All Obituaries

Roger Perkins, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in his North Heidelberg Twp. residence. Born in England on April 5, 1936 a son of the late Allen Thomas Perkins and the late Elizabeth Mary (Worthington) Perkins. Roger enjoyed coin collecting, scrap-booking, and his favorite television shows were “Dallas” and “General Hospital”. He is survived by two brothers, Philip Perkins husband of Priscilla, and David Perkins husband of Sima; and...

Bradley D. Heller, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in his Hamburg residence with his family by his side. He was the husband of Kimberly W. (Luff) Heller. Born in Reading on June 23, 1965 a son of Dean Heller (Janet), who survives and the late Mary (Schoch). Brad was a graduate of Wilson High School and Penn State Berks. He worked 20 years at Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. in Reading. Brad enjoyed being a guitarist and singer in several local bands. In addition...

Betty J. Haldeman, 86, formerly of Sinking Spring passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Berks Heim. Born in Wernersville on September 5, 1934 a daughter of the late George and Mabel (Showaker) Weik. Her husband, Ralph B. “Dutch” Haldeman died on September 4, 2011. Betty was employed as a cook most recently at McDonald’s in Sinking Spring and previously retired from Stoudt’s Restaurant in Sinking Spring. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah K. Shaffer...

Brenda Jean Boyer, 76, of Allentown, passed away in the evening hours Sunday, August 29, 2021, in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. & Laura I. (neé Lockwood) Boyer. She is survived by her sister: Beryl A. (Ralph) Wanner; and was predeceased by her brother: Barry B. Boyer. Burial will be private.

Harry Samuel “Sam” Bordner, Jr., 63, of Annville passed away Tuesday, August 24th in the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.  Sam was born in Sunbury the oldest son of the late Harry S., Sr. and Jean A. (Napp) Bordner.   A 1977 Graduate of Palmyra High School, Palmyra, PA,  he was employed by the Hershey Technical Center for 25 years as a Senior Maintenance Technician.   Sam was an extremely talented and contagiously fun individual.  He made...

Eugene P. “Mousie” Moyer, 82, of Spring Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband of Karen L. (Davis) Moyer. Born in Fritztown on February 16, 1939, son of the late Paul J. and Leah A. (Rollman) Moyer, he graduated from ELCO High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army for six and a half years in the 904th Field Artillery Battalion. Fondly referred to by all as "Mousie", his nickname truly reflected more his...

Heaven gained a remarkable angel. Henrietta Roth (Christine) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in the early morning of July 1, 2021. She was happily married to Eugene B Roth who she loved and adored for over 55 years. Christine was born Oct 10, 1948 in Denver, PA to the late Henry C Rauser and Carole G Lawrence.  Despite a challenging childhood, Christine lived her life always seeing the best in others. Christine was a homemaker that was devoted to and loved by...

Terry Vaughn Ayers, age 60, of Petersburg, PA (formerly of Pittsburgh and Reading, PA) passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. His friends and family were with him in his last days. Born in Pittsburgh on February 7, 1961 a son of the late Kenneth E. and Thelma Ayers. He was a graduate of Juniata Valley High School, Alexandria, PA and earned his Accounting degree from Centre Business School of State College, PA. Terry worked as an...

Sarah A. Morris-Starr, 93, formerly of Robesonia, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at StoneRidge Poplar Run in Myerstown. Her first husband, Charles E. Morris died in 1960 and her second husband, Walter T. Starr died in 2009. Born in Newmanstown on December 17, 1927 a daughter of the late Robert I. and Helen R. (Mattis) Leiss. She was a 1945 graduate of Womelsdorf High School. Sarah was employed at the former Linden Manufacturing in Womelsdorf. She was a member of St. Paul’s...

Wilbur G. Keppley, 82, formerly of Richland, passed away in the evening hours Friday, June 11, 2021, in Londonderry Village, Palmyra. He was the husband of Gloria J. (neé Keppley) Keppley.  They were married July 21, 1956. Born Thursday, December 22, 1938, in Richland, he was a son of the late Willliam E. & Laura M. (neé Zerbe) Keppley. Wilbur loved his family above all else. He faithfully labored as a foundryman at Quaker Alloy in Myerstown in order to establish a...