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Wayne W. Freeman, 91 passed away on October 18, 2021 at his residence, the small farm he loved in Bernville PA, joining his life partner and love, Mary (Noss) Freeman, who he wed on June 2, 1958 and celebrated 60 years of marriage, prior to her death on July 8, 2018. Born in Cumru Township, September 20, 1930, to the late Elem E. and Mary S. (Erwin) Freeman. He was a U.S. Marines Corps veteran of the Korean War where he was wounded, earning two Purple Hearts and membership in the...

Wayne W. Freeman, 91 passed away on October 18, 2021 at his residence, the small farm he loved in Bernville PA, joining his life partner and love, Mary (Noss) Freeman, who he wed on June 2,...

Arthur Thomas, Jr. formerly of Wyomissing, PA

Arthur Raymond Thomas, Jr. 91, a former resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm at Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Bare) Thomas who passed away February 22, 1989 and by his second wife Mae E. Kauffman who passed away April 25, 2021. Born in Reading, Mr. Thomas was the son of the late Arthur Raymond Thomas, Sr. and Virginia D. (Glasmire) Thomas. He was a member of Alsace Lutheran...

Arthur Raymond Thomas, Jr. 91, a former resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm at Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Shirley A....

Carole Raub Exeter Township

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Carole (Hunter) Raub, on October 17, 2021. After a long battle with dementia, Carole peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loved ones at home. Carole was born in Newton, NJ on January 23, 1945. She resided in Kingsley, PA for over 50 years before moving to Reading, PA in early 2016. She’ll always be remembered for being spontaneous and fun at heart. In her free time, she could be found sewing, painting ceramics, and...

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Carole (Hunter) Raub, on October 17, 2021. After a long battle with dementia, Carole peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loved ones at home....

Matthew Spence Reading

Matthew J. Spence, 87, of Reading passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ella May (Van Horn) and Clarence Spence. Matthew was the loving husband to Peggy A. (Rapp) Spence, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Matthew proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a...

Matthew J. Spence, 87, of Reading passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Berks Heim Nursing...

George Evans Cumru Township

George E. Evans, 90, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband to Arlene L. (Deysher) for over 64 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late, Charles R. Evans Sr. and Florence M. (Eckert). George served in the United States Navy Reserves, and later went on to work as a Roll Grinder for Carpenter Technology for over 28 years, before his retirement in 1987. He was a lifetime member of Lincoln Park Fire Company as...

George E. Evans, 90, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband to Arlene L. (Deysher) for over 64 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he...

Roy Smith

Roy S. Smith, 95, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Phoebe Berks. He was the beloved husband of the late Vilma D. (Schelly) Smith, who passed away on January 29, 2012. Born in Grantville,Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Roy B. Smith and Mary Jane (Neidig). Roy was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1944. He proudly served in the United States Amy. Throughout his service he was a Corporal where he was stationed in Japan for 14...

Roy S. Smith, 95, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Phoebe Berks. He was the beloved husband of the late Vilma D. (Schelly) Smith, who passed away...

Arlene Hoster Kenhorst

Arlene M. Hoster (Hagan), 95, of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. She was the loving wife to Paul S. Hoster for 42 years, before he passed on June 5, 2001. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Jacobs) Hagan. Arlene was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1943. She later went on to work for Carpenter Technology as a clerk for 29 years before her retirement in 1986. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cheering for the...

Arlene M. Hoster (Hagan), 95, of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. She was the loving wife to Paul S. Hoster for 42 years, before he passed on June 5, 2001. Born in...

Brian Moyer Spring Township, PA

Brian L. Moyer, 67, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at 6:24 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Wendy C. (Hendricks) Moyer. Born in Reading, Mr. Moyer was the son of the late Donald and May (Palm) Moyer. He was an auto body technician for Savage Chrysler-Jeep on Route 724 for 35 years and then for Barry’s Paint Shop in Ephrata for 10 years. In addition to his wife, Mr. Moyer is survived by his brother Craig Moyer, husband of...

Brian L. Moyer, 67, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at 6:24 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Wendy C. (Hendricks) Moyer. Born in Reading, Mr. Moyer...

