Obituaries
Rene Daigle
Feb 14, 2026
Rene Daigle, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was the partner of Lynda Martin.
Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Victorian and Yvetter (L’heurex) Daigle. Rene built his career in dry wall, working as a dry wall finisher. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, as...
Richard A. Latshaw
Feb 12, 2026
Richard A. "Dick" Latshaw, 91, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Bethlehem, where he resided.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late John T. Latshaw and Edna (Noll). A graduate of West Reading High School, he received the Thespian award from his class. Dick was a proud US Navy veteran. He worked as bookkeeper for H E Fortna...
Candace P. Geissler
Feb 11, 2026
Candace Patricia "Candy" Geissler, 77, passed away on February 11, 2026, in the care of the Cleveland Clinic, following a difficult cardiac surgery. She was the loving wife of Michael F. "Mike" Geissler, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage full of love, laughter, and countless beautiful memories.
Born in Schenectady, Candy was the daughter of the late Donald...
Lydia Esther Ramos
Feb 9, 2026
Lydia Esther Ramos Roman, 87, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was born on April 9, 1938, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Julio Ramos and Lydia Roman.
Lydia was a woman of strength, grace, and deep compassion. For more than 40 years, she shared a devoted marriage with her beloved husband, Paulo Kuczer,...
Anna M. Mersinger
Feb 8, 2026
Anna M. (Accordino) Mersinger, 96, formerly of Colony Park, passed away February 8, 2026, at Tower Health, Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of Richard L. Mersinger, who passed away March 15, 1997. They were married May 1, 1954.
Born January 2, 1930, in Reading, she was the daughter the late Frank N. and Sebastiana (Ugliuzza) Accordino.
Anna worked...
Mary Zuy Vilardo
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Zuy Vilardo, 86, passed away on February 7, 2026. at the Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Frank A. Vilardo since 1957.
Born on August 26, 1939, Mary was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Kalabisco) Zuy.
She retired in 1994 after 30-plus years at Western Electric.
Mary enjoyed playing cards, traveling and most of all her home and...
Robert B. Coleman
Feb 6, 2026
Robert B. Coleman, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Nancy L. (Kissinger), who passed away on June 14, 2021.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Alfred H. and Lillian M. (Zwicky) Coleman. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1956 before honorably...
Gilbert Darlak
Feb 6, 2026
Gilbert "Gil" F. Darlak, 89, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Elaine (Resanovich) Lascomb Darlak, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Gil was the son of the late Francis and Julia (Stankiewicz) Darlak. He graduated Reading High School in 1954 before going...
John Kluck
Feb 6, 2026
John David Kluck of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, with his beloved wife of 60 years holding his hand.John was born on July 15, 1943 in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Elmer and Dorothy (Floring) Kluck. He graduated from Exeter High School in 1961, then went on to Bloomsburg University where he met Ann Harriet Fister, the...
Cesar Marcos Arellano Salazar
Feb 5, 2026
Cesar Marcos Arellano Salazar was born on April 25, 1952, and passed away on February 5, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unforgettable memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Cesar shared his life with his loving partner, Carmen Margarita Lopez, and was a devoted father to Angelica,...
Thomas Richards Johns III
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas Richards Johns III, of Leesport, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Berkshire Commons. Born in Punxsutawney, he was the son of Spurgeon S. and Gladys (McFeaters) Johns. Tom was the loving husband of Antje (Wolf) Johns with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of love and partnership until her passing in April 2025.
Tom was a graduate of Westmont...
Dorothy J. Devlin
Feb 4, 2026
Dorothy J. "Dot" Devlin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Devlin. They married on November 10, 1951, and shared 73 years of love, and memories.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late R. Paul Merkel and Miriam Schmeck. Dot worked in the Reading Hospital as...
Joanne L. Wolfe
Feb 3, 2026
Joanne L. (Leyda) Wolfe, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Reading, PA. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Philip D. Wolfe, whom she married November 16, 1957. Born on March 9, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Newton E. and Lucile (Norris) Leyda.
Joanne was a graduate of Oakwood...
August W. Hassenbein Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
August W. Hassenbein Jr., 87, of Reading, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was the widower of Grace L. (Keeney), who died on November 5, 2013. He was a devoted husband to Grace and cared for her in her final illness.
Born in Reading, PA, to the late August W. Hassenbein, Sr., and Barbara "Betty" (Saffer), he attended Reading High...
Sallie Mae Monahan
Feb 3, 2026
Sallie Mae (Bollinger) Monahan, 80, of Boyertown, passed away on February 3, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.Sallie is survived by her son, Eric Monahan, husband of Danielle, of Temple, as well as her son-in-law, John Munro, her eight grandchildren; Riley Monahan, Tyler Monahan, Justin Monahan, Timothy Monahan, Madison Munro, Isaac Munro, Cameron Munro, and Justin Munro, and her four great-grandchildren;...
George Alan Case
Feb 2, 2026
George Alan Case, 79, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on February 2, 2026. A man of deep integrity, quiet fairness, and boundless curiosity, George followed his passions fully and loved his family without reservation.
Born in Jamaica, New York, George was the son of the late George Isaac Case and Minerva Case (née Yuncker). From an early age, he...
Lindsay Marie Topper
Feb 1, 2026
Lindsay Marie Topper, 34, of Charles Town, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on February 1, 2026, after a difficult battle with cancer. She fought a courageous and challenging battle.
Lindsay was born in Reading, PA, on July 5, 1991, the daughter of Kathleen (McNellis)Topper, Shillington, PA and Louis Topper, West Reading, PA.
Lindsay graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in...
Kerry L. Klick
Feb 1, 2026
Kerry L. Klick, 78, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline "Maddie" C. (Kalinowski) Klick.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Curtis "Pete" and Virginia (Hinkel) Klick. Kerry graduated from Muhlenberg High school in 1965 and attended Penn State Berks. He was employed as a computer analyst at...
Gianfranco Toso
Jan 31, 2026
Gianfranco Toso, 93, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Pordenone, Italy, he was the son of the late Bruno and Vittorina Toso. He attended Medical School at the University of Bologna (1950-1956) and then earned his Doctor of Dentistry at the same institution in honor of his father's profession. During medical school he had...
Thomas G. Swales, Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
Thomas G. Swales, Jr., 89, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Lucas) Swales. They were married on December 20, 1969, and shared 56 wonderful years together.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 29, 1936, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas G. Swales, Sr. and Eleanor (Lindsey). Thomas...
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