All Obituaries

Judith D. Drey, 78, of Bern Twp., passed away in the morning hours Thursday, June 1, 2023, in her residence. Born Sunday, October 22, 1944, in Wernersville, she was a daughter of the late Harry & Mary (née Schaeffer) Hollenbach. A graduate of Wilson High School, she had worked for Baldwin Hardware until her retirement. Then she worked part time at Wilson School District as a Teacher’s Aide. In her free time, she loved to travel and take trips with family, model for artists...

Cathy I. Spitler, age 63, of Myerstown passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of 28 ½ years to Darryl R. Spitler. She was born in Lebanon on July 2, 1959 a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Yuskiv) Ilus. She was a 1977 graduate of ELCO High School. Cathy worked as a Transcriptionist for over 30 years for Respiratory Specialists, last at the Keiser Blvd., Wyomissing location. She attended St. Paul’s U.C.C.,...

Fern B. Swope, age 92, of Mt. Aetna passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at ManorCare in Pottsville. She was the wife of 71 years to John A. Swope. She was born in Sinking Spring on February 15, 1931 a daughter of the late George and Amanda (Ressler) Ohlinger. She was a graduate of Wilson High School. Fern was the Secretary for their family Silo building business. She was a member of St. John’s Church of Mt. Aetna. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Dale Swope...

Joan Claire Boyd, age 80, formerly of Ft. Washington and Oreland, PA passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in Wernersville. Her husband of 54 years, Robert P. Boyd, Jr. died on May 31, 2017. She was born in Abington, PA on February 17, 1943 a daughter of the late John R. and Irma (Kaul) Ford. She was a graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.  Joan was most recently attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia and her home Church was Christ...

Dolores M. “Toot”  Hartman, 91, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the early morning hours Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was the widow of the late Paul S. Hartman, who died October 9, 2015. Born Thursday, April 14, 1932, in Womelsdorf, she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. & Helen (née Swanger) Moore. Dolores was a beautician for over 50 years, and was a longtime member of Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf. She is survived by her son, Mitchell P. (Deborah)...

Neil A. Steeves, age 44, of Wernersville passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Born in Reading on January 2, 1979 a son of Cheri R. (Painter) Steeves, of Wernersville and the late Ralph Steeves, Jr. Neil attended Conrad Weiser High School. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his daughter Presley. In addition to his mother Cheri, he is survived by his daughter, Presley Steeves, daughter of Chelsie Eberhardt; brothers, Ralph Steeves, III (Lori), Eric Steeves (Amanda), and Elvis...

Sarah E. Clauser, 73, of Bethel Township, passed away in the morning hours Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Penn State - St. Joseph. She was the widow of the late Lee A. Clauser, who died March 3, 2020. Born Saturday, July 16, 1949, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late William H & Emily M. (neé Mayberry) Kreiser. She is survived by her daughter: Karen A. Clauser; and her siblings: Ruth A. Pflueger, Annie Smith, Larry R. Kreiser, & Dean Kreiser. She was predeceased by her...

Tyson, our beloved nearly 15 year old Black Labrador who gave love to everyone he met, passed over the rainbow bridge on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born on May 1, 2008 and given a furever home with his loving parents Heidi and Kerry Mull in 2013, whom he adored. Tyson was a friend to every person he met, and every fur friend that visited.  He was especially close with his brother Uwe and his girlfriend, Willow. He gave his wagging tail, love, and companionship until his last...

Karen A. Hasinec, age 66, of Mohnton lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born in New York City on December 24, 1956 a daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Schmidt) Mueller. Karen was the world’s greatest mother and grandmother. She adored spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael; son Michael and his wife Amie; daughter Megan and her husband Rowland; three grandchildren, Michael, Kylie, and Lillian;...

Mitchell L. Witmer, age 62, of Newmanstown passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of 28 years to Vicki L. (Sholly) Witmer. Born in Lebanon on November 22, 1960 a son of the late Mark R. and Barbara L. (Yeingst) Witmer. Mitch was a 1978 graduate of ELCO High School and was employed 41 years at the Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, retiring in January 2023. He was a member of the American Legion in Richland and the Marion Township Rod...