Obituaries
Marian R. Jordan
Dec 9, 2021
Marian R. (Johnston) Jordan, 94, of Shillington, passed away at ManorCare, West Reading on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was the wife of the late John Jordan until his death in 1996.
Born in Geneva, NY to the late Harry and Hattie (Markell) Johnston, Marian worked as at OB Dyer for 26 years, retiring in 1994.
She is survived by her son,...
Donald J. Vallere
Dec 8, 2021
Donald J. Vallere, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, after complications from heart surgery. Born in Manhattan to the late Marius J. and Millie (Webb) Vallere, Don was the loving husband of Mary (Slaby) for 59 wonderful years.
After graduating from West Pittston High School in 1956, Don enlisted in the US Army, and was honorably discharged...
Adele Leranian
Dec 7, 2021
Adele Leranian, 90, passed away December 7, 2021 in her Exeter Township residence.
Born in Amman, Jordan, she was the daughter of the late Levon and Mariam (Garabedian) Pokrachian.
Adele was employed as cafeteria aid for the Interboro School District and also worked for Defense Personnel Support Center as a Sewing Machine Operator.
She enjoyed singing, gardening and cooking authenticate Armenian food. But...
Ronald J. Rinck
Dec 7, 2021
Ronald J. Rinck, 82, passed away on Dec. 7, 2021, at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, Chester County after a brief illness.
He was the widower of Susan M. (Walck), to whom he was married from 1997 to 2012, and was a former husband of Carol M. Edwards (Macek) from 1963 to 1978.
Born in Reading on Jan. 3, 1939,...
Franklin Ray Kissinger
Dec 7, 2021
Franklin Ray Kissinger, 58, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Dorothy (Gibble) of Clarksville, TN and the late Glenn Kissinger. Franklin attended Cocalico High School. He was employed as the maintenance supervisor for Skyline Homes in Leola, PA.
Franklin loved riding his Harleys, cooking for his family, fixing...
Herman R. Beck
Dec 6, 2021
Herman R. Beck, 84, passed away December 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family in his Temple residence.
He was the beloved husband of the late Jaqueline R. Beck, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage before her death in 2019.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Verna Mary (Hoffman) Beck.
Herman was a 1955...
William Philip Pickup, Jr.
Dec 6, 2021
William Philip Pickup, Jr., 75, passed away December 6, 2021, in his Wyomissing residence.
He was the husband of Patricia A. (Johnston) Pickup. Born in Dauphin County, he was a son of the late William P., Sr., and Sophie (Florick) Pickup.
After spending his early years in Forestville, Pa., his family moved to Reading in 1956. It was here where fate put...
Marjorie A. Gallagher
Dec 6, 2021
Marjorie Ann Gallagher passed away December 6, 2021, at Phoebe Berks, in Wernersville, PA. She was the loving wife of the late James V. Gallagher. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Marguerite (Rufe) Hallowell.
She was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School, and attended Drexel University. Marjorie was a lifetime member of the St....
Dustin C. Caruso
Dec 5, 2021
Dustin C. Caruso, 52, passed away on December 5, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Diana Caruso (Nistor), whom he was married to for 20 wonderful years.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Frank R. and Dolores J. Caruso. Dustin worked as a self-employed web-developer.
Dustin was a motorcyclist, developer, entrepreneur, traveler, drummer, foodie , raconteur...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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