Deanna L. Reber
Sep 4, 2021
Loving wife, mother, friend, and nurse, Deanna Lynn Reber maintained her passion for her family and life's simple pleasures (especially Rita's Italian ice) throughout her courageous battle with COVID-19. On Sept. 4, 2021, in the presence and care of her family and friends at Reading Hospital, she passed from the hands of her loved ones into the arms of Jesus.
Throughout...
Anna G. Berkis
Sep 3, 2021
Anna G. Berkis, 80, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2021, in her Spring Twp. residence.
Taken too soon, she was the loving wife of Aivars "Ivy" O. Berkis; they were married on August 25, 1962. They recently celebrated their 59th Anniversary with an intimate family dinner. The happiness of that evening and the joy it brought to Anna will always...
Mary Louise Mancuso
Sep 2, 2021
Mary Louise (née Kelly) Mancuso, a resident of Wyomissing, PA, for fifty-three years, died in her residence surrounded by her loving family on September 2, 2021, age eighty.
Mary Louise was born on April 15, 1941, to William J. Kelly, Sr. and Genevieve M. (née Kane) Kelly.
Mary Louise was educated at St. Margaret Catholic School, Reading Central Catholic High School and...
Maria Rose Parise
Sep 2, 2021
Maria R. (Addesso) Parise, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, in the care of Complete Care at Macungie just days shy of her 99th birthday. She was the loving widow of Ornardo G. "John" Parise, who passed away in 2003.
Born to the late Sebastian and Agnes (Tucciarone) Addesso, Maria graduated in 1940 as a member of the...
Jack C. Moyer
Sep 2, 2021
Jack C. Moyer, 78, of West Reading, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Bruda) Moyer, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Clifford and Helen (Ciabatoni) Moyer. Jack graduated from West Reading High School in 1961 and completed his undergraduate studies at...
Emil Richard Skusa
Sep 2, 2021
Emil Richard Skusa, 82, formerly of Shillington, passed away September 2, 2021, in the Reading Hospital.
His wife, Joan M. (McMahon) Skusa, died on November 3, 2016.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Emil A. and Louise (Casterline) Skusa.
He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Emil was employed by Local Union 743 IBEW as an electrician for...
Judy A. Simmons
Sep 1, 2021
Judy A. Simmons (Leinbach),74, of West Reading passed away in her home on September 1, 2021. She was married to Winston F. Simmons for 51 years.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry, Jr. and Alfretta (Epler) Leinbach.
Judy was employed by Wyomissing Area School District where she served as a cafeteria worker and a crossing guard...
Charles Gillette
Aug 31, 2021
Charles Gillette of Pottstown, 76, of North Coventry Twp., passed away at the Reading Hospital on August 31, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife Agnes of 52 years.
Born on June 2, 1945, in Monticello, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Marseco) Gillette. He was one of ten children that included two brothers and seven...
Nelda Ann Paolini
Aug 31, 2021
Nelda Ann (Harting) Paolini, 87, of Spring Township passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Dr. Mauro J. Paolini, who passed away in August of 2014. Nelda was also predeceased by her daughter, Lisa who passed away in March of 2010.
Nelda was born on July 27, 1934,...
Jesse L. Bailey
Aug 29, 2021
On the morning of August 29th, surrounded by love at home, Jesse L. Bailey, 55, laid down his sword in his fierce 3+ year battle with a rare form of NET Cancer. From the start, he said he would fight til his last breath, and he kept his word.
Jesse led a life of service, seen and unseen. He enlisted in...
Audrey J. Colapreto
Aug 28, 2021
Audrey J. Colapreto, 81, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in her West Reading residence on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was the longtime companion of the late Richard O'Neil. Born in West Reading to the late Herman and Grace (White) Witwer, Audrey graduated from West Reading High School '57.
For over 34 years, Mrs. Colapreto was responsible for managing the...
Terry Allen Herbein
Aug 27, 2021
Terry A. Herbein Sr., 84, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in his Spring Township residence with his loving family at his side. He was the loving husband of 61 years of E. Kathryn (Thomas) Herbein.
Born in St. Lawrence, formerly known as Esterly, Terry was a son of the late Eli K. and Edith V. (Mathew)...
Elizabeth M. Lutz
Aug 27, 2021
Elizabeth M. "Betty" (James) Lutz, 92, of Hamburg, passed away August 27, 2021, at Laurel Center.
Betty was the widow of Sterling H. Lutz, who died on June 24, 2012.
Born in Muhlenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Edward N. and Blanche A. (Jacoby) James.
She attended Ontelaunee School.
Betty was employed by Crown Knitting Mills, Mohrsville for many years as...
Troy A. Burkert
Aug 26, 2021
Troy A. Burkert, Sr., 93, of West Reading, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, August 26, 2021, in the care of ManorCare Sinking Spring. He was the widower of Jarnell Burkert, who passed away in 2012.
Born in Reading to the late Ammon Burkert and Mary Burkert Trader, Troy graduated from Reading High School '45. He worked throughout Pennsylvania managing textile...
Joseph P. Kuzminski
Aug 26, 2021
Former Mayor Joseph P. Kuzminski finished his work on earth on August 26, 2021, at the age of 94.
Born at home on Bingaman Street he was the youngest of 11 children born to Stanley and Mary Kuzminski, Polish immigrants who settled in Reading to raise their family.
He attended Tyson Schoener, Southwest Jr. High, and Reading High. At the age of...
Barry L. Walters
Aug 25, 2021
Barry L. Walters, 68, passed away in his Spring Twp. residence on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was the widower of Claudia (O'Neil) Walters, who passed away on July 11, 2019, and with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Betty (Hinnershitz) Walters.
He was a graduate of Wilson High...
Robert J Kearney
Aug 25, 2021
Robert J. "Bob" Kearney, 92, formerly of Whitfield, Spring Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem.
Robert was the loving husband of Veronica "Ronnie" C. (Le Beau) Kearney who passed away on June 23,2013; they were married on October 18, 1952.
Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Vincent and Margaret (Riordan)...
Elmer Robert Stuebner
Aug 25, 2021
Elmer R. Stuebner, 94, of Bern Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in the care of Penn State St. Joseph with his loving wife of 76 years, Jean (Remppel) Stuebner at his bedside.
Born in Reading to the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Ritter) Stuebner, Elmer left high school to enter the Army Airborne during WWII. After leaving the...
Kenneth Joseph Kaiser
Aug 24, 2021
Kenneth Joseph Kaiser passed peacefully at the age of 90 on August 24, 2021, at home and surrounded by his family. The son of the late Charles H. Kaiser and Marie (Ulrich) Kaiser, Ken was born on February 7, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1950, where he played on the baseball, basketball, and...
Daniel Anthony Ciervo
Aug 23, 2021
Daniel Anthony Ciervo, Sr., 86, of West Reading, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, in the care of Penn State Health St. Joseph. He was the loving husband of Barbara Loretta (Schearer).
Born in West Reading to the late Donato and Carmella (Pacelli) Ciervo, Daniel graduated from West Reading High School in 1954 where he excelled as a four sport...