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Thomas W. Harter

Thomas W. Harter

Oct 9, 2023

 

Thomas W. Harter, 88, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Keystone Villa in Ephrata. He was the beloved husband of Mary G. (Gehret) Harter, who passed away on May 14, 2019.

Born on October 18, 1934, in Lebanon, PA he was the son of the late Paul W. and Mildred C. (Hartnett)...

William C. Engle

William C. Engle

Oct 7, 2023

 

William C. Engle, 86, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:25 pm at The Lutheran Home at Topton.  He was the husband of Rose Anne (Dunleavy) Engle.  Born in Hamburg, Mr. Engle was the son of the late William E. and Mabel S. (Rubright) Engle.  He served in the United States Army and was a...

Kenneth Allan Hiester

Kenneth Allan Hiester

Oct 6, 2023

 

Kenneth Allan Hiester, 84, formerly of Brecknock Township, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Phoebe Berks Health Center where he was a resident.

He was the loving husband of Patricia Anne (Miller) Hiester, who passed away January 25, 2023. They were married June 28, 1958 and shared over 64 years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son...

Hansa S. Dalal, MD

Hansa S. Dalal, MD

Oct 6, 2023

 

Dr. Hansa S. Dalal, MD, 79, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of Sudhir Chunilal Dalal. Born in Cambay, India, Mrs. Dalal was the daughter of the late Jayantilal M. and Kalavati J. (Damania) Vakharia. She studied medicine and 

became a physician before emigrating to the United States in...

Clarence Dyanzio

Clarence Dyanzio

Oct 4, 2023

 

Clarence Dyanzio, 98, of Mifflin Court, Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Emlee R. (Strause) Dyanzio, who passed away on February 17, 1968, and his second wife Reatha A. (Strange) Dyanzio, who passed away on April 30, 2015.

Born in Reading, on February 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph Dyanzio and Anna...

Dolores A. Rees

Dolores A. Rees

Oct 4, 2023

 

Dolores Ann Rees, 92, of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Country Meadows in Wyomissing. She was the wife of Frank J. Rees for 70 years. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dolores was the daughter of the late William and Ann (Colgan) Nichols. She was a member of Saint Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church. In addition...

Joann P. (Pesta) Fox

Joann P. (Pesta) Fox

Oct 3, 2023

Joann P. Fox, 91, died on October 3 at Berks Heim where she had been a patient for four years.  She was born in Lebanon, PA to the late Anthony J. and Lillian (Mellinger) Pesta. Her husband, Eugene J. Fox, died on October 17, 1992 after they celebrated 40 years of marriage. She will be missed by her children, James...

Brenda J. Keehn

Brenda J. Keehn

Oct 2, 2023

 

Brenda J. Keehn, 52, of Auburn, Schuylkill County, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:43 am at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.  Born in Reading, Brenda was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Gloria J. (Speck) Swierczewski.  She was a graduate of Exeter Township High School and was employed as a security guard at Lake Wynonah.  Brenda...

Verna S. (Dickinson) Horvat

Verna S. (Dickinson) Horvat

Sep 30, 2023

              Verna S. (Dickinson) Horvat, age 95, of South Heidelberg Twp., passed away September 30, 2023.  She was the daughter of Irvin B. Dickinson and Sarah G. (Staudt) Dickinson.  She was the wife of Frank R. Horvat who passed away, June 3, 2017, being married 68 loving years.  Verna graduated from Reading High School...

Irene Ruth Davis

Irene Ruth Davis

Sep 30, 2023

 

Irene R. Davis, 94 of Ephrata, went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 30, 2023 at 4:55 PM in Keystone Villa.

Born in Spring Township, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Luella (Kalbach) Heckman. Her father, Harry Meyers passed away when she was very young. Irene was employed by Berkshire...

Mary Lou Miller

Mary Lou Miller

Sep 29, 2023

 

Mary Lou Miller, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 am in her loving family’s presence at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late John F. and Elizabeth R. (Hoyer) Gross.  She was born on March 30, 1945 and grew up in the Cherokee...

Andree P. Zielinski

Andree P. Zielinski

Sep 23, 2023

 

Andree P. Zielinski, 98, of Reading, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 5:00 am in her residence. She was the wife of Edward J. Zielinski.  Born in Lebourne, France, Mrs. Zielinski was the daughter of the late John and Germaine (Bouin) Marvy.  She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church and was an examiner at...

Elizabeth Diane Cigan

Elizabeth Diane Cigan

Sep 22, 2023

 

 

 

Elizabeth Diane (Drake) Cigan, of Spring Township, PA, and formerly of Leetsdale, PA, passed away on September 22, 2023.

 

Diane was born on June 6, 1933, in Pittsburgh. In the mid-1940’s the Drake family moved to Leetsdale, PA, where Diane met her classmate and future husband, John M. Cigan. Following Diane’s graduation from Leetsdale High School,...

Helen M. Panariello

Helen M. Panariello

Sep 21, 2023

 

Helen M. Panariello, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Complete Care-Berkshire.  She was the wife of Anthony L. Panariello.  Born in Hillside, New Jersey, Mrs. Panariello was the daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Burzynski) Pulchlopek.  She was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township...

Maria Eduvigis Molina Torres

Maria Eduvigis Molina Torres

Sep 21, 2023

Maria Eduvigis Molina Torres, 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Alejandrina Torres Ramos and Julio Molina Beronil. Maria was the loving and devoted wife of Rafael Torres, Sr., who passed away December 9, 2013, as...

Hildegarde F. (Crammer) Roche

Hildegarde F. (Crammer) Roche

Sep 21, 2023

Hildegarde F. (Crammer) Roche, 84, of West Lawn, PA passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023 at The Heritage of Green Hills. She re-joins her husband of 62 years, David L. Roche, who passed away in 2015. Born in Robesonia, PA she is one of 13 children of the late Harry and Laura (Frantz) Crammer.

She is survived by her...

Ronald Joseph Glaser

Ronald Joseph Glaser

Sep 18, 2023

 

Ronald Joseph Glaser, 74, of Blandon, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. Glaser (Hedenberg). Together, they shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Ron was the son of the late John R. and Madeline (Henry) Glaser.

Ron is survived by his wife, Karen A....

Ronald W. McLean

Ronald W. McLean

Sep 17, 2023

 

Ronald W. McLean, 92, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Ronald was the loving husband to Doris J. (Thomas) for over 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Ronald was the son of the late, William McLean, and Mary (Schweitzer). He graduated from Governor Mifflin...

Peter E. Lutz

Peter E. Lutz

Sep 11, 2023

              Peter E. Lutz, 54, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Joan Iezzi and the late Arlan Lutz.  He worked as a Sprinkler Fitter for 35 years; his last employer was S.A. Comunale.  Peter was an avid sports...

Richard W. Harper

Richard W. Harper

Sep 9, 2023

 

Richard W. Harper, 95, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 4:30 am at the Heritage at Green Hills Memory Care Unit.  He was the husband of Betty J. (Mast) Harper.  Born in Reading, Mr. Harper was the son of the late Richard A. and Jennie (Hinnershitz) Harper.  He was a 1947 graduate of Reading...

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