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Mildred E. Timpson, 89, of Reading, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Berkshire Commons. She was the beloved wife of the late Nephi H. “Tim” Timpson Jr., who passed away on January 11, 2013. Together they shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William E. McGhee Jr. and Laura M. (Vincent). Mildred was a graduate of Lansdowne High School Class of 1950. During her life she was a secretary for the Children’s Home...

Mildred E. Timpson, 89, of Reading, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Berkshire Commons. She was the beloved wife of the late Nephi H. “Tim” Timpson Jr., who passed away on...

Roberta Warren Laureldale

Roberta Joan (Thomas) Warren, 92, formerly of Laureldale passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Fairlane Gardens. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Claude G. and Elizabeth C. (Emery) Thomas. Joan was the loving wife of the late John M. Warren. She was a dedicated member of Reading Moravian Church. She attended Muhlenberg, Moravian College and received her Master’s Degree at Temple University. Joan was...

Roberta Joan (Thomas) Warren, 92, formerly of Laureldale passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Fairlane Gardens. Born in Williamsport, she was the...

Hipolito Olmeda Reading,Pa

Hipolito Olmeda, 83, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Adelaida (Pagan-Velez) of Reading. Together they shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Hipolito Velez and Salvadora (Olmeda). During his life he was a store room attendant, for Sealed Air. He served the Unites States Army. Hipolito was a family man and animal lover. He enjoyed nature and gardening and enjoyed time...

Hipolito Olmeda, 83, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Adelaida (Pagan-Velez) of Reading. Together they shared 52 years of...

John Gross Reading, PA

John J. Gross, 92, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:02 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa J. Kraska-Gross. Born in Shamokin, Mr. Gross was the son of the late John and Verna Gross. He was a member of Saint Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church and served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. Mr. Gross was a metallurgist at Car Tech for 35 years until his retirement. He enjoyed...

John J. Gross, 92, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:02 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa J. Kraska-Gross. Born in Shamokin,...

Peter Xavios Wyomissing, PA

Peter M. Xavios, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:17 am in his residence. He was the husband of the late Leah L. (Lamp) Xavios who passed away February 4, 2005. Born in Reading, Mr. Xavios was the son of the late Nicholas P. and Sophie (Stevens) Xavios. He was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and was a self-employed barber. Mr. Xavios served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived...

Peter M. Xavios, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:17 am in his residence. He was the husband of the late Leah L. (Lamp) Xavios who passed away February 4,...

Marien Preneta Topton, PA

Marien F. Preneta, 76, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Henry Healthcare Center at the Topton Lutheran Home. She was the wife of William F. Preneta. Born in New Boston, Schuylkill County, Mrs. Preneta was the daughter of the late Adolph and Anna (Bistronish) Scislaw. She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church and was employed at a cafeteria worker at the Schuylkill Valley School District. In addition to her husband Mrs. Preneta is survived...

Marien F. Preneta, 76, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Henry Healthcare Center at the Topton Lutheran Home. She was the wife of William F. Preneta. Born in New Boston,...

Sally Sheidy Cumru Township

Sally Ann Sheidy, 87, of Cumru Township, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Sheidy, who passed away on March 12, 2004. They shared 48 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. Sustello and Anna H. (Sivilla). Sally was a graduate of Mount Penn High School, Class of 1951. She was a devoted member of St. John Baptist De La Salle Roman Catholic Church in...

Sally Ann Sheidy, 87, of Cumru Township, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Sheidy, who passed away on March...

Carolyn Speck formerly of Mount Penn, PA

Carolyn A. Speck (née Adams), 92, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Complete Care Berkshire Center. Her husband of 57 years, Wayne O. Speck, died on October 14, 2005. Mrs. Speck was born on December 27, 1928, in Berks County to the late Ralph and Virgie (née Weaver) Adams. Mrs. Speck dedicated her life to caring for her beloved family and sharing her deep appreciation for music with others. She was a piano and organ teacher at...

Carolyn A. Speck (née Adams), 92, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Complete Care Berkshire Center. Her husband of 57 years, Wayne O. Speck, died on October...

Carlen Bordner West Lawn, PA

Carlen R. Bordner, 91, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn L. (Weitzel) Bordner, who shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Strausstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Adam C. Bordner and Esther C. (Potteiger). Carlen was a graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1947. He served the United States Marines, during the Korean War. During his life he was a self-employed electrician...

