Obituaries
Amanda Dubois
Jul 7, 2022
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Amanda (Harris) DuBois of Reading, who was affectionately known as Mandy passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 34.
Mandy was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. She could light up a room just by entering it with her smile and a laugh that will not be forgotten. She adored...
Barbara E. Bitz
Jul 7, 2022
Barbara E. (Caldwell) Bitz, 75, formerly of Whitfield, passed away July 7, 2022, at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville.
She was the loving wife of Kevin G. Bitz, with whom she just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. They were married on June 13, 1970 at St James UCC in West Reading.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John C. and...
Ethel H. Woytek
Jul 7, 2022
On July 7, Ethel Helen (Dufallo) Woytek, age 96, beloved matriarch of her extended family, passed away peacefully at her home in Wyomissing, PA, from complications due to Covid.
Ethel was born on December 23, 1925, to Helen (Kalessar) and Joseph Dufallo, in Hazlebrook, PA, a coal mining hamlet now overgrown by weeds "where the road no longer goes." She was...
Kevin M Antosy
Jul 6, 2022
Kevin M. Antosy, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Laureldale.
Born in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Andrew and Frances (Rush) Antosy. Kevin graduated from Reading High School in 1978. Kevin was an avid racing fan. He always enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. Kevin had...
Todd A. Jones
Jul 5, 2022
Todd A. Jones of Wyomissing died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at age 60. He is survived by his mother, Janice Jones, and sister, Kim Ensslen (Carl) of Reading. He is predeceased by father Donald Jones and brother Robert "Bobby" Jones.
Todd earned his diploma from Wilson High School in 1980, a business management, marketing, and mechanical engineering degree from Penn State...
Kristin Marie Nawoczenski Wassil
Jul 3, 2022
Our beloved Kristin gained her angel wings suddenly on July 3, 2022. She was born September 12, 1985. Kristin resided in California with the love of her life, her husband James.
Kristin grew up in Sinking Spring and enjoyed her childhood with her cousins and family. Some of her most cherished memories were of family gathering, driving to Florida, and time...
Maria Ann Schieber
Jul 3, 2022
Maria Ann (Pirocchi) Schieber, 71, of Flying Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Phoebe, Allentown.
She was the loving wife of Joseph Donald Schieber Jr. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 15.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (DiDonato) Pirocchi.
Maria was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1968,...
Stanley J. Szortyka
Jul 1, 2022
Stanley J. Szortyka, formerly of Reading, PA, currently residing in Wyomissing, PA died on July 1, 2022, due to complications of cancer.
Born in Pringle, PA, on May 14, 1927, to Polish Immigrants, Stanley Szortyka, a coal miner, and his wife, Alexandria. Growing up in a coal mining town was a hard and difficult life, and Stanley lost his father at...
Karin A. Flatt
Jul 1, 2022
Karin A. Flatt (née Pohlschmidt), 78, of Wyomissing, died July 1, 2022, in Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Walter C. Flatt, Jr. Born in Bierstadt-Wiesbaden, Germany, she was the only daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anneliese (née Gilbert) Pohlschmidt. Karin was originally employed as a corporate translator for Hoechst AG (now Sanofi Aventis). She enjoyed music, cooking,...
Fern Krzak
Jun 30, 2022
Fern (Klopp) Krzak, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 in her Coal Township residence. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Krzak.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Clift) Klopp. Fern worked as a textile worker.
Fern is survived by a son, Dennis Paul; daughters, Richelle Krzak and Lisa Peterson; and...
Katharine M. Randazzo
Jun 29, 2022
Katharine "Kitten" M. (Lord) Randazzo, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Benjamin A. Randazzo, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Katharine was the daughter of William A. and Catherine M. (Levan) Lord. She graduated from Reading High School and Alvernia University before going on...
John D Weidenhammer
Jun 29, 2022
John D. Weidenhammer, 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his Shillington home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara D. (Daly) Weidenhammer. They married on September 8, 1985.
Born in Reading, PA. John graduated from Reading High School in 1973 and went on to earn a degree from Kutztown University in 1977. He was...
Brenda L. Miley
Jun 28, 2022
Brenda L. Miley, 62, passed away on June 28, 2022 at her Exeter residence. She was the wife of Robert F. Miley. They married on April 22, 1989.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Shirley (Fick) Snyder. Brenda graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1977. She was employed as a receptionist at Reading...
Kirk Lane Barnett
Jun 28, 2022
Kirk Lane Barnett, 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Born in Reading, PA, to the late Carroll and Sandra (Walker) Barnett, Kirk attended Governor Mifflin High School.
He was a friend to many and will be missed. Kirk enjoyed fishing and listening to music.
Kirk is survived by his brother, Thomas Ritter of Blandon, PA.
Services for...
Albert J. Gombar
Jun 28, 2022
Albert J. Gombar, 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his Shillington home. He was the husband of Robin A. (Domagalski) Gombar. They married on May 16, 1981.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Loughlin) Gombar. Al graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1972 and went on to earn a...
Dorothy M. Becker
Jun 28, 2022
Dorothy M. (Faust) Becker, 87, passed away June 28, 2022, in her Hamburg residence.
She was the widow of Kenneth D. Becker.
Born in Windsor Castle, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Mabel (Schappell) Faust.
Dorothy was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise...
Charlotte M. Carrigan
Jun 26, 2022
Charlotte M. Carrigan, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022 in her daughter's home in Swoyersville. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph H. Carrigan Jr., with whom she shared 62 years.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Fannie "Margaret" (Black) Videtto.
Charlotte was of the Catholic faith, a member of St. John...
Linda Gail Petersheim
Jun 25, 2022
Linda Gail (Keenan) Petersheim, 74, of Fleetwood, went home to the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was the loving widow of Glen Petersheim, who passed away in 2018.
Born in Reading to the late Bernard R. and Adrienne M. (Wolf) Keenan, Linda was the manager and owner of Home of Natural Foods health food store for 35 years until...
Julia A. Wenrick
Jun 25, 2022
Julia A. "Judy" Wenrick, 78, of Reading, passed away June 25, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank P. and Rita M. (Eck) Wenrick.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1962.
Judy was a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Millmont.
She was an avid crocheter, and...
Edwin C. Stacy
Jun 24, 2022
Edwin C. Stacy, 82, of Reading, went home to be with the Lord (and his dear wife) on June 24, 2022. He was the widower of Patricia Ann Stacy, who passed away July 28, 2014. They married on July 17, 1977.
Born in Reading to the late Elise (Kelner), wife of the late James Boyer, Edwin graduated from Conrad Weiser High...
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