J. Richard Schaeffer
May 3, 2021
J. Richard Schaeffer, 97, of West Lawn, peacefully completed his journey on Earth on May 3, 2021, in his residence.
He was born in Lancaster, a son of the late Ruth (Schultz) and Roy L. Schaeffer. He was predeceased by his wife of 76 years, Ruth P. Schaeffer.
He is survived by two children: Barbara A., Sinking Spring, widow of Robert Springer,...
James P. Coyle
May 2, 2021
James P. Coyle, 85, of Reading, passed away on May 2, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Mary Anne (Spinelli) Coyle.
Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late George and Alice Coyle.
He was employed by Bethlehem Steel, Northampton Country Club and WalMart, Temple.
Jim was a member of St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed golf,...
Mary A. Dudeck
May 2, 2021
Mary A. Dudeck, 91, Oley, passed away on May 2, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Deacon Larry A. Dudeck, passed away on October 25, 2006.
Born in Fern Glen, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Slovik.
She was a longtime member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, Boyertown, where she was a daily communicant.
Mary enjoyed volunteering with...
Kathleen H. Reitz
May 1, 2021
Kathleen Hartman Reitz, 87, is singing in the heavenly choir after after passing away early morning May 1, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, John R Reitz, in June 2020. Born in Shartlesville, PA, she was the daughter of Allen & LaRue (Spatz) Hartman.
Kathleen completed her BS (1969) and MS (1975) degrees in Library Science at...
William F. Goodhart
Apr 29, 2021
William F. "Goody" Goodhart, 91, passed away April 29, 2021, at the Rittenhouse Village At Muhlenberg.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Clifford and Dora (Mengel) Goodhart.
William was employed by Textile industry as a machinist.
William served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Army.
"Goody" was an avid fan of football and NASCAR. He also loved music,...
Ruth I. Zimmerman
Apr 29, 2021
Ruth I. Zimmerman, 91, formerly of Bern Township, went home to be with the lord Thursday, April 29, 2021.
She was the beloved wife of Norman C. Zimmerman, "predeceased" and mother to Peter C. Zimmerman.
She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Baer) Keim.
Ruth was a member of Schuylkill Valley Bible Chapel.
She was a graduate of Ontelaunee High School.
In...
David E. Reinsel
Apr 29, 2021
David E. Reinsel, 75, of Bernville, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Reading Hospital Tower Health.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edna R. Reinsel.
David attended Hamburg Area High School.
He was employed at Confer Smith & Company, Inc for many years, lastly working at Berks Products which is now New Enterprise Concrete.
David was an avid outdoorsman...
Lester Hollenbach
Apr 28, 2021
Lester Hollenbach, 92, passed away in the care of Spruce Manor, Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was the widower of June (Spease) Hollenbach, who passed away in February of this year.
Lester is survived by his step son, Rodney Hoynowski, his foster daughter, Dorothy D. Demko, and his niece, Linda Helwig.
Funeral Services for Lester will be held on Monday, May 10,...
Margaret G. Jenckes
Apr 27, 2021
Margaret G. "Mimi" Jenckes, 91, of Greenfields passed away quietly in her sleep on Tuesday April 27, 2001. She was married to Peter "Poppy" H. Jenckes, Sr. the love of her life for 63 years until Poppy passed away in 2014
Margaret was born November 2, 1929 in Wheeling WV, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Francis (Murray) Guenther. She...
Janet Weidner Kaiser
Apr 27, 2021
Janet Weidner Kaiser died peacefully at the age of 86 on April 27, 2021, at home and surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Kenneth J. Kaiser. Janet was born on May 13, 1934 in Reading, PA. She is the daughter of the late Charles H. Weidner, Esq. and Marguerite (Shoemaker) Weidner, both of Reading, PA. Janet graduated...
Benjamin Van Leer
Apr 26, 2021
Benjamin A. Van Leer Jr. 87 born October 17, 1933, passed away on April 26, 2021, peacefully in bed at home. Ben was an avid bowler, hunter, fisherman, softball player as well as a frequent flyer to all of the local auction houses. He enjoyed going out in the mornings to get his breakfast at the Deluxe Restaurant.
He was preceded...
Michael Conan Wright
Apr 26, 2021
Michael Conan Wright, 64, of Exeter Township, passed away on April 26, 2021, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Mike leaves behind his best friend, his dog, Winchester.
He was the loving husband of Kimberly A. (Decker) Wright.
Born in Warrington, PA, he was a son of the late James and Marion (Rosell) Wright.
He was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional...
Jeanne Perkins
Apr 24, 2021
Jeanne Winona (DeMuth) Perkins, 101, died peacefully of natural causes at the Highlands at Wyomissing on Saturday, April 24. Born in Dover Ohio, August 25, 1919, the oldest daughter of the late Estelle (Geiser) and Edward Arden DeMuth, Jeanne graduated from Sharon (PA) high school and worked as a medical secretary.
On April 18, 1942, she married Harold "Hal" William Perkins...
Marcia Ann Bowers
Apr 24, 2021
Marcia Ann Bowers, 78, formerly of Reading, passed away April 24, 2021, at Manor Care, West Reading.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John William and Anna Mary (Kalinowski) Bowers.
She was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School.
Marcia was employed by the City of Reading Police Department as a secretary for 18 years, retiring in 1984.
She enjoyed...
Frank X. Mcgough
Apr 24, 2021
Frank X. McGough, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday, April 24, 2021, in the care of Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg and Caring Hospice. He was the widower of Phyllis (Roland) McGough, who passed away in 1996.
Born November 9, 1942, in Rahway, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank and Irene (Dalton) McGough....
Maryjane Howe
Apr 23, 2021
MaryJane Howe, 82, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, April 23,2021. She was the loving widow of Russell R. Howe, who passed away in 1995.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Logan) Mongrain. She graduated from Reading High School in 1956. MaryJane worked in a variety of rolls for the former Bell Telephone, now...
Jane Elizabeth Chase
Apr 19, 2021
Jane MacGregor Chase passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, in the care of The Highlands at Wyomissing where she resided. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Chase. Born in Reading in 1919, she was the daughter of Esther (Nagle) and Ralph Grant MacGregor.
Jane is survived by her children Eleanor M. Chase, Christine C. Pruss and Joseph M....
Susan A. Campanella
Apr 17, 2021
Susan A. Campanella, 74, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 55 years of Carl A. Campanella.
Born in Brooklyn to the late Peter and Nancy (Sapienza) Traina, Susan graduated from Prospect Heights High School.
She was a member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish.
For many years Susan worked...
Jeanne C. Smith
Apr 16, 2021
Jeanne C. Smith, 90, formerly of West Reading and Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 in the care of Phoebe Berks where she resided. She was the widow of George W. Smith, who passed away in 2001.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Ralph and Ellen (Foley) Cilley, Jeanne graduated from Ursinus College in 1952. Once she and George...
Victor Notobartolo
Apr 16, 2021
Victor "Vito" Notobartolo, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, April 16, 2021, in his Riverview Park residence surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1924 in Reading, he was a son of the late Giovanino and Frances (LaFata) Notobartolo. Vito now joins his beloved Minnie "Domenica" Notobartolo, who passed on November 17, 2018.
Vito was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary...