Jack Frank Pordham
May 9, 2021
Jack F. Pordham Jr., 65, of Reading, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He and his devoted wife, Dottie (Lamp), would have celebrated 40 years of marriage in June. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jack F. Pordham Sr. and Dora (Kline) Pordham.
Jack graduated from Reading High...
Gloria A. Mohn
May 9, 2021
Gloria A. Mohn, 86, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Laurel Center.
She was the beloved wife of the late Harry L. Mohn.
Gloria was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Gloria was employed as a manager at Fannie Mae's Candy for many years. She later worked in department sales at J.C. Penny's.
She was a great mother and was...
David J. Fahrenholt
May 8, 2021
David J. Fahrenholt, 77, of Wyomissing, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late William A. and Mildred (Egolf) Fahrenholt.
David graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1961, received his Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in 1965, and earned his Master's...
George Cundy Mason
May 8, 2021
George Cundy Mason, 54 of Mohnton, passed away May 8, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Kelly A. (Bohanak) Mason.
Born in Vineland, NJ, he was a son of the late George W. and Jane Clair (Cundy) Mason.
He was a graduate of Tulpehocken High School and Alvernia University where he received a bachelor's degree in History.
George was...
Antonio Epolidor Martinez
May 7, 2021
Antonio Epolidor Martinez, 86, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Friday, May 7th, 2021.
Antonio was predeceased by his loving wife Rosaura Martinez on July 23rd, 2013.
Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Hilario and Luisa Martinez .
Antonio was a High School Graduate and served with the Dominican army and later became a Municipality Police...
Joan F. Magliozzi
May 6, 2021
Joan F. Magliozzi, 83, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Bern township residence, Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was the loving widow of Captain Ateo Richard Magliozzi, Air Force, who passed away in 2014.
Born in Newport News, VA, she was a daughter of the late Brigadier General James Francis Joseph Early and his wife, Mrs. Jean (Zane) Early....
Matthew Warren Brackbill
May 6, 2021
Dr. Matthew W. Brackbill, 27, passed away in Erie, PA, on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of Dr. Robert Brackbill and Dr. Elizabeth (Whipple) Brackbill.
Matthew was a graduate of Wyomissing High School, '12, where he received recognition by both the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society. He was an active member...
Russell E. Glass
May 5, 2021
Russell E. Glass, 94, passed away May 5, 2021, in his Wyomissing residence, with his loving son by his side.
His wife Joyce M. (Heffner) Glass died on July 1, 2020.
He was employed by Cacoosing Industries Inc., as a machine operator for over 40 years.
Russell served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Army during WWII.
Russell will be remembered for...
Paul S. Moyer
May 3, 2021
Paul S. Moyer, 91, passed away, Monday, May 3, 2021, in his Windsor Twp. residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Esther M. (Kaley) Moyer.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Katie E. (Moyer) Moyer.
Paul was a member of St. Paul's "Smoke" Church, where he served on the church council,...
Margaret Louise Hollon
May 3, 2021
Margaret Louise Hollon, 64, of Hamburg, passed away May 3, 2021, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
She was the loving wife of Tony Buckler.
Born in Paris, KY, she was the daughter of the late Seldon and Helen Louise (Paul) Hollon.
Margaret was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the greatest gifts she gave her children was staying...
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...