Obituaries
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...
Ralph Denton Maurer
Mar 11, 2026
Ralph Denton Maurer, born September 22,1942, in Reading, PA, passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph Daniel Maurer and Leona (Wentzel) Maurer. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Patricia (Burkhart) Maurer; three children, son Scott Maurer and wife Nancy (Hess) Maurer, daughter Tracey (Maurer)...
Lillian J. Romano
Mar 10, 2026
Lillian J. (DeLong) Romano, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Romano Sr., with whom she shared 36 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1993.
Born in Tilden Township, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. H. and Sallie C. (Epler) DeLong....
Margene Jones
Mar 10, 2026
Margene (Hart) Jones, 88, passed away on March 10, 2026 at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, where she resided. She was the beloved wife of William “Bud” Jones. They shared 63 years together until his passing in October 2019.
Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Eunice (Miller) Hart. Margene received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from...
Thomas D. Sturgis
Mar 9, 2026
Thomas (Tom) D. Sturgis, 92, of Shillington, passed away March 9, 2026, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center under the care of in-patient hospice. Prior to his hospitalization, the compassionate and competent staff of Comfort Keepers provided professional care in the comfort of his home.
Born in Reading, he was the only child of the late Marriott (Tom) D. and Lottie...
Kevin W. McMullen
Mar 9, 2026
Kevin W. McMullen, 63, passed away March 9, 2026, in his Kenhorst residence. He was the loving husband of Bonnie L. (Staley) McMullen for 20 years. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard C. and Mary E. (Schuler) McMullen, and was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. Kevin was a skilled carpenter, and owner and...
Adelfa Sanchez
Mar 9, 2026
Adelfa Sanchez, 84, of Reading, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Inez Calderon.
Adelfa was full of energy, spirited, and always positive. She brought warmth and enthusiasm wherever she went. She loved Colombian food and Latino music, and she enjoyed being involved in Latin clubs and organizations.
She will be deeply missed by her...
Thomas M Moll
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas M. Moll, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Joesph's Hospital & Medical Center, Bern Township. He was survived by his cherished wife of thirty years, Anne Overly-Moll.
Born in Reading, Tom was the son of the late Abner "AJ" and Ruth (Putt) Moll. Tom dedicated his life to serving others. Upon his...
Vivian M. Smith
Mar 8, 2026
Vivian Mylin Smith, 101, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Highlands where she was a resident for over 20 years. She was weeks away from her 102nd birthday. Vivian was the widow of Jesse Pershing Smith, who passed away on February 17, 2010, after over 64 years of marriage.
Born in Eden, PA,...
Brack Louis Duncan
Mar 7, 2026
Brack L. Duncan, lovingly known as Louis to his siblings and "Uncle NuNu" to his nieces and nephews, was born on June 19, 1951, to the late Escort and Ruth Duncan. On March 7, 2026, he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
During his life journey, Louis gave his life to Christ and faithfully attended New Hope Baptist...
Thomas Joseph Bowersox
Mar 7, 2026
Thomas Joseph Bowersox was born in Hanover, PA on January 4, 1948 to Stanley and Dorothy (Foulk) Bowersox. His youth had a strong emphasis on sports, especially baseball and football.
He attended Albright College, where he played football for four years and married the love of his life, Elaine Wetzel, after his sophomore year. He graduated in 1969 with a...
Betty J. Hurst
Mar 7, 2026
Betty J. Hurst, 84, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the Laurel Center.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Verna (O'Toole) Banus. Betty was a hardworking and dedicated woman who held many different jobs throughout her life. She spent many years employed at Baldwin Brass, where she worked as a machine operator...
Joan M. Schaum
Mar 6, 2026
Joan M. Texter Schaum, of Berks County, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at Berks Heim. She was the devoted wife of Harry Johnson Schaum, with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Irwin W. Texter and Mary Elizabeth (Lutz) Texter. She was a graduate of Robesonia High School. Throughout her life,...
Sandra Kay Dake
Mar 6, 2026
Sandra Kay Dake, 76, of Shillington, passed away on March 6, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of Lewis L. Dake, Jr., with whom she would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in May.Born in Reading, PA, to the late John H. and Betty Lee (Berger) Adam, Sandy graduated from Muhlenberg High School in...
Lyne Charlsen
Mar 5, 2026
Lyne Charlsen, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George J. Sr. and Ethel (Armacost) Charlsen.
Lyne dedicated more than 30 years of her career as a medical transcriptionist. She spent the first half of her professional life with Orthopedic Associates of Reading and later continued...
Quy Thi Dao
Mar 5, 2026
Quy Thi Dao, 86, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Spruce Manor where she resided.
Born in Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Quy Ngoc Dao and Thanh Thi Tran. Quy was a homemaker and was happy to be home with her children. Quy enjoyed watching movies, traveling, shopping, and giving to charity in Vietnam.
Quy is...
Pamela J. Coldren
Mar 5, 2026
Pamela J. (Shirey) Coldren, 70, of Laureldale passed away March 5, 2026, at Reading Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Pamela was born in Reading, PA, to the late Joe S. Shirey and Miriam L. (Frey) Shirey.
In Pamela's early years, she worked at her parents' store; JoAnne's Card and Gifts. For a number of years after that, Pamela devoted all...
Lang Van Huynh
Mar 2, 2026
Lang Van Huynh, 95, passed away March 2, 2026 in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.
Born in Vietnam, he was the beloved husband of Muoi Vuong, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Lang was owner and head chef at Lang Restaurant, Reading since 1986. Lang was very passionate about cooking and found true joy and comfort every time someone...
Hedwig Eve Borst
Mar 1, 2026
Hedwig "Hedy" E. Borst, 84, of Shillington, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of James M. Borst. Highschool sweethearts, they married on July 10, 1965, following his military service.
Born in Reading to the late Joseph and Ludwina (Wackerle) Gmeiner, Hedy graduated with honors from Central Catholic in 1959....
Michael Joseph Vanino
Mar 1, 2026
Michael J. Vanino, 73, passed away in his Kenhorst residence on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. For over 30 years he was the devoted companion of Patricia K. Schmehl.
Born in West Reading to the late Joseph and Helen Vanino, Mike graduated from West Reading High School in 1970. Mike began his long career with Spring...
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