Joan Foster Cressona, PA

Joan L. Foster, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:36 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Harry T. Foster, Jr. who passed away March 23, 2002. Born in Cressona, Schuylkill County, Mrs. Foster was the daughter of the late George H. and Helen M. (Teichman) Wenrich. She was employed by Bon-Ton in Reading in the credit office until her retirement. She is survived by a large extended family. Funeral Service will be held...

Joan L. Foster, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:36 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Harry T. Foster, Jr. who passed away March 23,...

Thomas Readdy Spring Township, PA

Thomas E. Readdy, 57, of Spring Township, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:48 pm in his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lolita A. (Reber) Readdy. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Tom was the son of Richard E. Readdy and the late Cathleen G. (Bickler) Readdy. A Wyomissing High School, Shippensburg University, and Saint Joseph’s University (MBA) graduate, Tom spent 27 years of his career in Banking. In...

Thomas E. Readdy, 57, of Spring Township, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:48 pm in his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the...

Richard Lipka South Heidelberg Township, PA

Richard J. Lipka, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Ann J. (Sanza) Lipka. Born in Pottsville, Mr. Lipka was the son of the late Joseph and Jay (Mazzoli) Lipka. He was employed by Crompton & Knowles as an accountant for 37 years and by the State of Pennsylvania as an accountant for 12 years in retirement. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lipka is survived by his children...

Richard J. Lipka, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Ann J. (Sanza) Lipka. Born...

Patricia Burt Sinking Spring, PA

Patricia McGovern Burt passed away October 6, 2021. Pat was the daughter of Elizabeth and Bernard McGovern, now deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband Laurence C. Burt, Jr. and daughter Mary P. Stoudt (nee Burt). She is survived by her sister Joan McGovern, sons Laurence(Renee), Bernard(Kerri), Christopher(Lynne) and grandchildren Gabrielle, Taylor, Conner, Blair and Christopher. Pat grew up in Livingston, NJ and attended Caldwell College on a...

Patricia McGovern Burt passed away October 6, 2021. Pat was the daughter of Elizabeth and Bernard McGovern, now deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband Laurence C....

Robert J. Speece, Jr. Brecknock Township, PA

Robert J. “Bob” Speece, Jr., 65, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, Bob was the son of Dorothy (Vilardo) Speece and the late Robert J. Speece, Sr. He was employed by Car Tech as a bar straightener until his retirement. He is survived by his children Robert J. Speece, III, husband of Melanie L. Speece of Mohnton and Tara L. Speece of Douglassville and proud PopPop of Gage T. Speece,...

Robert J. “Bob” Speece, Jr., 65, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, Bob was the son of Dorothy...

Franklin Ludwig Birdsboro, PA

Franklin R. Ludwig of Birdsboro, PA. Passed peacefully at ManorCare facility in Sinking Spring at age 85. He is survived by his wife N. Mardell (Zuber) Ludwig, his two daughters Michele, wife of Robert Nagle of Birdsboro, and Lynn, wife of John Peshniak of Wernersville, two grandchildren, Collin Williams and Justin Williams. Born in Reading on May 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Marvin Ludwig and Edna (Marsh) Ludwig. Franklin was predeceased by his siblings; Robert Ludwig, Elizabeth...

Franklin R. Ludwig of Birdsboro, PA. Passed peacefully at ManorCare facility in Sinking Spring at age 85. He is survived by his wife N. Mardell (Zuber) Ludwig, his two daughters Michele, wife of...

Leo Koehler Wyomissing, PA

Leo Robert Koehler, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:13 am at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. His loving companion of 45 years preceded Anna Irene Chase, who passed away on February 5, 2017. Born in Sinking Spring, Mr. Koehler was the son of the late William and Helen (Cammauf) Koehler. He was a graduate of Sinking Spring High School and served in the United States Army. Textile Machine Works employed Mr. Koehler as a machinist until his retirement. ...

Leo Robert Koehler, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:13 am at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. His loving companion of 45 years preceded Anna Irene Chase, who passed away on...

Robert Miller

Robert L. Miller “Pop”, 75, of Bern Township, passed away at his home, on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was the loving husband to Phyllis (Hafer) for 48 Years. Born in Perry Township, Robert was the son of the late, Curtis V. and Marie Annie (Ketner) Miller. Robert was a graduate of Perry High School, and worked as a Forklift Operator for over 43 years for Glen-Gery Brick before his retirement in 2008. .He will be missed and always remembered for his gentle nature, his love of...

