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Arlene Olmeda, 52, of Reading, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:14 am in her residence. Born in Reading, Arlene was the daughter of Adelaida (Pagan) Olmeda and the late Hipolito Olmeda. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Arlene is survived by her brother Hipolito Olmeda, Jr. husband of Cori Olmeda of Temple, her sister Nancy Perez, wife of Luis Perez of Auburn, her niece Miranda Olmeda and nephew Tyson Olmeda. Graveside Service will be held at...

Arlene Olmeda, 52, of Reading, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:14 am in her residence. Born in Reading, Arlene was the daughter of Adelaida (Pagan) Olmeda and the late Hipolito...

Edwin Zeltzer Wernersville, PA

Edwin Leo Zeltzer, 87, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:30 pm at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Kramer) Zeltzer who passed away July 1, 2017. Born in Erie, Mr. Zeltzer was the son of the late Dr. Meyer and Esther (Burgoon) Zeltzer. He was a devout Catholic and member of Saint Francis DeSales Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Zeltzer was a graduate of Gannon University and served in the United States...

Edwin Leo Zeltzer, 87, of Wernersville, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:30 pm at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Kramer) Zeltzer who...

Ryder Knechtle Wernersville, PA

Ryder Grey Knechtle, 6, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Ryder was a fighter, courageously battling, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) for 2 years. Ryder was born on September 21, 2016, and for his last birthday he celebrated with his favorite, fireworks. Ryder was best known, loved, and will always be remembered for the way he lit up a room. He enjoyed spending time and playing with his brothers and his golden...

Ryder Grey Knechtle, 6, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Ryder was a fighter, courageously battling, Diffuse Intrinsic...

Fern Bieber Wyomissing, PA

Fern E. Bieber, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:30 pm at Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Fred A. Bieber who passed away in 2006. Born in Gibraltar, Mrs. Bieber was the daughter of the late John H. and Miriam M. (Focht) Messner. She was a 1945 graduate of Birdsboro High School and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Gibraltar. Mrs. Bieber was employed by Two Guy’s Department Store...

Fern E. Bieber, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at 3:30 pm at Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Fred A. Bieber who passed away in...

Ellen Gohacki Shillington,PA

Ellen Gail Gohacki, 74, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late Wayne Charles Gohacki, who passed away on November 10, 2021. Born in Dover, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Philip and Dr. Harriet (Zucker) Borkow. Ellen received her Bachelors of Arts in History from Hood College, Frederick Maryland in 1969. She began her career teaching junior high and high school History first in Western...

Ellen Gail Gohacki, 74, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late Wayne Charles Gohacki, who passed away on...

Patricia Diamond Birdsboro

Patricia I. (Long) Diamond, 72, of Birdsboro went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Elizabeth (Cazzoli) Long. Patricia was the loving wife of Barry Diamond, together they shared 50 years of marriage. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1968 and continued her education at Muhlenberg College and was a graduate of The Worship Center Bible School. ...

Patricia I. (Long) Diamond, 72, of Birdsboro went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late...

Robert Boyer Reading, PA

Robert W. Boyer, 84, of Reading passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the loving husband to Carol Ann (Haddock) for over 33 years before her passing on December 3, 1993. Born in Reading, Bob was the son of the late William Boyer and Elsie (Widenhammer). Bob was a graduate of Reading High School, and went on to work as the Head of Research and Development for Polymer Technology Corp. After his retirement, he helped greet...

Robert W. Boyer, 84, of Reading passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the loving husband to Carol Ann (Haddock) for over 33 years...

Thomas Kerns Sr. Sinking Spring, PA

Thomas R. Kerns Sr., 73, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Kerns (Pawling). Together they shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Lewisburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (Moody) Kerns. During his life, he was a Supervisor for Utility Line Services for many years, until retirement. Thomas enjoyed hunting, fishing, and had a talent for...

Thomas R. Kerns Sr., 73, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Kerns (Pawling). Together they...

James "Jim" Fellin Temple

James “Jim” Joseph Fellin, 93, of Temple passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born on September 6, 1929 in Stockton, PA he was the son of the late Gabriel and Clara (Mundy) Fellin. Jim was the loving husband of the late Maureen (Cammarano) Fellin, together they shared 57 years of marriage. He was a graduate of...

James “Jim” Joseph Fellin, 93, of Temple passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 15, 2022...

