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Dec 5, 2019

Carl L. Ruth, 83, of Brecknock Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Reading Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Ilene (Bender) Ruth.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard M. Ruth & Clara (Kutsher) Ruth.

Not enough can be said of Carl in the span...

Dec 3, 2019

Barbara J. Hartman, 87, of Phoenixville, and previously of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:49 am in Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville.  She was preceded in death by her husband Salona K. Hartman in 1973, and two sisters, Gloria Dahms and Charmaine Casey.  Born in Hyde Park, Berks County, Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of the late Ralph...

Dec 2, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Cy Driver. Cy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 14. He was born to parents, Elba N. Serrano-Torres , with whom he resided in West Pottsgrove Township, and Tony D. Driver of Louisville, KY. In addition to his parents, he...

Dec 2, 2019

Wilson S. Chen, 87, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 2, 2019, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.

Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he was the loving husband of Carolyn (Chandler) Chen, with whom he was thrown together in high school by the whims of alphabetical seating. For him, it was love at...

Dec 1, 2019

Charlotte Ann Rinehart, 77, of Mohnton, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10:28 pm at home.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Rinehart.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Mrs. Rinehart was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Sheporaitis) Przybylowski.  She graduated from Kingston High School in 1960 and attended Wilkes-Barre Business College.  She was a...

Nov 30, 2019

Tina Morkides, 57, of Exeter Township passed Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her home. She was the loving wife for over 10 years to her husband, John A. Alexandrakos.  Tina was born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late, Louis & Despina (Demetris) Morkides. She had worked for Saks 5th Ave for nearly 20 years as...

Nov 26, 2019

Charles Tothero Jr., 93, of Leesport, formerly of Montrose Manor, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Berks Heim Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Schneider) for over 67 years. Born in Reading, PA, Mr. Tothero was the son of the late Charles G. & Grace Margaret (Spatz) Tothero. Charles was a graduate of Shillington...

Nov 25, 2019

Brian Hartey, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Dawn (McMonagle) Hartey for 33 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Edna May Hartey and the late Michael J. Hartey Sr. In addition to his wife, Dawn, Brian is survived by his children, Brian...

Nov 25, 2019

Donald P. Madara, 87, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Savior on November 25, 2019. He was a resident at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation and spread his love and laughter to all who came to know him.

The son of Allen and Esther Madara, he is survived by his wife of...

Nov 25, 2019

Ruth C. Piccone, 83, of Reading, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Mifflin Center.

She was the wife of the late Rocco D. Piccone. They were married for 50 years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Catherine H. (Youse) Moyer.

Ruth was a 1954 graduate...

Nov 24, 2019

An angel on Earth has went home to Heaven.  Kathleen's loving, caring, generous and genuine ways made her unforgettable to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.  The greatest blessing Kathleen's family ever had was having Kathleen as a wife, mother, and grandmother.  Services were held privately by the family.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made...

Nov 24, 2019

Sean Robert King, 29, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 peacefully at home.  Born in West Reading, Sean was the son of Donna Gray-King and the late Donald Birmingham King.  He graduated from Wyomissing High School in 2008 and furthered his education at the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in Pittsburgh. Sean was a great marksman and enjoyed target...

Nov 24, 2019

Bogdan J. “Bob” Kusnierz, 66, of Birdsboro, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Mary E. (Lucarz) Kusnierz. Born in Krakow, Poland, Mr. Kusnierz was the son of Genevieve (Sznajder) Kusnierz and the late John Kusnierz.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Roman Catholic Church and served in the United...

Nov 23, 2019

Dawn L. Mihalcik, 70, formerly of Shillington, passed away on November 23, 2019 at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Y. and Helen (Dotterer) Dry.

Dawn was employed as a secretary for Leesport Bank. She was later employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant working for...

Nov 21, 2019

Loving Matriarch and former co-owner of long-established business

Marjorie O. Garman, 78, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 5:00 am in her residence.  She was the wife of James W. Garman.  Born in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Eugene Q. and Jane Ochs.  She was the co-owner...

Nov 21, 2019

Dorothy A. Dziamba, 85, of Shillington, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:35 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Walter Dziamba, who passed away November 27, 2001.  Born in Williamsport, Mrs. Dziamba was the daughter of the late Michael S. Swetek and Helen (Aleksandrowicz) Swetek.  She was employed by Sharpoint/ALCON in quality control...

Nov 20, 2019

Joan I. (Cauley) Guistwite, 88, of Spring Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was the loving wife of William J. Guistwite, who passed away on April 1, 2000. Born in Delano, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Edward M. & Minnie I. (Faust) Cauley. Joan was...

Nov 20, 2019

Reverend Terry L. Byrd, 79, of Spring Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Dorothea D. (Schussler) for 56 years. Born in Houston, Pennsylvania, Terry was the son of the late Sylvester S. & Louise D. (Corey) Byrd. Terry graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School....

Nov 17, 2019

Kenneth E. McKibben, 80, of Cumru Township passed away Sunday, November 17 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the loving husband for over 28 years to Debra A. Wityczak. Born in Houlka, Mississippi, Kenneth was the son of the late Bethard L. McKibben and Modelle R. Ferguson. After spending his school-age years in Mississippi, Arkansas...

Nov 15, 2019

Esther Mae (Weller) Moyer, 94, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Manor Care, of Sinking Spring. She was the loving wife to the late Luther E. Moyer, who passed away on March 24, 2008. Born in Fritztown, Esther was the daughter of the late Israel James & Alice (Miller) Moyer. She worked at Valley...