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Albert A. Ash, Jr., 61, of Reading, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at 3:20 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Cindy M. (Petersheim) Ash. Born in Reading, Albert was the son of the late Albert Allen Ash, Sr. and Audrey V. (Weitzel) Ash. He was a technician at Teletron Technologies in Douglassville until his retirement. Albert was a former secretary and member of Hampden Fire Company#6 and a member of Sill’s Campground in Adamstown. In addition...

Albert A. Ash, Jr., 61, of Reading, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at 3:20 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Cindy M. (Petersheim) Ash. Born in Reading, Albert was the...

Glenn Trumbore Temple

Glenn Lee Trumbore, 82, of Temple, passed away peacefully at Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, May 10, 2021. Glenn was born March 14, 1939 in Reading, PA to Russell and Edna (Gerhert) Trumbore. Glenn married the love of his life, Jeanette (Dalton), on November 28, 1959 and recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Glenn was a long time member of the Travelers. Glenn and Jeanette were the proud owners of Trummy’s Sandwich Shop on Pricetown Road for...

Glenn Lee Trumbore, 82, of Temple, passed away peacefully at Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, May 10, 2021. Glenn was born March 14, 1939 in Reading, PA to Russell and...

Richard Keller Mohrsville, PA

Richard L. Keller (also known as Spider), 63, of Centre Township, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 11:30 am in his residence. He was the husband of Jeannie L. (Haldeman) Keller; with whom he had just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on April 19th. Born in Reading on July 22, 1957, Rich was the son of the late Paul E. Keller and Pearl A. (Linderman) Keller. He was employed by Maier’s Bakery for 21 years retiring in 1996. Rich was an Army Reservist from...

Richard L. Keller (also known as Spider), 63, of Centre Township, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 11:30 am in his residence. He was the husband of Jeannie L. (Haldeman) Keller; with whom...

LaRue Loeper Muhlenberg Township

LaRue A. Loeper, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul W. Loeper, they joined matrimony on May 15, 1954. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles Bauscher and Daisy Stella Angstadt. She graduated from Reading High School in 1949. During her life she was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills and Muhlenberg School District. Mrs. Loeper was the co-owner of Loeper Roofing & Sheet...

LaRue A. Loeper, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul W. Loeper, they joined matrimony on May 15,...

Theodore Trievel Bern Township, PA

Theodore F. “Ted” Trievel, 74, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 6:10 am in Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Pauline (McCaully) Trievel who passed away in 1991. Born in Reading, Mr. Trievel was the son of the late Theodore F. Trievel, Sr. and Joyce L. (Pennepacker) Trievel. He was a member of Kissinger’s Church, Wyomissing and served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He worked in maintenance for various companies in the Reading area. Mr....

Theodore F. “Ted” Trievel, 74, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 6:10 am in Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Pauline (McCaully) Trievel who passed away...

Maria Marmarou South Heidelberg Township, PA

Maria Marmarou, 90, of South Heidelberg Township, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm. She was the cherished wife of Efstratios Marmarou for 63 years. Born in the village of Filia, Mytilene, Greece, Mrs. Marmarou was the daughter of the late Andonios and Ariadni (Krideras) Kazazi. She was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, and the owner of Strat’s Restaurant, in Reading, PA. In addition to her husband, Mrs....

Maria Marmarou, 90, of South Heidelberg Township, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm. She was the cherished wife of Efstratios Marmarou for 63 years. Born...

Robert Pettit, Sr. Cumru Township, PA

Robert J. Pettit, Sr., 75, of Cumru Township, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 4:26 pm in his residence, surrounded by his family and friends. Bob was the husband of Erin P. (Hunter) Pettit. Bob and Erin celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on March 4th of this year. Born in Rego Park, New York, Bob was the son of the late Joseph Warren Pettit and Anna Mary (O’Brien) Pettit. Bob attended Hofstra University, earning his Associates degree. He worked for many...

Robert J. Pettit, Sr., 75, of Cumru Township, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 4:26 pm in his residence, surrounded by his family and friends. Bob was the husband of Erin P. (Hunter)...

