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09/11/2025

In Loving Memory of Myrtle D. (Miller) Weisner, 91, formerly of Kutztown, who passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA, where she was admitted from Berks Heim. She was the widow of Harold G. Weisner, who died on November 19, 2017 and whom she married on December 25, 1951.

Born in Kutztown, Myrtle was a daughter of the late Arlan J. Miller, Sr., and Helen R. (Seibert) Miller. She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Krumsville. She was employed for many years as a sewing machine operator at the former H. K. Deisher Knitting Mills, Kutztown, until her retirement. She also worked at the former Kutztown Shoe and Kutztown Wallet Factories. Myrtle was a charter member of the Red Hat Society, Pretty Purple Posies Chapter. Most recently, while living at Berks Heim, Myrtle joined their chapter of the Red Hat Society, The Heim Hatters. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her own flower gardens, and bird watching.

Myrtle is survived by her two daughters, Sharon C. (Weisner), wife of Martin L. Billger, Mertztown, and Shirlene M. (Weisner), wife of Gary J. Gibson, Kutztown; four grandchildren, Sherrilyn M. Billger, wife of Andrew Smith, Daniel M. Billger, Nathaniel S., husband of Anne (Kent) Gibson, and Shawn M., husband of Christy N. (Wails) Gibson; and one great-grandson, Justin D. Billger. Along with her husband and parents, Myrtle was predeceased by two brothers, Richard L. Geiring, Sr., in 1995 and Arlan J. Miller, Jr., in 2013.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Myrtle's life will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown, with Vicar Jeremiah T. Heydt, officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining New Bethel Zion Cemetery, Kutztown (Krumsville). Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Myrtle's memory to Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, PA, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Myrtle's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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09/10/2025

Before music could run, it had to walk! The Sony Walkman allowed people to listen to music anywhere, anytime. Find out more about how this invention changed history by clicking the link!

Here is a look at the history of the Sony Walkman, a device created in 1979 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita that ushered in the era of portable music.

09/09/2025

When planning a memorial or funeral service, music can be comforting and uplifting to grieving friends and family. Whether the music is a piano, guitar, or singing, live music offers a much more personal touch than a CD or recording. In fact, one of our funeral directors, Jonathan Quier, is a musician and vocalist and is asked to sing at many funeral and memorial services.

A musical tribute can especially be meaningful if the deceased was a musician or just had the love for music. What a great final gift to give to your loved one to really express how much their life meant to you.

09/09/2025

In Loving Memory of Aidin M. Burkholder, 78, of Richmond Township, who died suddenly on Monday, September 8, 2025, on his family farm in Richmond Township as a result of a heavy machinery accident. He was the husband of Frances Z. (Hoover) Burkholder. They were married on April 19, 2012. His first wife, Mariah M. (Zimmerman) Burkholder, died October 23, 2010. Born in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Aidin was a son of the late Samuel O., and Magdalena W. (Martin) Burkholder. He was a member of the Groffdale Conference of Mennonites and attended Fleetwood Mennonite Church, Richmond Township.

Aidin and his family were crop farmers in Richmond Township.

In addition to his wife, Frances, Aiden is survived by his children: Ethel Z. (Burkholder), wife of Lloyd Z. Nolt, Kutztown; Linda Z. (Burkholder), wife of Leon M. Burkholder, Kutztown; Kenneth Z., husband of Elvina Z. (Burkholder) Burkholder, Fleetwood; Nevin Z., husband of Stella Z. (Burkholder) Burkholder, Fleetwood; Ruth Ann Z. (Burkholder), wife of Paul S. Brubacher, Lenhartsville; Grace Z. (Burkholder), wife of John Aaron Zimmerman, Fleetwood; Neil Z., husband of Mabel Z. (Burkholder) Burkholder, Fleetwood; LeRoy Z., husband of Jolene N. (Weaver) Burkholder, Fleetwood; and Sara Jane (Burkholder), wife of Eli Z. Burkholder, Kutztown. Other survivors include 64 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. There are also two brothers, Lewis M., husband of Jane Z. (Martin) Burkholder, Shippensburg; and Samuel R., husband of Anna Mary (Hoover) Burkholder, Ephrata; and five sisters, Jane M. (Burkholder), wife of Floyd M. Nolt, New Holland, Lancaster County; Lucy M. (Burkholder), widow of Ivan G. Hoover, Ephrata; Nora M. (Burkholder), widow of Harvey Z. Hoover, East Earl; Clara M. (Burkholder), wife of Mahlon Z. Horning, Penn Yan, NY; and Martha M. Burkholder, Ephrata.

In addition to his first wife, Mariah, and his parents, Aidin was predeceased by a grandson, Anson E. Burkholder; two great grandchildren, Shiloh and Selah Burkholder; a brother, Enos M. Burkholder, husband of Mabel H. (Good), Burkholder, Fleetwood; a sister, Alma M. (Burkholder), wife of Luke M. Nolt, Ephrata; and three brothers-in-law, Ivan G. Hoover; Harvey Z. Hoover; and Elam R. Hoover.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Fleetwood Mennonite Church, 985 Fleetwood - Lyons Road, Fleetwood, with Bishop Eli W. Burkholder, officiating. Interment in the adjoining Fleetwood Mennonite Church Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the late residence, 171 Mine Road, Fleetwood (Richmond Township). Kindly omit flowers.

Pall Bearers will be Wesley B. Nolt, Virgil G. Burkholder, Travis W. Burkholder, Wilson P. Burkholder, Daryl B. Brubacher and Javon B. Zimmerman.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ludwickfh.com.

