Mar 20, 2021

William J. Setley, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Bill was predeceased by his dear wife, Dorothy K. (Lengel) Setley, in May of 2016. He is survived by his daughter and primary caregiver, Cheri L. (Setley) Clauser and her spouse Robert L. Clauser, his daughter, ChrisLynn Setley and her spouse Tammi L. Weiandt,...

Mar 19, 2021

Theresa Mary Stello, 90, of Shillington, passed away during the early hours of Friday, March 19, 2021. She was the loving widow of Paul V. Stello, who passed away May 17, 2012. Born in Shamokin, PA, Theresa was the eldest child of the late Frank and Mary (Brokus) Romanoski.

Theresa, "Terry," graduated from Coal Township High School and the Ashland School...

Mar 18, 2021

Harriet S. (Swalley) Motyl, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Berkshire Center, Exeter Township. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Rose (Snyder) Swalley.

Harriet led a very full life, graduating from Reading High School and chairing alumni reunions there for many years. She was a real "go-getter" in everything she did,...

Mar 17, 2021

Guy C. Field, 63, passed away March 17, 2021, in his Wyomissing residence.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of William F. Field, Wyomissing and the late Marian (Harding) Field.

He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School.

Guy was employed by CH Briggs Hardware, for over 30 years before his retirement.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two...

Mar 17, 2021

Marie Lathbury, age 78, died peacefully on March 17, 2021, at Brooke Grove Retirement Village after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Marie was born October 18, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Peter and Marie Karish. She is survived by her brothers, Peter (June) Karish and John (Lynne) Karish; children, Greg (Justine) Lathbury and Donna (Phil) Ardizzone; her cherished...

Mar 16, 2021

Regina Rose Mateuszow, 79, of Shillington passed away on March 16, 2021, at Country Meadows surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, Theodore A. "Ted" Mateuszow, passed away on November 7, 2017; they were married on September 1, 1962.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Ziemecki) Kramer.

She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High...

Mar 16, 2021

ERASMO SANTANA

Erasmo Boria Santana, Sr., passed away March 16,2021, at ManorCare, West Reading.

Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Crespin and Dionesia (Boria) Santana.

As a crossing guard for the City of Reading, Erasmo was a caring, selfless person who dedicated himself daily to the student's safety as they crossed the streets to and from school.

He...

Mar 14, 2021

Nancy Ellen Cowan, 66, of Harrisburg, passed away on March 14, 2021.

Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late John (aka "Rusty") and Mary (Harper) Cowan.

She was a graduate of American University, in Washington DC, where she earned her law degree. As a lawyer she was employed by Pennsylvania Department of State for many years.

Nancy adored her 3...

Mar 14, 2021

Margaret M. Wilkins, 95, of Cornwall, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born in West Reading, she was a child of the late Albert and Myrtle (Reber) Kissinger.

Margie's first husband, Leonard J. Drexel, passed on May 6, 1983. She remarried to Raymond Wilkins, who passed November 20, 2005.

From 28 years she was...

Mar 13, 2021

Harry E. Phillips, 85, of Wyomissing, passed away in the Reading Hospital on March 13, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Maria R. (Steuer) (Esterbrook) Phillips, whom he met on a trip to Rome during the beatification of Mother Teresa in 2003. They were married in 2006. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Phillips.

Born in Scranton, he was a...

Mar 13, 2021

Jane M. Bausher, 95, of Wyomissing, died, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Berks Heim Rehabilitation and Nursing.

She was the wife of the late Theodore C. Bausher.

Born in Palmerton, PA on May, 17, 1925 she was the daughter of the late H. Robert and Helen (Armpriester)

Miller.

She was a 1943 graduate of Wyomissing High School and a 1947 graduate of Albright College.

She...

Mar 13, 2021

Mar 13, 2021

Jean "Jenny" (Suski) Koch, 94, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, in the care of Maidencreek Place. She was a Polish girl who was proud of her heritage. Born September 21, 1926, she was the youngest of six children born to Walter and Josephine (Jeznach) Suski. She was the loving widow of Frank K. Koch, who passed...

Mar 10, 2021

Robert T. Powell, 93, of Robeson Township, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in the care of his wife and family. He was the loving husband of Marguerite (Hallermeier), with whom they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this coming June.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Clayton and Anna May (Hooper) Powell.

Bob, or Uncle Bob,...

Mar 9, 2021

Donald K. Bobb, 91, a resident of The Highlands, Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was the son of the late Dr. Arthur A. Bobb and the late Arlene Klinger Bobb. He is survived by his dear wife, Margaret (Peggy) Nuss Bobb, who he married in September 1952.

Donald was a graduate of Reading High School '47, Lafayette College...

Mar 9, 2021

Catherine A. "Kay" Eyrich, 82, of Sinking Spring, passed away during the evening hours of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in the care of Manor Care, Sinking Spring. She was the widow of Kenneth A. Eyrich, who passed away June 20, 2015.

Born in Reading Kay was a daughter of the late James E. and Anna C. (Kenderdine) Diefenderfer. Kay graduated from...

Mar 9, 2021

Glenn Marvin Haag, 73, passed away at Penn State St. Joseph Hospital, Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Priscilla (Madenfort) Haag. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul Haag and Mary (Anspach) Haag.

He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1965 and served in the United States Air Force and The Army...

Mar 8, 2021

Percy Edward Wright Jr., 78, known by all affectionately as "Ed" or "Eddie", formerly of Morgantown, PA, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, in the care of Berkshire Center, Exeter. He was the widower of Susan J. (Case) Wright, who passed in 2011. Born to the late Percy Edward Wright Sr. and Anna (Staub) Wright, Ed proudly served his country...

Mar 7, 2021

Jack Bender, 86, passed away on March 7, 2021, in the Reading Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Lucille (Pettit) Bender, who preceded him in death on September 1, 1999.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roy and Helen (Kauffman) Bender. Before retiring, he was the Reading Eagle building superintendent.

He was a lifetime member of the Holly...

Mar 7, 2021

Edward Soto, 56, of Reading, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, March 7, 2021, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of 17 years of Claudia (Agosto) Torres. Born in Paterson, NJ, to Felipe Soto and Ana Velez-Soto, Edward was raised with a deep love for his Puerto Rican heritage.

Eddie had a heart-warming presence that just...