All Obituaries 

Gladys M. Ohlinger, age 82, of Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at StoneRidge Towne Center in Myerstown. Born in Stricklerstown on February 20, 1941 a daughter of the late Moses and Alma (Bomberger) Dierwechter. She was a graduate of Schaefferstown High School and the Lebanon School of Nursing. Gladys last worked many years as an L.P.N. at the Wernersville State Hospital. She was a member of St. John’s (Hain’s) U.C.C, the Womelsdorf V.F.W., and the...

Veronica (Gallagher) Babilon, 92, of Landis Store, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown.   Being married on October 11, 1952, she was the wife of George H. Babilon for 71 years.   Born on March 21, 1931, in Germantown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harold M. and Veronica (Hack) Gallagher.   Veronica was a 1949 graduate of Little Flower High School,...

Geoffrey David Rhoades, 57, of Womelsdorf, passed away November 20, 2023, at his residence. Born January 22, 1966, in West Reading, he was a son of the late Carl Thomas Rhoades & Nita Louise (née Zimmerman) Rhoades, of Orwigsburg. Geoffrey was class of 1984 at Blue Mountain High School, and received his CDL in 1994 from All State Career center.  He worked as an over the road truck driver until retirement in January 2023. In his spare time Jeff "the cheif" enjoyed...

Nancy Noecker, age 93, formerly of Sinking Spring passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at her Womelsdorf residence. Her husband, Carl R. Noecker died in 2005. Born in Fritztown on March 10, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Sallie (Lorah) Ruoss. Nancy retired from Valley Forge Flag Company after 30 years of employment and previously worked 10 years at Leininger’s Knitting Mill. She was a member of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Wernersville Campus and was a volunteer...

William L. Eyrich, 73, of Henner Apartments, Womelsdorf, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born October 25, 1950, in Reading, he was a son of the late Dolores Spannuth. "Pops" liked to be outside enjoying nature and liked to fish. He is survived by his son: Chad M. (Nancy) Milligan; two grandchildren: Gavin and Tyler; and by his sister: Georgeanne DeVine Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 3-5 PM at the Mull Funeral Home, 27...

William W. Wealand, age 84, of Robesonia passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital Medical Center. Born in West Reading on March 11, 1939 a son of the late William and Sara (Luckenbill) Wealand. Bill retired from Paplosky’s Auto Service & Collision, Sinking Spring. He was a member of South Mountain Rod & Custom Car Club. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Reserve for 8 years. He is survived by his long-time companion & fiance,...

Sandra J. Stertzel, age 79, of Jefferson Twp. was received into heaven on Monday, November 13, 2023, supported by her loving family.  Born on November 1, 1944, in Reading Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Ralph J. Miller and Katie (Adam) Miller. She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia A. Long; and two brothers, Dennis Miller and John Miller. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1962 where she met her husband, Wayne L. Stertzel, to whom she was a devoted wife...

Tony J. Vracarich, age 61, of Myerstown passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Lebanon on April 10, 1962 a son of the late Samuel and Sara E. (Reiter) Vracarich. He was a 1980 graduate of ELCO High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980 to 1988, having earned the rank of Sergeant. Tony last worked at the Lebanon VA Medical Center and previously was employed many years at A.W.I. in Robesonia. He was a member...

Elsie E. Shartle, 90, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the evening hours Friday, November 10, 2023, in her residence. She was the wife of Robert R. Shartle. Born Thursday, October 26, 1933, in Heidelberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul B. & Susan M. (née Marderness) Hartman. A 1951 graduate of Womelsdorf High School, Elsie was a member of St. Daniel’s Lutheran Church, Robesonia, where she was the 1st female council President; a superintendent of the Sunday...

Wynn S. Herbine, 92, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the evening hours Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the Reading Hospital. Born Friday, December 5, 1930, in Womelsdorf, he was the son of the late John H. & Mary L. (neé Schenck) Herbine. A 1949 graduate of Womelsdorf High School, and a 1951 graduate of Central State University, Wynn also served his country by serving in the US Air Force. A lifetime member of the former Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf, Wynn worked as a...