Obituaries
Henry J. "Hank" Mullen
Nov 17, 2025
Henry J. "Hank" Mullen, Sr., 88, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Duffy) Mullen from January 22, 1966 until her passing in 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Mary (McPeak) Mullen. Hank worked for Atlantic Refinery Co. for his entire career,...
Ethan Shirk
Nov 13, 2025
CPT. Ethan Andrew Shirk, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Born in Reading to F. Alan and Pamela A. (Maser) Shirk, Ethan was a very generous and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.After graduating from Wyomissing High School in 1989, he followed in his grandfather's footsteps and enlisted in the US Navy. He served his nation honorably during...
Antigone Sotos
Nov 13, 2025
Antigone G. Sotos, 88, of West Lawn, died peacefully on November 13, 2025, in the presence of beloved family. She was predeceased in 2014 by her devoted husband, Lambros G. Sotos, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born December 14, 1936, in Neochori, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Ioannis and Fani (Gikopoulos) Giannatselis.In 1963, Antigone...
Emma Jones
Nov 12, 2025
Emma Jo Jones, 29, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025, leaving behind a world forever changed by her bright spirit and the joy she brought to those around her. Emma was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Born to Rebecca Jones and the late Dennis Jones, she was one of three- a proud triplet alongside Ella and Evan Jones, and the...
Josephine E. Spotts
Nov 12, 2025
Josephine "Jay" Spotts, 88, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the companion and soulmate of David Lynam, who passed away in 2021.
She was born in Fort Washington to the late Joseph and Ernestine (Pileggi) Sparango. As a skilled cosmetologist and savvy businesswoman, Josephine ran her own salon for...
Elizabeth A. Walker
Nov 12, 2025
Elizabeth A. Walker, 69, formerly of Jackson Heights, Queens, passed away peacefully in her Temple home surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2025. On December 1, she would have celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Victor Walker Santiago.
Born in New York City to the late Michael and Joan (Morrissy) Summers, Liz graduated from Bryant High...
Barbara Wade
Nov 12, 2025
Barbara A. Wade, 88, of Newmanstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Penn State St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Reading, the daughter of the late Robert Wade and Mary (Daly) Wade Heft. Barbara is survived by her spouse, Patricia A. Van Kirk, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years.
A graduate of Reading High School, Class of...
Henry Carter Schaeffer
Nov 11, 2025
Henry Carter Schaeffer, 93, of Spring Township, passed away on November 11, 2025 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Branchdale, PA, he was the son of Guy and Florence (Carter) Schaeffer. Henry was the loving husband of Teresa "Terry" A. (Mendini) Schaeffer, with whom he shared 63 beautiful years of marriage.
Henry was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville Catholic...
Serena Morrissey
Nov 10, 2025
Serena Virginia (Noznesky) Morrissey passed away November 10th at Kendal Crosslands in Kennett Square, PA with her children by her side.Serena was born on July 18, 1936 in Media, PA to Harry J Noznesky and Serena V (Graul) Noznesky. She and her brothers Peter and Philip were raised in the Philadelphia area. She graduated from Eden Hall School for Girls...
Richard Townsley
Nov 8, 2025
Richard L. "Rich" Townsley, 90, passed away on November 8, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the devoted husband of Mary (Dissinger) Townsley. They shared 63 years of marriage, creating a lifetime legacy of love and wonderful memories.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jesse M. and Caroline S. Townsley. Richard was...
Elizabeth Karabinos
Nov 7, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Karabinos, 79, passed away on November 7, 2025 at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Robert Karabinos, with whom she shared 57 wonderful years until his passing in 2022.Betty was born in Reading to Arthur and Elizabeth (Bedford) Henry. She graduated Reading High School, Class of 1963, before embarking on a 30 year career at Car Tech...
Janice Ayala
Nov 6, 2025
Janice (Molina) Ayala, 68, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Marine Gunnery Sergeant, Jose "Joe" Ayala. They shared 41 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Genoveva (Roman) Rosa and the late Francisco Rosa Molina. Janice graduated from Reading High and worked in the Wilson School...
Barry Kauffman
Nov 6, 2025
Barry R. Kauffman, 82, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Complete Care Berkshire in Reading. He was the husband of Frances J. (Marino) Kauffman. They married on May 18, 1968.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Alton and Dorothy (Smith) Kauffman. Barry graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1962. He was employed as an annealer at Carpenter Technologies for 34...
Mary Gaspari
Nov 6, 2025
Mary (Walsh) Gaspari, 66, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Bucks County, she was the daughter of William Walsh and Mary Glennon Walsh. Mary lived a life defined by compassion, devotion, and deep love for her family. She was an avid cruciverbalist and a diehard fan of all Philadelphia sports...
Frank May
Nov 5, 2025
Frankie May, Jr., 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the ever devoted husband of Marilyn (White) May for 57 years.
Born in Reading, Frankie was the son of the late Frank May, Sr. and Ruth (Cass) May. Frankie was an exceptionally accomplished bowler who made an everlasting imprint on the...
Marie T. Reinert
Nov 5, 2025
Marie T. (Tittermary) Reinert, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gary Lee Reinert, until his passing in 2016.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of late Earl J. and Marie E. (Eckert) Tittermary. Marie received her Associates degree in Business Administration from Reading Area Community College. She worked for...
Danielle Delehanty
Nov 2, 2025
Danielle "Dee" Delehanty, 87, of Robeson Township, passed away peacefully after a lifelong battle with kidney disease surrounded by her loving husband and son in Promedica Toledo Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of David P. Delehanty, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage this past August.
Born in Rockford, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert...
John Pearson
Nov 1, 2025
John R. M. Pearson, age 82, formerly of Valley View Mobile Home Park, of Temple, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in the care of Rittenhouse Village. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Linore, whose memory he cherished dearly.
Born in Fargo, ND, to the late Vernon and Eleanor (Davison) Pearson, John graduated from the Dakota Boys' Ranch...
George W. Miller
Nov 1, 2025
George W Miller, of Shoemakersville, passed away and was reunited with his wife Lucille T. (Bayus) Miller on November 1, 2025. Lucille had previously passed away on May 16, 2020, and she prepared a place for George in heaven.
Born to George W D and Jennie Miller in 1936 at home, he was a graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School, Class...
Edward A. Ratajczak
Nov 1, 2025
Edward A. Ratajczak, 82, of Laureldale, passed away on November 1, 2025. Born in Reading, he was the son of Edward S. and Dorothy J. (Klempke) Ratajczak. He was the loving spouse of Margaret Jenine Ratajczak, with whom he shared 64 beautiful years of marriage, until her passing in 2021.
Known to some as Ed and to others as Sonny, he...
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