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Richard C. Davis

Richard C. Davis

2025

Richard C. Davis, 94, of Spring Township, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Mr. Davis was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Huyett) Davis. Born in Sinking Spring, he was the son of the late George and Sarah (Merkel) Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sinking Spring where he sang...

Donald C. Bristol

Donald C. Bristol

Sep 14, 2025

Donald Charles Bristol, 86, of Wernersville, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was the son of Hazel and Frank Bristol of Berthoud, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Christine, his daughter Julie of Loveland, CO, and four grandchildren (Audrey and Benjamin Bristol-Evans of Doylestown, PA; Christine wife of Gustavo Munoz and Taylor Bristol all of Phoenix, AZ). He...

Joan E. Adams

Joan E. Adams

Sep 17, 2025

Joan E. (Wilfert) Adams, 90, of Womelsdorf, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on September 17, 2025.. She was born November 27, 1934, Reading, PA , to the late Warren P. Wilfert and Etna A. (Miller) Wilfert.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Darlene M. (Adams) Schaffer, grandson Timothy B. Bielawa, siblings Warren P. Wilfert...

Harry G. Hatzistavrakis

Harry G. Hatzistavrakis

2025

Harry George Hatzistavrakis, born December 11, 1981, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 43. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Harry lived at home with his mother, Irene Hatzistavrakis, who lovingly cared for him throughout his life. Harry was a very...

Carolyn Joy Grim

Carolyn Joy Grim

2025

Carolyn Joy Grim, age 87, of Reading, PA, Berks County, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Michael John Grim. Carolyn was born in Reading, daughter of the late Frank Clark and Ethel Jacobs .

Carolyn attended Oley High School and worked as a restaurant manager...

David P. Eckroth

David P. Eckroth

Sep 14, 2025

David P. Eckroth, 83, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in his residence on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Jean L. Eckroth (Allison). 

Born in. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Cleota F. (Stiner) Eckroth. David was a graduate of Central Columbia High School. He served in the United States...

Jean K. Korpalski

Jean K. Korpalski

Sep 13, 2025

Jean K. Korpalski, 93, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Korpalski who passed away on September 2, 2021. Together they shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Veronica (Sockel) Reck. Jean was a graduate of...

Zane E. Schoellkopf

Zane E. Schoellkopf

Sep 12, 2025

Zane E. Schoellkopf, 82, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife to Gerald C. Schoellkopf for over 62 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Zane was the daughter of the late George D. Heffner and Laura Jane (Crammer). Along with her husband...

Marcene Fay Busch

Marcene Fay Busch

Sep 11, 2025

Marcene Fay (Rickel) Busch, 93, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Pheobe Berks. She was the loving wife to Richard R. Busch, for 70 years of marriage, before his passing on April 29, 2020. Born in Alcona County, Michigan, Marcene was the daughter of the late, Clyde Rickel and Marjorie (Kimberlin) Rickel.

Marcene is survived by her...

Doris S. Becker

Doris S. Becker

2025

Doris S. Becker, 90, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:17 am in the residence of her daughter Pamela R. Potteiger, Muhlenberg Township, with whom she last resided. She was the wife of the late Ronald N. Becker, Sr. to whom she was married to for 63 years before he passed away in 2016. Born in Reading, Mrs. Becker...

Leonard John Sabanos

Leonard John Sabanos

Sep 9, 2025

Leonard John Sabanos, 84, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Spruce Manor. He was the longtime companion of Mary Bodge, who predeceased him in August 2015.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Stephen and Catherine (Potasiewicz) Sabanos.

Leonard proudly served in the United States Army. Throughout his life, he had a diverse career,...

LeRoy H. Strunk Sr.

LeRoy H. Strunk Sr.

Sep 4, 2025

LeRoy H. Strunk Sr., 78, of Blandon, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved companion of Betty Young, who passed on June 1, 2013. Together they shared over 30 years of companionship.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1947. LeRoy served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam...

Dorene L. Lefkowith

Dorene L. Lefkowith

Aug 31, 2025

Dorene L. Lefkowith, 79, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Otto S. Lefkowith, who passed away on January 13, 2016. Together they shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Alton and Rita (Rudolph) Heckman. Dorene was a graduate...

Dennis W. Dendler

Dennis W. Dendler

Aug 30, 2025

Dennis W. Dendler, 88, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Womelsdorf, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Health Care Center. He was the loving husband to Carolyn I. (Kirlin) Dendler, for over 45 years of marriage. Born in Columbia County, PA, Dennis was the son of the late, Harry Stenger, and Mary H. (Dendler) Gebhart.

Dennis was...

June C. Matchett

June C. Matchett

Aug 28, 2025

June Naomi (Cook) Matchett, of Reading, PA, died in her home on August 28, 2025, at the age of 94, after spending a week surrounded by loving friends and family members. June was born in North Wales Hospital January 4, 1931, and grew up on West Point Pike in Lansdale, PA. She graduated from North Wales High School.

June was preceded...

Anthony L. Meiran

Anthony L. Meiran

Aug 28, 2025

Anthony L. Meiran, 49, of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at The Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Anthony was the son of the late Louis Nelson Jr. and Bonnie L. George (Meiran). Anthony was a graduate of Reading High School.

In addition to his mother, Bonnie, Anthony is survived by his brother, Michael S. Meiran, and sister, Jaime...

Walter J. Hoffert, Jr.

Walter J. Hoffert, Jr.

2025

Walter J. Hoffert, Jr., also known as “Red” or “Wally”, of West Lawn, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2025, after a brief stay at Mifflin Court, Shillington. Born in Reading, Mr. Hoffert was the son of the late Walter H. and Annie V. (Gallagher) Hoffert. He was a member of Saint John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church and served...

Barry L. Wentzel

Barry L. Wentzel

2025

Barry L. Wentzel, 78, of Laureldale, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 10:00 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda L. (Haas) Wentzel. Born in Reading, Mr. Wentzel was the son of the late Harold K. and Loretta J. (Yeager) Wentzel. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was employed by...

Donna M. Weiler

Donna M. Weiler

2025

Donna M. Weiler, 78, of Spring Township, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:50 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. She was the wife of Guy L. Weiler. Born in Reading, Mrs. Weiler was the daughter of the late Raymond Faller, Sr., former owner of Faller’s Pretzels, and Emma (Stricker) Faller. She was employed as a Bank Teller...

Harry E. Charlesen

Harry E. Charlesen

2025

Harry E. Charlesen, 77, of Reinholds, Pennsylvania, husband of Deborah D. (Dodds) Charlesen, passed away in his home on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania. He was employed by Pepperidge Farm as a General Bake Shop Helper for 38 years until his retirement in 2007. Mr. Charlesen was a bowling coach for Penn State Berks Campus;...