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Doris O. Eisenhower (Kleckner), 96, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her son’s home. She was the loving wife to Charles J. Eisenhower for over 60 years before his passing on November 15, 2007. Born in Loganton, PA, Doris was the daughter of the late Charles Lamey, and Beryl (Kleckner). Doris was a graduate of Sugar Valley High school, and went on to work in the Jewelry Department at Boscov’s as well as a snack bar attendant for the drive-ins, in Mt. Penn...

Doris O. Eisenhower (Kleckner), 96, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her son’s home. She was the loving wife to Charles J. Eisenhower for over 60 years before his...

Julius Grauf York County, PA

Julius Arthur Grauf, 101, of York County, passed away Thursday May 5, 2022 at 8:43 am in the residence of his son Karl L. Grauf. He was the husband of Marie J. (Freese) Grauf who passed away November 2, 2014. Born in Reading, Mr. Grauf was the son of the late Charles V. and Margaret (Werner) Grauf. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was employed by Fort Indiantown Gap in carpentry. Mr. Grauf is survived by his children, Arthur J. Grauf,...

Julius Arthur Grauf, 101, of York County, passed away Thursday May 5, 2022 at 8:43 am in the residence of his son Karl L. Grauf. He was the husband of Marie J. (Freese) Grauf who passed away...

Wayne Lorah Sr. West Lawn, PA

Wayne A. Lorah Sr., 74, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was the husband of Pamela J. Bowers (Waelchli). Together they shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Merritt and Helen (Ludwikowski) Lorah. Wayne was a graduate of Central Catholic High School Class of 1965. During his life, he was employed as a Mechanic for CHB Sports Inc., for 30 years. Wayne was an avid bowler and golfer. In addition to his wife Pamela J....

Wayne A. Lorah Sr., 74, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was the husband of Pamela J. Bowers (Waelchli). Together they shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Reading,...

Dr. Jeffrey Woodward Reading

Dr. Jeffrey Harris Woodward, 82, of Reading, died on Monday, May 2, 2022, after an extended period of illness. Born on April 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Harris) and Van Doren Woodward. Jeffrey, “Jeff,” was a professor and member of the Albright College Department of English from 1969 until 2005. He grew up in Katonah, NY, a town whose culture he loved, wrote about, and was shaped by. After attending Yale University, he earned his PhD from the...

Dr. Jeffrey Harris Woodward, 82, of Reading, died on Monday, May 2, 2022, after an extended period of illness. Born on April 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Harris) and Van...

Elizabeth Crow Spring Township, PA

Elizabeth Hafer Crow, 65, of Spring Township, passed away Monday May 2, 2022 in her residence. Born in West Reading, Ms. Crow was the daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy (Martin) Hafer. She was employed by Arrow International as a materials planner until her retirement. Ms. Crow is survived by her sons George R. Crow, husband of Danielle Harley Crow of Mont Clare, PA and Geoffrey P. Crow of Spring Township and her step-daughter Jennifer Pomante, wife of Jason...

Elizabeth Hafer Crow, 65, of Spring Township, passed away Monday May 2, 2022 in her residence. Born in West Reading, Ms. Crow was the daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy...

Eric Burt Kenhorst, PA

Eric Burt, 42 was taken from this world on May 1st, 2022. Eric was born on August 20, 1979 in Syracuse New York. Peter and Doretta Rockwell were the loving parents of this amazing man. Eric moved to Reading Pennsylvania when he was thirteen years old and attended the Wilson school district. Eric graduated from Wilson High School, Class of 1998. Eric started working when he was 14 years old at the Ranch House on Penn Ave, as a bus boy and dishwasher. This was only the start of his...

Eric Burt, 42 was taken from this world on May 1st, 2022. Eric was born on August 20, 1979 in Syracuse New York. Peter and Doretta Rockwell were the loving parents of this amazing man. Eric...

