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Dec 13, 2019

Charles J. Kerchusky, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Berkshire Center. He was the loving husband Helen M. (Abicunas). In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Charles D. Kerchusky, husband of Eva ( Greentown, PA), Elaine (Kerchusky) Tucker, wife of Jay (Milford, PA), 4 grandchildren, Stephanie Kerchusky (Tucson, Arizona)...

Dec 12, 2019

Eleanor Helen (Schmieder) Wenzel-Unger, 76, of Cumru Township, joined the angels on December 12, 2019, after a courageous 8 year battle with ovarian cancer. Eleanor was the beloved wife of Marvin L. Unger whom shared 43 years of marriage together. Born in Huntington, New York, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Schmieder and Edith (Becker).  She was a graduate of Walt Witman High School Class of...

Dec 9, 2019

John “Jack” Daniel Buser, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:14 am in his residence following a long battle with cancer.

Born at home in Johnstown, PA, September 20, 1930, he was the son of Charles E. Buser, Sr., and Clara M. Nightingale, of Johnstown. He was one of four children, and was...

Dec 8, 2019

Erma Jean Simcox, 82, passed away December 8, 2019 in her residence at Country Meadows Assisted Living. She was the loving wife of Charles D. Simcox who passed away on January 22, 1982 from ALS. Born March 14, 1937 in Morris Township in Clearfield Pa, Erma was the daughter of the late Roy E and Jean Marie...

Dec 7, 2019

Thomas W. Gries, Sr., 78, of Maidencreek Township, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:30 AM at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy A. (Graeff) Gries. Born in Reading, Mr. Gries was raised by his mother, the late Josephine (Schlear), and his step-father, the late Donald Neider. He graduated...

Dec 7, 2019

Louise M. Tassone, 91, of, Wyomissing, passed away Saturday December 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM in Berks Heim where she had resided since February.

Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Dominic Tassone and Carmella (Palumbo) Tassone.

Louise was employed as a salesperson for Empire Beauty School for 13 years retiring in...

Dec 7, 2019

Frank “Moe” D. Klopp Sr., 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away on December 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was the husband of the late Fay Lorraine Klopp who passed away on November 14, 2018.

Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Frank R. Klopp Jr. and Rachel Ella (Bicher) Klopp.

Dec 7, 2019

Steven M. Kulaga, 63, of Reading, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, Steven was the son of John J.Kulaga, Jr.  and the late Patricia A. (Biondo) Kulaga.  He was a machinist at Rockwell International and enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and watching horse racing.  Steven is also survived by his siblings...

Dec 5, 2019

Duane R. “Buzz” Lockwood, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2:23 pm in the Mifflin Center.  He was the husband of Deborah J. (Kava) Lockwood.  Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Buzz was the son of the late Raymond H. and Ramona E. (Hutchinson) Lockwood.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wernersville...

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...