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Sep 17, 2022

Ellen Gail Gohacki, 74, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of 52 years of the late Wayne Charles Gohacki, who passed away on November 10, 2021.

Born in Dover, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Philip and Dr. Harriet (Zucker) Borkow....

Sep 16, 2022

Robert W. Boyer, 84, of Reading passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the loving husband to Carol Ann (Haddock) for over 33 years before her passing on December 3, 1993. Born in Reading, Bob was the son of the late William Boyer and Elsie (Widenhammer). Bob was a...

Sep 16, 2022

Patricia I. (Long) Diamond, 72, of Birdsboro went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2022.  Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Elizabeth (Cazzoli) Long.  Patricia was the loving wife of Barry Diamond, together they shared 50 years of marriage.  She graduated from Wilson High School in 1968 and continued her...

Sep 15, 2022

Thomas R. Kerns Sr., 73, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Kerns (Pawling). Together they shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Lewisburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (Moody) Kerns.

During...

Sep 15, 2022

James “Jim” Joseph Fellin, 93, of Temple passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.  Born on September 6, 1929 in Stockton, PA he was the son of the late Gabriel and Clara (Mundy) Fellin.  Jim was the loving husband of the late Maureen (Cammarano) Fellin, together...

Sep 14, 2022

David A. Zoschke, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:30 am in his residence.  He was the husband of Debra M. (Hallman) Dillman.  Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Zoschke was the son of the late Marvin and Shirley (Aadland) Zoschke.  He was an engineer for General Battery, then was a sales manager for Reading...

Sep 13, 2022

Giuseppe Ambrosi, 86, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 1:36 pm in Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Catherine (Grande) Ambrosi who passed away February 17, 2002.  Born in Andali, Cz, Italy, Mr. Ambrosi was the son of the late Giuseppe and Carolina (Grande) Ambrosi.  He was a member of Holy Rosary Roman...

Sep 13, 2022

Claire E. McVaugh, 80, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Born on May 29, 1942, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J. and Elizabeth (Matuszak) Glembocki.

Claire is survived by her daughters Elizabeth C. Ingram, wife of Richard L. Ingram, of Cumming, GA; Jacqueline  McVaugh, of GA; Melissa...

Sep 12, 2022

Rita D. Segal, 92, of Temple, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Penn State Health, St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Isaac Segal and Anna Kantner Segal.

Rita was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

For almost 30 years, Rita was an assistant manager at...

Sep 12, 2022

Aaron James Rickenbach, 27, of Reading passed away suddenly at St. Joseph Hospital, on Monday, September 12, 2022.  Born in Reading,  Aaron was the son of Teresa Rickenbach and Eric Dengler.

He is survived by his maternal grandmother Rose Marie Rickenbach, and his sisters Brenna Rickenbach and Madison Rickenbach-Costa. He also has four uncles, Harry Rickenbach, Anthony Rickenbach, Timothy...

Sep 11, 2022

Ronald A. Estock, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Maidencreek Place. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Estock (Finerfrock), who passed away on November 24, 2021. Together they shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mildred (Heimbach) Estock....

Sep 11, 2022

Charles William Matchett, 88, of Reading, PA passed peacefully in his home on September 11, 2022. Born on February 15, 1934 in Reading PA, he was the only child of the late Sterling W. and Alma Matchett.

Charlie was a loving husband and supportive, energetic father as well as a generous and much-loved grandfather. In his professional...

Sep 11, 2022

Joyce M. Shell, 96, of West Lawn passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in her home. Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of Eda Rebecca (Fidler) and Edward C. Shell. She is a 1943 graduate of Wilson High School. Joyce was a lifelong member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. She worked for Berkshire Knitting Mill...

Sep 10, 2022

Norman F. Hess, Jr., 95, died September 10, 2022 in Promedica, Sinking Spring with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria to whom he was married for 63 years. Born on December 5, 1926 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Norman F. Hess and Agnes (Mace) Hess.

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Sep 7, 2022

Alice M. Cutts, 87, of Wyomissing, PA passed away on September 7, 2022.

She was the wife of Fred M. Cutts who passed away on June 14, 2022.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the only daughter of the late Eric McLeod and Opal Megginson.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Elaine who passed...

Sep 5, 2022

Lee A. Miller, 77, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Home at Topton Nursing Care Center.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Yost) Miller who passed away in 2009 following 40 wonderful years of marriage.    Born in Pottsville, PA. Mr. Miller was the son of the late Dr....

Sep 3, 2022

Nancy A. Larish (Lerch), 83, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Wayne O. Larish Sr. for almost 64 years before his passing in March 3, 2021. Born in Reading, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul W. Lerch Sr. and Ruth G. (Unger). Nancy was a...

Sep 3, 2022

Betty Jane Bowers, 93, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Bowers, who passed away on August 9, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Colonel and Pearl (Eschbach) Hartman. Betty was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School,...

Aug 31, 2022

Shirley A. (Naftzinger) Schwartz, 92, formerly of Wyomissing passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Minerva (Guldin) and Paul F. Naftzinger.  She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew B. Schwartz who passed away March 27, 2004.  Shirley graduated from Reading High School in...

Aug 30, 2022

Dallas Spencer Bowser died on August 30, 2022 in Reading, PA. Dallas was born on December 1, 1931 in Warren, Ohio. Dallas lived in Fayetteville-Manlius for 30 years and spent 14 winters as a snowbird in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Dallas graduated from Hiram College, attended Columbia University and served in the Naval Air Reserve. As an...