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Matthew Rundle Miller
Jul 6, 2023
Matthew Rundle Miller, 62, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Born on October 30, 1960, Matt was the fifth of six children of the late James Sr and Alice (Rundle) Miller. Matt’s love of music began at an early age, when he would sneak into his sister’s room to listen to records. He enjoyed singing along...
Anne J. Lando
Jul 6, 2023
Anne J. (Paulson) Lando, 81, of Temple passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth S. (Ulrich) and Charles H. Paulson, Sr. She was the loving wife of Edwin C. “Bud” Lando, who passed February 1, 2001. Together they shared 39 years of marriage. In...
William E. Bender, Sr.
Jul 4, 2023
William E. Bender, Sr. 92, of Cumru Township, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 6:38 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Edward J. and Edith M. (Moyer) Bender. Bill was married for 37 years to Patricia Ann (Huber) Bender until her death on August 23, 1992. He is survived by...
Betty A. Koller
Jul 4, 2023
Betty A. Koller, 98, formerly of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Stone Ridge Towne Centre Myerstown. She was the wife of the late Elmer E. Koller, who passed away in 2002. Born in Reading, on January 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude (Schaeffer) Distasio.
Betty was a 1943 graduate...
George D'Agostino Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
George F. D’Agostino Jr., 56 of Jamaica, NY, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Jamaica Hospital. Born in Queens Village, New York, George was the son of the late George F. D’Agostino Sr. and Patricia (Goodridge).
In addition to his mother, Patricia, George is survived by his son George, his loving companion for over 23 years,...
Stanley J. Swierczewski
Jul 3, 2023
Stanley J. Swierczewski, 81, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at 1:42 am at Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (Speck) Swierczewski who passed away November 3, 2022. Born in Reading, Mr. Swierczewski was the son of the late Edmund J. and Verna (Pelka) Swierczewski. He was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM...
Rita F. Grube
Jul 2, 2023
Rita F. (Hoover) Grube, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at The Rittenhouse at Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Grube, whom passed away on March 28, 2011. Together they shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, on September 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late...
Charles A. "Chuck" Sloss
Jun 30, 2023
Charles A. “Chuck” Sloss, 55, of Harbeson, Delaware, passed away Friday June 30, 2023 at 3:10 am at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Delaware. He was the husband of Linda A. (Epler) Sloss. Born in Philadelphia, Chuck was the son of Robert and Carol A. (Crossley) Sloss of Pottstown. He attended Hope Lutheran Church in Reading and served in the...
Shirley Mae Stump
Jun 28, 2023
Shirley Mae Stump, 92, of Reading PA, passed away on June 28th, 2023. She was born in Lyons on September 24th. 1930, the daughter of the late Lewis Phillips and Elizabeth (Loeb).
She worked and retired from Berkley of Shoemakersville as a line worker. Shirley enjoyed scary movies, card games, giving back rubs to the entire family, going...
Gary W. DeWees, Sr.
Jun 28, 2023
Gary W. DeWees, Sr., 81, of Wernersville passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wayne DeWees and Anna E. (Schaeffer) Barlet, wife of Wilson Barlet. He was the loving husband of Doris M. (Goheen) DeWees and together they...
Joann A. Warner
Jun 26, 2023
Joann A. Warner, 82, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm at The Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing Unit. She was the wife of the late Gary A. Warner who passed away April 1, 1995. Born in Reading Mrs. Warner was the daughter of the late William E. and Alice E. (Betz) Carr. ...
John Anthony Ferreri
Jun 26, 2023
John Anthony Ferreri, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 at 11:35 pm at Berkshire Commons. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Louise “Betty” (Loeper) Ferreri who passed away November 11, 2021. Born in Reading, Mr. Ferreri was the son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Dorilla) Ferreri. He received an associate degree in...
Ralph Elia
Jun 24, 2023
Ralph Elia, 85, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Colosimo) Elia. Together they shared 34 years of marriage.
Born on January 14, 1938, in Cerva, Catanzaro Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Giuseppina (Caliguri) Elia.
Ralph immigrated...
Ilie Recalo, Sr.
Jun 22, 2023
Ilie Recalo, Sr., 72, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:18 am at Fox Chase Jeanes Campus at Temple University. He was the husband of Matrona Recalo. Born in Romania, Mr. Recalo was the son of the late Ilie and Ana (Clipei) Recalo. He was a strong believer in freedom that is why he...
Anthony Joseph Carabello
Jun 18, 2023
Anthony Joseph Carabello, 84, of Kenhorst, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Berks Heim Nursing Home.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank & Fannie (Ninetto) Carabello. He grew up in the old south Reading Italian neighborhood on S. 3rd St. until they moved to Clifton Avenue in the 1960s. He met his future...
Robert E. Bean
Jun 17, 2023
Robert E. Bean, 94, of Reading, passed away peacefully Saturday June 17, 2023, at 1:30pm, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Connie A. (Sfameni) Bean with whom he shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.
His first wife, Jacqueline B. “Jackie” (Dubson) Bean passed away June 14, 1988.
Born in Cleona, Lebanon...
Douglas C. Smith
Jun 16, 2023
Douglas C. Smith, 95, of Cumru Township, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at 4:45 am at Rittenhouse at Muhlenberg. He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn (Keller) Smith, April 1991 and by his second wife Elsie (Weidner) Witycyak Smith December 2019. Born in Monocacy, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Charles L. and...
Betty Ann Vilardo
Jun 16, 2023
Betty Ann Vilardo, 91, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Vilardo, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Betty was the daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette (Albrecht) Young. She was...
Gary H. Damore
Jun 15, 2023
Gary H. (Gizzy) Damore, 84, of Cumru Township, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:14 pm at Reading Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Reading, Mr. Damore was the son of the late Louis D. Damore Sr. and Mildred (Fredericks) Correll. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of...
Dennis A. Bricker
Jun 14, 2023
Dennis A. Bricker, 74, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 5:04 pm at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Georgene (Mathewson) Bricker. Mr. Bricker was a member of the former Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School. He served in the United States Army during...
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