David Zoschke Wyomissing, PA

David A. Zoschke, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:30 am in his residence. He was the husband of Debra M. (Hallman) Dillman. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Zoschke was the son of the late Marvin and Shirley (Aadland) Zoschke. He was an engineer for General Battery, then was a sales manager for Reading Boat Works and last was employed by RE/MAX of Reading as a Realtor. Mr. Zoschke was a lifelong bass fisherman and fished in...

David A. Zoschke, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:30 am in his residence. He was the husband of Debra M. (Hallman) Dillman. Born in St. Paul,...

Giuseppe Ambrosi Reading, PA

Giuseppe Ambrosi, 86, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:36 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Grande) Ambrosi who passed away February 17, 2002. Born in Andali, Cz, Italy, Mr. Ambrosi was the son of the late Giuseppe and Carolina (Grande) Ambrosi. He was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church and was employed by Birch Craft Kitchens as a carpenter/cabinet maker. Mr. Ambrosi enjoyed gardening and was a wood...

Giuseppe Ambrosi, 86, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:36 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Grande) Ambrosi who passed away February...

Claire McVaugh Reading PA

Claire E. McVaugh, 80, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Born on May 29, 1942, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J. and Elizabeth (Matuszak) Glembocki. Claire is survived by her daughters Elizabeth C. Ingram, wife of Richard L. Ingram, of Cumming, GA; Jacqueline McVaugh, of GA; Melissa McVaugh, of Nicaragua; 5 Grandchildren; Jessica C. Hampton, wife of Dale Hampton of Richmond Hill, GA; M. Logan McVaugh of Nashville, TN; Ezekiel...

Claire E. McVaugh, 80, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Born on May 29, 1942, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J. and Elizabeth (Matuszak)...

Aaron Rickenbach Reading, PA

Aaron James Rickenbach, 27, of Reading passed away suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Reading, Aaron was the son of Teresa Rickenbach and Eric Dengler. He is survived by his maternal grandmother Rose Marie Rickenbach, and his sisters Brenna Rickenbach and Madison Rickenbach-Costa. He also has four uncles, Harry Rickenbach, Anthony Rickenbach, Timothy (Mark) Rickenbach, and Adam (Christopher) Rickenbach. A Prayer Service for...

Aaron James Rickenbach, 27, of Reading passed away suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Reading, Aaron was the son of Teresa Rickenbach and...

Rita Segal Muhlenberg Township

Rita D. Segal, 92, of Temple, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Isaac Segal and Anna Kantner Segal. Rita was predeceased by one brother and one sister. For almost 30 years, Rita was an assistant manager at Turkey Hill Minit Markets on 5th St. Highway. Rita had a love for animals, especially cats. She was an avid contributor to the Humane Society of Berks County. Rita is survived by her...

Rita D. Segal, 92, of Temple, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Isaac Segal and Anna Kantner...

Ronald Estock Muhlenberg Township, PA

Ronald A. Estock, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Maidencreek Place. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Estock (Finerfrock), who passed away on November 24, 2021. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mildred (Heimbach) Estock. He was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1953. He served proudly in the United States Air National Guard from 1953-1984 and...

Ronald A. Estock, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Maidencreek Place. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Estock (Finerfrock), who...

Joyce Shell West Lawn

Joyce M. Shell, 96, of West Lawn passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in her home. Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of Eda Rebecca (Fidler) and Edward C. Shell. She is a 1943 graduate of Wilson High School. Joyce was a lifelong member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. She worked for Berkshire Knitting Mill and retired as a Computer Operator at Rockwell. Joyce was a member of the Reading Hiking Club and enjoyed puzzles and reading. Joyce is survived by her friend, Robin...

Joyce M. Shell, 96, of West Lawn passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in her home. Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of Eda Rebecca (Fidler) and Edward C. Shell. She is a 1943 graduate...

Charles Matchett Shillington, PA

Charles William Matchett, 88, of Reading, PA passed peacefully in his home on September 11, 2022. Born on February 15, 1934 in Reading PA, he was the only child of the late Sterling W. and Alma Matchett. Charlie was a loving husband and supportive, energetic father as well as a generous and much-loved grandfather. In his professional life he was known and loved by many as “Dr. Charles Matchett” but always “Charlie” to his friends and family. For over 45 years, he was...