David Smith Bern Township, PA

David U. Smith, 79, of Bern Township, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:13 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Marica J. (Miraszewski) Smith married for 58 years. Born in Reading, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Henry C. and Josephine (Hine) Smith. He was a maintenance mechanic for various heating & air conditioning companies in the Reading area then was a maintenance mechanic for the Wilson School District for 20 years until his retirement. He will be greatly...

David U. Smith, 79, of Bern Township, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:13 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Marica J. (Miraszewski) Smith married for 58 years. Born in...

Stephen Skobel Exeter Towship

Stephen Francis Skobel, 67, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Theresa L. (Dziamba) Skobel of Exeter Township. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin Skobel and Helen (Tym). Stephen was a 1971 graduate of Shenandoah High School. During his life, he was a Maintenance Mechanic lastly working for Crossroads Beverage, until retirement. Steve was an avid racing fan who loved to travel,...

Stephen Francis Skobel, 67, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Theresa L. (Dziamba) Skobel of Exeter Township. Born in...

Penny Rickenbach Oley,PA

Penny Ann Rickenbach, 68, passed away at her residence, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Marilyn and Earl Rickenbach. Penny was a 1971 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. Penny received a Bachelors Degree from Kutztown University, a Master’s of Arts Degree from Alfred University, and a Nursing Degree from Kutztown University. Penny had several careers before working as a Registered Nurse. As a nurse, Penny loved being the care...

Penny Ann Rickenbach, 68, passed away at her residence, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Marilyn and Earl Rickenbach. Penny was a 1971 graduate of...

Juan Ortiz

Juan M. Ortiz, 69, of Reading, passed on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Modesto Ortiz and Maria Cruz Hernandez. Mr. Ortiz was a beloved father and grandfather and will be truly missed. He is survived by his daughters, Xiomara, Jennifer, Rosie, Maria; stepchildren, Gustavo, Josh, Ramon, Sherry and several grandchildren. Celebration of Life service will be held at Bean Funeral Homes 129 E. Lancaster Ave. Shillington on Tuesday, May...

Juan M. Ortiz, 69, of Reading, passed on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Modesto Ortiz and Maria Cruz Hernandez. Mr. Ortiz was a beloved father and...

James Engle Reading

James M. Engle April 26, 2021 of Reading, PA. James passed peacefully in his own home at age 70. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Elizabeth (Meinig) Engle, his son Richard Engle, Sister Sandy Borelli, and Brother Randy Engle. Born in Reading on May 3, l950, he was the son of the late Earl Lee Engle and Jane Elizabeth (Fisher) Engle. After graduating from Conrad Weiser Area High School, James went to work for the Reading Eagle Corporation as a pressman while also joining the Marine...

James M. Engle April 26, 2021 of Reading, PA. James passed peacefully in his own home at age 70. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Elizabeth (Meinig) Engle, his son Richard Engle, Sister...

Richard Hoffmaster, Jr. Reading, PA

Richard L. Hoffmaster, Jr., 78, of Reading, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 4:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Judith A. (Hartman) Hoffmaster. Born in West Reading, Mr. Hoffmaster was the son of the late Richard L. Hoffmaster, Sr. and Fern S. (MacLatchie) Hoffmaster. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Reading and served in the United States Army. Mr. Hoffmaster was employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Pottstown and...

Richard L. Hoffmaster, Jr., 78, of Reading, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 4:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Judith A. (Hartman) Hoffmaster. Born in West Reading, Mr....

Stanley Grabowski West Lawn

Stanley J. (Steve) Grabowski, 82, of West Lawn, died April 25th, his wife’s birthday, after a valiant 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Ciegloska) Grabowski. He was a graduate of New York Technical College and was employed by the New York City Board of Education as a supervisor of all trades in the 5 boroughs of New York City. He was the owner of Grabowski Electric and later Wayne Scott Electric prior to...

Stanley J. (Steve) Grabowski, 82, of West Lawn, died April 25th, his wife’s birthday, after a valiant 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the...

