Obituaries
Erin Crider
Jan 18, 2026
Erin Whitney Crider, PE; LT, USNJuly 19, 1984 - January 18, 2026
The world lost a bright light on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with the unexpected passing of Erin Whitney Crider while she was deployed at Camp Lemonnier, a U.S. Naval base in Djibouti, Africa. Erin was a fierce, brilliant, vibrant, and deeply generous woman whose impact reached across continents, professions,...
Dianne Marie Reeser
Jan 26, 2026
Dianne Marie Reeser, 78, of Harrisburg and formerly of South Temple, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at Linden Village in Lebanon. Dianne was affectionately known as "Dee Dee" to much of her family and her nieces and nephews referred to her as "Aunt Dee Dee."
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Concetta (Ciabattoni)...
Nancy L. Knerr
Jan 26, 2026
Nancy L. Knerr, 91, passed away peacefully in her Berkshire Heights residence surrounded by her family on Monday, January 26, 2026. On November 29, she celebrated 73 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Robert L. Knerr.
Born in Reading to the late Russell and Sarah (Keller) Moser, Nancy attended Reading School District. She was a devoted homemaker who poured...
Ronald Fisher
Jan 25, 2026
Ronald G. Fisher, 76, a devoted husband, father, and lifelong outdoorsman, passed away peacefully at his Exeter residence on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Karen S. (Shaw) Fisher, with whom he would have celebrated 40 years of marriage this May.
Born in Reading to the late Donald G. and Helen M. (Blankenbiller) Fisher, Ron graduated in...
Patricia Louise DeWald
Jan 24, 2026
Patricia Louise DeWald- Adam, 82, of Bernville, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2026. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Walter and Anna (Ziegler) Kull. Patricia known to most as Pat was the loving wife of Ronald Adam until his passing in January of 2008.
Pat was a resilient and caring person who was deeply passionate about...
Dennis N. Anderson
Jan 24, 2026
"Forever Remembered, Forever Loved"
Dennis Neal Anderson passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.
He was born on June 21, 1961, to the late Robert Neal and Annie Mae Anderson. He was the youngest brother of seven siblings, known for his charm, humor, and larger-than-life personality.
Dennis accepted Christ at a young age and attended Goochland County Public Schools, where his outgoing spirit and...
Gertrude "Trudy" M. Barette
Jan 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gertrude "Trudy" Barette on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born October 8, 1930, in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, Trudy lived in Pottstown and Emmaus, PA, and Ocala, FL, and most recently resided at Frederick Living Facility.
Trudy lived a full and joyful life. She loved traveling to visit her granddaughter in St....
Dolores Calibeo
Jan 22, 2026
Dolores (Dragan) Calibeo, 89, passed away January 22, 2026, at The Heritage of Green Hills surrounded by her children.
Born on September 22, 1936 in Saint Clair, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Elizabeth (Bardzak) Dragan. She is survived by her five children: Michael husband of Monica, Nancy Lee, Thomas husband of Joanne, Lisa wife of Ken...
Diane Catherine Deptula
Jan 22, 2026
Diane C. Deputa, 68, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the care of Penn State St. Joseph's Hospital. She and her loving husband, Anthony, had recently relocated to Sinking Spring.
She was born to the late Antonio "Louie" and Ann (Silverstein) Rodrigo. For many years Diane was a member of St. Henry's Roman Catholic...
Maria Socorro De Jesus
Jan 21, 2026
Maria Socorro de Jesus, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Pablo de Jesus, Jr. They shared several years together until his passing in 2019.
Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Juanita (Gonzales) Guzman. She moved to the United States in 1969, when she...
Cecilia Bialas
Jan 21, 2026
Cecilia M. Bialas, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the Highlands where she resided. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Henry N. Bialas. They celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in December of 2012.
Born in McAdoo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore F. and Helen (Rush) Barna. She was a member of St....
Corey Jones
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Corey E. Jones, 50, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 20, 2026, after a two-year battle with lymphoma.
He was the loving and dedicated husband of Alison M. (Turley) Jones. They were married on September 14, 2002, and cherished over 23 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of Nancy L. (Frey) Hess, Spring Twp. and Quin...
Elton Butler
Jan 20, 2026
Elton "Butch" Butler, Jr., 81, of Reading, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, PA, Butch was the son of the late Arnietta (Dorsey) Butler and Elton Butler, Sr. He was a graduate of Reading High School and went on to attend Penn State Berks. He proudly served as a member of the United States...
Marie Fenelon
Jan 18, 2026
Marie Judith Fenelon, 57, passed away on January 18, 2026, at St. Joseph's Medical Center. She was the wife of Pastor Wilkens Fenelon.Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of Adrena Medard and the late Nicolas Cangé. Marie moved to the United States with her husband in 2000 and worked as a Nursing Assistant at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Marie...
Mable Mildred Schaner
Jan 17, 2026
Mable M. (Kleinsmith) Schaner, 96, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Berks Heim where she resided. She was the beloved wife of LeRoy Schaner until his passing in 2000. Born in Old Zionsville, Lehigh County, PA, Mable was the daughter of the late William Kleinsmith, Jr. and Mary Helen (Moyer).
She worked at various Knitting Mills...
Kathleen E. Baver
Jan 15, 2026
Kathleen E. Baver, 91, of Nazareth, passed away on January 15, 2026 at Moravian Hall Square. Born in Auburn, PA, she was the daughter of Guy and Sarah (Mengel) Sowers. She was the devoted wife of the late Brian D. Baver. The couple married on June 2nd 1953 and shared 67 years together.
After graduating from Blue Mountain High School, she...
Dennis L. Owens
Jan 14, 2026
Dennis L. Owens, 86, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away January 14, 2026, at the St Francis Home, Shillington, where he received compassionate and reverent care.
Born in West Wyomissing, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Katherine (Way) Owens.
He was a 1957 graduate of Wilson High School.
Dennis served our nation proudly in the US Army from 1958-1961.
He was employed...
Robert Hess Krick
Jan 13, 2026
Robert H. Krick, 91, of Booneville, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the care of Corinth Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lucille (O'Neill).
Born and raised in Hamburg, PA, he was a son of the late Charles M. Krick and Esther M. (Hess) Krick-Miller. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1952 before enlisting in...
Luz Nilda Medina
Jan 12, 2026
Luz Medina, 78, of West Reading, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Luz was the daughter of Eladio Medina and Providencia Lebron. Luz met the love of her life at the age of 16, Erasmo Lorenzi Rivera. After two years together, they married and went on...
Louis E. Wagner
Jan 8, 2026
Louis E. Wagner, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away January 8, 2026, at Orwigsburg Center.
He was the son of the late Louis F. and Anna (Haddle) Wagner.
Louis was a self-employed painter.
He was a former member of Church of St. Ann, Emmaus, PA.
Louis was well-regarded for his warm and friendly demeanor, with a particular fondness for watching television, especially wrestling. He...
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