Recent Local Obituaries
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our recent local obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
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David Beyer Oley Township, PA
David William Beyer, 67, of Oley, (formerly of Eagleville, Pa. and Wellington, Fl.), died April 27, 2024.
He was the husband of Kymberly (Prichard) Beyer, for 43 years.
Born in Phoenixville, PA on October 15, 1956, he was the son of the late John S. and Carolyn (Dudley) Beyer.
David was a graduate of Methacton High School, Montgomery County, and also completed coursework at Texas A&M University.
He was a member of the Reading Leiderkranz; Evergreen German Country...
David William Beyer, 67, of Oley, (formerly of Eagleville, Pa. and Wellington, Fl.), died April 27, 2024.
He was the husband of Kymberly (Prichard) Beyer, for 43 years.
Born in...
Gloria Reinert Oley & Alsace Township
Gloria A. (Kohl) Reinert, 92, formerly of Oley and Alsace Townships, died December 22, 2023 in Chestnut Knoll Residential Care, Boyertown.
She was married on August 26, 1950 to the late Howard Eugene Reinert (1930 – 2018).
Born in Shillington, PA on September 25, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Leroy F., and Leola J. (Levan) Kohl.
Gloria was a 1950 graduate of Mount Penn High School.
She was a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Stony Creek and Zion Spies Lutheran...
Gloria A. (Kohl) Reinert, 92, formerly of Oley and Alsace Townships, died December 22, 2023 in Chestnut Knoll Residential Care, Boyertown.
She was married on August 26, 1950 to the late Howard...
Leonard Christman Oley
Leonard “Sonny” Leroy Christman, 91, of Oley, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Boyertown, on March 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Nathan B. and Florence B. (Eddinger) Christman.
He was the widower of Carol E. (Krick) Christman. He attended grade school in Spangsville and earned a GED through the Army where he served during the Korean War. Leonard loved to keep active and was employed at shoe factories for a majority of his career,...
Leonard “Sonny” Leroy Christman, 91, of Oley, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Boyertown, on March 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Nathan B. and...
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Madeleine T. “Maddie” Steakelum, 95, who went to her heavenly home on April 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert J. “Bobby” Steakelum, who passed away in 1978.
Madeleine “Maddie” was born May 21, 1928, in Reading, PA, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Loyola (Souders) Schnable.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Elementary School and Central Catholic High School...
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Madeleine T. “Maddie” Steakelum, 95, who went to her heavenly home on April 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late...
Donald Richard Corl, 69, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at his Laureldale residence.
He was the loving husband of Lynne M. DeSantis, with whom he shared 26 years.
Born September 27, 1954, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Richard G. and Betty J. (Gross) Corl.
Donald was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon.
He was a member of the Central Fire Company, Temple Fire Company, and Northmont Fellowship Association.
Donald enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle,...
Donald Richard Corl, 69, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at his Laureldale residence.
He was the loving husband of Lynne M. DeSantis, with whom he shared 26 years.
Born September 27,...
Jennifer Lynn Buchert, 40, of Temple, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2024.
Born December 7, 1983, in Reading, she was a daughter of Joseph W. Buchert, Sr. and Sandra L. (Hartberger) Buchert of Temple.
She was a 2002 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Jennifer was employed in production with Mail Shark for several years.
She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church, Hyde Park.
Jennifer played softball and ran track in high school, enjoyed playing pool, and talked...
Jennifer Lynn Buchert, 40, of Temple, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2024.
Born December 7, 1983, in Reading, she was a daughter of Joseph W. Buchert, Sr. and Sandra L. (Hartberger) Buchert...
Elizabeth M. " Betty" Reifsnyder, 95, formerly of Oley, passed away April 22, 2024 in Pottstown.
Born May 30, 1928 in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Alice H. (Clouser) Reifsnyder.
Elizabeth was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church and a past member of the Oley Fire Company Ladies Aux.
She is survived by her siblings: Grace M. widow of Elton Shade of Oley and Alice E. Wife of Chester M. Deysher of Ruscombmanor Township.
Services are private at...
Elizabeth M. " Betty" Reifsnyder, 95, formerly of Oley, passed away April 22, 2024 in Pottstown.
Born May 30, 1928 in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Alice...
Ralph E. Tobias, 88, formerly of Reading and Pottstown, passed away at his home in Conewago
Twp., York Co., PA at 12:45 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in
West Reading, PA on July 11, 1935, the son of Samuel B. & Barbara R. (Deeds) Tobias. He was
the husband of Elaine M. (Axe) Tobias with whom he shared nearly 35 years of marriage.
Raised in Reading, Ralph was a graduate of Reading High Class of 1953, and he graduated
with associate degrees from...
Ralph E. Tobias, 88, formerly of Reading and Pottstown, passed away at his home in Conewago
Twp., York Co., PA at 12:45 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in
West...
Earl Long Brightbill, 95, died April 17, 2024 in his Laureldale residence.
He was the widower of Dorothy Louise (Beck) Brightbill.
Born October 23, 1928, in Spring Township, he was a son of the late Elmer Samuel and Helen Irene (Long) Brightbill.
Earl was employed as a bar straightener with Rockwell International for 45 years, retiring in 1990. He also was self-employed doing part-time carpentry work for many years.
He served in the U.S....
Earl Long Brightbill, 95, died April 17, 2024 in his Laureldale residence.
He was the widower of Dorothy Louise (Beck) Brightbill.
Born October 23, 1928, in Spring...
Kenneth Fronheiser Boyertown
Kenneth Chester Fronheiser, 92, of Pike township, passed away April 15, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of the late Marguerite Mabel (Landis) Fronheiser.
Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late Harvey Y. and Helen (Gross) (Weller) Fronheiser.
Kenneth was a member of Falkner Swamp U.C.C. Church, Gilbertsville.
He was employed by Norco Nipple of Pottstown for 42 years.
Surviving are his three children: Kenneth...
Kenneth Chester Fronheiser, 92, of Pike township, passed away April 15, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of the late Marguerite Mabel (Landis)...
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