Margaret "Peggy" Morrow Wyomissing, PA

Margaret J. “Peggy” Morrow, 66, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, she was the daughter of Duane V. Morrow of Phoenix, Arizona and Shirley J. Morrow (Sittler) of Womelsdorf. During Peggy’s life, she was employed as a Settlement Clerk for Spectrum Agency in Wyomissing for more than 30 years, until retirement. Prior to working for Spectrum Agency, Peggy worked for...

Margaret J. “Peggy” Morrow, 66, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, she was...

David Tezak Reading

David F. Tezak, 78, of Reading, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Tezak who passed away December 27, 2020 with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Louis P. Tezak and Mary B. (Bregar) Tezak Sable and a stepson of the late Carl Sable. Mr. Tezak was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber in Pottstown for 17 years and later as a custodian by the Reading School District for 19 years prior to...

David F. Tezak, 78, of Reading, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Tezak who passed away December 27, 2020 with whom he celebrated 56...

June Hill Wyomissing, PA

June S. Hill, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 6:50 am in her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Wheeland, MD who passed away December 8, 1960 and by her second husband Edward J. Hill who passed away March 1, 1992. Born in Birdsboro, Mrs. Hill was the daughter of the late Clifton W. and Marie Elizabeth (Clark) Sands. She was a 1943 graduate of Birdsboro High School and was a member of West Lawn United Methodist...

June S. Hill, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 6:50 am in her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Wheeland, MD who passed away December...

Elmer Wert formerly of Laureldale, PA

Elmer E. “Sonny” Wert, formerly of Laureldale, passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021 in the residence of his daughter Bonita M. Miller. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Spangler) Wert who passed away in 2003. Born in Mohrsville, Mr. Wert was the son of the late Emerson E. and Helen I. (Haas) Wert. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church. Mr. Wert began working as a...

Elmer E. “Sonny” Wert, formerly of Laureldale, passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021 in the residence of his daughter Bonita M. Miller. He was the husband of the late...

Robert Powers

Robert C. Powers, 87, passed away on Monday April 19, 2021 at The Heritage of Green Hills with his loving daughter by his side. Born in Philadelphia, Bob was the son of the late Carlton M. Powers and Beatrice (Miller) Powers. He is survived by his daughter Judi Powers and her fiancé, Russell Jones, of Hudson, NY. Bob was an avid skier, pilot, sailor, archer, hunter, fly fisherman, tennis player, and golfer. One of his proudest accomplishments was scoring a hole-in-one at...

Robert C. Powers, 87, passed away on Monday April 19, 2021 at The Heritage of Green Hills with his loving daughter by his side. Born in Philadelphia, Bob was the son of the late Carlton M. Powers...

Randy Rinker Wyomissing,PA

Randy Earl Rinker, 54, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving companion of Linda J. Wile, of Wyomissing, who shared 14 years together. Born in Lebanon, he was the son Earl C. Rinker and Betty Mae (Kostenbader). Randy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electric Engineering from Lehigh University. He was employed as a Computer Systems Analyst, for Core BTS for more than 20...

Randy Earl Rinker, 54, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving companion of Linda J. Wile, of Wyomissing, who shared 14 years...

Amy Stalnecker Sinking Spring, PA

Amy L. Stalnecker, 48, of Sinking Spring, enter the gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theodore Stalnecker and Marilyn (Moyer) Stalnecker, of Exeter Township. Amy was very involved in Special Olympics, enjoyed bowling, floor hockey, and singing in the Alsace Lutheran Church Choir. Overall Amy had a caring heart and was very dedicated to the word of God. In addition to her mother Marilyn, she is survived by her aunt Nancy...

Amy L. Stalnecker, 48, of Sinking Spring, enter the gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theodore Stalnecker and Marilyn (Moyer)...

Melissa Ruth Akron, PA

Melissa E. Ruth, 53, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Kevin B. Ruth, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Byron Ramer, of West Lawn, and the late Bonnie (Feick) Ramer. Missie was a 1986 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. Her most recent occupation was a homemaker, and earlier on in her career, she was employed by the Bank of Pennsylvania, EJ Breneman, Pharmhouse, and The Beauty Center...