Charles William Matchett, 88, of Reading, PA passed peacefully in his home on September 11, 2022. Born on February 15, 1934 in Reading PA, he was the only child of the late Sterling W. and Alma...

Norman Hess, Jr. Spring Township, PA

Norman F. Hess, Jr., 95, died September 10, 2022 in Promedica, Sinking Spring with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria to whom he was married for 63 years. Born on December 5, 1926 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Norman F. Hess and Agnes (Mace) Hess. Norman grew up in Mt. Penn and graduated from Mt. Penn High School in 1944. He later graduated from Penn State University in 1950 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of the Alpha...

Norman F. Hess, Jr., 95, died September 10, 2022 in Promedica, Sinking Spring with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria to whom he was married for 63 years. Born...

Alice Cutts Wyomissing

Alice M. Cutts, 87, of Wyomissing, PA passed away on September 7, 2022. She was the wife of Fred M. Cutts who passed away on June 14, 2022. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the only daughter of the late Eric McLeod and Opal Megginson. She was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Elaine who passed away July 2, 1967. Alice was a graduate of Thomasville (Alabama) High School, attended Judson College in Marion, Alabama and graduated with a degree in Home...

Alice M. Cutts, 87, of Wyomissing, PA passed away on September 7, 2022. She was the wife of Fred M. Cutts who passed away on June 14, 2022. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the...

Lee Miller Wyomissing Hills, PA

Lee A. Miller, 77, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Home at Topton Nursing Care Center. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Yost) Miller who passed away in 2009 following 40 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA. Mr. Miller was the son of the late Dr. Aaron and Harriett (Coleman) Miller. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and master’s degree in education from Kutztown...

Lee A. Miller, 77, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Home at Topton Nursing Care Center. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Yost)...

Betty Bowers Temple,PA

Betty Jane Bowers, 93, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Bowers, who passed away on August 9, 2014. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Colonel and Pearl (Eschbach) Hartman. Betty was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Class of 1946. She was the former co-owner and operator of Hartman’s Butcher Shop in Temple, retiring in 1994. Betty was a life member of Zion Spies Lutheran Church in...

Betty Jane Bowers, 93, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Bowers, who passed away on August 9, 2014. Born in...

Nancy Larish Muhlenberg Township, PA

Nancy A. Larish (Lerch), 83, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Wayne O. Larish Sr. for almost 64 years before his passing in March 3, 2021. Born in Reading, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul W. Lerch Sr. and Ruth G. (Unger). Nancy was a graduate of Reading High School, and went on to work as an Office Clerk for Barta for over 30 years. Nancy loved going to various casinos, and spending time with her family. Surviving...

Nancy A. Larish (Lerch), 83, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Wayne O. Larish Sr. for almost 64 years before his passing in March 3,...

Shirley Schwartz

Shirley A. (Naftzinger) Schwartz, 92, formerly of Wyomissing passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Minerva (Guldin) and Paul F. Naftzinger. She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew B. Schwartz who passed away March 27, 2004. Shirley graduated from Reading High School in 1948 and continued her education at the Reading Hospital...

Shirley A. (Naftzinger) Schwartz, 92, formerly of Wyomissing passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Reading Hospital. ...

James O'Malley, Jr. Exeter Township, PA

O’MALLEY, JAMES WILLIAM JR. – born January 17, 1948, Jim passed from his home in Exeter Township, Berks County, PA on Friday August 26, 2022, following a battle with Liver Cancer. “Pop” was the patriarch of his Irish family, 5 children and 12 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years Jane Marie (nee Thomas) O’Malley, daughter Jane Marie (nee O’Malley) Harakal (Matthew), parents James W. O’Malley Sr. and Dorothy Marie (nee...

O’MALLEY, JAMES WILLIAM JR. – born January 17, 1948, Jim passed from his home in Exeter Township, Berks County, PA on Friday August 26, 2022, following a battle with Liver Cancer....

Doris Reeves formerly of Shillington, PA

Doris E. Reeves, 87, formerly of Shillington, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:40 pm at Berkshire Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Blessing in 1975 and by her second husband Paul Reeves in 2000. Born in Reading, Mrs. Reeves was the daughter of the late Howard and Matilda M. (Moyer) Young. She was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School and was employed by the Oley School District for 6 years as an aide. Mrs. Reeves loved her family...

Doris E. Reeves, 87, formerly of Shillington, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:40 pm at Berkshire Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Blessing in 1975 and...

