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Margarita Crespo
May 23, 2026
Margarita Crespo, 74, of Reading, passed away Saturday May 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Temple University Hospital. Born in New York City, Ms. Crespo was the daughter of the late Carlos and Carmen (Navedo) Serrano. She was employed in housekeeping at Saint Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church. Ms. Crespo is survived by her children Monica Marzan of New...
Anna M. Wrobel
May 29, 2026
Anna Marie (Ann) Wrobel, 85, of Fleetwood, PA passed away peacefully on the morning of May 29, 2026. She was the loving wife of C. Fred Wrobel, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA, Ann was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Schmidt) Malone.
Ann was a 1959 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High...
Patricia Ann Spatz
May 22, 2026
Patricia Ann (Althouse) Spatz, 91, of Reinholds, formerly of Pennside, Lower Alsace, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at The Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife to Wilmer C. Spatz, for over 54 years of marriage, before his passing on June 18, 2005. Born in Tuckerton, PA, on October 18, 1934, Patricia was the daughter of the late,...
Jane A. Kerns
May 10, 2026
Jane (Yerger) Kerns, formerly of Reading, peacefully stepped into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born on September 12, 1939 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Jane was the daughter of the late Ethel Boyer. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Kerns who passed away in 1998 and the loving companion of Terry Trout of Oakland...
Jennelle Ann Weiler
May 29, 2026
Per family request there will be no public obituary posting.
Bean Funeral Homes is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com
Warren A. Sheaffer, Jr.
May 23, 2026
Warren A. Sheaffer, Jr., 79, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday May 23, 2026 at 9:28 am at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Charon L. Snyder. Born in Montreal, Canada, Mr. Sheaffer was the son of the late Warren A. Sheaffer, Sr. and Marjorie (Baty) Sheaffer. He was a 1965 graduate of Exeter High School and received a...
Keith Allen Daubert
May 23, 2026
Keith Allen Daubert, 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born in October, 1951, in Reading, Keith was the son of Ralph and Joyce Daubert.
Keith grew up in Laureldale and graduated from Kutztown University. He devoted his entire professional life to graphic design, building a remarkable career that spanned five decades. Throughout those years, he...
Noemi Rivera
May 21, 2026
Noemi Rivera, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born September 10, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, Noemi was a cherished member of her community, known to many as a mentor, residing in Reading, PA for many years. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Ramos and Aurora (Mariani) Ramos. Noemi was the beloved...
June A. Wertz
May 20, 2026
June A. Wertz, 92, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born in Reading, June was the daughter of the late Oscar P. Hollenbach and Alice L. (Hafer) Lincoln. June was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1951, and went on to work for Boscov’s in the distribution center for...
Theodora M. "Teddi" Rieck
May 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, aunt and dear friend Theodora (Teddi) Rieck.
On Thursday May 14, 2026 Teddi ended her life adventure and started her heavenly journey.
Mom was born on August 10, 1931 in Easton PA to the late Charles Karantonis and Mary (Mazza/Carman) Karantonis.
She attended St Bernard’s Elementary School and...
Dr. Larry R. Schmidt
May 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Larry Robert Schmidt, a devoted husband to Cheryl Ann Schmidt for 55 years, loving father, proud grandfather, brother, cherished friend, and lifelong educator, who passed away on May 14th 2026.
Larry dedicated his life to serving others through education, kindness, patience, and an unwavering love for his family. His...
Lowell G. Sheeler
May 13, 2026
Lowell G. Sheeler, 88, passed away Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 3:48 am at Sinking Spring Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Reading, Mr. Sheeler was the son of the late George E. and Melba M. (Reinhold) Sheeler. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sinking Spring and was employed in various positions at Threshold Rehabilitation Services...
Dr. Frances Kay Vickery-Munshower
May 10, 2026
Dr. Frances Kay Vickery-Munshower, 83, of Shillington passed peacefully in her residence on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was the wife of the late John W. Munshower, who passed away in September of 1995. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Charles E. and JennaV (Giles) Vickery. She received a B.S in elementary education;...
Donna J. Shaner
May 6, 2026
Donna Jean (Stapleton) Shaner
May 17, 1963 – May 6, 2026
Donna Jean (Stapleton) Shaner, 62, of Reading, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home on May 6, 2026. She courageously battled breast cancer for nearly four years. She was preceded in death by her husband David D. Shaner Jr. who passed away in March 2007.
Donna was born on May 17, 1963...
Merrill E. Renninger
May 4, 2026
Merrill E. Renninger, 91, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to Gail Jeanette (Unger) Renninger for over 64 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, Merrill was the son of the late, Merrill W. Renninger and Violet (Linsinbigler).
A graduate of Pottstown High School where he...
Linda M. Althouse
Apr 30, 2026
Linda M. Althouse, 78, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday April 30, 2026 at 10:25 pm at Laureldale Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Richard L. Althouse. Born in West Reading, Mrs. Althouse was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Mada M. (Baver) Kauffman. She was employed as a caregiver at the Jesuit...
Elisa Laura Plancarte
Apr 29, 2026
Elisa Laura Plancarte, 38, of Blandon, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving friends and family. Born in Lindsay, California, Elisa was the daughter of Javier Plancarte and Maria Guadalupe (Lemus) Bedolla. Elisa worked as a Scheduler for Grafika Print in Sinking Spring for over 15 years.
Elisa will be remembered for her...
Lorraine Ann Breiding
Apr 23, 2026
Lorraine Ann Breiding (Ristau),63, of Muhlenberg, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife to John Charles Breiding for over 36 years of marriage. Born in St. Albans, Queens, New York, Lorraine was the daughter of the late, Edgar Ristau and Patricia (Lennon) Ristau.
Lorraine loved watching True Crime...
Todd J. Frasso
Apr 21, 2026
Todd J. Frasso, 69, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn A. Frasso (Hohl), with whom he shared 45 years of matrimony. Born on April 23, 1956, in Reading, to Robert and Louise (Hullinger) Frasso, Todd graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1974 and subsequently...
Janine M. Gerber
Apr 20, 2026
Janine M. Gerber, 68, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home. Born in Reading, Janine was the daughter of the late, Melvin Ebling, and Margaret (Swoyer) Gass. Janine was a graduate of Reading High School and went on to graduate from Cosmetology School. During her life, Janine had also worked for The Reading Hospital, in...
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