Obituaries

Veronica Anne Whitlock

Veronica Anne Whitlock

Dec 5, 2021

Veronica Anne (Gregory) Whitlock, 93, formerly of Bath, passed away December 5, 2021, in her Mohnton residence.

Born in Elizebeth, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Josephine (Grazulewicz) Gregory.

Veronica was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them. Her innate...

Donald L. Blimline

Donald L. Blimline

Dec 2, 2021

Donald L. Blimline, 78, passed away on December 2, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Bethlehem. He was the husband of Tina Dishman. They spent 37 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late James and Maude Blimline. Donald graduated from the Milton S. Hershey school in 1962. He was employed at the plumbers local...

John E. Mcdermott

John E. Mcdermott

Dec 2, 2021

John E. McDermott, 92, passed away on December 2, 2021, in his Sinking Spring residence, surrounded by his loving wife, Catherine Ann McDermott, and family.

Born in Wyoming, PA, he was a son of the late James B. and Lucille R. (O'Malley) McDermott.  He graduated from Scranton Preparatory High School. He earned a scholarship to Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass....

David Paul Ricker

David Paul Ricker

Dec 2, 2021

David P. Ricker, 75, of Blandon, passed away during the late hours of Thursday, December 2, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. He met his dancing partner, Cynthia Y. (Turner) at the Field House in Hamburg, and they celebrated 54 years of happy marriage. Born in Reading to the late Paul and Pauline (Blimline), David graduated from Schuylkill Valley...

Letitia Ann O'Donnell

Letitia Ann O'Donnell

Dec 2, 2021

Letitia Ann O`Donnell, 92, of Wyomissing, passed away on December 2, 2021, at The Highlands of Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Captain John A. O`Donnell, USNR. They shared 59 wonderful years together.

Born in Kerrville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Eddie (Hull) Ray.

Letitia enjoyed gardening, gourmet cooking, discussing politics, real estate, and...

Edward Leroy Erb

Edward Leroy Erb

Dec 1, 2021

Edward "Butch" L. Erb, Sr., 79, of Reading, passed away during the late hours of Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in the care of St. Joseph Medical Center. He shared 55 years of marriage with Dorothy V. (Zeiber). Born to the late Raymond and Grace (Zieber) Erb, Butch worked for many years at the General Battery Corporation, retiring when the company...

Marilyn Y. Witman

Marilyn Y. Witman

Dec 1, 2021

Marilyn Y. (Young) Witman, 90, passed away December 1, 2021, at Phoebe Berks.

Born in Cumru Township, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Carrie (Blankenbiller) Young.

She was a 1949 graduate of Shillington High School and attended Albright College.

Marilyn was a member of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America for 40 years; volunteered with the Visiting Nurses Association of...

Reese J. Davis

Reese J. Davis

Nov 30, 2021

Reese J. Davis., 87, formerly of Whitfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, in the care of Columbia Cottage in Wyomissing. He was the widower of Joan (Born) Davis, who passed February 26, 1995.

Born in Hazelton to the late Reese L. and Helen (Zigmant) Davis, Reese proudly served in the US Army. After his honorable discharge, he earned a...

John Bergen Stevens Iii

John Bergen Stevens Iii

Nov 30, 2021

After a brief hospital stay, John Bergen Stevens III died of natural causes on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital, Reading.

John spent his earliest years in the 0ley Valley. He grew up in Wyomissing, and attended local public schools, participating in youth and varsity football and basketball. He graduated from Bucknell University in 1968 where...

Thomas Nicholas Boland

Thomas Nicholas Boland

Nov 30, 2021

Thomas N. Boland, 73, of Cumru Township, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John V. and M. Antoinette (Harvey) Boland.

He was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1966; he earned a BA in Economics from Lafayette College in 1970. Tom...

Mary Kathryn Kubacki

Mary Kathryn Kubacki

Nov 30, 2021

Mary "Mimi" K. Kubacki, 65, passed away on November 30, 2021, in her Reading residence. She was the widow of Donald J. Kubacki, who passed away in 1991. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Edinger) Ehrgood.

Mary could be found watching her True Crime shows or Law and Order while drinking her Clover Farms...

Rosalie P. Genna

Rosalie P. Genna

Nov 29, 2021

Rosalie P. Genna, 68, of West Reading, passed away November 29, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Yolanda (D'Andrea) Genna.

She was employed by Eurlich.

Rosalie is survived by her brother, John A., husband of Elza Genna, Manhasset, NY.

Services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is...

James W. Myers

James W. Myers

Nov 28, 2021

James W. Myers, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in his Colony Park residence.

His wife, Carol A. (Nowoczynski) Myers, passed away on June 18, 2013.

Born in Stowe, PA, he was a son of the late William J. and Ethel A. (Swineheart) Myers.

James was a graduate of Reading High School, where he was an excellent pitcher on the baseball...

Veronica A. "Ronnie" Crupi

Veronica A. "Ronnie" Crupi

Nov 27, 2021

Veronica A. "Ronnie" (Keltz) Crupi, 71, of Reading, passed away November 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by family. Â

Her husband, Robert Crupi died on November 17, 2015.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Marie A. (Schwoyer) Keltz.

She was a 1968 graduate of Holy Name High School.

Ronnie was employed by Reading Trust Bank ...

Roger Killian Feeg

Roger Killian Feeg

Nov 25, 2021

Roger Killian Feeg , 89, of Robeson Twp., passed away on November 25, 2021, at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Muriel S. (Scholl) Merritt Feeg, and also the late Nancy J. (Luberecki) Feeg.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret B. (Killian) Feeg.

Roger graduated from West Reading High School in 1950.

The Korean...

Nena M. Evans

Nena M. Evans

Nov 24, 2021

Nena M. Evans, 58, passed away November 24, 2021, in her Robesonia residence.

She was the beloved wife of Thomas S. Evans, with whom she celebrated 24 years of marriage.

Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late James W., and Lorraine E. (Lundin) Gustafson.

Nena was a 1981 graduate of Milford High School, where she played both basketball and softball....

Gale Umstead Bupp

Gale Umstead Bupp

Nov 23, 2021

Gale Umstead Bupp, (82), passed away on November 23, 2021 at The Highlands, Wyomissing, PA. She was the wife of the late Rev. Martin L. Bupp, II. Born December 13, 1938 in Lansdale, PA, Gale was the daughter of Herbert Umstead and Dorothea (Weller) Umstead. She was a graduate of North Penn High School, Catawba College and received her MBA...

Rafael Luis Morales

Rafael Luis Morales

Nov 22, 2021

Rafael Luis Morales Sr., 63, passed away on November 22, 2021 at Coatesville Veterans Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Morales. They shared 31 wonderful years together.

Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Bernabe Morales and Cornelia Rivera. Rafael graduated from high school in Puerto Rice. He was self-employed as a construction worker.

Rafael was a member...

Annelise Kuld Smith

Annelise Kuld Smith

Nov 22, 2021

Annelise Kuld Nielsen Smith, 84, passed away on November 22, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Col. Charles J. Smith. They shared over 51 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, she was the daughter of Valde Nielsen and Else Kuld Nielsen. She became a fashion model as a young woman, later moving to the...

Nancy L. Helbert

Nancy L. Helbert

Nov 22, 2021

Nancy L. Helbert, 80, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Howard J. Helbert, who passed away April 4, 1999. Born in Reading to the late Charles and Verna (Hoffman) Beck, Nancy graduated from Reading High School in 1958. She spent most of her career with Western...