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Maynard B. Koch
Feb 2, 2024
Maynard B. Koch, 81, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. He was the loving husband of over 40 years to Elaine J. Koch (Snyder) before her passing on December 2, 2023. Born in Robesonia, Maynard was the son of the late Melvin and Emily (Gassert) Koch. Maynard worked as a Brick Layer...
Judith Marie Koch
Feb 1, 2024
Judith Marie Koch, 78, of Exeter Township, passed away the evening of Thursday, February 1, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard Carl Koch. Born in Camden, New Jersey, Judy was the daughter of the late John Price and Lucy Price (Kurtz) Hughes. She was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena...
William J. Hower, Jr.
Jan 31, 2024
William “Bill” J. Hower, Jr., 69, of Temple, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Saint Francis Home. Born in Millville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Irene K. (Olock) and Reverend William J. Hower, Sr. He most recently worked at Bertolet Construction pouring concrete. Bill...
Robert Anthony Gaeta
Jan 30, 2024
Robert Anthony Gaeta, “Pop”, 71, formerly of Hoboken & Jersey City, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in his home. He was the loving husband of Sharon L. Gaeta (Collins). Together they shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Hoboken, NJ, on December 9, 1952, he was the son of the late Michael and Lillian (Castelfranco) Gaeta. During...
Ethel Y. Kreider
Jan 28, 2024
Ethel Y. Kreider (Reedy), 97, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing. She was the loving wife to Lester R. Kreider, whom she shared 62 years of marriage with, before his passing on April 22, 2011. Born in Sinking Spring, Ethel was the daughter of the late Walter C. Reedy and Laura A....
Richard C. Beck
Jan 26, 2024
RICHARD C. BECK, 89 of Spring Township passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was the husband of Betty Ann (Migalic) Beck, to whom he was married for 63 years. They were married on October 29, 1960 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Park, Allegheny County, PA.
He is a graduate of Reading Senior High School class of 1953 and...
James M. Altavilla
Jan 22, 2024
James M. Altavilla, 61, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday January 22, 2024 at 8:46 pm at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Diana L. (High) Altavilla. Born in Reading, Mr. Altavilla was the son of the late Rocco and Agnes (Fusaro) Altavilla. He was of the Catholic Faith and was employed by Arkema, Inc. in Birdsboro as...
Donald L. Herr
Jan 21, 2024
Donald L. Herr, 75, of West Lawn, passed away peacefully in his residence on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Diane M. Herr (Edinger). Together they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading, on February 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (Kohl) Herr. Donald was a graduate of...
Joseph G. Danver, Jr.
Jan 21, 2024
Joseph G. Danver, Jr., 79, of East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:30 am in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda A. (Zacharias) Danver, with whom he shared a beautiful and fulfilling life.
Joseph was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Joseph G. Danver,...
Stephen Richard Bennett
Jan 21, 2024
Stephen Richard Bennett, 72, of Elverson, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Born in Upper Darby, Steve was the son of the late, Richard W. Bennett and Margaret (Cummings). Stephen was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School, and went on to work as a diesel mechanic for Penn Detroit Diesel for over 40 years. Steve...
Connie Lynn Steinrock
Jan 19, 2024
Connie Lynn Steinrock, (nee Bashore), daughter of the late Curtis and Esther Bashore, Bethel, PA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, while in the care of hospice services at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, PA, at the age of 74. Born on November 5, 1949, Connie graduated from Tulpehocken High School, class of 1967, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics...
Lee G. Grogg Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Lee G. Grogg Jr., 74, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home. He was the loving husband to Beverly A. (Lewis) for over 18 years. Born in Pottstown, Lee was the son of the late Lee G. Grogg Sr. and Dorothy M. (Naftzinger). Lee served in the United States Navy and went on to work for Carpenter...
David Allen Lucas
Jan 17, 2024
David A. Lucas 67, of Reading Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 peacefully at home with family at his side.
Diagnosed with Mesothelioma, Dave fought a tough battle with dignity and grace.
Born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on July 20,1956 to John (Jack) and Barbara Lucas, he was preceded in death by his mother Barbara.
Dave is survived by his wife, Jillian Lucas...
Margaret R. (Cozzolino) Martini Orlando
Jan 17, 2024
Margaret R. (Cozzolino) Martini Orlando, 103, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Queeno) and Aniello Cozzolino. She was the loving wife of the late Dominic Martini who she...
Virginia E. Voigt
Jan 16, 2024
Virginia E. Voigt, 94, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late David Q. Voigt, who passed away on January 16, 2016. Together they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on March 12, 1929, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clair L....
Ronald R. Heffner
Jan 15, 2024
Ronald R. Heffner, 81, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband to Janet C. (Epler) for over 29 years of marriage, before her passing on September 28, 2000. Born in West Reading, Ronald was the son of the late Walter P. Heffner and Dorothy E....
Joseph A. Bolognese
Jan 14, 2024
Joseph A. Bolognese, born January 19, 1929, in Reading, died January 14, 2024, at Phoebe in Wernersville. Son of Nicola and Regina (DaDamio) Bolognese (deceased); brother John L. (deceased); married Louise (Farina) Bolognese (deceased), mother of son James A. Bolognese, husband of Debora L. (Shuman) Bolognese; married Dolores J. (Pacena) Bolognese in 1965, mother of son David L. Bolognese (deceased);...
Ronald Herman Wessner
Jan 13, 2024
Ronald Herman Wessner, 81, of Reading, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 5:30 am at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon. He was the husband of Priscilla (Arnold) Wessner. Born in Reading, Mr. Wessner was the son of the late Herman and Helen (Labe) Wessner. He was a 1960 graduate of Reading High School. Mr. Wessner was employed as...
Esther Louise Shelly
Jan 12, 2024
Esther Louise Shelly, 90, formerly of Mohnton, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Towne Center, Myerstown. She was the wife of Dr. Harold Patton Shelly. Born in Reading, Mrs. Shelly was the daughter of the late Elmer and Sara (Berstler) Ermold. She was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School and a 1955 graduate of Berean Bible School,...
Roseanne E. (Rooney) Gryniewich
Jan 11, 2024
Roseanne E. (Rooney) Gryniewich, 93, formerly of Spring Township, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Laurel Center. Born in Coney Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hannah F. (Dougherty) and William Rooney. She was the loving wife of Charles T. Gryniewich. Charles and Roseanne were instant love birds...
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