Paul Miller Sinking Spring, PA, Formely of St. Petersburg, FL

Paul M. Miller, 75, of Sinking Spring, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Amity Place, Douglassville. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Paul was the son of the late Clarence Miller and Mary Ann (Seesholtz). Paul graduated from Dixie Hollins High School, St. Petersburg FL, and went on to work as an auto mechanic all his life. Paul enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and watching auto racing. Paul is survived by his son, David M. Miller, husband of Barb, of...

Paul M. Miller, 75, of Sinking Spring, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Amity Place, Douglassville. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Paul was the son of the...

Morris Demsko Muhlenberg Township, PA

Morris "Moe" Demsko, 79, of Reading passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann B. Demsko. They shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Morris was the son of the late Walter and Victoria (Topolski) Demsko. He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1961. He then served in the U.S. Army until being honorably discharged in 1966. He was a PA State Trooper for...

Morris "Moe" Demsko, 79, of Reading passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann B. Demsko. They...

Sia Vang Brecknock Township, PA

Sia Vang, 100, of Brecknock Township, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at 12:10 am at Reading Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband Zerchue Lo and her second husband Nhia Long Thao. Born in Long Cheng, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Paj Xiong Vang and Lia Lee. She was a member of Hmong Alliance Church in Leola. Mrs. Vang is survived by her children Yia L. Thao, wife of Xiong M. Thao of Colorado; Kerr T. Yang, wife of Weng Yang of Appleton,...

Sia Vang, 100, of Brecknock Township, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at 12:10 am at Reading Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband Zerchue Lo and her second husband Nhia...

Gene Fizz Wyomissing, PA

Gene E. Fizz, 88, a resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, PA passed away on April 28, 2022. Born and raised in Reading, Mr. Fizz graduated from Reading High School in 1951. He spent his career in sales, working for Metropolitan Life, Procter & Gamble, Shulton, and Houbigant. Ultimately, he created his own business, Fiske Intergem, selling jewelry and giftware, and ended his career as a diamond salesman. Gene was an avid golfer and card player and enjoyed fine food and wine. He...

Gene E. Fizz, 88, a resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, PA passed away on April 28, 2022. Born and raised in Reading, Mr. Fizz graduated from Reading High School in 1951. He spent his...

Cloey Guistwite Perry Township, PA

Cloey Marie Guistwite, 13, of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was the daughter of Theodore R. Guistwite and Miranda L. (Richards) Wilson. Cloey was an 8th grade student at Hamburg Area Middle School where she participated in basketball and track & field. She loved hunting, fishing & basketball with her dad. She enjoyed breakfast being her favorite meal & lunch dates with mom at chic fi la. She loved baking cookies with her mom and...

Cloey Marie Guistwite, 13, of Perry Township, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was the daughter of Theodore R. Guistwite and Miranda L. (Richards) Wilson. Cloey was an 8th...

Dr. Thomas Meyers Muhlenberg Township, PA

Dr. Thomas D. Meyers, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away following a short illness, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 12:00 PM at the Reading Hospital with his wife and daughter at his side. He was the husband of Cynthia “Cindy” (Nolt) Meyers. Born in Johnstown, PA, Dr. Meyers was the son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Noon) Meyers. He was a graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School in Johnstown and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in...

Dr. Thomas D. Meyers, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away following a short illness, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 12:00 PM at the Reading Hospital with his wife and daughter at his...

Paul Mazzotta Cumru

Paul Frank Mazzotta, innovator and entrepreneur, 74, of Reading passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022 at Reading Hospital. Born in Terrati Italy, Paul was the son of the late Francesco and Gemma (Maio) Mazzotta. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean Antoinette (Mastromonaco) Mazzotta. In addition to his wife, Mr. Mazzotta is survived by his daughter Nicola M. Townsend of Devon (husband Kenny), his son Paul Mazzotta Jr. of Reading and three grandchildren; Olivia, Ella, and Sadie....

Paul Frank Mazzotta, innovator and entrepreneur, 74, of Reading passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022 at Reading Hospital. Born in Terrati Italy, Paul was the son of the late Francesco...