Marilyn Yeager Denver, PA

Marilyn R. Yeager, 82, of Denver, Lancaster County, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Yeager who passed away December 10, 2021. Born in Hyde Villa, Berks County, Mrs. Yeager was the daughter of the late John H. and Thelma R. (Honsberger) Schell. She was employed as a laborer at Western Electric. Mrs. Yeager is survived by her son Jeffrey E. Yeager, husband of Deborah L. Yeager of Muhlenberg Township and her...

Marilyn R. Yeager, 82, of Denver, Lancaster County, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Yeager who passed away December 10,...

Michael Reed Exeter Township, PA

Michael J. Reed, 75, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:30pm in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda L. (Weand) Reed. Born in Philadelphia, Michael was the son of the late Michael J. Burns and Kathryn Reed. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Reading and was employed by Agere, formerly Lucent Technologies, as an accountant for 30 years, prior to retiring in 2002. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, as a Russian...

Michael J. Reed, 75, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:30pm in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda L. (Weand) Reed. Born in Philadelphia, Michael was...

Nancy Lease West Lawn, PA

Nancy A. Lease, 86, of West Lawn, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Barry L. Lease who passed away on June 6, 2019. Together they shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Buccino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Erminia (Candela) Caruso. Nancy moved with her husband Barry to the United States from Italy, in 1966. During her life, she was a talented Seamstress and caring homemaker. Nancy enjoyed gardening, sewing,...

Nancy A. Lease, 86, of West Lawn, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Barry L. Lease who passed away on June 6, 2019. Together they shared...

Betty Rickenbach Shillington,PA

Betty J. Rickenbach, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Robert Rickenbach, Jr. who passed away on November 4, 2016. Born in Shillington, she was the daughter of the late Norman Robert and Catherine Trostle (Holtry) Dunkelberger. She was a graduate of Shillington High School. During her early adult life, she worked at the Arrow Shirt factory as a sewing machine operator and much later...

Betty J. Rickenbach, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Robert Rickenbach, Jr. who passed away...

Sandra Stauffer Whitfield, PA

Sandra L. Stauffer 83, of Whitfield, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at The Reading Hospital. She was loving wife of Charles L. Stauffer for over 60 years before his passing on July 10, 2022. Born in Reading, Sandra was the daughter of the late Marvin Letcher and Mary (Hain). Sandra worked for the Wilson School District and was an Administrator for Glen Gery. Sandra is survived by her son, Todd M. Stauffer, of Kenhorst, and her sister, Marlene Snelling, of Wilmington...

Sandra L. Stauffer 83, of Whitfield, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at The Reading Hospital. She was loving wife of Charles L. Stauffer for over 60 years before his passing on July 10,...

Jane Marie O'Malley Exeter Township, PA

O’MALLEY, JANE MARIE (nee Thomas) – born July 14, 1948, Jane passed from her home on August 19, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer. “Mimi” was the matriarch of her Irish family, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents William J. Thomas, Sr. and Margaret Rose (nee Bruton) Thomas, sisters Margaret R. McLaughlin and Mary E. Pike, and her daughter Jane Marie Harakal (Matthew). Surviving...

O’MALLEY, JANE MARIE (nee Thomas) – born July 14, 1948, Jane passed from her home on August 19, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer. “Mimi” was...

David Klein Exeter Township, PA

David P. Klein, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 8:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes A. (Ott) Klein. Born in Reading, Mr. Klein was the son of the late Martin H. and Anna M. (Harter) Klein. Mr. Klein was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township and served in the United States Navy. He was employed by Atofina, Inc. in Birdsboro for 29 years as...

David P. Klein, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 8:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes A. (Ott)...

Charles Stewart Sinking Spring

Charles J. Stewart, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Norman and Myrtle (Wade) Stewart. Charles was the loving husband to Juana (Gutierrez) Genis Stewart, together they shared 23 years of marriage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 13 years. ...

Charles J. Stewart, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born...

Bruce Lerch Formerly of Kenhorst, PA

Bruce H. Lerch, 89, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Green Hills Manor at The Heritage. Bruce was the loving husband to Jane M. (Fisher) for over 62 years before her passing on October 5, 2017. Born in Reading, Bruce was the son of the late Paul W. Lerch Sr. and Ruth (Unger). He was a graduate of Reading High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Bruce worked as an Industrial Draftsman at...

