Obituaries
Howard D. Zimmerman
Jun 8, 2022
Howard David Zimmerman, Jr., age 95, of Wyomissing, passed away on June 8, 2022. He was the loving husband of Nancy L. Zimmerman, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Howard was born on January 18, 1927, to parents Howard David Zimmerman, Sr., and Agnes Eleanor Zimmerman (Simon) in Allentown. He graduated from Allen William High School. During World War...
Jose "Jayyah Rosa" A. Guzman
Jun 8, 2022
Jose A. "Jayyah Rosa" Guzman, 26, of Reading, passed away June 9, 2022, in her residence.
Born in Bayshore, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Jose A. Guzman Sr., and Yolanda Delgado,
Reading.
She was a graduate of Reading High School and Elegance International School of Professional Make-up,
Los Angeles, California. She also attended Empire Beauty School.
Jayyah enjoyed watching movies, listening to music,...
Melinda Russell
Jun 5, 2022
Melinda Russell, 58, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Sunday, June 5th, 2022. She was the loving wife of Scott Stump with whom she shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the James and Enikő (Bornemisza) Russell. She grew up with a love of nature and became a keen observer of the living...
John W. Mulherin
Jun 4, 2022
John "Jack" Mulherin Jr., 70, of Sinking Spring passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Born December 7, 1951, in Philadelphia, Jack was the eldest child of the late John W. and Joan (Davis) Mulherin.
Jack was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia. He served in Vietnam then continued his military career in the US Air Force, retiring...
Patricia A. Cavanaugh
Jun 4, 2022
Patricia A. Cavanaugh, lifelong educator, 84, formerly of Reading, died on June 4, 2022, at the Laurel Center.
Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Dorothy L. (Wilson) Cavanaugh.
She was a graduate of Millersville University where she earned a master's degree in English.
After graduating, Patricia taught for 20 years at Reading Area Community...
Francis P. Diego
Jun 4, 2022
Francis P. Diego, 93, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster to the late James and Ruth (Henderson) Diego, Frank was the beloved husband of Irene C. "Renie" (Kostzewa) Diego with whom he celebrated over 62 years of marriage.
Frank graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School before...
Alisha E. Weglinski
Jun 3, 2022
"Allow beauty to shatter you regularly. The loveliest people are the ones who have been burnt and torn at the seams, yet still send their open hearts into the world to mend with love again, and again, and again" – Victoria Erickson
Alisha E. Weglinski, 46, of Reading, died tragically and unexpectedly on June 3, 2022.
Born in Reading, she was the...
Christine R. Bernecker
Jun 3, 2022
Christine R. Bernecker, 68, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Friday afternoon, June 3, 2022, at Berks Heim, surrounded by family. Christine was the daughter of the late Harry T. and Rose A. (Leszczynski) Bernecker. She was a graduate of Wilson High School and Mansfield University.
Christine is survived by her beloved sister, Audrey M. Bernecker, of Carrollton, TX and many...
Edward M. Cahill
Jun 3, 2022
Born in the Bronx, NY on March 20,1938, Ed Cahill was the proud son of Irish immigrants, James and Mary (McCarthy) Cahill, who told endless stories of the Old Country. He was born with the gift of gab. His dad worked at Graybar Building and his mom was an avid reader and librarian. Early in his life, he could always...
Kathleen A. Linderman
Jun 3, 2022
Kathleen Ann (Antosy) Linderman, 66, passed away on June 3, 2022, at her Shillington residence. She was the wife of Ronald Linderman, whom she married on June 7, 1975. They share 47 years together.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew G. "Gerry" and Frances "Rush" Antosy. Kathleen graduated from Holy Name High School in the...
Jan L. Peoples
Jun 2, 2022
Jan L. Peoples, 69, of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Abington to the late Harry and Leona (Weichenmaier) Peoples, Jan graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1970 before earning her Associates Degree from Reading Area Community College in 1975.
Her Catholic faith was very precious to Jan. She was a...
Kathleen Scoboria
Jun 2, 2022
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher & Principal
Kathleen Mary (McGettigan) Scoboria, the beloved wife for 58 years of Dr. C. Preston Scoboria III, passed away Thursday in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after valiantly battling a lengthy illness.
Kathleen, 80, affectionately known to many as "Kay," resided in Hyde Park for many years, where she and Preston raised their five...
Margaret Ann Ganas
Jun 1, 2022
Margaret "Margie" Ann (Ludwig) Ganas, 83, passed away in her home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late George L. Ganas, and the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Drexler) Ludwig. She was an incredible mother to her children: Vicki Ganas-Stankiewicz, Louise Ganas-Persky (spouse Michael Persky), and Elaine Ganas...
Robert Milton Sands
Jun 1, 2022
Robert Milton Sands, III., passed away June 1, 2022, in his Wyomissing residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Irene G. (Houck) Sands. They married on November 7, 1983.
Born in Bernville, he was a son of the late Robert Milton Sands, II and June Virginia (Kessler) Sands.
He was employed by Hofmann Industries Inc., as a steel worker.
Robert...
Mario Calvaresi
May 31, 2022
Mario Calvaresi, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Columbia Cottage. He was the husband of the late Joan (Body) Calvaresi until her passing in 2020.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Alessandro and Frances (Bernardini) Calvaresi. Mario graduated from Reading High School in the class of 1949. He went on to own and...
Jeannette Ann Drey
May 31, 2022
Jeannette Ann (Kull) Drey, 88, formerly of Flying Hills, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2022, at Berks Heim. Jeannette was born in Reading in 1933. She married the love of her life, Marvin Drey, on December 30th, 1953 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on North 9th Street. They were married for 46 years. She prided herself on her relentless...
John Edward Hoebee
May 30, 2022
John Edward Hoebee, 73, of Sinking Spring passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022, while vacationing in his hometown of Milton, Delaware. He was the husband of Natalie (Davis) Hoebee, with whom he would have celebrated 44 years of marriage on June 10.
Born in Milford, DE, he was the son of the late Ralph Jr. and Mary (Forst) Hoebee. He...
Robert J. Novak
May 30, 2022
Robert J. Novak, 62, passed away on May 30, 2022, at Kutztown Manor. He was the husband of Gerise (Ravert) Novak. They were married on September 7, 1984.
Robert was a loving husband and father. He loved his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed taking trips to the beach and visiting lighthouses. Robert's favorite baseball team was the...
Charles Peter Rampolla
May 27, 2022
Charles P. Rampolla, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 60. He is survived by two daughters, Leah Rampolla of Kaneohe, HI; and Elisha Pavlick, wife of Michael Pavlick, and their three sons, William Charles (5), Jack Thomas (3), and Benjamin Michael (1) of Philadelphia; one brother, Robert Rampolla of Muhlenberg Township, husband of...
Bernard B. Keeney
May 26, 2022
Bernard "Bernie" B. Keeney, 78, passed away in his wife's arms on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at The Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the loving husband of Brenda F. (Corvaia) Keeney. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 12, 2022.
Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard B. Keeney and Olga A. (Flaga) Berlin....
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