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Eugene Leon Yachera
Jul 22, 2026
Eugene Leon Yachera, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 am, surrounded by family and friends at home. He was the husband of the late Martha Elizabeth (Sofranko) Yachera who passed away December 27, 2024. Born in West Hazelton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Yachera was the son of the late Leo and Mildred (Kasmarsik) Yachera....
M. Marie Lynn
Jul 21, 2026
M. Marie Lynn, 84, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 9:05 pm at Berks Born in Kentucky, Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Watson) Lynn. She was a magazine sales women for many years driving cross country and later owned a day care in the Philadelphia area. Mrs. Lynn then was a business owner...
Dorothy Joan Knittle
Jul 22, 2026
Dorothy Joan Knittle, 89, of Robeson Township, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. She was the wife of the late Harry George Knittle, Jr., who passed away May 29, 2025, and to whom she was married for 68 years.
Born on July 27, 1936, in Pottsville, Mrs. Knittle was the daughter of the late Donald C....
Jeffrey L. Trait
Jul 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Lynn Trait, age 66, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, who departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1959, in West Virginia, to Aaron and Frances (Dudash) Trait. Jeff was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Jeff served proudly in the United States Marine Corps...
George E. Kauffman, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
George E. Kauffman, Jr., 71, of St. Lawrence, passed away on July 25, 2026 in his residence.
George is survived by his loving wife Joyce, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. He will be deeply missed by his son, Eric L. Kauffman, and his daughter, Laurie A. Kauffman, both of whom carry forward his values and loving spirit. George...
Virginia H. Graves
Jul 15, 2026
Virginia H. Graves, born on October 9, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life on July 15, 2026, at the Reading Hospital, at the age of 86. Known to many as Ginny. She was a dedicated registered nurse who attended Abington Memorial and spent over 30 years as Director of Nursing at Montgomery County Emergency Service. Ginny devoted her...
Richard E. "Rick" Hoffman, Sr.
Jul 28, 2026
Richard E. “Rick” Hoffman, Sr., 77, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at 4:20 pm surround by his loving family. He was the husband of Linda L. (Porr) Hoffman. Born in Reading, Mr. Hoffman was the son of the late George and Anna (Miller) Hoffman. He was a graduate of Reading High School and was employed as...
Dennis L. Miller
Jul 26, 2026
Dennis L. "Max" Miller passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, at Chestnut Knoll, just up the street from where he was born in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. He was 84 years old and the son of the late Earl and Mabel (Wolfe) Miller. Dennis was given the nickname "Max" because of his shock of red hair, which resembled "Little Max" from...
Lorraine J. Templin
Jul 26, 2026
Lorraine J. Templin, 82, of West Lawn, passed away Sunday July 26, 2026 at 8:15 pm in her residence. She was the wife of the late Harvey W. Templin who passed away in 1997. Born in Seyfert, Berks County, Mrs. Templin was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Graeff) Hartman and her step father Ernest Hartman. She was employed as...
Mary P. Denunzio
Jul 22, 2026
Mary P. Denunzio, 69, of Bern Township, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:29 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Charles P. “Noodle” Denunzio who passed away in 2008. Born in Reading, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Marie (Schwoyer) Keltz. Mary was a 1975 graduate of Holy Name High...
Thomas W. Bickta
Jul 20, 2026
Thomas W. Bickta, 77, of Manheim Township, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:45 pm at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Attewell) Bickta. Born in Reading, Mr. Bickta was the son of the late William H. and Virginia K. (Barnett) Bickta. He received an Associate Degree from Reading Area Community College and...
Thomas E. Roberts Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Thomas Roberts, Jr., 82, of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026.
Born and raised in the Wilkes Barre area, he was a proud graduate of Wyoming Seminary, where he co-captained the football team, and Heidelberg University in Tifton, Ohio, where he was a member of the Sigma Tau Nu fraternity. When his son attended the University of Pennsylvania years...
John Michel Troutman Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
John Michel Troutman Sr., 80, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. John was the loving husband to Marjorie Ann (Hinz) Troutman for over 57 years of marriage. Born in Reims, France to the late Harvey M. Troutman and Micheline (Gavroy) Troutman. John was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1965...
Kathryn Albrecht
Jul 16, 2026
Kathryn Albrecht, 99, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of 74 years of Stanley P. Albrecht, who passed away on June 3, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Piscitello) DiDino.
Kathryn was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in Reading.
In...
Kathleen Louise Gatto
Jul 16, 2026
Kathleen Louise (Norton) Gatto, 70, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife to Daniel B. Gatto Sr. for over 52 years. Born in Reading, Kathleen was daughter of the late William Jordan Norton, and survived by her mother, Anna Louise (Wengert) Norton.
Kathy had a remarkable...
David Francis Martin
Jul 15, 2026
David Francis Martin, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 15, 2026. Born on July 27, 1939, in Detroit, to Paul and Helen Martin, he grew up with four sisters (Paula, Elena, Nancy and Janice) and a brother (Steve) in nearby Lincoln Park.
After high school, he attended Michigan Technological University and in 1962 left with a degree...
John Douglas White
Jul 13, 2026
John Douglas White, 74, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born on October 2, 1951, in West Reading, he was the son of the late John E. White and Marian Elizabeth “Betty” (Balthaser) White. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School.
John is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Ann Stanley, of...
Andrew Webster Rainey
Jul 12, 2026
Andrew Webster Rainey, 39, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Andrew was the beloved husband of Morgan Mallon Rainey. Born on October 7, 1986, he was the son of Scott Rainey and Sherilyn (Hoppins) Robison.
Andrew’s greatest joy was the life he and Morgan built together. Nothing brought him greater happiness than being with his family.
Andrew is survived...
Clement S. Ziolkowski
Jul 11, 2026
Clement S. Ziolkowski, 89, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:00 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Buck) Ziolkowski. Born in Reading, Mr. Ziolkowski was the son of the late Clement C. and Genevieve W. (Waszkiewicz) Ziolkowski. He was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School where he excelled in soccer...
Joyce M. Schneck
Jul 11, 2026
Joyce M. Schneck passed away peacefully at her residence on July 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 1, 1940, in Sheridan, Pennsylvania, Joyce’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family, her dedication, and her gentle spirit.
Throughout her years, Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She found her greatest joys...
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