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Samuel F. Bartman, Sr.

Samuel F. Bartman, Sr.

May 22, 2025

Samuel F. Bartman, Sr., 83, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mabel (Frederick) and Samuel G. Bartman. He was the loving husband of Sandra F. (Betz) Bartman and together they would have 64 years of marriage in June. He graduated from Reading High...

Miriam B. Carlance

Miriam B. Carlance

May 21, 2025

Miriam B. Carlance, “Mim”, 71, of Laureldale, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gene M. Carlance. Together they shared almost 28 years of marriage.

Born on January 27, 1954, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Cassandra (Barnett) Boucher.

Miriam was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School...

Irvin Marsh Jr.

Irvin Marsh Jr.

May 19, 2025

Irvin Marsh Jr., 57, of West Reading, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband to Maria del Pilar Rodriguez Rivera, with whom he shared 3 years of marriage with. Born in Dauphin County, Irvin was the son of the late Irvin Marsh Sr. and Lana June (Weaver).

In addition to his wife, Maria,...

Tyra Von Green

Tyra Von Green

May 18, 2025

Tyra Von Green, 71, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Born on August 6, 1953, in Philadelphia, to parents Mark and Edna (Savage) Craig.

Tyra was a graduate of Overbrook High School Class of 1970. During her life, she work for the Philadelphia Prison System as a Corrections Officer for 30 years, until retiring in 2008. Tyra...

Robert M. Remp

Robert M. Remp

May 15, 2025

Robert M. Remp, 71, of Reading, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:20 pm in his residence. He was the husband of Linda M. (Faller) Remp. Born in Reading, Mr. Remp was the son of the late Raymond P. Remp, Sr. and Betty Jane (Houser) Remp. He was an auto body mechanic in the Reading area until his retirement....

Joseph Edward Gimont

Joseph Edward Gimont

May 14, 2025

Joseph Edward Gimont, 72, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:30 am surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Cynthia Lee (Keffer) Gimont. Born in Pottstown, Mr. Gimont was the son of the late Joseph Edward Gimont, Sr. and Susan (Kowalski) Gimont. He was a member of Saint Ignatius...

Leonard N. Friedman

Leonard N. Friedman

May 11, 2025

Leonard N. Friedman, 83, of Womelsdorf, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the Reading Hospital. Born in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Anna (Nelson) and Maurice Friedman. He was the loving long-time companion of Elaine Eckenroth, together they shared 18 years together. Leonard was the head chef and owned the restaurant, Granny McIntosh...

Anna M. (Reinsel) Miller

Anna M. (Reinsel) Miller

May 9, 2025

Anna M. (Reinsel) Miller, 90, of Reading, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Reading Hospital. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Mabel and Arthur C. Reinsel, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Leonard “Larry” I. Miller. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Albright College. Anna worked as a...

Mary R. Pflum

Mary R. Pflum

May 8, 2025

Mary “Polly” Pflum (nee Ross), a resident of Mifflin Park for over 70 years, passed away on May 8, 2025 at the age of 98. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 8, 1927, Polly was the only child to Laura Duxbury Ross and LeMaire Hull Ross. She was a graduate of Calvin Coolidge High School and Bucknell University. While at...

Gregory J. Kurpiewski

Gregory J. Kurpiewski

May 4, 2025

Gregory J. Kurpiewski, 82, of Spring Township, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 5:14 a.m. at Berks Heim. He was the husband of Carol J. (Hartman) Kurpiewski. Born in Reading, Gregory was the son of the late John S. and Helen (Fura) Kurpiewski. He was a 1960 graduate of Central Catholic High School. He served in the United States...

Donald M. Cooper

Donald M. Cooper

May 2, 2025

Donald M. Cooper, 86, of Spring Township passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of Charlotte Benson Cooper with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Daniel and Stella (Matz) Cooper.

Don began his working career while still a student at Wilson High School. He started as...

Ruth Mary Miller

Ruth Mary Miller

May 2, 2025

Ruth Mary Miller, 74, of Amity Township, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:11 pm at Complete Care-Berkshire, Exeter Township. She was married for 55 years to Kenneth Wayne Miller. Born in Reading, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Robert Leroy Schneider and Cora (Neider) Schneider. She was a dietary aide at Golden Living Center in Exeter...

Alan Rand Altenderfer

Alan Rand Altenderfer

May 1, 2025

Alan Rand “Randy” Altenderfer, 73, of Reading PA, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, storytelling and devotion to his family and friends. Born in Reading, on June 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Lucille E. (Dissinger) Altenderfer. Randy was a graduate of Reading High School and an...

Ronald A. Wagner

Ronald A. Wagner

May 1, 2025

Ronald A. Wagner, 89, of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the Mifflin Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Myrrl (Tyson) and Allen Wagner. He was the beloved companion of 40 years to Lucinda “Cindy” L. Curran, who passed away January 17, 2025. Ronald was a graduate of Shillington High School and...

Judith Ann Gombar

Judith Ann Gombar

Apr 30, 2025

Judith Ann Gombar, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Eugene L. Gombar who passed away in 2005 and together they shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Mrs. Gombar was the daughter of the late Paul Joel Adams and Grace...

Randall D. Lykens

Randall D. Lykens

Apr 28, 2025

Randall D. Lykens, 69, of Centre Township, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:35 pm at Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, New Jersey. He was the husband of Cynthia L. (Feick) Lykens for 42 years. Born in Reading, Randy was the son of the late Richard E. and Elsie E. (Hartman) Lykens. He was a graduate of Boyertown High...

Hazel H. Geracimos

Hazel H. Geracimos

Apr 25, 2025

Hazel H. (Hallam) Geracimos, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in the Reading Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Pittsburgh, Hazel was the daughter of the late Margaret D. (Wahly) and John R. Hallam. She was happily married to the late Nicholas G. Geracimos for 40 years before his passing. Hazel earned her B.S. in Business...

Bonnie C Knutsen

Bonnie C Knutsen

Apr 21, 2025

Bonnie C Knutsen, 81, of Cumru Township, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Carl C M Knutsen enjoying 56 years of marriage together.

Born on February 9. 1944 in Anderson, IN, Bonnie was the daughter of Loris and Jeanne Conrad. She received a bachelor’s degree in history from the College of Wooster and a...

Owen L. Gehris

Owen L. Gehris

Apr 17, 2025

Owen L. Gehris, 77, of Cumru Township, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean M. (Trievel) Gehris for 53 years. Born in Reading, Mr. Gehris was the son of the late Leon Bailey and Rose (Belles) Shultz. He was employed by Reading Truck Body in the maintenance department for...

Patricia M. Fleckenstein

Patricia M. Fleckenstein

Apr 16, 2025

Patricia M. Fleckenstein, 81, of Wernersville, passed away April 16, 2025, at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alexander C. and Anna (Puwalski) Kocan.

Patricia is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Thomas R. and survived by her sons Thomas D. and David B. and his wife Kelly L. (Thomas), grandchildren...