Carlen R. Bordner, 91, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn L. (Weitzel) Bordner, who shared 68 years of...

Donna Schall Reading, PA

Donna Marie Schall, 65, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edwin A. Schall and Dolores M. (Shoemaker) Schall. Donna had a radiant personality and will truly be missed by those who loved her. She was employed as the Head Purchasing Agent for Tyco, until retirement. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling, her dog Kia, scuba diving, and Mexico. She was a member of...

Donna Marie Schall, 65, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edwin A. Schall...

Harper Meiser Wyomissing, PA

Harper Rose Meiser, infant daughter of Jereme L. and Chelsea J. (Spannuth) Meiser of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at 12:46 am in Reading Hospital. Harper Rose is survived by her brother Ryder L. Meiser at home; paternal grandmother Sharon K. Meiser, wife of the late Randall L. Meiser of Sinking Spring; maternal grandparents Victoria L. and Daniel E. Ellison of Collegeville; Robert R. and Wanda J. Spannuth of Surfside Beach, South Carolina; paternal great grandparents...

Harper Rose Meiser, infant daughter of Jereme L. and Chelsea J. (Spannuth) Meiser of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at 12:46 am in Reading Hospital. Harper Rose is survived...

Raul Alvarado Shillington

Raul Alvarado, 80, of Shillington passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix and Francisca (Ortiz) Alvarado. Raul was the husband of Teresa (Gomez) Alvarado and together they shared 55 years of marriage. Raul proudly served in the United States Army. Raul was a self-employed electrician and oil burner mechanic but was very handy with many things. He loved to fish, play...

Raul Alvarado, 80, of Shillington passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix and Francisca (Ortiz)...

James Helms, Sr. Mohnton

James Philip Helms, Sr., 69, of Mohnton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the Mifflin Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late G. Edwin and Phyllis (Taylor) Helms. Jim was the husband of Sharon M. (Cerra) Helms, with whom he shared 49 loving years of marriage. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Saint Benedict giving selflessly of his time, talent, and treasure. He was a jack of all...

James Philip Helms, Sr., 69, of Mohnton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the Mifflin Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was...

Teresa Borelli Sinking Spring, PA

Teresa Borelli, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 9:00 am at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Serafino “Sam” Borelli, who passed away March 14, 2008. Born in Sersale, Catanzaro, Italy, Mrs. Borelli was the daughter of the late Carmine and Rosa (Alvaro) DeFazio. She married her childhood sweetheart in 1957 and immigrated to the United States in 1959 to build her new life in America. Over the...

Teresa Borelli, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 9:00 am at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Serafino...

Rachel Heller West Lawn, PA

Rachel L. Heller, 63, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:22 pm in her residence. She is survived by her loving companion Michael C. Spinka, Jr. of Temple. Born in Ephrata, Rachel was the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Ruth J. (Krall) Heller. She attended GT Church, West Lawn and was the owner of Rachel’s Salon in West Lawn from January 1992 to present. Rachel is also survived by her siblings Roger L. Heller, husband of Janet Heller of...

Rachel L. Heller, 63, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:22 pm in her residence. She is survived by her loving companion Michael C. Spinka, Jr. of Temple. Born in...

Kathryn Schmoyer Wyomissing, PA

Kathryn F. Schmoyer, 99, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Kathryn was born May 21, 1922 in Slatington Pa. She was one of four children born to the late George and Elizabeth (Parry) Krause of Schnecksville Pa. She was married January 1, 1944, at Neff’s Church, to Harvey L. Schmoyer, Jr., who passed away May 18, 2000. Kathryn was a 1940 graduate of South Whitehall High School. In her earlier years she worked at Hess Brothers in Allentown. She...

Kathryn F. Schmoyer, 99, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Kathryn was born May 21, 1922 in Slatington Pa. She was one of four children born to the late George...

Kathryn "Kit" Zimmerman Reading

Kathryn “Kit” M. Zimmerman, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. A lifelong resident of Reading, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Catherine M. (Vogel) Zimmerman. She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Kit worked as a Customer Service Supervisor for Molly Fastener Division of what is now Stanley/Black & Decker, for 37 years before retiring in 1991. She was a...

Kathryn “Kit” M. Zimmerman, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. A lifelong resident of Reading, she was the...

