son of the late Norman and Pearl (Miller) Youse. Ronald proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a Truck Driver for 35 years, having last worked for Maier’s Bakery and previously for Interstate Motor Lines. He attended St. Stephen’s Polish National...

Warren C. Baver, age 87, of South Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of 23 years to Joanne Livinghouse Baver. Born in Windsor Twp. on January 2, 1937 a son of the late Clyde and Madeline (Kline) Baver. He was a 1954 graduate of Kutztown High School. Warren retired as a Truck Driver from various local trucking companies and was a proud member of Teamsters Local Union 429. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire...

Gloria J. Wike, age 77, of Lebanon passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. Her husband, Harold E. Wike passed away on July 9, 1995. Born in Brickerville, PA on October 29, 1946 a daughter of the late Leon H. and Violet Fern (Ruhl) Wanner. Gloria enjoyed baking, gardening in her flower garden, playing Blitz with her brothers and sisters every Sunday, an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan, and especially enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren,...

Samuel D. Blatt, age 91, formerly of Robesonia passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Berks Heim. His wife of 56 years, Barbara A. (Miller) Blatt passed away on February 24, 2021. They were married on July 11, 1964. He was born in Dauberville, on March 6, 1933 a son of the late Evan D. and Leah (Behney) Blatt. Sam worked at Glen Gery Brick Plant and then retired from the Wernersville State Hospital and also worked as a custodian at St. Paul’s U.C.C. in Robesonia, he retired from...

Ralph R. Morris, age 77, passed away in Bethlehem, PA on March 6, 2024.  Ralph was born February 1, 1947 to Frank and Mary Morris in State College, PA.  Ralph graduated from State College High School in 1965.  He held an undergraduate degree from Indiana University of PA and a Master’s degree from Penn State University.  Ralph taught instrumental music in the Bethlehem Area School District for his entire teaching career.  He also taught students in his private...

Thelma Irene (Angstadt) Bright, 80, of Robesonia, passed away in her home after a long illness on March 4, 2024.  She was the wife of Robert H. Bright with whom she was married for 60 years.  Born in Reading, Thelma was the daughter of the late Luther and Hilda (Snyder) Angstadt.  She was a 1961 graduate of Oley High School where she worked and met her future husband.  Thelma loved her church family and was a devoted member of St. Daniel’s Lutheran Church where...

Lori L. Waldbiesser, 62, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away in the afternoon hours, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the Reading Hospital. Born Monday, December 11, 1961, in Reading, she was a daughter of the  late Marcia (neé Klopp) & Larry B. Waldbiesser, Sr., Muhlenberg Twp. A 1978 graduate of Reading High School, Lori was employed as a Nurse for Bayada Home Health Care. In addition to her father, she is survived by her siblings: Kristine G. Waldbiesser and David S....