Robert Grubb Kenhorst, PA

Robert W. Grubb, 87, of Kenhorst, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Berkshire Commons. Robert was the loving husband to Joyce E. (Demming) for 57 years before her passing on August 14, 2018. Born in Monocacy, Robert was the son of the late, Franklin W. and Esther S. (Harvick) Grubb. Robert served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959, and went on to work as a loading station attendant for John T. Dyer quarry for over 36 years, then retiring from Waste Management. He was...

Robert W. Grubb, 87, of Kenhorst, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Berkshire Commons. Robert was the loving husband to Joyce E. (Demming) for 57 years before her passing on August...

Diann Stewart Sinking Spring, PA

Diann Lee Stewart was born in Long Beach, California on April 21, 1940 to the late Jonathan Andrew Stewart, II and the late Addie Bell (Rose) Stewart. Six years later, she became the beloved sister–and part-time second mother–of the late Jonathan Andrew Stewart, III (to whom she lovingly referred to as “Jackie”). Diann was bitten by the theater bug at an early age, even graduating with a degree in Drama from Long Beach State University. During that time,...

Diann Lee Stewart was born in Long Beach, California on April 21, 1940 to the late Jonathan Andrew Stewart, II and the late Addie Bell (Rose) Stewart. Six years later, she became the beloved...

James Klucsarits Fleetwood, PA

James R. Klucsarits, 67, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Kelly J. Klucsarits (Tittle). Together they shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Tellacolo) Klucsarits. James graduated with a BS and MS in biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He continued his education at Temple University, where he received his Master’s Degree in...

James R. Klucsarits, 67, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Kelly J. Klucsarits (Tittle). Together they shared 30 years of...

Mary McMullen Kutztown, Formerly of Kenhorst, PA

Mary E. McMullen (Schuler), 97, of Kutztown, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, where she resided for almost 4 years. She was the loving wife to Richard C. McMullen for over 56 years, before his passing on July 14, 2003. Born in Cleveland, OH she was daughter of the late, Wayne Schuler and Ethel (Boose). Mary was a graduate of the Sharon Hill School District and went on to work as an Administrator for...

Mary E. McMullen (Schuler), 97, of Kutztown, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, where she resided for...

Dr. Robert Gray Wyomissing, PA

DR. ROBERT A. GRAY Dr. Robert (Bob) A. Gray, 80, of Wyomissing, formerly of Reston, VA and Lebanon, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Country Meadows, Wyomissing, PA. He was the husband of the late Dianne E. Gray who died in July 2021. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland on September 10, 1941, he was a son of the late Norman and Maryina (Cunningham) Gray. He came to this country with his parents and older brother when he was 7 years old. His hobbies...

DR. ROBERT A. GRAY Dr. Robert (Bob) A. Gray, 80, of Wyomissing, formerly of Reston, VA and Lebanon, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Country Meadows, Wyomissing,...

Naomi Elberta Widener Mohnton, PA

Naomi Elberta Widener (Hasker), 89, of Mohnton, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife to Howard J. Widener for over 52 years, before his passing on February 6, 2011. Born in Reading, Naomi was the daughter of the late Clair S. and Blanche V. (Albright) Hasker. Naomi graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s in Education, class of 1955, and went on to work as an educator for Reading School District. She attended the former...

Naomi Elberta Widener (Hasker), 89, of Mohnton, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife to Howard J. Widener for over 52 years, before his passing...

Patricia Kitterman Wyomissing

Patricia A. (Preston) Kitterman, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Bernice (Lebo) Preston. Pat was married to Larry M. Kitterman and together they would have shared 56 years of marriage in August. She graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing and worked at the Reading Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 10 years. She also...

Patricia A. (Preston) Kitterman, 78, of Wyomissing, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late...

