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Kathryn Albrecht
Jul 16, 2026
Kathryn Albrecht, 99, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of 74 years of Stanley P. Albrecht, who passed away on June 3, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Piscitello) DiDino.
Kathryn was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in Reading.
In...
John Michel Troutman Sr.
Jul 18, 2026
John Michel Troutman Sr., 80, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. John was the loving husband to Marjorie Ann (Hinz) Troutman for over 57 years of marriage. Born in Reims, France to the late Harvey M. Troutman and Micheline (Gavroy) Troutman. John was a graduate of Wilson High School class of 1965...
Thomas E. Roberts Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Thomas Roberts, Jr., 82, of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026.
Born and raised in the Wilkes Barre area, he was a proud graduate of Wyoming Seminary, where he co-captained the football team, and Heidelberg University in Tifton, Ohio, where he was a member of the Sigma Tau Nu fraternity. When his son attended the University of Pennsylvania years...
John Douglas White
Jul 13, 2026
John Douglas White, 74, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born on October 2, 1951, in West Reading, he was the son of the late John E. White and Marian Elizabeth “Betty” (Balthaser) White. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School.
John is survived by his siblings, Elizabeth Ann Stanley, of...
Mary P. Denunzio
Jul 22, 2026
Mary P. Denunzio, 69, of Bern Township, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:29 am in her residence. She was the wife of the late Charles P. “Noodle” Denunzio who passed away in 2008. Born in Reading, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Marie (Schwoyer) Keltz. Mary was a 1975 graduate of Holy Name High...
Thomas W. Bickta
Jul 20, 2026
Thomas W. Bickta, 77, of Manheim Township, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:45 pm at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Attewell) Bickta. Born in Reading, Mr. Bickta was the son of the late William H. and Virginia K. (Barnett) Bickta. He received an Associate Degree from Reading Area Community College and...
M. Marie Lynn
Jul 21, 2026
M. Marie Lynn, 84, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 9:05 pm at Berks Born in Kentucky, Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Watson) Lynn. She was a magazine sales women for many years driving cross country and later owned a day care in the Philadelphia area. Mrs. Lynn then was a business owner...
Dorothy Joan Knittle
Jul 22, 2026
Dorothy Joan Knittle, 89, of Robeson Township, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. She was the wife of the late Harry George Knittle, Jr., who passed away May 29, 2025, and to whom she was married for 68 years.
Born on July 27, 1936, in Pottsville, Mrs. Knittle was the daughter of the late Donald C....
Virginia H. Graves
Jul 15, 2026
Virginia H. Graves, born on October 9, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, peacefully departed this life on July 15, 2026, at the Reading Hospital, at the age of 86. Known to many as Ginny. She was a dedicated registered nurse who attended Abington Memorial and spent over 30 years as Director of Nursing at Montgomery County Emergency Service. Ginny devoted her...
Kathleen Louise Gatto
Jul 16, 2026
Kathleen Louise (Norton) Gatto, 70, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife to Daniel B. Gatto Sr. for over 52 years. Born in Reading, Kathleen was daughter of the late William Jordan Norton, and survived by her mother, Anna Louise (Wengert) Norton.
Kathy had a remarkable...
Andrew Webster Rainey
Jul 12, 2026
Andrew Webster Rainey, 39, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Andrew was the beloved husband of Morgan Mallon Rainey. Born on October 7, 1986, he was the son of Scott Rainey and Sherilyn (Hoppins) Robison.
Andrew’s greatest joy was the life he and Morgan built together. Nothing brought him greater happiness than being with his family.
Andrew is survived...
Clement S. Ziolkowski
Jul 11, 2026
Clement S. Ziolkowski, 89, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:00 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Buck) Ziolkowski. Born in Reading, Mr. Ziolkowski was the son of the late Clement C. and Genevieve W. (Waszkiewicz) Ziolkowski. He was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School where he excelled in soccer...
Joyce M. Schneck
Jul 11, 2026
Joyce M. Schneck passed away peacefully at her residence on July 11, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 1, 1940, in Sheridan, Pennsylvania, Joyce’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family, her dedication, and her gentle spirit.
Throughout her years, Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She found her greatest joys...
Faye Esther Dotterrer
Jul 9, 2026
Faye Esther Dotterrer (Haas), born on March 23, 1933, in Stoney Creek, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab Center. Faye was 93 years old at the time of her passing.
Throughout her long life, Faye was a source of strength, love, and support for her family and friends. She was cherished by all...
Michael H. "Rags" Ranalli
Jul 9, 2026
Michael H. “Rags” Ranalli passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing & Rehab, at the age of 75. Born on June 30, 1951, in Reading, PA, Michael spent his life in the community he called home, becoming known affectionately as "Rags" to those who cared for him.
He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, remembered...
Joan M. Kalbach
Jul 7, 2026
Joan Miriam (Hinkel) Kalbach, of Spring Township, passed away at home on July 7, 2026, just 3 days from her 93rd birthday.
Born in 1933, Joan grew up in Reading, PA, as the sixth of 8 children to the late Gordon R. and Miriam E. (Lorah) Hinkel. She graduated from Reading High School and then worked at the Berkshire Knitting Mills.
In...
Dudley Brian Christian
Jul 6, 2026
Dudley Brian Christian, 82, of Temple, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband to Catherine Louise (Focht) Christian for over 50 years of marriage before her passing on March 22, 2026.
He enlisted in the Navy as a Radioman stationed in Sidi Yahia, Morocco. Immediately after, he hitch-hiked across Europe before returning home....
Paulette A. Fichter
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paulette Ann Fichter
Paulette Ann Fichter, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, unwavering devotion to those she loved, and a lifetime of treasured memories.
Paulette was a devoted wife to Wayne Fichter, a loving mother, cherished grandmother, adored great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend...
Alma Nygren
Jul 5, 2026
Alma (Rock) Nygren, 84, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at The Reading Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William R. Rock and late Margaret (Smith) Rock.
Alma was a wonderful and versatile woman. Besides being a generous, loving wife, mother, and homemaker, she volunteered with various organizations including FISH in...
Marian J. Longenecker
Jul 4, 2026
Marian J. Longenecker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 9, 1929, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, she was she daughter of the late Henry and Adrianna (Blackstone) Harmsen. Marian lived a life rich in love, service, and commitment to her family and community. She was the...
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