Rosemarie U. Ayoub, nee Brandt, 8/14/1930-2/27/2026 Embodying love of family, the practice of personal faith, exuding warmth and welcome, laughing easily and often, expressing gratefulness, discovering and protecting the beauty of nature, experiencing the joy in music in its many forms, actively supporting others, respecting and learning about the cultures of the world, remaining useful and being generous of spirit, showing kindness, acknowledging the unpredictability of life, yet ...

Alice J.P. (Otto) Bastian, 92, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026. She was the widow of the late Preston H. Bastian, who passed away in 1993. Born in Cetronia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Bertha (Trexler) Otto, Sr. Alice was a 1951 graduate of the former South Whitehall High School. She was an administrative assistant for the former president of Air Products in Trexlertown, PA. Alice was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in ...

LeRoy J. “Casey” Kerschner, 83, of Lenhartsville, PA passed away peacefully at Willowbrook Rehabilitation in Kutztown on January 22, 2026. He was the husband of Dorothy (Gruber) Kerschner for over 57 years. Born on his family farm, he was the son of the late Ellis and Esther (Seip) Kerschner. LeRoy was a lifelong farmer in the Krumsville area. He was a charter member of New Jerusalem Zion UCC Church in Lenhartsville and a member of the Virginville Grange for over 50 years. LeRoy ...

George W. Allan, 78, of Belleview, FL, formerly of Pottsville, PA, passed away on January 14, 2026, at UF Health Hospital in Leesburg, FL. He was the loving husband of Roma M. (Uhler) Allan, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA, George was the son of the late Gavin R. Allan and Alice (Childs) Allan. He was a graduate of St. Clair Area High School, Pottsville, PA. George dedicated his career to public service, working as a Homeland Security Captain and previously ...

Ardell S. Heintzelman, 86, of Orwigsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026. She was the widow of the late Lawrence W. Heintzelman. Born in Lancaster, PA, Ardell was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Mary L. (Shildneck) Emerich. Ardell was employed for many years as a sewing machine operator and last worked for Wright’s Knitwear in Auburn, PA, retiring in 1999. Ardell was a former member of Ebenezer U.C.C. Church in New Tripoli, PA, and she also generously ...

Marianna B. Nester, 79, of Whitehall, PA, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Allentown. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Kermit H. and Marianna B. (Tognoli) Trout. Marianna was a proud 1964 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. Determined and hardworking from a young age, she attended Joyce Art School of Beauty Culture in the evenings while still in high school, becoming a licensed hairdresser by her senior year. Her ...

Curtis J. Bailey Curtis J. Bailey, a cornerstone of the New Ringgold community and a respected businessman, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 74 years, Dorothy K. (Bendrick) Bailey. Born Thursday, April 7, 1932 in West Penn Township the son of the late Milton N. and Mabel (Miller) Bailey.  Curtis was also predeceased by; son, Curtis D. Bailey.; sisters, Helen Wertman, Rachel Evertt, Bertha ...

Shirley A. Maurer, 90, of Lititz, PA, formerly of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz. She was the widow of Anton Maurer, who passed away in 2020. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rayfield and Ada (Mantz) Dietrich. Shirley was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. She later owned and operated a health food shop at the Hometown Market until retiring in 1993.   Shirley is survived by ...

Ronald R. Meckes, 80, of Kempton, PA, passed away on December 31, 2025 at Cornerstone Living in New Tripoli, PA. He was the loving husband of Irene F. (Knepper) Meckes for over 59 years. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Warren Meckes and the late Gladys (Remaly) Meckes Hill. Ronald was a 1964 graduate of Tamaqua High School. He went on to serve his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964-66. He worked at the former Dietrich’s Milk Products in Reading, ...

Librado Sergio Rotille, 71, of Kutztown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Felipe Rotille-Galan and Marina (Hernandez) Rotille. Librado was self-employed as a general contractor for many years until his retirement. Prior to that, he worked as a foreman and supervisor in various nursing homes throughout New Jersey and served as a superintendent of several apartment complexes in New York City. An excellent cook and ...