Rosemary Boltz Spring Township, PA

Rosemary Grace (Keefer) Boltz, 79, of West Lawn, PA., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 30, 2021, in the care of her family and Right At Home Care aids. Rosemary was born on August 27, 1941 in Union Square, near White Oaks, between Manheim and Elizabethtown, PA. She was the fourth of six children born to the late Lester S. and Lois (McCulloh) Keefer. Rosemary grew up on a farm in White Oaks, Lancaster County. She started her education in a one room school...

Rosemary Grace (Keefer) Boltz, 79, of West Lawn, PA., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 30, 2021, in the care of her family and Right At Home Care aids. Rosemary was born...

Dr. Adam Dialectos Cumru Township, PA

On Monday June 21, 2021, Dr. Adam Thomas Dialectos, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, Nouno, friend passed away at the age of 34. Adam was born on April 29, 1987 in Reading, PA to Athan and Gretchen Dialectos. Adam was a 2005 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, before receiving his degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University in 2009. Adam attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and his subsequent residency in...

On Monday June 21, 2021, Dr. Adam Thomas Dialectos, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, Nouno, friend passed away at the age of 34. Adam was born on April 29, 1987 in...

Margaret Hartman Reading, PA

Margaret Ann Hartman, 78, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 9:44 am in Reading Hospital. Peggy, as she was known, enjoyed singing. She was a member of Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church for many years serving as a cantor and member of the choir. Peggy was a former active member of the Legion of Mary doing works of charity. She also volunteered to work in the Kennedy House soup kitchen and always volunteered for special events at the...

Margaret Ann Hartman, 78, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 9:44 am in Reading Hospital. Peggy, as she was known, enjoyed singing. She was a member of Saint Margaret of...

Joseph Maenza Myerstown, PA

Joseph Maenza, 95, of Myerstown, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at 8:10 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean M. (Terrey) Maenza. Born in Reading, Mr. Maenza was the son of the late Erasmo and Maria (Spica) Maenza. He served in the United States Army and was employed by Dana Corporation in Reading as a machine operator for 36 years until his retirement. In addition to his wife, Mr. Maenza is survived by his children Christina M....

Joseph Maenza, 95, of Myerstown, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at 8:10 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean M. (Terrey) Maenza. Born in Reading,...

Nadine Embree Wyomissing, PA

Nadine M. Embree, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Milton L. Embree. Born in Holts Summit, Missouri, Mrs. Embree was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Dora M. Repper. A school teacher employed by various districts, she was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ, Reading and a member of AAUW. She and Milton enjoyed traveling the world for many years. She also enjoyed nature, history, music...

Nadine M. Embree, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Milton L. Embree. Born in Holts Summit, Missouri, Mrs. Embree was...

Darryl Keim Shillington

Darryl M. Keim, 87, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Mifflin Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ray & Myrtle (Miller) Keim. He was the loving husband of Janet (Plumb) who had passed away in October, 2019. Darryl served in the United States Army, upon exiting the military he worked as a machine operator for Columbian Cutlery. He will be remembered for his love of cats and dogs, his Buick Regal, and The Reading Buccaneers Drum and...

Darryl M. Keim, 87, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Mifflin Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ray & Myrtle (Miller) Keim. He was the loving...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Suchnick Muhlenberg Township

Jacqueline L. Suchnick “Jackie”, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late David R. Suchnick who passed away in 1993. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Springer and Eleanor (Patterson). Jackie was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1946. During her life she was employed as a Bookkeeper for Aluminum Building Products. Jackie enjoyed trips to Atlantic City. She was an avid...

Jacqueline L. Suchnick “Jackie”, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late David R. Suchnick who passed...

George "Red" Mogel, Sr. Bernville

George “Red” D. Mogel, Sr., 92, formerly of Bernville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Phoebe Berks. Born in Mohrsville, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola (Nelson) Mogel. Red was the husband of the late Virginia (Casper) Mogel whom passed June 21, 2014. He worked as a mechanic and body man for various body shops. Red was an accomplished bass guitarist and played in many local bands...

George “Red” D. Mogel, Sr., 92, formerly of Bernville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Phoebe Berks. Born in...

Janice Ott Sinking Spring

Janice Margaret Ott, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 9th, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after an eight yearlong battle with cancer. Born in London, England on August 10th, 1944, she was daughter to the late Harry Gathergood and Gladys(Blythe) Gathergood. She was a beloved wife to Thomas Ott of Sinking Spring. They married in Tokyo, Japan, and shared 54 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, Janice is survived by her son, Christopher, of Reading, PA, her sister Christine...