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09/08/2025

09/05/2025

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09/05/2025

If you’re planning a meaningful tribute for a loved one, it’s important to understand your options. Click the link to learn more about the viewing, the visitation, and the differences between the two!

Not sure what the differences are between a viewing and a visitation? Check out this article to learn more about each one!

09/05/2025

In Loving Memory of Ethel Elaine (Vanderpool) Vanderpool, 86, of Lyon Station, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in her residence. She was the loving wife of Francis J. Vanderpool whom she married on August 6, 1960.

Born in Sayre, Bradford County, PA, Ethel was a daughter of the late Lamont and Catherine (Wells) Vanderpool and was Methodist in faith. Ethel was a homemaker who took great pride in taking care of her home and dedicated herself to her family. She loved to read and travel with her husband and daughter. She also enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower gardens and loved raising her two pet squirrels, Squirmy and Little One along with her cats.

Along with her husband of 65 years, Francis, Ethel is survived by her daughter, Janet M. (Vanderpool), widow of Allen F. King, Fleetwood; and sisters, Doris A. (Vanderpool) Orth, Kutztown and Donna M. Vanderpool, companion of Ron Kreibel, Lyons; and was predeceased by siblings, Paul, Lyle, Dick, Ernie, Butch, Bobby, Jack, Albert, Linda and Gail.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Ethel's life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

In honor of Ethel's love for reading, contributions may be sent in her memory to Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, PA 19530.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Ethel's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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09/05/2025

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09/02/2025

In Loving Memory of Earl E. Greiss, 83, formerly of Mertztown, PA, who passed away on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine M. (Seaman) Greiss, who died on December 8, 2023 and whom he married on July 15, 1972.

Born in Longswamp Township, Earl was the youngest son of the late William E. and Pearl N. (Kemp) Greiss. Earl was a farmer by trade and maintained his family dairy and crop farm in Henningsville, PA until 1984. He was then employed as a heavy equipment operator at East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., Lyons Station, from 1984 until his retirement in 2005.

Earl was a lifetime member and assistant steward of Kutztown Grange No. 1836, where he also served on the finance and executive committees. He was also a member of the Pikeville Sportsmen's Association, lifetime member of Rockland Rod & Gun Club, and member of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis, PA. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He enjoyed Native American history, classic cowboy and war movies, sharing farm stories, singing Eddie Arnold songs and wearing his signature cowboy hat especially while driving his truck or riding his tractor (back in the day). Above all, he adored his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Earl is survived by his daughter, Dr. Mary P. Greiss-Coult, Coopersburg; step-children, Nancy L. (Roth) Sattazahn, wife of Nick Sattazahn, Hamburg, JoAnn L.(Roth) Behney, wife of Robert Behney, Trexlertown, and Robert P. Roth and his companion, Joann Miller, Ephrata; five grandchildren, Benjamin Coult, Nathanael Coult, John Coult, Joshua Sattazahn and Kaitlyn (Behney) Dolich; and four great grandchildren, Kylie, Brayden, and Adalyn Dolich and Aubree Sattazahn.

Along with his wife and parents, Earl was predeceased by a grandson Jonathan N. Sattazahn on October 18, 2007; and siblings Ernest Greiss, Melvin Greiss, Frances (Greiss) Leibensperger, Ruth (Greiss) Leibensperger and step-brothers, David Greiss, Warren Greiss and John Greis.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Earl's life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton, with The Reverend Nelson Quiñones, Chaplain of EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton, officiating . Burial will follow in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Mertztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Earl's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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09/01/2025

In Loving Memory of Christopher L. "Chris" Shenk, 61, of Mohrsville, PA, who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township. He was the fiancé of Patricia A. "Trish" (Wessner) Adam.

Born in Allentown, Chris was a son of Lynda L. (Grim) Shenk of Mohrsville and the late Wade R. Shenk, who died February 16, 2007. Chris was a 1982 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School and was most recently employed as a bar grinder at Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading. Prior to that, Chris was employed by Ashley Furniture, Reading, working as a maintenance mechanic for many years.

Chris was an avid outdoorsman. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and camping. He was a proud member of the Lenhartsville Fish and Game Association where he was a member of their board of directors and was currently serving as their Financial Secretary. Chris was also a motorhead and enjoyed restoring classic cars, riding his Harley's and attending car shows. Chris was known for his ability to fix things. If he couldn't fix it, it couldn't be fixed.

Along with his fiancé and partner of 18 years, Patricia, and his mother Lynda, Chris is survived by his children, Steven W. Shenk, Fleetwood, Derek A. Shenk, Fleetwood, Danielle C. (Adam), wife of Tyler Meckes, Hamburg, Zachary D. Shenk, Centerport; bonus son, Dustin D., husband of Brandy (Bennett) Adam, Shoemakersville; brother, Roger A. Shenk, Shoemakersville; sister, Wendy A. (Shenk) Milyo, fiancé of Thomas Snyder, Jr., Blandon; four grandchildren, Arianna, Bryce, Sophia and Liam; three step-grandchildren, Waylon, Aylin and Bryelle; and two nephews, Dakota and Parker. In addition to his father Wade, Chris was predeceased by his brother, Chad A. Shenk on January 2, 1989.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Chris's life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA with Pastor Nate Herrlin officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private in Zion Moselem Church Cemetery, Richmond Township.

In the spirit of Chris, we invite all to join us in celebrating his remarkable life and the indelible mark he left on our hearts. Let us gather to share stories, laughter, and the love that he so generously gave throughout his life. His memory will continue to inspire us as we reflect on the joy he brought into our lives.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Chris's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Ludwick Funeral Homes!