Richard F. Venne
Apr 5, 2021
Richard F. Venne, 80, of Spring Township, passed away April 5, 2021, in Saint Joseph's Medical Center. He was the husband of Ann (Weston) Venne, to whom he was married for 51 years. Richard and Ann met April 7, 1969, while they were employed at The Bank of Pennsylvania.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Richard was a son of the late Frank...
James G. Loeper
Apr 3, 2021
James (Jim) G. Loeper, a proud and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021.Â
For 70 years, Jim was the loving husband of Philomena (Paolini) Loeper, who predeceased him on April 19, 2020.
He is survived by six children: Thomas J., Crest Hill, IL; Rev. David J., Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Pottsville; Judy...
Eleanore M. Graczyk
Apr 2, 2021
Eleanore Mary (Michalak) Graczyk, 88, passed away peacefully in Temple, PA, on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. She was born September 11, 1932, in Reading to the late Vincent & Frances (Kompa) Michalak. She married Stanley S. Graczyk on October 18,1952, and they enjoyed 68 wonderful years together. Ever the devoted husband, Stanley took extra loving care of Eleanore the...
John Joseph Godack
Apr 2, 2021
John Joseph Godack, 86, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away on April 2, 2021, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Bernadine M. (Jarkiewicz) Godack; they were married on May 12, 1956.
Born in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Michael C. and Annette (Kudlak) Godack.
He was a graduate of Polytchnic Institute, Baltimore, and earned his bachelor of science...
Thomas Lynn Farrell
Apr 2, 2021
In Loving Memory of Thomas Lynn Farrell 1945-2021
Thomas Lynn Farrell, 75, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away peacefully in his Paoli residence by his wife's side, Friday, April 2, 2021.
He was the loving husband of Sandra L. (Kachel) Farrell. They celebrated 53 years of marriage on Sept 21st.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of Geraldine (Silfies) Farrell, Kenhorst and the...
Carol Lynn Palm
Mar 30, 2021
Carol Lynn Palm died March 30th in her own home after days of being showered with love, laughter, and incredible kindness. She recently celebrated her 79th birthday.
Carol was an incredibly strong person. She lost her beloved husband, Paul R. Palm, Jr. in 1979. Carol then navigated life as sole caregiver and provider for four children. Life was never without its...
Shirley M. Hoffman
Mar 29, 2021
Shirley M. Hoffman, 87, of Hamburg, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin H. Hoffman.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Verna P. (Adams) Berger.
Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Hamburg High School.
She was a member of First Reformed United Church of...
Barbara A. Lemay
Mar 28, 2021
Barbara A. LeMay, 77, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Orland K. LeMay, Sr., who passed away August 4, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Lawley) Moyer.
Barbara was employed as a private nurse's aide for most of her life.
She enjoyed...
Miguel A. Garcia Ventura
Mar 28, 2021
Miguel A. Garcia Ventura was surrounded by family as he passed through the gates of heaven on March 28, 2021, to join his beloved family and friends who had gone before him.
He was the loving husband of Evangelina (Avila) Garcia.
Born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, he was a son of the late Luis Garcia Ventura and Maria (Serrano) Garcia.
He was...
Ruth A. Grimes
Mar 27, 2021
Ruth A. Grimes, 96, formerly of West Lawn, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2021, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of Irwin R. Grimes, who passed away January 2, 2009.
She was born in Allentown to the late Louis and Anna (Weber) Kern. From 1948 until her retirement in 1983, Ruth co-owned with her husband Grimes...
Barbara Marie Murnane
Mar 27, 2021
Beloved wife and mother Barbara Marie Murnane, 65, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She and her husband, Daniel Murnane, were married for 35 years.
Born in Norristown to the late John J. and Margaret "Peg" (McGrath) Hatch, Barbara received her R.N. from The Bryn Mawr School of Nursing. She later completed her course work at Villanova...
Charles T. Frey
Mar 26, 2021
Charles T. Frey, better known as "Tommy" or "Chuck," 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family late Friday, March 26, 2021. He was the loving husband of 30 years of Jo A. Frey, "the peanut butter to his jelly."
Born in Reading to the late William H. and Verna M. (Reinert) Frey, Tommy attended Fleetwood School District....
Claudia B. Owadiuk
Mar 24, 2021
Claudia B. Owadiuk, 66, of Mertztown, passed away March 24, 2021, in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Peter G. Owadiuk, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage February 14th.
Born in New York City, NY, Claudia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Barbat) Powers.
She was employed as a clerk by East Penn Manufacturing.
Claudia was...
Claude E. Kline
Mar 23, 2021
Claude E. Kline, Jr., 63, of Tilden Township, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Burkert) Kline.
Born in Fleetwood, he was the son of the late Claude E., Sr., and Patricia Ann (Quillman) Kline.
Claude worked as a material handler at various places for most of his life.
He was...
David P. Brown
Mar 23, 2021
David P. Brown, 73, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away March 23, 2021, at the Lutheran Home at Topton.
His wife Judy E. (Loose) Brown, died on June 27, 2017. They married on September 23, 1972.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul Harrison and Florence (Kessler) Brown.
He was a 1966 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
David was...
Tracey Anne Evans
Mar 21, 2021
Tracey Anne Evans, 60, of West Reading, PA passed away March 21, 2021, at Penn State Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
As the mother of three children and a Registered Nurse of over 15 years, there is no doubt that Tracey was a passionate caretaker. Always thinking of the small things that left the biggest impact on those around her. A...
Betty Jean Garraway
Mar 21, 2021
Betty J. Garraway, 83, formerly of Wyomissing & Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, passed away March 21, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of James R. Garraway, married for 62 years.
Born on January 6, 1938 in Shamokin, Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Evelyn E. (Moyer) Rohrer.
She was a graduate of Coal Township...
Margaret A. Huff
Mar 21, 2021
Margaret A. Huff, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on March 21, 2021, in Berkshire Center.
Her husband, Alfred L. Huff, passed away on January 16, 2012.
Born in Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Olive (McKinley) Kirk.
Margaret was a instructor/sales clerk for Summer House, Oley for 25 years. She was also the owner/operator of Margaret...
Mollie I. Ross
Mar 20, 2021
Mollie I. Ross, 101, formerly of Temple, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, in the Lutheran Home in Topton.
She was the wife of the beloved Vernon J. Ross, who died February 2, 2000.
Born in Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Mayme I. (Ream) Hewitt.
Mollie graduated from Reading High School at the age...
John W. Rosselli
Mar 20, 2021
John W. Rosselli, Sr., 74, of Mohnton, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Nancy L. (Hock), who passed in 1994, and the 24 year companion of Kathy Tully, with whom he resided.
Born in Reading to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Stock) Rosselli, John graduated from Reading High School '65....