Janice Margaret Ott, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 9th, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after an eight yearlong battle with cancer. Born in London, England on August 10th, 1944, she was...

Erwin Woessner, Jr. Wyomissing

Erwin G. Woessner, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia August 11, 1945, he was the loving son of the late Erwin G. Woessner, Sr and Regina “Jean” M.. (Hoffecker). Woessner. Erv grew up in Shilllington and graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1963. After graduating high school Erv attended a technical institute in Illinois to be certified in computer programming. He was employed after graduation...

Erwin G. Woessner, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia August 11, 1945, he was the loving son of the late Erwin G. Woessner, Sr and...

Annette Schweitzer

Annette Lucille Schweitzer, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at ManorCare in Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of James Roland Schweitzer. Jim and Anne shared 63 years of marriage since their wedding day on September 28, 1957. Born on June 23, 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota she was the eldest of the seven children born to Edwin Schwanke and Helen (Outcalt). Annette was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher...

Annette Lucille Schweitzer, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at ManorCare in Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of James Roland Schweitzer. Jim and Anne shared 63 years of...

Raymond (John) Hafer, Jr. West Wyomissing

Raymond (John) Hafer, Jr. 96, of West Lawn passed away on June 7, 2021 at home. He is survived by his son, John R. Hafer, West Lawn, PA, daughter, Shelley M. Domsicz, Delray Beach, FL, sister Grace (Hafer) Walter, Shillington PA and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews. He was the devoted husband to Doris (Lascomb) Hafer for 67 years who passed away November 12, 2018. Born June 5, 1925 in Stony Creek Mills, PA. He was the son of late Raymond Hafer and Bertha...

Raymond (John) Hafer, Jr. 96, of West Lawn passed away on June 7, 2021 at home. He is survived by his son, John R. Hafer, West Lawn, PA, daughter, Shelley M. Domsicz, Delray Beach, FL,...

Stanley Katulis Exeter Township

Stanley L. Katulis, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Williams) Katulis of Exeter Township. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley J. Katulis and Jean (Daynorowicz). Stanley served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Stanley retired from Carpenter Technology Corporation after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and was a true outdoors man. In...

Stanley L. Katulis, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Williams) Katulis of Exeter Township. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son...

Arthur Bowers Maiden Creek

Arthur J. “Kippy” Bowers, 89, of Maiden Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda H. (Heist) Bowers. Born in Reading, Kip was the son of the late LeRoy M. and Mary E. (Andrejansky), Martin Bowers. He was a graduate of Reading High school and served in the United States Army as a Combat MP during the Korean War. Kip worked as a Cabinet Maker for Berchcraft Kitchens, Quaker Made Kitchens, and an Installer/Remodeler...

Arthur J. “Kippy” Bowers, 89, of Maiden Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda H. (Heist) Bowers. Born in Reading,...

Thuy Nguyen Manasses, Virginia

Thuy Nguyen, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home in Manassas, Virginia. She was the wife of Nam Nguyen. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen was the daughter of the late Phan and Thao Duong. She was a member of Saint Claire of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Manassas, Virginia and a former member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. Mrs. Nguyen was employed as a seamstress at Talbot Knitting Mills for over...

Thuy Nguyen, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home in Manassas, Virginia. She was the wife of Nam Nguyen. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen was the...

Frances Doherty Martinsburg, West Virginia

Frances J. Doherty Frances Civila Doherty (Jeffreys), a resolutely proud Tarheel died on June 3, 2021, in Martinsburg, WV. She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on January 30, 1932, FDR’s 50th birthday. To the mortification and eye rolls of her four children, unprompted she often told perfect strangers that one of her ancestors, Peter Heil, had arrived in Philadelphia from Germany in 1748 and that two others had fought for the Confederacy (!). She was a...

Frances J. Doherty Frances Civila Doherty (Jeffreys), a resolutely proud Tarheel died on June 3, 2021, in Martinsburg, WV. She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on...

Cecelia Ranalli formerly of Reading, PA

Cecelia C. Ranalli, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm in Manor Health Care Services, Laureldale. She was the wife of the late Harry G. “Woody” Ranalli who passed away August 24, 2012. Born in Reading Mrs. Ranalli was the daughter of the late Leo J. Loeper, Sr. and Cecelia V. (Gieringer) Ranalli. She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and a former member...

