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Jul 30, 2026

Barbara W. Mann, aged 86, of Freeport, Florida, formerly of Leesport, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida. She was the devoted wife of nearly 64 years to David E. Mann Sr. Born on March 12, 1940, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Ewing and Mae (Charlier) Wagner, Barbara graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1958 and Goucher...

Aug 18, 2026

James E. Weaver, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at home with his loving daughters by his side. He was the husband of the late Doris M. (Focht) Weaver with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Born in New Holland, Jim was the 2nd oldest son of the late Allen and Reba (Harsh) Weaver....

Aug 17, 2026

Mark Adam Bachman, 70, of Spring Township, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at home with his family. He was the husband of Mary Catherine (Loston) Bachman. Mark was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Robert J. Bachman, Sr. and Anne (Buckley) Bachman. He grew up in Buffalo, NY and later received his Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Aug 17, 2026

M. Ray Miller, 94, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband to Sharon E. (Farleigh) Miller for over 26 years of marriage before her passing on December 19, 2025. Born in West Reading, Ray was the son of the late, Mahlon M. Miller and Marguerite E. (Burgner). 

Ray served in the...

Aug 15, 2026

David A. Himmelberger, 75, of West Lawn, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Strausstown, David was the son of the late, Lee Himmelberger, and Anna (Roth) Himmelberger.

David loved cheering on Penn State football, watching NASCAR, vacationing at the beach and making memories with his family at Lake Wynonah. He also enjoyed caring for...

Aug 14, 2026

Joan (Stoudt) Lengel of Spring Township passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 88. 

Joan worked at Wernersville Hospital for 32 years. After retiring, she worked at the Galleria Bridal Shop until it closed. She was the wife of the deceased Harold Lengel. 

Joan is survived by her son Jeffrey Stoudt, grandson, Nathaniel Stoudt, husband of Mandy, and daughter-in-law...

Aug 8, 2026

Janet M. Herb, 69, of Spring Township, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:10 pm in her residence. She was the wife of Joseph Herb. Born in Ambler, Mrs. Herb was the daughter of the late Louis and Marjorie (Dougherty) Herb. She was employed as a Patient Services Representative at Tower Health Out Patient until her retirement. In addition...

Aug 2, 2026

Nathan D. Wilczynski, 18, of Spring Township passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born in West Reading, Nathan was the son of Jerald P. and Marissa L. (Emore) Wilczynski. He was a 2026 graduate of Wilson High School where he was a member of the bowling team. Nathan was employed by Redner’s Markets in Sinking Spring as a cashier. He...

Jul 31, 2026

Mary L. Fitzgerald, 87, of Flying Hills, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born on July 29, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Gabrielle and Maddalena (Gabbappini) Cagnetti, Mary grew into a compassionate and caring individual. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1958 and went on to have a fulfilling career as a medical equipment...

Jul 30, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...