Bruce H. Lerch, 89, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Green Hills Manor at The Heritage. Bruce was the loving husband to Jane M. (Fisher) for...

George Becker Sinking Spring, PA

George W. Becker, 92, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband to Doris (Mogel) Becker for over 69 years of marriage. Born in Schaefferstown, PA, George was the son of the late, Clarence H. Becker, and Sara K (Speck). George was a graduate of Heidelberg High School, class of 1948, and went on to graduate from Wyomissing Polytechnical School, class of 1952. He also served in the U.S....

George W. Becker, 92, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband to Doris (Mogel) Becker for over 69 years of...

Wilfredo Soto, Jr. West Palm Beach, Florida

Wilfredo “Willito” Soto, Jr., 30, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 in his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Wilfredo Soto, Sr. and Maribel Moran of Reading. Willito was of the Catholic Faith and was a self-employed contractor. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother Eric M. Feliciano, husband of Jasmin Barreto of Reading, his sister Marlene Tineo, wife of...

Wilfredo “Willito” Soto, Jr., 30, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 in his residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Brooklyn, New York,...

Beverly Mazurkiewicz Wyomissing, PA

Beverly A. Mazurkiewicz, 74, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Mazurkiewicz, who passed away on January 23, 2011. Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Katie (Adams) Koller. Beverly was a graduate of Oley Valley High School. She loved crafts, painting, surfing Facebook and spoiling her grandkids. Beverly is survived by her daughter Melissa A. Barto, wife of Christopher M., of...

Beverly A. Mazurkiewicz, 74, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Mazurkiewicz, who passed away on January 23, 2011. Born in...

Charlotte Weber Douglassville

Charlotte Carol (Preisner) Weber, age 76, of Douglassville went home to the Lord on August 3, 2022. Charlotte was an active member of Saint Catherine’s Church and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Wife of the late James Paul Weber, and daughter of the late Stephen and Sylvia (Danowska) Preisner. Sister to Anne Preisner and Steven Preisner and to the late Helen Preisner, Martina (Preisner) Parsons, Antoinette (Preisner) Miller of Pittsburgh. Mother...

Charlotte Carol (Preisner) Weber, age 76, of Douglassville went home to the Lord on August 3, 2022. Charlotte was an active member of Saint Catherine’s Church and a...

Richard Hamilton Shillington, PA

Richard Hamilton, 94, of Hummingbird Hill, Reading PA, passed away Tuesday August 2nd, 2022, in in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo NY in 1927 to Arthur and Nora (Smith) Hamilton. He was the husband of Elizabeth Himlin (Rutherford) for 41 years and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Reading (now Park Road Presbyterian) where he served as an Elder and a Trustee. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army at Fort Knox and in Germany with the Division of...

Richard Hamilton, 94, of Hummingbird Hill, Reading PA, passed away Tuesday August 2nd, 2022, in in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Buffalo NY in 1927 to Arthur and Nora (Smith)...

N. Mardell Ludwig Birdsboro,PA

N. Mardell Ludwig, 84, of Birdsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin R. Ludwig, who passed away on October 5, 2021. Together they shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruth (Johnson) Zuber. During her life, she was employed in banking and accounting, for APEX Community Federal Credit Union, retiring in 2010. She also was employed at Gilbert Commonwealth and Berks...

N. Mardell Ludwig, 84, of Birdsboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin R. Ludwig, who passed away on October 5, 2021. Together they...

Beatrice Raber Formerly of West Lawn

Beatrice B. (Brunner) Raber, 95, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. Born in Arnold, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary I. (Davis) and James C. Brunner. Mrs. Raber was the loving wife of William J. Raber to whom she was married to for 70 years. William predeceased her in death on July 30, 2021. Mrs. Raber was a member of St. Ignatius...

Beatrice B. (Brunner) Raber, 95, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Phoebe Berks Health Care...

Doris Epler Reading, PA

Doris E. Epler, 88, of Reading, passed away Friday July 29, 2022 at 3:51 pm at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware. She was the wife of the late Oliver R.G. Epler who passed away October 8, 1997. Born in Reading, Mrs. Epler was the daughter of the late Austin J. and Elsie A. (Unger) Lessig. She was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a market administrator at AT&T for 32 years retiring in 1986. Mrs. Epler was a life member of Bell Atlantic\Verizon...