Robert L. Miller “Pop”, 75, of Bern Township, passed away at his home, on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was the loving husband to Phyllis (Hafer) for 48 Years. Born in Perry Township,...

Doris "Pinky" Ellingsworth Mt. Penn

Doris “Pinky” E. (Bressler) Ellingsworth, 89, of Mt. Penn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Ackley) and Clayton Bressler. She was the wife of the late Harry Ellingsworth with whom she shared 8 years of marriage until his passing on July 23, 1994. Pinky worked as the Floor Girl at...

Doris “Pinky” E. (Bressler) Ellingsworth, 89, of Mt. Penn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on...

Mary Dublin Cumru Township, PA

Mary S. Dublin, 70, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of Craig E. Dublin. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Dublin was the daughter of the late Alexander and Rita (Dougherty) Sutherland. She was a beloved elementary school teacher for 27 years, spending the last 24 in the Governor Mifflin School District and retiring in 2014. Her favorite moments were spending...

Mary S. Dublin, 70, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of Craig E. Dublin. ...

Irene Burnatowski Cumru Township, Pennsylavnia

Irene Rose Burnatowski,87, of Cumru Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 29,2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of late Frank Charles Burnatowski, who passed away in November 1980. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Caroline (Unger). Irene enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover. She is survived by her sons, Frances Peter Charles Burnatowski, husband of Bonnie, of Pennellville, New York; Joseph John Burnatowski, husband of...

Irene Rose Burnatowski,87, of Cumru Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 29,2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of late Frank Charles Burnatowski, who...

Daniel Weller Wernersville,PA

Daniel Allan Weller, 69, of Wernersville, Berks County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was the beloved spouse of Dr. Mary Rita Weller (Smith). Together they shared over 15 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA. he was the son of the late William D. and Joan Marie Weller (Gamby). Daniel was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School Class of 1970. During his life, he was a Sheet Metal Journeyman for the Local 19 Union for more than 30 years, retiring in 2007. Daniel...

Daniel Allan Weller, 69, of Wernersville, Berks County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was the beloved spouse of Dr. Mary Rita Weller (Smith). Together they shared over...

Roy Millard, Jr. Exeter Township, PA

Roy O. Millard Jr., of Exeter Township, passed away on September 22, 2021 while under hospice care...

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Stephen Short Shillington, PA

Stephen P. Short, 64, of Shillington, PA died Monday September 20th at approx. 2:30 AM EDT at the Reading Hospital. He was the father of daughter Lisa I. Short, son Paul J. Short, and preceded by oldest daughter Marlene M. Short. He was also Grandfather of Bianca M. Short, Thomas S. Quigley, Ella M. Quigley, and Sophia M. Quigley. Born in Ohio in 1957 he was the son of the late John J. Short and Mary Ann (Peggs) Short. Stephen worked for 35 yrs. In a variety of different roles and different...

Stephen P. Short, 64, of Shillington, PA died Monday September 20th at approx. 2:30 AM EDT at the Reading Hospital. He was the father of daughter Lisa I. Short, son Paul J. Short, and preceded by...

Edna Hottel Oley Valley

Edna R. (Lee) Hottel, 95, formerly of Oley Valley, PA, passed away in Fellowship Community, Whitehall, PA on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was the beloved wife for 25 years to Rev. Winfred B. Hottel who went home to be with their Lord in 1972. Born February 22, 1926, in Reading, PA, Edna was the fourth child of ten of the late John J. and Edith E. (Hiester) Lee. She was a 1943 graduate of Reading High School. Edna worked beside her husband as he pastored the following Bible Fellowship...

Edna R. (Lee) Hottel, 95, formerly of Oley Valley, PA, passed away in Fellowship Community, Whitehall, PA on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was the beloved wife for 25 years to Rev. Winfred B....

Donald Conrath Shillington

Donald C. Conrath, 83, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton & Edna (Risener) Conrath. Donald was a graduate of Reading High School, and went on to serve in the United States Army. After leaving the military, he went on to work as an Inspector for Lucent Technologies for many years before his retirement. Surviving Donald is his sister, Karen Rhoads, wife of Stanley, of West Lawn, his...

Donald C. Conrath, 83, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton & Edna (Risener) Conrath. Donald...