Richard Seiger Reading, PA

Richard K. Seiger, 85, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Neider) Seiger. Born in Reading, Mr. Seiger was the son of the late John and Ruth (Kimmel) Seiger. He was employed by Rockland Industries in Reading as a roller. Mr. Seiger is survived by his son Dennis Seiger of Temple; his daughter Roxanne Romano of Wyomissing; sister Sandy Ohmacht of South Carolina and his brother John Seiger of...

Richard K. Seiger, 85, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Neider) Seiger. Born in Reading, Mr. Seiger was the...

Hans Kuring formerly of Blandon, PA

Hans G. Kuring, 66, of Blandon, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Deborah A. (Boyuka) Kuring who passed away in 2013 after being married for 35 years. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Hans was the son of Eveline (Thurow) Kuring of Ridgefield, Connecticut and the late Hans Kuring. He attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Sinking Spring and worked in finance until his retirement. Hans was the true definition of a family man. He was always there for...

Hans G. Kuring, 66, of Blandon, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Deborah A. (Boyuka) Kuring who passed away in 2013 after being married for 35 years....

Arlene Reider Hamburg, Formerly of Shillington, PA

Arlene E. Reider (Weinhold), 92, of Hamburg, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Shillington, Arlene was the daughter of the late Paul Norman, and Marcella Renee (Weinrich) Weinhold. She was a graduate of Shillington High School, class of 1947. After graduation, Arlene went on to work as a sales associate for Bon-Ton, Witners, and Marilyn Shop clothing boutique. Arlene was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Arlene E. Reider (Weinhold), 92, of Hamburg, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Shillington, Arlene was the...

Linda Gassert Shillington

Linda S. Gassert, 67, of Shillington passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the Laurel Center. Born on August 22, 1954 in Reading, she was the daughter of Ralph M. and Carolyne (Kline) Gassert. Linda attended the Pathway School, the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, and the Child Development Center at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. From 1975 to 1995 Linda lived at Camphill Valley Kimberton Hills, PA a farming and handcrafting community in...

Linda S. Gassert, 67, of Shillington passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the Laurel Center. Born on August 22, 1954 in Reading, she was the daughter of...

Russell Miller, Jr. Cumru Township, PA

Russell P. Miller, Jr. of Cumru Township, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 3:21 pm at Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen A. (Reider) Miller. Born in Reading, Mr. Miller was the son of the late Russell Paul Miller and Myrtle (Bean) Segars. He was preceded in death by his step father Arthur Segars. Mr. Miller was a member of Pennsylvania Air National Guard and was a self-employed construction contractor. He started working at...

Russell P. Miller, Jr. of Cumru Township, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 3:21 pm at Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen A. (Reider) Miller. Born in...

Francis Leskowicz Exeter Township, PA

Francis (Fran) Charles Leskowicz, age 66, passed away suddenly from heart-related complications on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home in Exeter Township, PA. Fran was born in Norristown, PA to Charles and Mary Leskowicz. He was the youngest of three siblings and graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown, PA. After high school, Fran went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from West Chester University in Education, and started his career as a Social Studies teacher at...

Francis (Fran) Charles Leskowicz, age 66, passed away suddenly from heart-related complications on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home in Exeter Township, PA. Fran was born in Norristown, PA to...

Mary Louise Hutchinson Temple

Mary Louise Hutchinson, 88, of Temple, went home to The Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:25pm, surrounded by family. She was born October 18, 1933, in Syracuse, NY, to John Joseph and Iva Mae (Brown) Hanley, and was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy. She moved to Reading in 1979, with Robert B. Hutchinson, Jr., whom she married June 5, 1982. They would have been married 40 years this June 5th. Mary Lou is survived by husband Robert, daughter Anne Louise and her...

Mary Louise Hutchinson, 88, of Temple, went home to The Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:25pm, surrounded by family. She was born October 18, 1933, in Syracuse, NY, to John Joseph...

Richard Lesher Muhlenberg Township, PA

Richard A. Lesher, 57, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Richard was the son of the late Eugene Lesher and the late Dorothy (Hutzulak) Lesher, who passed away February 28, 2022. He had been employed by Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation, but had been his mother’s full time caretaker for the past 7 years. Richard is survived by his siblings Wayne D. Lesher, husband of Susan S. Lesher...

