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Rose M. Rexford

Rose M. Rexford

Jan 17, 2026

Our mother,Rose Mary (Rozalina) (Kosicki) Rexford went to join her “Joe” and her loving savior on January 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Rose, the last of five children, was born at home on Martz Manor to immigrants Sophie (Rusin) and Alexander Kosicki on May 28, 1935 in a little town called Plymouth, PA. Rose‘s father built their...

Josephine M. Zawislak

Josephine M. Zawislak

2026

Josephine Zawislak passed peacefully on January 24 and was reunited with her beloved husband Edward with whom she shared 69 years.

Josephine was born in Reading on July 16, 1930, the daughter of James and Susan (Lutz) Orrs. She was predeceased by her siblings Lillian, Charles, Alice, Irma, James, Susan and David.

Josephine worked for many years at Pomeroy’s in Reading before...

Betty J. Colmery

Betty J. Colmery

Jan 27, 2026

Betty J. Colmery, 99, a resident of Columbia Cottage in Wyomissing, and formerly of Flying Hills, died January 27, 2026, at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading.

She was the widow of Raynor M. Colmery who died in 2005 and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Born October 20, 1926, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late...

Walter L. Henderson

Walter L. Henderson

2026

Walter Lee Henderson, affectionately known as Walt, was born February 27, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Dorothy Henderson Key and William Myers.  Walt departed this life Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after a brief illness.  Walt was a passionate golfer and traveled frequently with his golfing circle of friends. He was also a devoted Carolina Tar Heels and UConn...

Stephen P. Corvaia

Stephen P. Corvaia

2026

Stephen P. Corvaia, 81, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026 in the home he built with his wife, Polly, surrounded by family.

Steve was born on D-Day, June 6, 1944, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Philip and Violet Corvaia. He married his wife, Polly (Tucci) Corvaia, on June 19, 1997. He lived a full life shaped by his...

Jeffrey R. Kauffman

Jeffrey R. Kauffman

Jan 13, 2026

Jeffrey R. Kauffman, 76, passed away after a courageous battle with MDS/leukemia on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Kathy Ann Kauffman (Leininger). Together they shared almost 55 years of marriage. Born in Reading on February 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Amos “Jim” and...

Bryan H. Royer

Bryan H. Royer

Jan 12, 2026

Bryan Henry Royer, 80, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at The Berkshire Center. Born in Reading, Bryan was the son of late Oscar Royer, his adopted father, and Virginia (Longenecker).

Bryan was a graduate of Wilson High School, and went on to work as a mechanic in various Auto Body shops, most recently Performance Toyota. 

Bryan is survived...

Thomas R. Garrigan

Thomas R. Garrigan

Jan 12, 2026

Thomas R. Garrigan, 85, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband to Kathleen Ann (Wilson) Garrigan, for over 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Thomas was the son of the late John F. Garrigan, and Alice (Luppold) Garrigan. Thomas was a graduate of Reading High School, upon graduating, Thomas...

Michael S. Ulrich

Michael S. Ulrich

Jan 10, 2026

Michael “Mike” S. Ulrich, 58, of Robesonia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. Mike was the loving husband to Eva M. (Boltz) Ulrich for over 28 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Michael was the son of the late, Lester W. Ulrich, and Eva (Ressler) Ulrich. For over 38 Years, Mike worked as a driver for...

Adam J. Smith

Adam J. Smith

2026

Adam J. Smith, 87, of Spring Township, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 6:00 am at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. He was the husband of Karen L. (Haas) Smith. Born in Reading, Adam was the son of the late Adam M. and Clara (Bartasavage) Smith. He was a graduate of Perry High School and served in...

Thomas Walter Pope

Thomas Walter Pope

2026

Thomas Walter Pope, age 69, of Reading, PA, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Penn State Hospital, surrounded by his loving children and devoted sister.

Born in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Thomas lived a life full of laughter, service, and love. He attended Fleetwood Area High School before answering the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States...

Giuseppe Serafino Borelli

Giuseppe Serafino Borelli

Jan 3, 2026

Giuseppe “Joseph” Serafino Borelli, 92, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at The Reading Hospital surrounded by his beloved family. He was the loving husband to Giovanna Maria (Iervasi) Borelli, for 65 years of marriage. Born in Sersale, Catanzaro in Calabria, Italy, Joseph was the son of the late, Antonio Borelli, and Carmelina (Talarico). He opted...

Thomas James Stone

Thomas James Stone

Jan 3, 2026

Thomas James Stone, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at The Reading Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband to Barbara Jean (Clark) Stone, for over 60 years. Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late, Leon James Stone and Mary Catherine (Koehler). After graduating high...

Edward L. Reindle

Edward L. Reindle

2026

Edward Lawrence Reindle born October 30th, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania died peacefully on January 1st, 2026 in Doylestown, PA. He was the beloved husband of Grace F. Reindle and devoted father of Alison R. Stone.

His birthplace was always a point of pride as was his identical twin brother John Garnet Reindle. The boys were not sure who was born first,...

Julia A. Carbaugh

Julia A. Carbaugh

Dec 31, 2025

Julia A. Carbaugh, aged 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Ray R. Carbaugh, who predeceased her on February 5, 2022. The couple shared a 67-year marital bond.

Born on July 3, 1923, Julia was the daughter of the late Morris and Edna (Freeman) Schucker. A graduate...

Agnes Ellsworth

Agnes Ellsworth

2025

Agnes (Barbera) Ellsworth, 93, passed away December 31, 2025 at Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Reading, PA at the Community General Hospital, Agnes was the daughter of Anthony M. and Anna Maria (Guidara) Barbera. A 1949 graduate of Reading High School, she then completed three years of nurses’ training at the historic Gallinger Municipal Hospital in...

Martha E. Miller

Martha E. Miller

2025

Martha E. Miller, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:46 pm at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Miller, who passed away December 25, 1985. Born in Huntington, PA, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Lushin and Stella M. (Andrews) Campbell. She was the owner, along with her husband, of Sissy’s...

Richard R. Bright

Richard R. Bright

Dec 29, 2025

Richard Robert Bright, 75, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, was called home by the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025.Before enduring early-onset dementia, he lived a full life as a true family man.

Rich was born in Reading, PA on Flag Day, 1950, to Elwood and Jane Bright, née Fordyce; he was a 1968 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. In 1979,...

Gloria Mary Kautz

Gloria Mary Kautz

2025

Gloria Mary Kautz, 91, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:22 am at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Ralph W. Kautz who passed away July 21, 1983. Born in Reading, Mrs. Kautz was the daughter of the late Carl and Emma (Setley) Pfaffman. She was a1952 graduate of Reading High School and was employed by...

Joyce L. Wawrzyniak

Joyce L. Wawrzyniak

2025

Joyce L. Wawrzyniak, 74, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Born in Reading, Ms. Wawrzyniak was the daughter of the late John Shannon, Jr. and Carmel (Ramagivlia) Shannon and her biological Mother Joyce (Impink) Shannon. She was employed by the Reading School District in the food service department. Ms. Wawrzyniak is survived by her children Jennifer L. Wawrzyniak of...