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Stanley D. Rhoads

Stanley D. Rhoads

Feb 16, 2024

Stanley Donald Rhoads, 76, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband to Karen Lynn (Conrath) Rhoads, whom he shared over 53 years of marriage with. Born in Reading, Stanley was the son of the late Donald Rhoads and Elsie (Bastian). Stanley was a graduate of Reading Highschool, class...

Jack W. Evans, Jr.

Jack W. Evans, Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

Owner, President of Evans Food Distributing Inc. Passes Away

The owner & president of Evans Food Distributing Inc., Reading, PA, Jack W. Evans Jr., 82, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 7:00 pm at home.  He was the loving husband of Christine S. (Querns) Evans for forty-five years.  He was previously married to the late Linda...

Lloyd Estriplet

Lloyd Estriplet

Feb 12, 2024

    Lloyd Estriplet, 51, of Reading, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, in his home.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Robine (Elie) and Marcellot Estriplet.  He was the loving husband of Barbara (Otero) Estriplet.  Lloyd was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.  He enjoyed playing tennis, dominos, and cards.  He...

Ronald L. Dentzer

Ronald L. Dentzer

Feb 12, 2024

               Ronald Lee Dentzer, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, in Fox Chase Cancer Center.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Betty E. (Helfrich) and Clayton W. Dentzer.  He was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Gibble) Dentzer and together they shared 18 years of marriage....

Mary E. Dykty

Mary E. Dykty

Feb 11, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on February 11, 2024 when Mary E. (miller) Runge Dykty, 90, passed away at The Heritage at Green Hills due to Alzheimer’s disease.  Born on August 7, 1933 in Reading Mary was preceded in death by her husband’s Leo F. Runge and Stanley J. Dykty.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Kniss)...

Frederick Leroy Kreamer, Sr.

Frederick Leroy Kreamer, Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

Frederick Leroy Kreamer, Sr. 75, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Daryl E. (Walker) Kreamer.  Born in Annville, Mr. Kreamer was the son of the late W. Donald and Marian (Bean) Kreamer.  He was a 1966 graduate of Upper Merion...

Patricia C. Ludwig

Patricia C. Ludwig

Feb 9, 2024

Patricia C. Ludwig, 82, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:40 pm in her Exeter Township residence.   She was the wife of the late Charles F. Ludwig, Jr. who passed away August 2, 2017.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Ludwig was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Helen Irene (Hahn) Skrocki.  She was...

Thomas S. Speakman

Thomas S. Speakman

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas S. Speakman, 84, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:51 pm at the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Vatcharee (Thaiwat) Speakman.   Born in Ohio, Mr. Speakman was the son of the late Robert Herman Speakman and Hazel Kathryn (Polick) Speakman.   He was of the Buddhist and Christian Faith and received his...

Maynard B. Koch

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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