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Jun 8, 2021

Annette Lucille Schweitzer, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at ManorCare in Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of James Roland Schweitzer. Jim and Anne shared 63 years of marriage since their wedding day on September 28, 1957.  Born on June 23, 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota she was the eldest of the seven children born to Edwin...

Jun 8, 2021

Erwin G. Woessner, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia August 11, 1945, he was the loving son of the late Erwin G. Woessner, Sr and Regina “Jean” M.. (Hoffecker). Woessner. Erv grew up in Shilllington and graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1963.

After graduating...

Jun 7, 2021

Raymond (John) Hafer, Jr. 96, of West Lawn passed away on June 7, 2021 at home.  He is survived by his son, John R. Hafer, West Lawn, PA, daughter, Shelley M. Domsicz, Delray Beach, FL, sister Grace (Hafer) Walter, Shillington PA and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.  He was the devoted husband to Doris (Lascomb) Hafer for 67...

Jun 7, 2021

Stanley L. Katulis, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Williams) Katulis of Exeter Township. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley J. Katulis and Jean (Daynorowicz). Stanley served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Stanley retired from Carpenter...

Jun 3, 2021

Arthur J. “Kippy” Bowers, 89, of Maiden Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda H. (Heist) Bowers. Born in Reading, Kip was the son of the late LeRoy M. and Mary E. (Andrejansky), Martin Bowers. He was a graduate of Reading High school and served...

Jun 3, 2021

Frances J. Doherty

Frances Civila Doherty (Jeffreys), a resolutely proud Tarheel died on June 3, 2021, in Martinsburg, WV.

She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on January 30, 1932, FDR’s 50th birthday. To the mortification and eye rolls of her four children, unprompted she often told perfect strangers that...

Jun 3, 2021

Thuy Nguyen, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home in Manassas, Virginia.  She was the wife of Nam Nguyen.  Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen was the daughter of the late Phan and Thao Duong.  She was a member of Saint Claire of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Manassas, Virginia and a former member...

Jun 2, 2021

CMSgt (Ret.) David M. Vogel, 76, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Married for 53 years, he was the beloved husband of Judy A. Vogel (Davis) of Denver.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John A. Vogel Sr. And Ardella B. (Hafer).

David served proudly...

Jun 2, 2021

Cecelia C. Ranalli, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm in Manor Health Care Services, Laureldale.  She was the wife of the late Harry G. “Woody” Ranalli who passed away August 24, 2012.  Born in Reading Mrs. Ranalli was the daughter of the late Leo J. Loeper, Sr. and Cecelia V. (Gieringer) Ranalli. ...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary L. Yoder, 89, of Phoebe Berks Village Chateau and formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm.  She was the wife of the late Charles W. Yoder who passed away December 8, 1999.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Dorothy J. (Smith) Sell.  Mrs. Yoder was a...

Jun 1, 2021

On Tuesday June 1, 2021, Keith Edward Traynor, 65, of Shillington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a year long battle with cancer. He was born to Edward and Cyrilla Traynor on January 4, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA. Keith was a loving father, grandfather and friend to everyone. He leaves behind two sons, Gabe and Kristopher,...

May 30, 2021

Mervin E. Schroll, 90, of Spring Township, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Columbia Cottage. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Brossman) Schroll, who passed away on August 31, 2016. They shared 65 years of marriage together. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mervin L. Schroll and...

May 30, 2021

Robert E. Seidel, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail (LaPearl) Seidel.  Born in Reading, Mr. Seidel was the son of the late Robert E. Seidel, Sr. and Emma (Fick) Seidel.  He was a graduate of Reading...

May 27, 2021

Thomas W. Strahan, Sr., 81, of Laureldale, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George L. and Thelma E. (Springer) Strahan.  He was the husband of the late Kathleen N. (Strunk) Strahan, who passed away November 9, 2004.  Tom proudly served his country in the...

May 27, 2021

Beverly A. Calvaresi, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Calvaresi, of Exeter Township. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John E. Schilling and Mary M. (Leinbach).

Beverly was a...

May 25, 2021

Benjamin D. Crowell, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Reading Hospital.  Born in West Reading, Ben was the son of Charles F. and Kathleen J. (Gibney) Crowell.  He was a 1997 graduate of Oley Vocational Technical School Preparation For  Adult Life program.  Ben was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church and was employed by Goodwill Industries in...

May 23, 2021

Jacqueline Elaine Moyer – Huyett (nee. Moser)  was born to Calvin L. Moser and Theodora R. Moser in West Reading on December 16, 1938.  Jackie lived in the Reading area most of her life.   She graduated from Reading High in 1956 and from the Bryland Institute of Beauty in 1960.

Jackie married Jack...

May 23, 2021

Glenn D. Dziamba, 51, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:20 am at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Reading, Glenn was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Swetek) Dziamba.  He attended Holy Name High School and was a deliveryman for local auto parts stores.  Glenn was an avid sprint car fan,...

May 22, 2021

Alvin C. Fogelman, 77, of Robesonia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Manor Care Health Services, West Reading.  He was the husband of M. Joyce (Hudock) Fogelman.  Born in Reading, Mr. Fogelman was the son of the late Alvin and Pearl (Weiland) Fogelman.  He was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church and served in the United...

May 21, 2021

Myrtle L. Brown, 86, of Amity Township, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:10 am at Berkshire Center.  She was the wife of the late James F. Brown who passed away December 13, 2011.  Born in Leesport, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late John Westley Beissel and Alma E. (Kline) Beissel.  She was a 1975 graduate...