David B. Gernert
Jan 9, 2022
David B. Gernert, 68, died in the care of Promedica Manor Care Nursing Home in Lebanon, PA on the evening of Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He is survived by his three daughters: Stephanie Didget, wife of Bruce Didget of Schuylkill Haven; Jennifer Gernert of Schuylkill Haven; and Melissa Kraemer, wife of Robert Kraemer of Shoemakersville, PA; and his sister, Cheryl Gernert...
Michele Joy Ernst
Jan 9, 2022
Michele Joy (McCarthy) Ernst, Hamburg, 69, passed away on January 9, 2022 at St. Luke's Geisinger Hospital Orwigsburg.
She was the wife of John Ernst.
Born in Glen Falls, NY, she was a daughter of the late Michael McCarthy and Dorothea (Painter).
Michele attended St. Alfonso in Glen Falls, NY, St. Peter's and Southern Jr. High School, Reading.
She was employed at Yorgey's Dry...
Milos Kuzel
Jan 9, 2022
Milos Kuzel, 87, of Fleetwood, passed away the evening of Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of Marianne C. (Erber) Kuzel. Born to the late Jaroslav and Ruzena (Harbetova) Kuzel, Milos completed his Associate's Degree at Penn State Berks Campus.
A veteran of the United States Army, Milos was instrumental at Arrow International (now known as Teleflex). He...
Noemi Velez Casiano
Jan 9, 2022
Noemi Velez Casiano, 55, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Santos Casiano for over 22 years.
A loving wife and mother, Noemi was devoted to raising her family and supporting her community of faith. She was a devout member of Yo...
Tricia Ann Kuhn
Jan 8, 2022
Tricia Ann Kuhn, 50, passed away at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia on Saturday, January 8th, 2022. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Edith Richards Stoeckel of Laureldale and the late Lewis Richards.
Tricia supported herself as an independent artist. Self-improvement was important to Tricia, especially when it came to her art. She overcame great challenges in her life,...
Larry D. Shepherd
Jan 6, 2022
Larry D. Shepherd, 85, of Shillington, passed away on January 6, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Antoinette N. (Donatelli) Shepherd for 57 years. They married on April 18, 1964.
Born in Orleans, IN, he was the son of the late Geneva M. (Herthel) and Garold F. Shepherd.
Larry graduated with his Masters of Science Degree in Engineering Science...
Jean E. Fegley
Jan 6, 2022
Jean E. Fegley, 95, of Blandon, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born in Fleetwood, Jean was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Schaeffer) Baer and the loving wife of Lester Fegley with whom she shared 60 beautiful years of marriage up until his passing in 2008.
She will be dearly missed by her...
Amada Uribe Martinez
Jan 5, 2022
Amada Uribe Martinez, 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Amador Lopez Orihuela. They shared many wonderful years raising their family together.
Born in Mexico City, Mexico, she was the daughter of Gregorio Uribe Zaragosa and Juana Martinez Cernas. Amada was a loving mother, dedicating her life to raising her six...
Flor Olacio
Jan 5, 2022
Flor Maria Olacio, 90, of Reading, passed away January 5, 2022, in Penn State Health
St. Joseph.
She was the beloved wife of the late Sinencio Nunez.
Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Victor Olacio
and Rosa Emilia la Zala.
Flor was a parishioner of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She is survived by her three children, Nelson...
William F. Field
Jan 5, 2022
William (Bill) F. Field, 91, of Wyomissing passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of the late Marian Field for 57 years.
Born in Wyomissing, he was the son of late Neil and Laura (Henning) Field.
Bill attended Wyomissing High School. He was a proud Marine serving from 1949 – 1956. He retired...
Francis M. Rossi
Jan 4, 2022
Francis M. "Frank" Rossi, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in his West Wyomissing home, surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late Vincent and Emma (Sacco) Rossi, Frank and the love of his life, wife Marie, truly celebrated 68 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Jeannette, PA, Frank served our nation proudly in the...
Elizabeth L. Heckler
Jan 3, 2022
Surrounded by family, Elizabeth L. Heckler, 90, passed away on January 3, 2022. Formerly of West Reading, she was the wife of Ammon T. Heckler, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage before his death in 2021.
Elizabeth is survived by her four children: Gerald Heckler, husband to Jill, Richard Heckler, Linda Calderon, wife to George, David Heckler, husband of...
Doris B. Keen
Jan 1, 2022
Doris B. Keen, 82, of Sinking Spring passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Thomas and Edna (Garrett) Balkcom, Doris devoted herself to the study of Ottoman Architecture, and completed her Master Degree Work at Columbia University.
Doris loved learning about new places and cultures and was very...
Sheryl Lynn Bromwell
Jan 1, 2022
Sheryl L. Bromwell, 69, formerly of Elkton, MD, passed away in the care of Reading Hospital on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was the loving wife of Glenn A. Bromwell, and shared a happy marriage of over 48 years.
Born in Connellsville, PA, to the late Ralph and Betty (Curran) Shaffer, Sheryl graduated from Connellsville High School before enrolling in the...
Judith Lois Krieger
Dec 31, 2021
Judith L. Krieger, 82, formerly of Reading and Phoebe Berks Village, died peacefully 12/31/2021 in the Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville. The family is forever grateful for the wonderful staff at Phoebe Berks and the excellent care Judith received there over the years.
She was the wife of The Rev. Canon Walter L. Krieger, former rector of Christ Episcopal Church,...
John M. Bodock
Dec 31, 2021
John M. Bodock, 80, of Windsor Township passed away Friday, December 31st in his Hamburg home.
John was born in Allentown, PA and was the son of the late John and Anna (Batley) Bodock. John was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School in Bethlehem and graduated from Penn State University in 1963 with a degree in Turf Maintenance. His entire...
Charles R. Dunn
Dec 30, 2021
Charles "Charlie" Dunn, 56, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021 in Reading
Hospital & Medical Center.
He was the beloved husband, Rachel Lea (Fornwalt) Dunn, with whom he celebrated 26 years of
marriage.
Born in Harrisburg, PA, on November 6, 1965, he was the son of the late Clarence Jr., and Beatrice Koch
and step-parents, Sylvia McGlynn, Middletown; and the late William...
Betty Jane Knause
Dec 29, 2021
Betty J. Knause, 96, formerly of Flying Hills, passed away December 29, 2021, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing, where she had resided since February 2018.
She was the widow of Francis H. Knause, who died September 13, 2010. They were married for 65 years.
Born in Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late Herbert D. and Florence (Hix) Klopp.
She was a...
Paula E. Mell
Dec 29, 2021
Paula E. Mell, 78, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in the care of Freedom Pointe Place in The Villages, FL. She was the loving wife of David P. Mell with whom she shared 56 loving years. Born in Lancaster to the late Paul B. and Dorothy E. (Smith) Graybill, Paula enrolled in the Reading Hospital...
Mary Rita Mcdermott
Dec 28, 2021
Mary Rita McDermott, 74, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Mara (Smith) Wall.
Mary worked as a Dispatcher at RICOH, Norristown until her retirement in 2018.
Mary is survived by her children, Michael (Tanya) McDermott of Reading, PA and Janine McDermott of (Phoenixville, PA), her grandchildren: Kira Carballo;...