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Rocky Dean Hartzell
Oct 23, 2026
Rocky Dean Hartzell, 72, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. Rocky was the loving husband to Teresa “Terri” (Reedy) Hartzell, for over 38 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Rocky was the son of the late, Harold Ray Hartzell, and Esther Mary (Craley) Hartzell. Rocky worked...
Carolyn I. Dendler
Oct 22, 2026
Carolyn I. Dendler, 81, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Health Care Center. She was the loving wife to Dennis W. Dendler for over 45 years of marriage, before his passing on August 30, 2025.Born in West Reading, Carolyn was the daughter of the late, John D. Kirlin and...
Kanta Kapoor
Oct 22, 2026
Kanta Kapoor
November 12, 1938 – October 22, 2026
Kanta, 87, passed away in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was born in Gujarawala, in what was then undivided India.
Kanta gave her life to her family. She helped in the family business, but her real work was always her children and grandchildren, and she made sure they had everything they needed. Her love showed up...
Robert W. Reaser
Oct 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” W. Reaser, 72, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to Brenda L. (Young) Reaser for over 22 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Bob was the son of the late, Richard F. Reaser Sr. and Doris M. (Palmer).
Bob was proud of...
Faith T. Dilliplaine
Oct 15, 2026
Faith Fulmer Dilliplaine, 81, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026.
Born in December of 1944 in Reading, Faith lived a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, and dedication to family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, curiosity, sweet smile, and kind heart. Faith loved animals, crafting, traveling, colorful clothes, and driving her hot rod.Faith graduated from Wilson...
Howard S. Murphy
Oct 14, 2026
Howard S. Murphy, 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara L. (McGinley) Murphy. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Murphy was the son of the late Lawrence E. Murphy, Sr. and Edna M. (Tooley) Murphy. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Douglassville and served...
William N. "Bill" Urkuski
Oct 12, 2026
William “Bill” N. Urkuski, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:52 p.m.
Born in Reading, William was the son of the late John James Urkuski and Laura (Keenan) Urkuski. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Robinson) Urkuski, who preceded him in death on June 6, 2001. Their...
Raphael Gemzik
Oct 11, 2026
Raphael "Ralph", “Ted” Gemzik, aged 94, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. He was born in September, 1932 in Dupont, PA to parents Stanley Gemzik and Stella (Wrazien) Gemzik. Ralph lived a life characterized by steady devotion to his family, honor in military service, and lifelong dedication to youth mentorship.
A proud veteran, Ralph served honorably in the United States...
Joan T. Kimball
Oct 11, 2026
Joan Tobin Kimball, 92, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA. Born in Canton NY the daughter of Robert and Nina (Stiles) Tobin. She was a proud graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy.
A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, NY, Joan possessed an enduring passion for nature. She spent her happiest moments with family and outdoors biking,...
Deborah D. Davis
Oct 11, 2026
Deborah D. Davis, 68, of Newmanstown, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Born in Reading, Deborah was the daughter of the late George T. Davis, Jr. of Reading, and Norma (Kocher) Davis of Smithfield, West Virginia. She was a 1976 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and continued her education at Liberty University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science...
Leslie B. Weaver
Oct 10, 2026
Leslie B. Weaver, 86, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 6:50 pm at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He was the husband of the late Gale M. (Sheaffer) Weaver who passed away September 25, 2020. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Mr. Weaver was the son of the late Elmer and Vera (Fox) Weaver. He was formerly a...
Mary S. Welch
Oct 4, 2026
Mary S. Welch, 99, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born in December 1926, in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, Mary lived a remarkable life characterized by warmth, compassion, and dedication. Mary was a devoted professional in the banking industry, having spent many fulfilling years working for Meridian Bank, and Sears where her commitment and...
Shelby J. Gaul
Oct 4, 2026
Shelby J. Gaul, passed away on October 4, 2026, at Reading Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1961, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Shelby led a dedicated and hardworking life. She worked as an IT Specialist for UGI for 26 years, giving many years of steady service in her field. She also was a partner at KER Custom Molders in Douglassville for...
Cosima Arnold
Oct 4, 2026
Cosima Arnold, 86, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 6:45 am at Complete Care-Berkshire, Exeter Township. She was the wife of the late Clarence W. Arnold who passed away January 26, 2022. Born in Brindisi, Italy, Mrs. Arnold was the daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Prima) Toscano. She is survived by her children...
Clara S. Koch
Oct 2, 2026
Clara S. (Feist) Koch, 96, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife to Paul M. Koch, whom she was married to for over 67 years, before his passing on May 7, 2017. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Clara was the daughter of the late Harry R. Feist and Eva M....
Heather J. Padilla
Oct 1, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Heather J. Padilla, who passed away alongside family on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born in January 1962 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lorenzo Jones Jr. and Harriet Jane White.
Heather was the beloved wife of the late Carl Padilla, who...
Henrietta G. Ziegler
Oct 1, 2026
Henrietta G. Ziegler, age 90, of Kenhorst passed away on October 1st, 2026, at the Reading Hospital.
Henrietta was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church and Pagoda Skyline Inc. in which she was very active. She attended school at Governor Mifflin and went on to take a secretarial course at the Reading Business Institute. Henrietta was employed at Fein & Glass...
Edward C. Pawlik
Sep 30, 2026
Edward C. Pawlik, 94, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:30 am at Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional, Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey. He was the husband of the late Theresa J. (Mountz) Pawlik to whom he was married to for 46 years. Born in Reading, Mr. Pawlik was the son of the late Warren...
Andrew K. O'Connor
Sep 29, 2026
Andrew K. O'Connor of Wyomissing, PA passed away on September 29, 2026.
Andrew was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew O'Connor. He was the husband of the late Rudolph W. Knolker. Andy and Rudy were members of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Sinking Spring and were active in the Altar Guild for over 20 years.
Andrew...
Nancy Ann Stuck
Sep 29, 2026
Nancy Ann Stuck, 74, of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 3:25 pm in the residence of her son George W. Stuck, III of Spring Township. She was the wife of the late George W. Stuck, Jr. who passed away January 26, 2021. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Mrs. Stuck was the daughter of the late...
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