Obituaries
William Daniel Odenwelder Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
William Daniel "Dan" Odenwelder, Jr., 76, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He shared more than 47 years of marriage with his cherished wife, Maureen Odenwelder (Kostrab), whose unwavering love, devotion, and support were a constant source of comfort and joy throughout his life.
Born in Bethlehem, Dan was the son...
Janet I. Merkel
Mar 28, 2026
Janet Irene Merkel
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and “Grammy,” Janet, who left this world surrounded by the love of her family.
Janet was a devoted wife to her husband, Ken, and a proud, loving mother to her five children: Dustin, Ashley, Darryl, Michael, and Tiffany. Her greatest joy in life was...
The Reverend Paul A. DaDamio
Mar 27, 2026
The Reverend Paul Anthony DaDamio, retired Priest of the Diocese of Allentown, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Father DaDamio was born July 20, 1963 to the late Anthony R. DaDamio and Margery A. (Krengel) DaDamio.
He is survived by siblings: Debra A. Wagaman (Terry), Rita M. Jackson (Trey), Catharine L. Bruno (Anthony), Captain Rebecca R. DaDamio, and John R. DaDamio (Lynn),...
Ralph Paul Hummel
Mar 26, 2026
Ralph Paul Hummel, AKA Hogan, 73, of Reading, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born in Reading, he was the son of Ralph E. and Naiomi Vivian (Anderson) Hummel.
Ralph graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 1971 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he held...
Jeanette A. Reinheimer
Mar 25, 2026
Jeanette Ann (Fiorindo) Reinheimer, 87, of Reading, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation where she had been a resident since May 2024. She was the loving wife of Denis W. Reinheimer with whom she would have celebrated 59 years of marriage in June.
Born on August 10, 1938, Jeanette...
Scot Mason DePue
Mar 23, 2026
Scot Mason DePue, 60, of Wyomissing, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2026, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Kristin (Murphy) DePue.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Scot was the son of the late Lewis DePue and Marian (Mason) DePue. He graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in Dover, Delaware, and earned his undergraduate degree...
Linda L. Day
Mar 23, 2026
Linda Lea Day, a dedicated teacher, community volunteer, wife, and mother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 23rd, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 29, 1944, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, to the late Ronald and Gladys McIntosh, Linda lived a life of grace as a teacher, a loving wife, and an extraordinary mother and grandmother.
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Christ Gust Kraras
Mar 23, 2026
Christ Gust Kraras, 79, of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gust C. and Stella G. (Dialectos) Kraras. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann B. Kraras, in 2024.
Christ grew up in Reading and was a proud member of...
Glen S. Levan
Mar 22, 2026
Glen S. Levan, age 79, made his departure to join the Lord’s heavenly choir on March 22, 2026. Born on December 22, 1946 in Reading, PA to his parents, the late Stanley W. Levan and survived by Margret E. Levan.
Raised in Hamburg, he was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School’s class of 1964. He journeyed away from home to...
Jeanette E. Mann
Mar 19, 2026
Jeanette E. Mann, 82, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the care of Orwigsburg Center. She was the widow of Robert E. Mann.
She was one of the 15 children born to the late Leonard and Eva (Peters) Peters. Jeanette graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and worked for many years as an Aid at the...
Melody Anne Hiester
Mar 19, 2026
Melody A. Hiester, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of over 50 years to Frederick A. Hiester Jr.
Born in Reading to the late Solon and April (Trout) Fox, Melody attended Reading School District. A sweet soul who enjoyed being with people, Melody worked for...
Stephanie M. Clayter
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, at 9:35 a.m., another angel was called home.
Stephanie Mae Clayter, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital after a short fight with lung cancer, with her husband, Robert Clayter, by her side.
She was born Stephanie Mae Boltz on February 22, 1956, at 7:15 a.m. in Lebanon County, PA, to Gordon Boltz and Jean (Rothgable)...
Carol A. Bausher
Mar 19, 2026
Carol A. (Stephens) Bausher, 87, passed away March 19, 2026, at The Heritage of Green Hills.
Her husband, Richard A. Bausher, passed died on June 13, 2018.
Born in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mary B. (Bistronish) Stephens.
She graduated from Mahanoy Township High School in 1957, where she took great pride in serving...
Donald D. Deem
Mar 19, 2026
Donald "Pud" D. Deem, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in his Reading residence. He was the widower of Barbara J. Deem, who passed away on May 14, 2023.
Born in Reading to the late Robert D. and Anna A. (Rhodes) Deem, Pud graduated from Reading High School in 1948. He went on to the US Naval Academy,...
Larry D. Rauch
Mar 18, 2026
Larry David Rauch peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
He was the son of the late Annie and Felix Rauch. He was educated and graduated from Riverside High School in Saluda, South Carolina. He later attended Reading Area Community College and completed a degree in Business Administation. Upon graduating high school, he worked in...
Eugene Zigmund Bonkoski
Mar 17, 2026
Eugene Zigmund Bonkoski, 83, of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and respected member of his community.Born in November 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Eugene lived a life defined by dedication, service, and quiet strength. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and went on to...
Dustin Travis Seidel
Mar 16, 2026
Dustin Travis Seidel, 50, of Mohnton, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2026, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Tara Star (Heckman) Seidel.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of John and Arlene (Kozlowski) Lobach, Mohnton.
He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Dustin's professional career began at Thriftway, where he gained experience in the Dairy Department....
Sandra L. Heere
Mar 14, 2026
Sandra L. (Blank) Heere died on March 14, 2026 at Ephrata Hospital. She was the loving wife of Gerard A. “Jerry” Heere. They married on May 28, 1960.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Fern Virginia (Rothermel) Blank. She was a 1959 graduate of Reading High School. Sandra was employed by Western Electric as a...
Neoma M. Auge
Mar 13, 2026
Neoma (Kramer) Auge, 96, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Complete Care at Berkshire in Exeter. She was the wife of Russell Auge, Jr., with whom she shared nearly 75 years of marriage before his passing in 2024.
Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Kermit H. Kramer and Helen (Withers) Kramer....
W. Todd Bowers
Mar 13, 2026
Walter "W. Todd" Bowers, 83, passed away on March 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Crockett) Bowers. They married on June 18, 1983, and shared 42 wonderful years together
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Mary Hazel (Fritz) Bowers. Todd graduated from Boyertown...
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