Melissa E. Ruth, 53, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Kevin B. Ruth, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter...

Kyle Snell Muhlenberg Township

Kyle D. Snell, 35, of Muhlenberg Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Steffany N. (Ciabattoni), with whom he shared 8 years of marriage together. Born in Hershey, Kyle was the son of Dawn R. (Kalbach) and David G. Snell. Kyle was a graduate of Twin Valley High School. After high school, he went on to work for RV Industries and later moved on...

Kyle D. Snell, 35, of Muhlenberg Township, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Steffany N. (Ciabattoni), with...

Raymond Korbecki Cumru Township, PA

Raymond V. Korbecki, 94, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 9:16 pm in Mifflin Court. He was the husband of the late Rita (Anthony) Korbecki who passed away May 25, 2018. Born in Hiller, Fayette County, PA, Mr. Korbecki was the son of the late Vincent and Barbara (Mikulic) Korbecki. He was a member of Saint John Baptist de la Salle RCC, Shillington and served in the United States Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Korbecki was a...

Raymond V. Korbecki, 94, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 9:16 pm in Mifflin Court. He was the husband of the late Rita (Anthony) Korbecki who passed away May...

Elaine Meckes

Elaine Walizer Meckes 86 passed away on Sunday April eleventh while at Berkshire Center. Elaine was born December 17, 1934 in Wilkes Barre PA, the only daughter of Vincent Walizer and Grace Monk Walizer. Elaine graduated from Lehighton High School in 1952, she pursued a career in the banking business upon graduation. When her high school sweetheart and love of her life Bruce Meckes returned from US Army service in Korea in 1955, they were married, and together celebrated 66 years of...

Elaine Walizer Meckes 86 passed away on Sunday April eleventh while at Berkshire Center. Elaine was born December 17, 1934 in Wilkes Barre PA, the only daughter of Vincent Walizer and Grace Monk...

Rose Schlappich Sinking Spring, PA

Rose M. Schlappich, 68, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Harry A.D. Mengel and Catherine F. Stuflet. Rose was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She was employed as a CNA at Berks Heim for 18 years until her retirement. Rose was known for her passion in cooking and baking. She is survived by her daughter Amy M. Brown, wife of David E. Brown of Newmanstown, her grandson Jeffrey P....

Rose M. Schlappich, 68, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Harry A.D. Mengel and Catherine...

Mark Pauley, Sr. South Heidelberg Township, PA

Mark W. Pauley, Sr., 65, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Saturday April 10, 2021 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda A. (Ringler) Pauley. Born in Reading, Mr. Pauley was the son of the late Edward F. and Anna Mae (Zimmerly) Pauley. Mr. Pauley attended GT Church and was a Retired Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps last serving during Iraqi Freedom. He was employed as a human resource manager for Vetted International in Raleigh,...

Mark W. Pauley, Sr., 65, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Saturday April 10, 2021 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda A. (Ringler) Pauley. Born in Reading, Mr....

Beverly Stump Alsace Township, PA

Beverly A. Stump, 81, of Alsace Township, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at 3:38 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late George H. Stump who passed away February 28, 2020. Born in West Reading, Mrs. Stump was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Nagle) Fick. She was a member of Praise Christian Fellowship Church. Mrs. Stump was employed by Letease Leather in Reading as a leather designer; by Bortz Chocolates in Reading as a...

Beverly A. Stump, 81, of Alsace Township, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at 3:38 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of the late George H. Stump who passed away...

Joby Adams Reading, PA

Joby J. Adams, 28, of Reading, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:40 am at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, East Norriton. Born in West Reading, Joby was the son of Stella J. Caltagirone with whom he last resided and the late Ricky J. Adams. Joby was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his sisters Celeste J. Hicks, wife of Maddex Hicks of Lower Alsace Township; Tiana J. Turner of New Philadelphia; Darion J. Turner of Lower Alsace...