Richard A. Lesher, 57, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Richard was the son of the late Eugene Lesher and the...

Jean Janov Fleetwood, PA

Jean L. Janov, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late Howard G. Janov who passed away October 2, 1997. Born in Reading, Jean was the daughter of the late Dr. Hugh P. and Lois E. (Buzzard) Shellabear. She was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School and attended Albright College for 2 years. She graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. Mrs. Janov was a registered nurse in the...

Jean L. Janov, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late Howard G. Janov who passed away October 2, 1997. Born...

Harold Hoffa Denver, PA

Harold J. Hoffa, 92, of Denver, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday March 21, 2022 at 11:26 am at Gardens of Stevens Nursing Home, Stevens. Born in Shillington, Mr. Hoffa was the son of the late John and Anna May (Sweitzer) Hoffa. He was employed by General Battery in production. Mr. Hoffa is survived by his sons Rickie L. Hoffa, husband of Janice L. Hoffa of Fleetwood; David L. Hoffa, husband of Wanda Hoffa of Blandon; grandchildren Wyatt, Tanya, Kaitlyn;...

Harold J. Hoffa, 92, of Denver, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday March 21, 2022 at 11:26 am at Gardens of Stevens Nursing Home, Stevens. Born in Shillington, Mr. Hoffa was the...

Carl Sroka Laureldale, PA

Carl J. Sroka, 85, of Reading, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:19 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Mr. Sroka was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine L. (Doviak) Sroka. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church and was a 1954 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. Mr. Sroka was a barber for many years in the Reading area and later was employed by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores as a clerk and assistant manager for various...

Carl J. Sroka, 85, of Reading, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:19 pm in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Mr. Sroka was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine L. (Doviak)...

Maria Stubblebine Bern Township, PA

Maria C. Stubblebine, 74, of Bern Township, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:00 pm at Berks Heim surrounded by her loving family . She was the wife of the late Gary L. Stubblebine who passed away November 4, 2006. Born in Reading Mrs. Stubblebine was the daughter of the late Frank J. Comito and Sarah R. (Nardo) Maurer. She was also preceded in death by her step mother Charlotte Comito. Mrs. Stubblebine was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman...

Maria C. Stubblebine, 74, of Bern Township, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:00 pm at Berks Heim surrounded by her loving family . She was the wife of the late Gary L....

Gloria Springer Exeter Township, PA

Gloria D. Springer (Ream), 90, of Exeter Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was the loving wife to Bruce E. Springer for over 68 years before his passing on June 4, 2018. Born in Reading, Gloria was the daughter of the late, Earl H. and Dorothy M. (Reppert) Ream. She was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1948, and went on to work as a Studio Manager for Zeswitz in Reading for over 25 years, then onto the Academy of the Arts. Gloria was a member of the...

Gloria D. Springer (Ream), 90, of Exeter Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was the loving wife to Bruce E. Springer for over 68 years before his passing on June 4,...

Charlotte Stum Womelsdorf, PA

In loving memory of Charlotte M. “Dolly” Stum, 90, of Womelsdorf, Pa. Dolly was called to the Lord Wednesday night March 16, 2022 at Berkshire Center where she was recovering. She was the loving wife of the late Boyd E. Stum, deceased June 4, 1994. Dolly was born in Lebanon County, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Harry and Pearl Gamble, along with her 9 brothers and sisters. She was an active member of Tulpehocken Trinity Church in Richland, lifetime...

In loving memory of Charlotte M. “Dolly” Stum, 90, of Womelsdorf, Pa. Dolly was called to the Lord Wednesday night March 16, 2022 at Berkshire Center where she was recovering....

Helen Jackson Douglassville, PA

Helen Jackson, 88, of Douglassville, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Virtua Voorhees Hospital, in Voorhees, NJ. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to George and Lydia Brown. Helen is survived by five children, Robert Jackson, Edward Jackson, Albert Jackson, Diane Spink and George Jackson. She has twelve surviving grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Ferris. “If flowers grow in heaven,...