Cecelia C. Ranalli, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm in Manor Health Care Services, Laureldale. She was the wife of the late Harry G....

Mary Yoder formerly of Wyomissing, PA

Mary L. Yoder, 89, of Phoebe Berks Village Chateau and formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Yoder who passed away December 8, 1999. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Dorothy J. (Smith) Sell. Mrs. Yoder was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School and was a member of St. Marks UCC, Reading and the former St. Thomas UCC, Reading. She was a member of Reading Chapter...

Mary L. Yoder, 89, of Phoebe Berks Village Chateau and formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Yoder who passed away...

CMSgt (Ret.) David Vogel Denver,PA

CMSgt (Ret.) David M. Vogel, 76, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center. Married for 53 years, he was the beloved husband of Judy A. Vogel (Davis) of Denver. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John A. Vogel Sr. And Ardella B. (Hafer). David served proudly in the United States Air Force for 30 years, during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland while...

CMSgt (Ret.) David M. Vogel, 76, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center. Married for 53 years, he was the beloved husband of Judy A. Vogel (Davis) of...

Keith Traynor Shillington

On Tuesday June 1, 2021, Keith Edward Traynor, 65, of Shillington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a year long battle with cancer. He was born to Edward and Cyrilla Traynor on January 4, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA. Keith was a loving father, grandfather and friend to everyone. He leaves behind two sons, Gabe and Kristopher, as well as his adopted sons Brett and Austin. He also leaves behind his 4 grandchildren, Hailee, Jaylyn, Evan and Luke. He is survived by his...

On Tuesday June 1, 2021, Keith Edward Traynor, 65, of Shillington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a year long battle with cancer. He was born to Edward and Cyrilla...

Robert Seidel, Jr. Reading, PA

Robert E. Seidel, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail (LaPearl) Seidel. Born in Reading, Mr. Seidel was the son of the late Robert E. Seidel, Sr. and Emma (Fick) Seidel. He was a graduate of Reading High School and was a sheet metal worker/welder for Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 for 36 years until his retirement. Mr. Seidel loved his grandchildren...

Robert E. Seidel, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail (LaPearl)...

Mervin Schroll Sinking Spring

Mervin E. Schroll, 90, of Spring Township, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Columbia Cottage. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Brossman) Schroll, who passed away on August 31, 2016. They shared 65 years of marriage together. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mervin L. Schroll and Carrie E. (Houck). Mervin was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1949. During High School he played on the football and basketball teams. He served proudly in...

Mervin E. Schroll, 90, of Spring Township, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Columbia Cottage. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Brossman) Schroll, who passed away on August...

Thomas Strahan, Sr. Laureldale

Thomas W. Strahan, Sr., 81, of Laureldale, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George L. and Thelma E. (Springer) Strahan. He was the husband of the late Kathleen N. (Strunk) Strahan, who passed away November 9, 2004. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He graduated from Reading High School class of 1958,...

Thomas W. Strahan, Sr., 81, of Laureldale, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Philadelphia,...

Beverly Calvaresi Exeter Township

Beverly A. Calvaresi, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Calvaresi, of Exeter Township. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John E. Schilling and Mary M. (Leinbach). Beverly was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1957. During her life, she was employed by AT&T in the Payroll Department for more than 25 years, until retirement....

Beverly A. Calvaresi, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Calvaresi, of Exeter Township. They shared 62...

Benjamin Crowell Robeson Township, PA

Benjamin D. Crowell, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, Ben was the son of Charles F. and Kathleen J. (Gibney) Crowell. He was a 1997 graduate of Oley Vocational Technical School Preparation For Adult Life program. Ben was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church and was employed by Goodwill Industries in St. Lawrence. He was involved in Special Olympics of Berks County for 25 years, participating in bocce ball, bowling,...

Benjamin D. Crowell, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, Ben was the son of Charles F. and Kathleen J. (Gibney) Crowell. He was a 1997...

Glenn Dziamba Cumru Township, PA

Glenn D. Dziamba, 51, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:20 am at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, Glenn was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Swetek) Dziamba. He attended Holy Name High School and was a deliveryman for local auto parts stores. Glenn was an avid sprint car fan, member of Pennwyn Club in Mohnton and member of Lincoln Park Fire Company. Glenn is survived by his sisters Wendy A. Drexel of Fleetwood, Theresa...

Glenn D. Dziamba, 51, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:20 am at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, Glenn was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy...

