Gabriel A. Nunez

Gabriel A. Nunez

Jul 27, 2021

Gabriel A.Nunez, 57, of Reading, passed away July 27, 2021 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center.

He was the beloved husband of Lidia Nunez, with whom he celebrated 40 years of loving marriage and companionship.

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Flor Olacio and the late Sinencio Nunez.

Gabriel was a long time ordained Chaplain for 4 years,...

Mary Ann Helen Good

Mary Ann Helen Good

Jul 27, 2021

Mary Ann Helen Good, 72, passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of Paul T. Good, who passed away June 2, 2017.

Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Whiteco) Niemczak.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Allentown.

She was...

Troy Alan Nesfeder

Troy Alan Nesfeder

Jul 26, 2021

Troy A. Nesfeder, 48, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer on Monday, July 26, 2021, with his loving wife, Laurie C. (Jago), by his side. Born in Nazareth, Troy was the son of the late Larry and Shirley (Darrohn) Nesfeder.

He graduated from Nazareth Area High School. For many years he worked as...

Anna L. Boyer

Anna L. Boyer

Jul 26, 2021

Anna L. Boyer, 88, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021 at Berks Heim.

Born in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Miriam A. (Ibach) Boyer.

Anna was a 1950 graduate of Robesonia High School and had been employed by CNA Insurance Company, Reading for 40 years.

Anna will be remembered as a kind...

Anita Sanchez De Ramos

Anita Sanchez De Ramos

Jul 23, 2021

Anita Sanchez De Ramos,64, of Reading, passed away July 23, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Roman Ramos Amaro, died on April 26, 2020.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Rogelio Sanchez and Ana Delia Torres.

For many years, Anita helped support her family as a sewing machine operator instructor.

She is survived by two children,...

Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Owen Davies

Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Owen Davies

Jul 23, 2021

Lt. Col. John O. Davies, U. S. Air Force, Retired, formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed away in Freedom House at Blue Skies of Texas, San Antonio, Texas on July 23, 2021. He was the loving husband of Anne Davies for nearly 48 years since their wedding in November 1973.

Jack, as he was known to his friends and family, was...

Ronald Maurice Ponton

Ronald Maurice Ponton

Jul 23, 2021

Ronald Maurice "Reese" Ponton, 47, formerly of West Reading and of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2021, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh in 1973, he moved to West Reading in 1984 with his parents Jimmy and Gail O. (Jones) Latham. His birth father, Nolan Ponton, and his wife, Sharon Ponton, reside in Maryland.

Reese was a graduate of...

Richard R. Desantis

Richard R. Desantis

Jul 23, 2021

Richard R. DeSantis, 82, passed away July 23, 2021, in his Reading residence.

Born in West Reading on August 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Ann (Santine) DeSantis.

Richard was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Richard was employed by Carpenter Technology as a ladleman for...

Randy Vu

Randy Vu

Jul 22, 2021

Randy Vu, 66, passed away July 22, 2021, in his Spring Township residence.

He was the loving husband of Nhan Thi Nguyen.

Born in Vietnam, he was a son of Hue Nguyen and the late Con Vu.

He was employed by Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, Thanh Vu and Bella Vu; and three...

Karen R. Wenrich

Karen R. Wenrich

Jul 22, 2021

Karen R. (Lindblad) Wenrich, 75, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Wilma C. (Zagar) Lindblad.

A graduate of Andrew Jackson High School (Queens, NY), Karen worked for many years as a legal...

Clara Diguardi

Clara Diguardi

Jul 22, 2021

Clara DiGuardi, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully in her daughter's Bethlehem residence on July 22, 2021 after a short illness.

Born in Hershey,PA, she was the first American born child after her parents emigrated from Italy. Clara was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anastasia (DeCarmine) DiBlasio and had four siblings: Loretta Correale (deceased), Josephine Marrese, Joseph DiBlasio and...

Teresa A. Boylan

Teresa A. Boylan

Jul 21, 2021

Teresa A. (Chelius) Boylan, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband and children, at the age of 93, on July 21, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1928, to the late Leo and Mary (Kerr) Chelius.

While growing up during the Great Depression, the youngest of four children, Teresa lost her father when she was...

Derek Lee Covey

Derek Lee Covey

Jul 21, 2021

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Derek Lee Covey, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson, passed away suddenly at the age of 32.

Derek was born on April 19, 1989, in Beckley, WV, to parents Dairen Covey and Vicki [Grant] Parks. While he spent time in various states throughout his life, Derek decided to make Pennsylvania his home in early 2018....

Lori Berger

Lori Berger

Jul 21, 2021

Lori Lynn Berger came into this world on February 2nd, 1965 and at 56 years young, entered her eternal rest on July 21st, 2021. Lori was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend who could light up any room and make anyone smile. Lori had many jobs throughout her life but loved most, her most recent hobby of landscaping....

David John Denesowicz

David John Denesowicz

Jul 20, 2021

David John Denesowicz, 61, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 20th, 2021, in his Harleysville residence.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Mortimer) Denesowicz.

Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of Mildred (McLaughlin) Denesowicz and the late John Denesowicz.

David was a lifelong learner as his friends and family would say. He was a 1977 graduate of Chester High School....

Norman Leonard Fryberger

Norman Leonard Fryberger

Jul 20, 2021

Retired Firefighter Norman L. Fryberger, 78, of Spring Township, crossed over to the Light of Christ on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 15:52 hours. He was born in Reading to the late Norman and Mae (Esterly) Freyberger.

Norman was a City of Reading Firefighter from February 1977 until his retirement in June of 1997. He also served as a Police Officer...

Judith A. Jopp

Judith A. Jopp

Jul 19, 2021

Judith A. (Klemick) Jopp, 81, formerly of Spring Township, passed away peacefully July 19, 2021, in the care of Kutztown Manor nursing home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Rudolf H. Jopp, who passed on October 1, 2020. Born in West Reading, the daughter of the late Raymond and Zelma (Fraver) Klemick.

Judi graduated...

Aloysius Russell, Sr.

Aloysius Russell, Sr.

Jul 19, 2021

Aloysius A. "Al" Russell, Sr., 91, passed away July 19, 2021, in his South Carolina residence.

He was the widower of Rose Marie (Downey) Russell.

Born in Five Points, Pa., he was the son of the late Clayton and Mary (Russell) Strause.

Al was employed by the Reading Railroad and Conrail as a yardmaster. After retirement he became an avid golfer.

In 1955 Al...

Dolores Joan Yerger

Dolores Joan Yerger

Jul 18, 2021

Dolores J. Yerger, 74, of Laureldale, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, in the care of St. Joseph Hospital. She was the widow of Ronald W. Yerger, who passed in 1985.

Born in Pottsville, Dolores was a child of the late George E. and Alma M. (Wise) Stahl. She attended Pine Grove Area High School.

Dolores loved her cats dearly. When not...

Dorothy Jane Davis

Dorothy Jane Davis

Jul 18, 2021

Dorothy Jane (Haldeman) Davis, 94, passed away in Mifflin Center, Shillington on Sunday, July 18th, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Norman M. Davis. The couple married February 9, 1946. Norman passed away June 25, 2015.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Gula (Brinton) Haldeman. She was a member of Immanuel...