Helen Jackson, 88, of Douglassville, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Virtua Voorhees Hospital, in Voorhees, NJ. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to George and Lydia Brown. Helen is...

Leslie Heere Maidencreek Township

Leslie Harold Heere, 89, of Maidencreek Township, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ruth N. (Weber) and Harold J. Heere. Leslie graduated from Reading High School Class of 1950 and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wyomissing Polytech in 1952. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Leslie Harold Heere, 89, of Maidencreek Township, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 8,...

Marilyn Herzog formerly of South Heidelberg Township

Marilyn R. Herzog, formerly of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:00 am at ProMedica in Laureldale. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Herzog who passed away June 4, 2008. Born in Reading, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Ruth (McKinney) Furman. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shillington and served on the pastoral care team and was employed by the Antietam School District as a secretary for 28...

Marilyn R. Herzog, formerly of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:00 am at ProMedica in Laureldale. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Herzog who passed...

Richard Hoffman Muhlenberg Township

Richard D. Hoffman, 82, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane (Reith) Hoffman. Together they shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Luther and Catharine (Brice) Hoffman. Richard served proudly in the United Stated Air Force. He was employed as a Maintenance Engineer for Talbott Knitting Mills and Glidden Professional Paint until retiring in 2001. Richard was an active member of Alsace...

Richard D. Hoffman, 82, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane (Reith) Hoffman. Together they shared 51 years of marriage. Born in...

Stephen Bohner Reading, PA

Stephen “Steve” J. Bohner, 66, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Reading, Stephen was the son of the late, Jacob M. and Agnes M. (Adams) Bohner. Steve worked in the food industry and as a chef for most of his career, working at Russo’s Italian Market, Seafood Shanty and running his own restaurant, Jocko’s of Bernville. He enjoyed spending time at Big Diamond and Grandview Raceways watching the dirt track races. Stephen is...

Stephen “Steve” J. Bohner, 66, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Reading, Stephen was the son of the late, Jacob M. and Agnes M. (Adams) Bohner....

Hope Seidel Uniontown OH, Formerly of Wellsboro & Reading, PA

Hope Ann Seidel (Zellers), 80, of Uniontown Ohio, formerly of Wellsboro & Reading, passed away on March 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Jerry C. “Jake” Seidel for 58 years before his passing in May 12, 2020. Born in Leesport, PA Hope was the daughter of the late Victor & Mary (Kerns) Zellers. Hope worked as an administrator for the Oley School District for 16 year. Prior to the Oley School district she was a Tax Collector for Ruscombmanor Township for 8...

Hope Ann Seidel (Zellers), 80, of Uniontown Ohio, formerly of Wellsboro & Reading, passed away on March 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Jerry C. “Jake” Seidel for...

Lloyd Trumbo, Jr. Pine Grove

Lloyd C. Trumbo, Jr., 71, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Donton) and Lloyd C. Trumbo, Sr. After high school Lloyd continued his education at Penn State Berks and received a certificate to become a Class A Mechanic. He was a Maintenance Mechanic for 40 years before his retirement in 2013. ...

Lloyd C. Trumbo, Jr., 71, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born...

Carrie Beam West Reading, PA

Carrie V. Beam, 95, of West Reading, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:26 pm in her residence. She was the wife of the late Franklin J. Beam (Red) who passed away August 19, 2002. Born in Walnuttown, Berks County, Mrs. Beam was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Eck) Breidegam. She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church and was employed by Bechtel, Lutz & Jost in Reading in the retail department. Carrie also babysat for several families over...

Carrie V. Beam, 95, of West Reading, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:26 pm in her residence. She was the wife of the late Franklin J. Beam (Red) who passed away August 19,...