Jacqueline Moyer-Huyett Stockton, California

Jacqueline Elaine Moyer – Huyett (nee. Moser) was born to Calvin L. Moser and Theodora R. Moser in West Reading on December 16, 1938. Jackie lived in the Reading area most of her life. She graduated from Reading High in 1956 and from the Bryland Institute of Beauty in 1960. Jackie married Jack Moyer in 1967. They were married until his death in 1999. Jackie married Robert Huyett in 2009 and lived in Laureldale until 2016,...

Jacqueline Elaine Moyer – Huyett (nee. Moser) was born to Calvin L. Moser and Theodora R. Moser in West Reading on December 16, 1938. Jackie lived in the Reading...

Alvin Fogelman Robesonia, PA

Alvin C. Fogelman, 77, of Robesonia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Manor Care Health Services, West Reading. He was the husband of M. Joyce (Hudock) Fogelman. Born in Reading, Mr. Fogelman was the son of the late Alvin and Pearl (Weiland) Fogelman. He was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church and served in the United States Army. Mr. Fogelman was a banker for Chemical Bank in Staten Island, New York for over 20 years and then was employed for 15 years...

Alvin C. Fogelman, 77, of Robesonia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Manor Care Health Services, West Reading. He was the husband of M. Joyce (Hudock) Fogelman. Born in Reading,...

Samuel Marabella Reading, PA

Samuel J. Marabella, 95, Reading, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones and caregivers on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Santo A. and Frances (Muscara) Marabella. He was the widower of Anna Marabella, with whom he shared nearly 69 years of marriage before her death in February 2020. He is survived by one son, Santo D. Marabella, of Reading, and his grand-dog, Rafaelle; a sister, Anna, widow of Fred Piontek and a...

Samuel J. Marabella, 95, Reading, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones and caregivers on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Santo A....

Evan Ream Reading, PA

Evan John Ream passed away unexpectedly in his home in Reading, PA on Friday May 21, 2021, aged 30 years. Evan leaves behind a heartbroken family; his father Randy L Ream, mother Debbie A (Colon) Ream and sister Marissa Q Ream all of Exeter Twp. Evan also leaves a son, Gage, with adoptive parents in Virginia He also leaves behind his grandparents Francisco and Carmen Colon and grandmother Jolene C Bean, widow of James Bean. In addition, like grandparents to...

Evan John Ream passed away unexpectedly in his home in Reading, PA on Friday May 21, 2021, aged 30 years. Evan leaves behind a heartbroken family; his father Randy L...

Myrtle Brown Amity Township, PA

Myrtle L. Brown, 86, of Amity Township, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:10 am at Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late James F. Brown who passed away December 13, 2011. Born in Leesport, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late John Westley Beissel and Alma E. (Kline) Beissel. She was a 1975 graduate of Reading/Muhlenberg Vo Tech with a degree in Practical Nursing. Mrs. Brown served in the United States Navy and employed by Berks Heim as an LPN for 25...

Myrtle L. Brown, 86, of Amity Township, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:10 am at Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late James F. Brown who passed away December 13, 2011. ...

Maurice Endy Cumru Township, PA

Maurice Eugene “Gene” Endy, 92, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 pm at Elmcroft of Reading. He was the husband of the late Shirley Jane (Schweitzer) Endy who passed away May 9, 2019. They were married on September 22, 1951 for 67 years until her passing. Born in Reading, Mr. Endy was the son of the late Arthur and Fronia (Smith) Endy. He was a graduate of Shillington High School, Class of 1947. He was a member of Peace United Church of...

Maurice Eugene “Gene” Endy, 92, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 pm at Elmcroft of Reading. He was the husband of the late Shirley Jane...

Dean Schappell Hamburg, PA

Dean Richard Schappell, 54, passed away May 19, 2021 in Reading, PA. He was born June 23, 1966 in Reading, PA to Richard Arlan Schappell and Marilyn Elizabeth (Mantz) Schappell. He lived in Hamburg, PA for most of his life and attended Hamburg Area High School. Dean loved sports, football in particular, especially his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. From a very young age, influenced by his dad’s love of music and playing guitar, Dean was a huge fan of classic rock and enjoyed...

Dean Richard Schappell, 54, passed away May 19, 2021 in Reading, PA. He was born June 23, 1966 in Reading, PA to Richard Arlan Schappell and Marilyn Elizabeth (Mantz) Schappell. He...

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