Oct 23, 2025

Robert Bruce Ludgate, Sr., 86, of Reading, PA, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness.

Born on August 14, 1939, in Jamaica (Queens), NY, Bob was the first son of the late Harold "Al" C. Ludgate, Sr. and Edna L. (Noviello) Ludgate Terrell. He played basketball on the Brockport High School varsity...

Oct 23, 2025

Stacie J. Batdorf, 63, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in the care of Daysping Homes, where she has resided for many years.

She was born in Pottsville to the late Merritt E. and Elizabeth M. (Freeburn) Batdorf. Stacie was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to many. Stacie graduated from Berks Vocational and Technical...

Oct 21, 2025

Celia T. Kilar 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Berks Heim where she resided. She was the devoted wife of Walter R. Kilar until his passing in 2000.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antionette (Jankowski) Glembocki. Celia was employed for many years at the Berkshire Knitting Mills and Narrow Fabric....

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Enzo Michael ValentinSeptember 5, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Our precious baby boy, Enzo Michael Valentin, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, Enzo filled our hearts with endless love, light, and joy. His beautiful spirit touched everyone who met him and will forever live in...

Oct 20, 2025

Deacon John W. Murphy, Jr.

The Rev. Mr. John W. Murphy, Jr., 91, passed away on October 20, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Pugarelli) Murphy, until her passing in 2014. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Chief Federal Judge John W. and Ella (Heffron) Murphy.

He is survived by two children, Deborah A. Fisher (Thomas)...

Oct 18, 2025

Walter A. "D.J. Sonny" Shuker, 87, of Hamburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2025, at the Laurel Center.

He was the widower of Vivian (Manmiller Zweizig) Shuker, who died on December 15, 2023.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Florence (Marks) Shuker.

He was a 1958 graduate of Reading High...

Oct 18, 2025

Concetta M. Hain, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away on October 18, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Salvatore and Bessie (Turrisi) Matarazzo.

After Concetta graduated from Reading High School in 1949, she married her sweetheart, Raymond Hain, Jr., with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2008. A devoted homemaker, she...

Oct 17, 2025

Theresa A. Yedinak, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, in her residence. She was the loving wife of Jerry Yedinak, who passed away on April 12, 2019.

Born in Reading to the late Andrew J. and Mary (Lesagonicz) Bilak, Theresa graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1959.

From 1962 through 1975, Theresa worked as a...

Oct 15, 2025

Todd Allen Kline, 59, of Reading, passed away on October 15, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Josephs Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Bruce G. and Helen K. (Hartman) Kline.

Todd was a 1984 graduate of Hamburg High School and a dedicated employee of Sunsweet Growers in Fleetwood.

Todd loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing with his buddy,...

Oct 14, 2025

Stanley Gibson, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at the Laurel Center. He was 91 years old.

Born on February 15, 1934, in Orwin, Pennsylvania, Stanley was the youngest of ten children born to Gertrude (Nelson) and James Gibson. In 1955, Stanley enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War.

Following...

Oct 14, 2025

Ramon Mendez, born on January 5, 1949, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Dámaso Mendez and Rosa Portuguez, and brother to Ángel, Carlos, Marcos, “Cuca,” “Cuchita,” and Pura, several of whom preceded him in death. A man of few words but with a...

Oct 14, 2025

Dorothy Louise Leas, affectionately known as Dot or Gdot, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 14, 2025. Dot was born on November 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, to Stephen J. Kunder and Anna L. (Frank) Kunder. She attended Bartram High School and, upon graduation, went on to earn a degree in Education from West Chester University.

Dot...

Oct 14, 2025

Jean Cooke, 82, of Leesport, passed away in her residence surrounded by her loving family & friends.

She was the wife of the late Charles Cooke for 50 years.

Jean was born in Centerport, PA to her parents Aaron and May (Werley) Gundrum. She went on to receive a full scholarship for nursing school at Montgomery Hospital and became a registered nurse....

Oct 13, 2025

Michael Thomas Knarr, 59, of Fleetwood, PA, unexpectedly passed away in his home on October 13, 2025. He was the son of the late Thomas E. Knarr and survived by his mother, Donna J. (Dunkelberger) Knarr. 

In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by 3 siblings: his sister, Debbie Young & husband, Brian of Fleetwood, PA; his sister, Dr. Wendy...

Oct 12, 2025

Margaret Bligh, cherished wife, loving sister, adored aunt and great-aunt, devoted friend, and esteemed colleague, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 78, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of James Bligh, with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Chester and Peggy Keller,...

Oct 10, 2025

James Alphonso Churchman, age 55, of Mohnton, PA departed this life on October 10, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends after a long hospitalization.

Jim was born on February 24, 1970 in Reading, PA, the son of Mrs. Lorine (née Mitchell) Churchman and Mr. Alphonso James Churchman.

Jim graduated from Reading High School in 1988 and went onto Lock Haven University...

Oct 10, 2025

Lyndon Dante Toussaint, Jr., known as LJ, 26, of Laureldale, PA, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Paoli, PA.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, LJ spent most of his life in the United States, where he attended Reading High School before transferring and graduating from Muhlenberg High School in Reading, PA. He later moved back to his birthplace to attend...

Oct 8, 2025

Ronald C. Wisner, 87, passed away on October 8, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Audrey (Mullis) Wisner. They married in 1970 and shared 55 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roland and Florence (Weaver). Ron was a skilled laborer working in construction for...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Robin Carol (Entzminger) Glass, 64, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away October 7, 2025, in West Reading Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was the wife of Robert Glass, Kenhorst.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Phyllis (Williams) Entzminger.

She was a 1979 graduate of Reading High School.

Robin worked at Camp Hosiery, as a yarn...