Mabel Eschleman Reading,PA

Mabel E. Eschleman, 97, of Reading, passed away September 18th, at Manor At The Market Square, Reading. Mabel was born in Hamburg, on February 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Mary A. (Seaman) and William K. Rothermel. Siblings included two sisters: Helen, wife of Francis Artley, Anna wife of John Garland and a brother: Howard L., husband of C. Louise (Britton) She was the wife of Carl L. Eschleman of Manor At The Market Square, Reading and formerly of Northmont. Mabel was a graduate of...

Mabel E. Eschleman, 97, of Reading, passed away September 18th, at Manor At The Market Square, Reading. Mabel was born in Hamburg, on February 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Mary A. (Seaman) and...

Thomas Fleckenstein Wernersville, PA

Thomas R. Fleckenstein, 81, of Wernersville, passed away September 18, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Rose C. (Barycki) Fleckenstein. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia M. (Kocan) and sons Thomas D. and David B., and his wife Kelly L., and grandchildren, Brian T., Matthew D. and Megan A., Sister Mary Anne wife of John Gilbert. Nieces, Aimee J. Sargent (Steven), and Kristen M. Osorio (Luis). He...

Thomas R. Fleckenstein, 81, of Wernersville, passed away September 18, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Rose C. (Barycki)...

Naomi Pritchard

Naomi M. Pritchard, 101, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed into the arms of Jesus, on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Percy W. Pritchard and her first husband, the late Jack E. Weinhold. Born in Elverson, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Tyson Segner and Elsie (Rohrbach). Naomi was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1938. During her life she was employed as Credit Manager at Cambridge Lee Industries and...

Naomi M. Pritchard, 101, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed into the arms of Jesus, on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Percy W....

Loreen Miller Lincoln Park

Loreen K. Miller, 75, of Lincoln Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife to H. David Miller for over 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, Homer K. & Florence A. (Kiedeisch) Zweizig. Loreen was a 1963 graduate of Reading High, and went on to work as a secretary for the Chemistry Department of Albright College, as well as a Corporate Secretary for Kohl Building Supply. She was a long-time member of...

Loreen K. Miller, 75, of Lincoln Park, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife to H. David Miller for over 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she...

Primitivo Ortiz Reading,PA

Primitivo Ortiz, 80, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at ManorCare Sinking Spring, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris Kay Ortiz (Woodring), who passed away on November 29, 2012. Born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jacinto Ortiz and Ventura Poventud. During his life he was employed as a Welder for Birdsboro Steel for 30 years, and then Dana Corporation until retirement. Tivo loved hunting, fishing,...

Primitivo Ortiz, 80, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at ManorCare Sinking Spring, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris Kay Ortiz...

David Stafford

David M. Stafford, 69, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence C., Jr. and Thelma (Trout) Stafford. Dave graduated from Reading High School in 1970, where he honed his basketball skills as a member of the Red Knights’ basketball team. He was named to All-Central Penn first team his senior year....

David M. Stafford, 69, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the St. Joseph Medical Center. ...

Betty Adams Reading, PA

Betty L. Adams, 98, of Reading, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 7:30 pm at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, Ms. Adams was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Emma G. (Dechant) Adams. She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church. Ms. Adams was employed by Bell of PA for 42 years in the business office retiring in 1985. She enjoyed traveling, going to lunch with friends and was an avid walker. Ms. Adams is...

Betty L. Adams, 98, of Reading, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 7:30 pm at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, Ms. Adams was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Emma G. (Dechant)...

Barry Stoudt Myerstown, PA

Barry Leroy Stoudt, Sr., 74, of Myerstown, passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 at 7:03 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Arlene D. (Manmiller) Stoudt. Born in West Reading, Mr. Stoudt was the son of Mildred May (Bergman) Stoudt and the late Heister Leroy Stoudt. He was a 1965 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and was an automotive technician at L&B Dodge in Robesonia for 41 years until his retirement. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stoudt is...

Barry Leroy Stoudt, Sr., 74, of Myerstown, passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 at 7:03 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Arlene D. (Manmiller) Stoudt. Born in West...

Allen Kauffman Temple, PA

Allen David “Ollie” Kauffman, 81, of Temple, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Diane S. (Guldin) Kauffman who passed away September 7, 2019. Born in Port Clinton, Mr. Kauffman was the son of the late Harry M. and Mada M. (Baver) Kauffman. He was a custodian for the Reading School district until his retirement. Mr. Kauffman is survived by his sons David A. Kauffman, loving companion of...