Joby J. Adams, 28, of Reading, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:40 am at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, East Norriton. Born in West Reading, Joby was the son of Stella J....

Donald "Sonny" Hummel, Jr. Mohnton

Donald “Sonny” J. Hummel, Jr., 77, of Mohnton, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald J. Hummel, Sr. and June (Vogel) Hummel. Sonny was the husband of Linda A. (Richardson) Hummel, together they shared 21 years of marriage. For 34 years he was a Machinist at the former Rockwell International of Wyomissing before his retirement in 1999. Sonny was a past...

Donald “Sonny” J. Hummel, Jr., 77, of Mohnton, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Reading, he was the son of the...

Sara Forsythe

Sara Elizabeth Forsythe, 90, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at Manor Care Sinking Spring. Born in Glenmoore, Sara was the daughter of the late Adam Bair Miller and Ella Luticia (Ortlip) Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Millard L. Forsythe Sr. Mrs. Forsythe is survived by her daughter Lucinda Przybeck, wife of Michael of Reading. She is also survived by five siblings; William, David, Margaret, Alice, Richard as well as ten grandchildren;...

Sara Elizabeth Forsythe, 90, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at Manor Care Sinking Spring. Born in Glenmoore, Sara was the daughter of the late Adam Bair Miller and Ella Luticia (Ortlip)...

Terry Boyer Exeter T

Terry A. Boyer, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 3:51 am in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton D. and Alta (Patterson) Boyer. Mr. Boyer was employed as an operations manager for BARTA for 13 years retiring in 1999 and then a motor coach driver for Krapf Coaches retiring in 2004. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner; member of Masonic Lodge #227 F&AM; Provost Guard of the Shrine; Reading Consistory and Rajah...

Terry A. Boyer, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 3:51 am in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton D. and Alta (Patterson)...

Ethel Hetman Muhlenberg Township, PA

Ethel L. Hetman, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 after being cared for by family members and hospice. Ethel was born in Reading, Pa on May 28, 1926, daughter of the late Dorothy V. (Ibach) and Oscar D. Nordby. She was the wife of the late Alexander Hetman, Jr. whom she married March 24, 1956 in The Chapel at Valley Forge, Pa. Ethel is survived by two children, a son, Eric S. Hetman, husband of Constance A. (Johnson) Hetman of Reading, and daughter,...

Ethel L. Hetman, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 after being cared for by family members and hospice. Ethel was born in Reading, Pa on May 28, 1926, daughter of the...

Chau Kue Mohnton, PA

Chau Koua Kue, age 81 of Mohnton, PA passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1940 in Pha Boun, Nong Het, Xieng Khouang, Laos to Chai Lue Kue and Ying Yang. He was the youngest son and the fifth child. He has 3 older brothers, an older sister and 2 younger sisters. In Laos, Chau attended school for a few months before war broke out. In 1962 he stopped going to school and began military training in Thailand as a member of battalion 1. In 1969 he became part of the recconiciense...

Chau Koua Kue, age 81 of Mohnton, PA passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1940 in Pha Boun, Nong Het, Xieng Khouang, Laos to Chai Lue Kue and Ying Yang. He was the youngest son...

William Landis Wyomissing, PA

William L. Landis, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of the late Donna T. (Kennedy) Landis who passed away October 23, 2017. Born in Norristown, Mr. Landis was the son of the late William Henry Landis and Emily (Fosbenner) Landis. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lycoming College in 1963 and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Landis was in sales...

William L. Landis, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:00 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He was the husband of the late Donna T. (Kennedy) Landis who...

Fern Ervin Wyomissing, PA

Fern L. Ervin, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Maidencreek Place. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. “Jesse” Ervin who passed away on February 12, 2011. Born on February 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Roy Foreman and Ada (Entzminger). Fern was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1948. She was secretary of her class. Fern enjoyed crocheting, embroidering and going to the casino. During her life she was a secretary for...

Fern L. Ervin, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Maidencreek Place. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. “Jesse” Ervin who passed away on February...