Elizabeth Rudy Reading, PA

Elizabeth Martin Rudy, 90, of Leesport, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Laureldale. She was the loving wife to Douglas C. Rudy for over 14 years before his passing in June 29, 2002. Born in Leesport, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late, Hugh L. and Mamie M. (Noecker) Martin. Elizabeth was a graduate of Reading High class of 1949 and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Albright College 1953, and becoming a member of Phi Delta...

Elizabeth Martin Rudy, 90, of Leesport, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Laureldale. She was the loving wife to Douglas C. Rudy for over 14 years...

Dorothy Lesher Muhlenberg Township, PA

Dorothy E. Lesher, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Eugene Richard Lesher who passed away in 2015. Born in Reading, Mrs. Lesher was the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Ohryn) Hutzulak. She was employed by Traypack, currently Easypac of Muhlenberg Township as a manufacturing technician. Mrs. Lesher is survived by her children Wayne D. Lesher, husband of Susan S. Lesher of...

Dorothy E. Lesher, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Eugene Richard Lesher who passed away in...

Scott Olsen Exeter Township, PA

Scott G. Olsen, 55, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 2:00 am, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Melanie McCarthy Olsen. Born in Montclair, NJ, Scott was the son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (McCambley) Olsen. He was employed at East Penn Manufacturing. In addition to his wife, Scott is survived by his daughters Emily, Olivia, and Anna-Claire; his brother John Olsen, husband of Mary Olsen, of Glen Ridge, NJ, and his stepmother,...

Scott G. Olsen, 55, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 2:00 am, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Melanie McCarthy Olsen. Born in Montclair, NJ,...

Samuel Sierra Etters, PA

Samuel Sierra, 49yrs. old. Of Etters, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Samuel was born January 24, 1973 to Daniel Sierra Sr. and Altagracia Sandaña in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In 1974 Altagracia relocated to New York with Samuel and his older brother, Daniel Jr. In 1979, when Samuel was six years old, Samuel's father, Daniel Sierra Sr. married Maria Collazo. At that time, Maria brought up and raised Samuel as her own. He loved her very much and...

Samuel Sierra, 49yrs. old. Of Etters, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Samuel was born January 24, 1973 to Daniel Sierra Sr. and Altagracia Sandaña in Santo Domingo,...

Marguerite Angstadt Fleetwood, PA

Marguerite D. Angstadt, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:59 pm at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Floyd A. Angstadt who passed away December 29, 2015. Born in Reading, Mrs. Angstadt was the daughter of the late Robert L. Heffelfinger, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Zerby) Heffelfinger Weller. She was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Leesport where she played the piano for many years. Mrs. Angstadt is survived by...

Marguerite D. Angstadt, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:59 pm at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Floyd A. Angstadt who passed away December 29,...

Daniel Kranis Sr. Wernersville, PA

Daniel Kranis Sr., 94, of Wernersville, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to Roberta C. (Kramer) for over 65 years before her passing on April 9, 2020. Born in Reading, Daniel was the son of the late Augustus Kranis and Bertha (Sikora). Daniel graduated from Central Catholic, class of 1946, and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps, Daniel went on to work as a...

Daniel Kranis Sr., 94, of Wernersville, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to Roberta C. (Kramer) for over 65 years...

Evelyn Marker Wernersville,PA

Evelyn H. Marker, 84, of Wernersville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of Russell C. Marker. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Gilbert A. and Verna V. Hearn (Lichtenwalner) Evelyn was a dedicated nurse. She received her RN from St. Lukes, her undergraduate degree from Pittsburg University, and her master's degree from West Chester University....

Evelyn H. Marker, 84, of Wernersville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of Russell C. Marker. Together they shared 60 years of...

Robert Smith Muhlenberg Township, PA

Robert W. Smith, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Folk) Smith who passed away February 2018. Born in Reading, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Carl E. and Mary M. (Kline) Smith. He was a graduate from Reading High School and Kutztown University. He was a custodian for the Reading School District until his retirement and after his retirement he was a substitute teacher...

Robert W. Smith, 77, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Folk) Smith who passed away...

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