Allen David “Ollie” Kauffman, 81, of Temple, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Diane S. (Guldin) Kauffman...

Geraldine Mentzer West Lawn, PA

Geraldine P. “Gerrie”Mentzer, 90, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Mentzer who passed away August 28, 2009. Born in Reading, Mrs. Mentzer was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Kwiatkowski) Kruszewski. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mentzer was employed by Adelphia Seafood in West Lawn in...

Geraldine P. “Gerrie”Mentzer, 90, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Mentzer who passed away August...

Michael McGinty Wernersville

Michael D. McGinty, 70, of Wernersville passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Caritas M. (Pieffer) McGinty. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Boiler Technician for the U.S. Navy and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Michael was a die-hard...

Michael D. McGinty, 70, of Wernersville passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 9, 2021. ...

Lynn Maurer Mohnton, PA

Lynn C. Maurer, 68, of Mohnton, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Harry “Scott” Francis Maurer, Jr. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Mrs. Maurer was the daughter of the late Fred and Audrey (Whittier) Crosby. She was a member of Saint Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church and was a phlebotomist for the American Red Cross. Lynn enjoyed music, football and the Boston Red Sox. In addition to her husband,...

Lynn C. Maurer, 68, of Mohnton, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:00 am in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Harry “Scott” Francis Maurer, Jr. Born in Boston,...

Joyce Kralles Exeter Township, PA

Joyce E. (Scheuring) Kralles, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1:15 p.m. She was the predeceased by her husband Athens G. “Nasie” Kralles. Born in Reading, Mrs. Kralles was the daughter of the late Chester Cichowicz and Fern (Bossler) McDonough. She was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and attended Reading High School. She was employed by various companies and corporations for 41 years and retired in...

Joyce E. (Scheuring) Kralles, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 1:15 p.m. She was the predeceased by her husband Athens G. “Nasie”...

Miriam Bailey Narvon

Miriam M. Bailey (Stoudt), 96, of Narvon, passed away on September 5, 2021 at Zerbe Sister’s Retirement Home. She was the loving wife to Paul H. Bailey, who passed away on May 21, 1982. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, Paul & Elizabeth (Shiner) Stoudt. Miriam worked as an office administrator for SLC Slip Factory for over 24 years before her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed walking and spending time at her summer home in Maryland. After her husband had passed,...

Miriam M. Bailey (Stoudt), 96, of Narvon, passed away on September 5, 2021 at Zerbe Sister’s Retirement Home. She was the loving wife to Paul H. Bailey, who passed away on May 21, 1982. Born...

June Ehrgood Fleetwood,PA

June A. Ehrgood, 65, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Herman Ehrgood, who passed away on August 19, 2017. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late James Rissmiller and Anneliese. June enjoyed playing bingo, cooking and was an avid animal lover. She was known for taking care of her flourishing plants and especially cherished spending time with her beloved grandkids. June is...

June A. Ehrgood, 65, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Herman Ehrgood, who passed away on...

Robert Roche

Robert Richard Roche, 87, formerly of Keystone Villa of Ephrata, via way of Brecknock Township passed away due to complications of Covid-19 on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hickory House Nursing Home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John A. Roche and Irene Bachschmidt Roche. Robert was the loving husband to Barbara Ann Brubaker Roche and together they shared 59 years of marriage until her passing on July 18,...

Robert Richard Roche, 87, formerly of Keystone Villa of Ephrata, via way of Brecknock Township passed away due to complications of Covid-19...

Lynndyl Alsegg Womelsdorf

Alsegg, Lynndyl M. (Lyn) died 9/2/21 Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John M. and Helen N. Mooney. Lyn was raised in Merion, PA. , before moving to Berks County to attend Albright College graduating in 1965. It was there she met her husband Walt who she married in July 1965. Prior to her retirement from the office of John H. Gallen, MD, Lyn was employed by John Wanamaker Dept. Store and the Bank of Pa. She was an active member of the Berks County Chapter of the American Red...

Alsegg, Lynndyl M. (Lyn) died 9/2/21 Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John M. and Helen N. Mooney. Lyn was raised in Merion, PA. , before moving to Berks County to attend Albright...