Jody "Joe" Knight Monhton,PA

Jody “Joe” Knight, 73, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Rachel (Deitz) Rotharmel. Joe was a graduate of Halifax High School class of 1965. He later went on to receive his Associates Degree from HACC. Joe served proudly in the United States Army. During his life, he was employed as a truck driver, for Cott Beverage, retiring in 2003. Joe enjoyed wood working, fishing, playing cards and bird...

Jody “Joe” Knight, 73, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Rachel (Deitz) Rotharmel. Joe was a graduate of...

Florence Zmroczek Mohnton

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Florence Ann (Sauer) Zmroczek passed away at the age of 95. She was born on October 22, 1925 to Mary Julia (Berger) Sauer and Joseph Sauer of Philadelphia, PA. In her lifetime she was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was a gardener, a card shark (member of a card club for 50 years), a sublime baker (of at least 25 varieties of Christmas cookies every year), an avid reader, and a perpetual and...

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Florence Ann (Sauer) Zmroczek passed away at the age of 95. She was born on October 22, 1925 to Mary Julia (Berger) Sauer and Joseph Sauer of Philadelphia, PA. In her...

Sandra Gilfert Sinking Spring

Sandra Christine Gilfert, 81, passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in Reading, Sandra was the daughter of the late Christian and Irene (Hess) Scheiffley. Ms. Gilfert is survived by three children; Steven E. Gilfert of Reading, Natalie A. Gilfert of Bernville and Clint A. Gilfert of Sinking Spring. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, her sister Patricia and brother Edwin. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dawn L. Kent....

Sandra Christine Gilfert, 81, passed away on Saturday April 3, 2021 at Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in Reading, Sandra was the daughter of the late Christian and Irene (Hess) Scheiffley. Ms....

Joseph Kuhn Wyomissing, PA

Joseph Bennett Kuhn, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joanne, and was predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 1997. He was born in Philadelphia on April 10, 1923, and was the son of Harry and Ethel Kuhn. Joe served in the U.S. Navy on a patrol craft escort ship in the Pacific from 1942 to 1946. He graduated from Penn State and worked at Alcoa and Beryllium Corporation as a metallurgical engineer. He...

Joseph Bennett Kuhn, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joanne, and was predeceased by his wife, Jean, in 1997. He was...

Eleanor Cauler formerly of Wyomissing, PA

Eleanor J. Cauler, 92, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late George A. Cauler who passed away March 23, 2011. Born in Reading, Mrs. Cauler was the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Edna (Shupp) Keiper. She was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ and was employed by Metropolitan Edison Company in Reading for 17 years as a clerk. Mrs. Cauler is survived by her sister Elizabeth A. LaMarca of...

Eleanor J. Cauler, 92, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late George A. Cauler who passed away March 23, 2011. Born in...

Michael Burkhart Spring Township, PA

Michael John Burkhart, 49, of Spring Township, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:58 am in his residence. He was the husband of Bennita J. (Bailey) Burkhart. Born in Reading, Michael was the son of John Richard Burkhart of Sinking Spring and the late Sally A. (Hahn) Burkhart. He was employed by Modlogiq in New Holland as a financial controller. In addition to his wife and father, Michael is survived by his children Trenton Andre Burkhart, Tyler Michael Burkhart,...

Michael John Burkhart, 49, of Spring Township, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:58 am in his residence. He was the husband of Bennita J. (Bailey) Burkhart. Born in Reading,...

Daryl Bausher Reading, PA

Daryl L. Bausher, 64, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5:00 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Michele A. (Konopelski) Bausher. Born in Reading, Mr. Bausher was the son of the late George K. and Shirley A. (Stoyer) Bausher. He was employed over the years at Luden’s Candy Factory, GP Paper Mill, Turkey Hill Mini Market, and the Children’s Home of Reading. He loved playing cards and he loved his family, friends, and pets. He will be...

Daryl L. Bausher, 64, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5:00 pm in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Michele A. (Konopelski) Bausher. Born in Reading, Mr....

