Obituaries
Shirley K. Heffner
Mar 20, 2022
Shirley K. Heffner, 91, of West Reading, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of Willie P. Heffner, who passed away in January 2016.
Born in Rockland Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Amy (Kniss) Bieber. Shirley married Willie in May 1949.
She worked at various garment mills before...
Robert Popovitch
Mar 20, 2022
Robert Stephen Popovitch, 84, of Lehartsville, died on March 20th 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was the husband of Constance (Higgins) Popovitch. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Toth) Popovitch.
In addition to his wife, Robert is also survived by nine children: Robert, James, Dianne, Susanne, Stephen, Andrew, Constance, Kathryn and Helen;...
Barry E. Golembiewski
Mar 19, 2022
Barry E. Golembiewski, SMSgt., USAF (Ret) of Reinholds, PA passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA on August 24, 1942 to Joseph S. and Irene F. (Jablonski) Golembiewski (both deceased), he was the eldest of four children.
Raised in Reading, PA, he attended Tyson-Schoener, St. Peter's Catholic, St. Joseph's Catholic, Central Catholic, and Reading...
William Edward James, Sr.
Mar 19, 2022
William E. James, Sr., 81, of Bern Township, passed away March 19, 2022, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital.
His wife, Josephine M. (Talys) James, died on December 1, 2018.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Ralph and Frances (Oden) James.
William was employed by Carpenter Technologies as a maintenance foreman.
He served our nation proudly and valiantly in...
Lawrence A. Walsky
Mar 18, 2022
Lawrence A. Walsky, 85, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022. Larry was the husband of Priscilla H. (Kelting) Walsky, to whom he was married for 62 wonderful years.
Born in Hempstead, NY, he was the son of Alphonse and Mary (Szczech) Walsky. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1958 with a degree in business administration. He worked in financial management...
Rita C. Mullen
Mar 18, 2022
Rita C. Mullen, 82, of Wernersville, died March 18th 2022 at Phoebe Village.
She was the wife of Henry J. Mullen. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Milnamow) Duffy.
Rita worked for First Pennsylvania Co., Bress Data Entry, Tidewater Oil Co., Montessori Day School, Weis Markets, and Redner's Markets.
She was a member of St. Ignatius...
Lori Ann Gerner
Mar 18, 2022
Lori Ann Gerner, 61, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at her Leesport home. She was the wife of Todd D. Gerner; they were married on October 20, 2006.
Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Ann Olga (Fedorak) Raub, Allentown and the late Roy Robert Raub. Lori graduated from Whitehall Zephyr H.S. and Northampton C.C.. She worked...
Marlene C. Hager
Mar 17, 2022
Marlene C. Hager, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on March 17, 2022, at Lancaster General.
Marlene was the first born of the late Keith K. and Eleanor L. Cook, joining their family on October 26, 1934. A graduate of John Harris High School, she was given a full scholarship to Moore College of Art in Philadelphia.
Marlene was a very gifted and...
Charles J. Sapovits
Mar 17, 2022
Charles J. Sapovits, 97, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Keystone Villa, Ephrata. He was the husband of the late Ann Elizabeth (Welch) Sapovits. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Charles J. Sapovits, Sr. and Mabel (Ewald) Sapovits. Charles graduated with a bachelor's degree from Weidner University. He...
Lowell Archie Thomas
Mar 16, 2022
Lowell Archie Thomas, 85, of Hamburg, passed away on March 16, 2022, at Laurel Center.
Lowell was born in Troy, PA, on August 20th 1936, he was the son of the late William Alonzo Thomas and Vadys Ada (Reeser) Thomas. He graduated from Troy High School in 1954. He worked for the Hamburg Area School District as an Elementary Teacher for...
William J. Pringle
Mar 16, 2022
William J. Pringle passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. He was the husband of the late Judith (McCune) Pringle. They shared 32 wonderful years together.
Born in Johnstown, PA, to the late William and Anna (Frick) Pringle, he attended Johnstown High and was employed by Armour Meats and retired from Waste Management of Central PA in...
Beverlee D. Tertel
Mar 15, 2022
Beverlee D. Tertel, 75, of Blandon, passed away March 15, 2022, in Penn State Heath -St. Joseph.
She was the beloved companion of Scott J. Lechki, with whom he shared 36 years of loving memories.
Born in Mahoney City, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Alma E. (Phillips) Tertel.
Beverlee was a 1964 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School.
She...
Richard M. Heckler
Mar 14, 2022
Richard M. Heckler, 67, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022. A lifelong resident of West Reading, he was predeceased by his parents, Ammon and Elizabeth Heckler, and brother, Thomas Heckler. Richard is survived by his siblings: Gerald Heckler, husband to Jill; Linda Calderon, wife to George; and David Heckler, husband of the late Kristine; and nieces and nephews: Matthew,...
Frank P. Muzopappa
Mar 12, 2022
Frank P. Muzopappa, 91, of Richmond Township, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the widower of Paula (Schroeder) Muzopappa, who passed away in 2008.
Born in Penowa, Jefferson Township, Washington County, PA, to the late John and Adeline (Rotundo) Muzopappa, Frank graduated from Avella High School in 1948. He served in...
Stan K. Kulikowski
Mar 12, 2022
Stan K. Kulikowski, 88, of Lititz, passed away March 12, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Sandra L. (Barlett) Kulikowski.
Born in Blandon, he was the son the late Stanley R. and Alice (Oxenreider) Kulikowski.
He was a 1952 graduate of Wilson High School.
Stan was a member of Lititz United Methodist Church. He was instrumental in going...
Rick Edward May
Mar 12, 2022
Rick Edward May, 71, of Cochranville, passed away on March 12, 2022 at Chester County Hospital.
Rick was born in Reading, PA, on April 9th 1950, he was the son of the late Ronald Keith May and Ruth D.(Edwards) May. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1968. He worked for the Wilson School District before retiring around 2012.
Rick is survived...
Marvin I. Becker
Mar 12, 2022
Marvin I. Becker, 81, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in his Leesport residence. Born June 9, 1940 in West Reading, he was the son of Edna (Strause) and Ira Becker.
He was married to his loving wife, Linda (Stichter) Becker, who predeceased him 13 months to the day. They married August 29, 1959, and again May 15, 1986.
Left to treasure...
Allen G. Hummel
Mar 8, 2022
Allen Grant Hummel, 70, passed away March 8, 2022, in his Reading residence.
Born in Washington, DC on January 1st 1952, he was a son of the late Stanley A. and Jane L. (Seidel)
Hummel.
Allen was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He also served in both the Army Reserves and Army National Guard.
Allen attended Brandywine Heights High School...
Edward Alan Pearson
Mar 7, 2022
Edward (Ed) Alan Pearson, 78, of Wyomissing, was a beloved husband, father and pop. He passed away on March 7, 2022, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 9, 1943, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Alice Victoria (Johnson) Pearson. He spent much of his childhood growing up in Englewood,...
Santiago Rivera Maldonado
Mar 5, 2022
Santiago Rivera Maldonado, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in his Wyomissing residence. Born in Humacao, PR, to the late Andres Rivera Rodriguez and Juana Maldonado Audifred, Santiago was one of ten children.
A self-employed electrician, Santiago was able to retire early to enjoy the time he had with his family. Santiago was always a loving father and much...
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