Edmund Korpalski Fleetwood, PA

Edmund Korpalski, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Jean K. (Reck) Korpalski. Together they shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of Alexander and Mary (Sternowski) Korpalski. Edmund served proudly in the United States Army, during World War II. During his life he was employed for Dana Corporation for 40 years, until retirement. Edmund enjoyed varies...

Edmund Korpalski, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Jean K. (Reck) Korpalski. Together...

Mary Suzanne "Sue" Boulanger Shillington

Mary Suzanne “Sue” (Kernan) Boulanger, 90, of Shillington, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in the Reading Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Born on September 25, 1930 in New Kensington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Kernan and Florence (Hill) Kernan. Sue was the loving wife of Edmond Jean Boulanger, together they shared 30 years of marriage...

Mary Suzanne “Sue” (Kernan) Boulanger, 90, of Shillington, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, September...

Richard Ferry Reading, PA

Richard J. Ferry, 92, of Reading, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 9:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary G. (Mura) Ferry with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Mr. Ferry was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret (McCarrick) Ferry in 1999. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Ferry was the son of the late Richard and Gladys (MacAndrew) Ferry. He had earned his doctorate in theology and philosophy. ...

Richard J. Ferry, 92, of Reading, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 9:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary G. (Mura)...

Samuel Landis, Jr. Exeter Township, PA

Samuel H. Landis, Jr., 52, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 4:00 am in his residence. He was the husband of Kathy Lynn (Reidinger) Landis. Born in Ridley Park, Samuel was the son of Donna M. (Feher) Walther, wife of William H. Walther of King of Prussia and Samuel H. Landis, Sr., husband of Nadine Landis of Florida. He was a graduate of Boyertonw High School and was a project manager for Cavan Construction in Aston, Delaware County. Sam...

Samuel H. Landis, Jr., 52, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 4:00 am in his residence. He was the husband of Kathy Lynn (Reidinger) Landis. Born in Ridley...

Michael Constantine Reading, PA

PASSING OF MICHAEL CONSTANTINE The family of Michael Constantine is very sorry to announce his passing. Michael passed peacefully due to natural causes with his family by his side in his home in Reading, PA. There was a private service and burial at the convenience of the family. The family thanks everyone in advance for their prayers and well wishes but asks for privacy during this time of sadness.

PASSING OF MICHAEL CONSTANTINE The family of Michael Constantine is very sorry to announce his passing. Michael passed peacefully due to natural causes with his family by his side in his...

Jean Maenza Myerstown, PA

Jean M. Maenza, 93, of Myerstown, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:26 am at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Maenza who passed away June 14, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Maenza was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie (Goeltz) Terrey. She was a member of Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Reading and was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School. Mrs. Maenza is survived by her daughter Christina M. Zezenski, wife of Michael...

Jean M. Maenza, 93, of Myerstown, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:26 am at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Maenza who passed away June 14, 2021. Born in...

Del Goodwin Exeter Township, PA

Del Wayne Goodwin, 62, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm in his residence. He was a loved husband to his wife Colleen M. (McCorry) Goodwin for over 38 years. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Goodwin was the son of Moteen (Pike) Goodwin and the late Mattey Goodwin. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Philadelphia and was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Roman Catholic Church in Douglassville. He was a retired Service Technician...

Del Wayne Goodwin, 62, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm in his residence. He was a loved husband to his wife Colleen M. (McCorry) Goodwin for over 38...

Anna Cammarano formerly of Reading, PA

Anna M. Cammarano, 97, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2:00 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Cammarano who passed away February 4, 2014. Born in Luzerne County, Anna was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena (Feraro) Chervino. She was a member of Saint Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church and was a loving wife, homemaker and office manager at Joe Cam’s Autorama in Reading. ...

Anna M. Cammarano, 97, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at 2:00 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Cammarano who...

Bernadice Banks Sinking Spring, PA

Bernadice H. Banks, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 12:27 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Ronald R. Banks who passed away February 12, 2003. Born in Reading, Mrs. Banks was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence M. (Czartorynski) Cipar. She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School and was a member of Saint Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Banks was employed by Healthsouth as a sterile surgical...

Bernadice H. Banks, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 12:27 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Ronald R. Banks who passed away February 12,...

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