Ruth Seyler Sinking Spring, PA

Ruth M. Seyler, 96, of Spring Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of Haldane R. Seyler whom passed away on November 10, 2001. Born in Sinking Spring, she was the daughter of Harry E. Nonnemacher and Edith M. (Klopp). Ruth was a graduate of Sinking Spring High School Class of 1942. She was a Co-owner and Bookkeeper for Dries Paint & Hardware in Reading for 60 years, retiring in 2003. During her free time she enjoyed fishing,...

Ruth M. Seyler, 96, of Spring Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of Haldane R. Seyler whom passed away on November 10, 2001. Born in Sinking...

Glenn Karr Whiting, New Jersey

Glenn A. Karr, 57, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away with his mother by his side on March 23, 2021 in Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, he was the son of Thelma (Lacefield) Miller. Glenn enjoyed coloring and interacting with people. He loved being with his family and his pets, Scout and...

Glenn A. Karr, 57, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away with his mother by his side on March 23, 2021 in Community Medical Center, Toms River,...

Leonard Yerger

Leonard Charles Yerger, 79, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at The Lutheran Home of Topton. Born in Schuylkill Haven, Leonard was the son of the late Edwin P. and Myrtle E. (Kistler) Yerger. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen L. (Youse) Yerger. Along with his wife, Mr. Yerger is survived by daughters Barbara Weston, wife of Carl Weston, of Fleetwood, PA and Marsha Emch, wife of Jerry Emch, of Ashburn, VA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew Weston, husband...

Leonard Charles Yerger, 79, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at The Lutheran Home of Topton. Born in Schuylkill Haven, Leonard was the son of the late Edwin P. and Myrtle E. (Kistler)...

Patricia Lough Douglassville

Patricia Marie Lough, 59, of Douglassville passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Born in Florida, Patricia is survived by her parents Rodney and Constance (Hornsby) Lough Sr. She is also survived by her loving husband Eric M. Chellquist and her three children; Malcom Chellquist, husband of Rebecca, Ian Chellquist and Benjamin Chellquist; 4-year-old grandson Sebastian; two brothers, Rodney and Shawn. Patricia proudly served in the US...

Patricia Marie Lough, 59, of Douglassville passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Born in Florida, Patricia is survived by her parents Rodney...

Darcye Morawski Cumru Twp.

DARCYE S MORAWSKI, 69, of Cumru Township, passed away from natural causes on Friday, March 19, 2021. Born in Reading, Darcye was the daughter of the late George E and Virginia B (Boland) Stauffer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank J. Morawski III. Mrs. Morawski is survived by her two sisters, Deatra “Dee” Quell, widow of Ronald Quell, of Cochranville, and Gabrielle “Wink” Dietrich, wife of Terrence, of Cumru Township. She is...

DARCYE S MORAWSKI, 69, of Cumru Township, passed away from natural causes on Friday, March 19, 2021. Born in Reading, Darcye was the daughter of the late George E and Virginia B (Boland)...

John Lord Mohnton, PA

John Frederick Lord, 75, entered into his heavenly rest on March 18, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. John was born on August 26, 1945 to Mary S. (Leininger) and Albert E. Lord. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Karen E. (Overturf) and his son Jens C. Lord at home. Also surviving is his brother David J. Lord, husband of Naomi Lord of Round Rock, Texas and several nieces and nephews and their families. John graduated from Reading High School in 1963. He later...

John Frederick Lord, 75, entered into his heavenly rest on March 18, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. John was born on August 26, 1945 to Mary S. (Leininger) and Albert E. Lord. He is...

Edith Mendelsohn Reading

Edith (Katsoff) Mendelsohn peacefully passed away on March 17, 2021 at the age of 103 in her home at Manor at Market Square, where she has lived happily for the last twenty years. She was born on July 22, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1935. Edith was the daughter of Lena Malinsky and Simon Katsoff. She married Milton Mendelsohn of Reading on June 11, 1939 and lived in...

Edith (Katsoff) Mendelsohn peacefully passed away on March 17, 2021 at the age of 103 in her home at Manor at Market Square, where she has lived happily...

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