All Obituaries

Susan M. Quickle, 62, of Newmanstown, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, in her residence. She was the companion of Terry L. Oberly. Born April 22, 1957, in Germany, she was a daughter of the late George & Agnes Helton. In addition to her boyfriend, she is survived by her son: Christopher Helton, Royal Oak, MI; her siblings: Hans Helton & Elizabeth Kincel, both of Hamilton, NJ & Albert Helton, Trenton, NJ; two...

Stephen S. Esh, 66, of 795 N. College St., Myerstown, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 3, 2019, after a short illness with a brain tumor.  He was the husband of Rachel L. (Zook) Esh.  Born in Myerstown, he was a son of the late Amos Z. & Leah (Swarey) Esh.  He was a member of the Lebanon District of Old Order Amish.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 10 children: Mattie Z., wife of David Smoker; Sylvia Z. Esh, Isaac Z.,...

Wanda E. French, 91, of Newmanstown passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Dundee, NY on May 21, 1928 a daughter of the late Meredith and Beulah (Smith) Tripp. Wanda was a graduate of Bolivar, NY Central High School. She owned and operated Wanda's Beauty Salon in Bolivar, NY for over 35 years. She is survived by her children, Bruce Jandrew, Marsha Simmons, Barbara Gillan, and Susan Graham; brothers, Frederick "Jack" Tripp and Jerry Tripp; 10...

William H. Klahr, Sr., 54, of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born in Reading on October 27, 1964 a son of Louise M. (Sonon) Klahr, of Sinking Spring and the late Daniel M. Klahr. He was a 1983 graduate of Reading High School, served in the U.S. Army, and last worked at SEPTA. Also surviving is his children, William H. Klahr, Jr., Amber N. Klahr, Danielle S. Klahr, and Timothy D. Klahr; and siblings, Cindy A. Allen, Franklin W. Lantz, Jr., Daphne L....

Sheila E. Thompson, 63, of Myerstown passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her residence. Born in Maryland on May 11, 1956 a daughter of the late Bernard A. &  Mary Ann (Kovajane) Thompson. Sheila worked at Fargo Assembly in Richland from 1978 to 2013. She is survived by a sister, Bernadine Harper; the family of Betty and Donald Johnston where she lived her last days with the help of hospice; her long time friends from Fargo...

Robin Louise Chelius, 66, of Heidelberg Township, passed away in the evening hours, Sunday, August 11, 2019, of natural causes in her residence. She was the wife of Scott D. Chelius.  They were married November 20, 1971. Born March 23, 1953, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. & Charlotte E. (nee’ Rogers) Weiss. Robin had worked at the Caron Foundation in Administrative/Training Support. Her hobbies included: an avid...

Shawn M. Dundore, 58, of Newmanstown, passed away in the evening hours, Saturday, August 10, 2019, of natural causes in her residence. She was the wife of Dale R. Dundore. Born October 10, 1960, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Carl E. Hibshman & Marion L. (nee’ Fogelman) Hibshman, of Lebanon. A 1978 graduate of ELCO, she was employed by Covance Research. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her son: Jere L. (Beth) Ritchie;...

Larry L. "Lew" Hess, 75, of Wernersville passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his residence. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Sandra K. (Lewis) Hess. Born in Bristol, PA on March 21, 1944 a son of the late Lewis C. Hess and the late Ruth Mae (Smith) Hess widow of Ivan Hertzog. He was a graduate of Benton, PA High School and Penn State University. Lew spent 30 years in Law Enforcement. He proudly served 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police,...

Gerry L. Ochs, Sr., 67, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Lorie J. (Deck) Ochs. Born in Reading on March 30, 1952 the son of the late Elias W. and Mildred (Hartman) Ochs. He was a 1970 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. Gerry retired from PennDOT after many years of service and previously was a former Heidelberg Township Police Officer. He was the former Fire Chief and past President of the Pioneer Hose Company,...

Brent R. Wolfe, 62, of Womelsdorf, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, of natural causes in his residence. He was the husband of Phuong D T “Diane” (Doan) Wolfe. Born August 19, 1956, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Carl R. Wolfe & Nancy L. (Oberly) Wolfe, of Womelsdorf. He was predeceased by his brother, Brian L. Wolfe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 10:30 AM, from St. Francis de Sales RC Church, 321 N....