All Obituaries

Joann L. Marnell, 73, of Exeter Township, passed away in the morning hours Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Complete Care at Berkshire. She was the wife of Joseph “Joe” MP Marnell, Jr.. Born Saturday, September 27, 1952, in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. & Ann Kiefer, née Neuberger. Joann was raised in rural Albany County, NY alongside her five siblings. Joann graduated from Berne Knox High School in 1970. She later received her associates degree ...

Angelique Lukacs, age 61, of Bernville passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in New York City on March 13, 1964 a daughter of the late Dr. Elizabeth Jones-Lukacs Ret. Col. USAF. Angelique was a graduate of the Notre Dame Academy in Middleburg, VA, earned her BA in English from Trinity College in Washington DC, and her masters in English from Temple University. She was the Editor for Practical Horseman Magazine for 27 years, and a ...

Mildred M. Strickler, 101, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the afternoon hours Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in her residence. She was the widow of the late R. Frank Strickler, who died April 28, 1988. Born Thursday, September 11, 1924, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Irvin H. & Violet I. Stoehrel, née Sink. Mildred was the valedictorian of the Womelsdorf High School class of 1942.  She was a member of the former Zion United Church of Christ, Womelsdorf, where she ...

DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER AND SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT IN THE BOROUGH, SERVICES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AT 2PM.  VISITATION WITH THE FAMILY WILL BE TUESDAY FROM 1 PM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE, ALL AT THE FUNERAL HOME   George M. Hetrick, Jr., 86, formerly of Harrisburg & Womelsdorf, passed away in the early morning hours Thursday, February 19, 2026, at WillowBrook Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Kutztown. He was the husband of ...

Fannie E. Lapp, 72, of Myerstown died on February 14, 2026 at 11:53pm in her residence. She was the wife of Aaron F. Lapp. In addition to her husband she is survived by 6 daughters, Sara Ann wife of Isaac H. Lapp, of Lebanon, Rebecca wife of Gideon B. Stoltzfus, of Newmanstown, Sadie wife of Levi Z. Lapp, of Myerstown, Ruth wife of Jonas S. Beiler, of Richland, Miriam wife of Melvin P. Miller, of Richland, and Laura wife of Simeon S. Zook, Jr., of Myerstown; 3 sons, Elam R. Lapp husband of ...

June A. Stricker, 93, of Marion Township, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville. She was the wife of C. Jacob “Jake”  Stricker. Born Saturday, June 4, 1932, in Shartlesville, she was a daughter of the late Frank W. & Elsie M. Degler, neé Field. June was a member of Tulpehocken Trinity Church, Millardsville. She retired from Linette Quality Chocolates, Womelsdorf. June could often be found at the Marion ...

Tracey Ann Eckert, 63, of Mohrsville, passed away in the early morning hours Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Penn State Medical Center - St. Joseph, Reading. Born Wednesday, January 30, 1963, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Glenn R. & Diane L. Eckert, neé Auman. After graduation from Muhlenberg High School, Tracey graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, and was an LPN until her retirement. She is survived by her children: Adam J. Dreibilbis, husband of ...

Karl William Hausman VI, 84, of Sinking Spring PA, passed away on Saturday, February 7 2026. Karl was born on Wednesday December 17, 1941 to Iola and Karl William Hausman in Fishtown, Philadelphia PA.  In 1973, Karl met Carolyn, they got married in 1975, went on to have 2 children and 4 grandkids and were happily married for 50 years.  Karl is survived by his wife Carolyn Hausman, their oldest child Roberta-Lee Moran, her husband Ian Moran and two grandchildren Ewan and Leo ...

Betty Lou Moyer, age 91, of Newmanstown passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home. She was the wife of the late Herman R. Moyer, Sr. She was born in Bethel Twp. on June 20, 1934 a daughter of the late Robert D. and Eva Mae (Etchberger) Wagner. She was a graduate of Bethel High School. Betty worked as an L.P.N. at the Wernersville State Hospital over 25 years. She was a member of St. Daniel’s Lutheran Church and the Pioneer Hose Co., Robesonia. She enjoyed traveling, ...

****  Please use this link to view obituary **** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIkbmWaF_37b__Y7YZWoQpLuuPfZdp_y/view?usp=sharing   Born on October 29, 1977, Sara Lynn Gibson passed away on February 4, 2026. She graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 1995, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Graphic and Advertising Design from Moravian College in 1999. Sara dedicated her life to the transformative power of the arts — as an educator, leader, designer, and artist. ...