All Obituaries 

Dawn A. Gerhart, 62, of Womelsdorf, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was the wife of James “Jim” F. Gerhart, Jr. Born Thursday, April 9, 1964, in Reading, she was a daughter of Henry H. Rulapaugh and the late Kathryn R. Rulapaugh, née Sielsch. She was also predeceased by her aunt and uncles, Roseann (Phillip) Krick, Kenneth Sielsch, Joseph Rulapaugh, and Charles Rulapaugh. In addition to her husband and father, she is survived by her parents-in-law: James (Gloria) ...

Rosemary Baues, 81, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Royersford, PA  passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in her residence. She was the widow of the late David J. Baues, who died January 8, 2020. Born Wednesday, November 1, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ignazio C. & Mary C. Abruzzo, née Cassella. She was a 1962 graduate of John Adams High School, New York and later Ursinus College. She is survived by her daughters: Lili (Dr. D. Allen) Gray & Heidi D. ...

Gloria May Dietrich, 88, formerly of Robesonia, passed away in the morning hours Monday, June 29, 2026, in Stone Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown. She was the widow of the late Warren J. Dietrich, who died February 3, 2018. Born October 10, 1937, in Myerstown, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Emily R. Duffy. She was a faithful member and longtime volunteer of St. Daniel’s Lutheran Church, Robesonia. She is survived by her brother: Charles Duffy and several nieces and nephews ...

Thomas R. Siani, 78, of North Heidelberg Township, PA peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer due to Agent Orange exposure during his honorable service in Vietnam.  He was the husband of Nancy J. Siani, neé Mignatti.  Born Thursday, September 11, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence & Carolyn Siani, née Andes. In addition to his wife, he is ...

Randall D. Bright, age 92, of Cornwall Manor and formerly of Robesonia passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Suzanne L. (Sheetz) Bright. He was born in Robesonia on July 7, 1933 a son of the late Vernon T. and Helen I. (Davis) Bright. He was a 1951 graduate of Robesonia High School and a graduate of Albright College and Penn State University. He also proudly served in the U.S. Army. Randy was an active and lifetime member of ...

George F. Strickler, age 83, of Newmanstown passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was born in Newmanstown on December 6, 1942 a son of the late Raymond and Sarah (Meiser) Strickler. He was a graduate of ELCO High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. George was employed at Bethlehem Steel in Lebanon and later at Kountry Kraft Kitchens in Newmanstown. In retirement, he worked at Dutchway in Myerstown. He was a life member of ...

Wayne E. Moyer, age 81, of Newmanstown, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Celebration Villa in Exeter Township. He was the loving husband of 38 years to Margo A. (Jayne) Moyer. He was born in Reading on July 13, 1944, a son of the late Wilson L. and Verna M. (Zerbe) Moyer. Wayne was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Walter H. Grimes Appliance in Womelsdorf for 36 years. Wayne attended Zion Church in Myerstown. He was ...

Joyce A. Raihl, 93, of Myerstown, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. She was the widow of the late Phillip R. Raihl, who died April 21, 2002. Born Saturday, December 17, 1932, in Newmanstown, she was a daughter of the late William & Emily Hickernell, née Leibig. A graduate of Newmanstown High School, Joyce retired from the physical therapy department of Berks Heim. She is survived by her children: Michael Raihl, husband ...

Patricia Ann Darosh (1951 - 2026) There is no one phrase that can ever summarize a person as complex as a mother. Patricia was the fierce protector; the loudest cheerleader; the stalwart emotional rock; the truest friend; and the baddest bitch you'd ever meet - but even those do not fully encapsulate all of her. It did not matter what time it was, how tired she was, what the weather was like - the lights were always on and the coffee and tea were always ready. She would be there to ...