The Obituary Section

Sara Gibson

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

preschoolers to adults could access highquality arts education. Sara also curated exhibitions in the Holleran Gallery collaborated with artists and committees and designed marketing materials that reflected the creative spirit of the organization. In a nonprofit environment she was known for stepping forward wherever needed steady capable Before returning to Pennsylvania she served as Director of Continuing Studies at the Maine College of Art in Portland where she developed and managed courses led strategic planning initiatives and expanded partnerships throughout the arts community. Earlier in her career she served as Program Director at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts building comprehensive programming for all ages and strengthening community partnerships across From 2005 to 2009 Sara held a leadership role at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts NOCCA Louisianas arts conservatory for high school students. She worked at NOCCA in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina helping the institution and its…

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Fannie Lapp

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

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 Annie Stoltzfus of Lebanon John M. Lapp husband of Naomi Stoltzfus of Myerstown and James A. Lapp husband of Lydiann Fisher of Myerstown 52 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 brothers Elam S. Lapp husband of the late Malinda of Myerstown Jacob S. Lapp husband of the late Annie of Newmanstown and Moses S. Lapp husband of Ruth of Myerstown and a sister Sarah S. Lapp of Myerstown. She was preceded in death by her parents…

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Ronald G. Milligan

Reading, Pennsylvania

Ronald G. Milligan, 66, of Pottstown, passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was the loving life partner of Michelle A. DuPrey. They shared 16...

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Jeanette ByeBrubaker

Reading, Pennsylvania

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jeanette Marie Bye, who peacefully left us on February 13, 2026. She was the daughter of William Jesse...

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Michael S. Broome

Reading, Pennsylvania

February 8, 2026

Michael S. Broome of Womelsdorf, PA, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Michael was the son of the late George N. Broome and Joan...

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Kenneth L. Rauch

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Kenneth L. "Kenny" Rauch, 89, of Bowers, died Friday, February, 13, 2026, in the Henry Health Care Center on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, surrounded by his family....

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