Doris E. Epler, 88, of Reading, passed away Friday July 29, 2022 at 3:51 pm at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware. She was the wife of the late Oliver R.G. Epler who passed away October 8,...

Kathleen Hiester

Kathleen Ann Hiester, 71, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was the beloved wife of Scott W. Hiester. Together, they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (O’Malley) Kotch. Kathleen was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1969. She graduated from Reading Area Community College in 1978 with an Associate of Applied...

Kathleen Ann Hiester, 71, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was the beloved wife of Scott W. Hiester. Together, they shared...

James Grundza, Jr. Exeter Township, PA

James Edward Grundza, Jr., 72, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 2:42 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Candace M. (Kolcheck) Grundza. Born in Pittsburgh, Mr. Grundza was the son of the late James Edward Grundza, Sr. and Dee (Hotkowski) Grundza. He was employed by Halpren Industries in Baltimore, Maryland as a furniture sales representative until his retirement. Mr. Grundza was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan and was a coach for Exeter...

James Edward Grundza, Jr., 72, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 2:42 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Candace M. (Kolcheck) Grundza. Born in...

Gary Bleecher South Heidelberg Township, PA

Gary W. Bleecher, 70, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in his residence. He is survived by his wife Ruth A. (Mease) Bleecher having been together for 17 years, married for 8 years. Born in Lancaster, Mr. Bleecher was the son of the late R. Frederick and Elizabeth Jane (Quino) Bleecher. He was a 1970 graduate of McCaskey High School in Lancaster and the Weaver Airline Personnel School, Kansas City, MO, September 1972. Mr. Bleecher was employed...

Gary W. Bleecher, 70, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, in his residence. He is survived by his wife Ruth A. (Mease) Bleecher having been together for 17...

Stephanie Cox Spring Township, PA

Stephanie Ann Cox, 24, of Sinking Spring, walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Despite their heroic efforts, the medical staff at The Reading Hospital were unable to fend off the impact of a sudden, unexpected, yet fatal abdominal issue. She passed away surrounded by numerous members of her immediate and extended family. Stephanie is mourned by her parents, Jim and Kelly Cox, of Sinking Spring, PA, and her brothers, Dylan, of...

Stephanie Ann Cox, 24, of Sinking Spring, walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Despite their heroic efforts, the medical staff at The...

Joshua Hodowanec Exeter Township, PA

Joshua M. Hodowanec, 31, of Exeter Township, was called to Heaven on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in West Reading, on August 23, 1990, he was the beloved son of Michael A. Hodowanec and step-mother Beth Hodowanec and Tina M. Moyer-Fuchs and step-father Travis S. Fuchs. He was a graduate of Exeter High School Class of 2008. He was last employed as a printer at National Label in New Jersey. Joshua above all loved spending time with his son Anthony. He also enjoyed the outdoors, the beach,...

Joshua M. Hodowanec, 31, of Exeter Township, was called to Heaven on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in West Reading, on August 23, 1990, he was the beloved son of Michael A. Hodowanec and...

Reverend Charles Charles Wyomissing

The Reverend Charles J. Charles, 85, of Wyomissing passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the Highlands of Wyomissing. Born in Sunbury, PA, he was the son of the late Sarah M. (Keichline) and John E. Charles. Pastor Charles was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Eser) Charles, this September they would have shared 59 years of marriage. He received post-secondary degrees from both...

The Reverend Charles J. Charles, 85, of Wyomissing passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the...

Thomas Sechrist Sinking Spring, PA

Thomas C. Sechrist, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia D. (Owens) Sechrist, who passed away on June 9, 2019. Together they shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Warren C. and Sara (Schell) Sechrist. Thomas served in the United States Army Reserve. During his life, he worked for Berks Brush-Wellman in Shoemakersville, for 23 years, retiring in December of 2001. Thomas enjoyed golf, had...

Thomas C. Sechrist, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia D. (Owens) Sechrist, who passed away on June 9, 2019. Together they shared...

Nelson Freyling Cumru Township

Nelson W. Freyling, 92, of Cumru Township passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey he was the son of the late S. Helen (Salter) and Allen J. Freyling. Mr. Freyling was the husband of Virginia S. (Rogers) Freyling, together they shared 64 years of marriage. He was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church for 60 years. Mr. Freyling proudly served his...

Nelson W. Freyling, 92, of Cumru Township passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Phillipsburg, New...

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