Obituaries

Franklin Ray Kissinger

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rosalie P. Genna

Rosalie P. Genna

Nov 29, 2021

Rosalie P. Genna, 68, of West Reading, passed away November 29, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Yolanda (D'Andrea) Genna.

She was employed by Eurlich.

Rosalie is survived by her brother, John A., husband of Elza Genna, Manhasset, NY.

Services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is...

James W. Myers

James W. Myers

Nov 28, 2021

James W. Myers, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in his Colony Park residence.

His wife, Carol A. (Nowoczynski) Myers, passed away on June 18, 2013.

Born in Stowe, PA, he was a son of the late William J. and Ethel A. (Swineheart) Myers.

James was a graduate of Reading High School, where he was an excellent pitcher on the baseball...

Veronica A. "Ronnie" Crupi

Veronica A. "Ronnie" Crupi

Nov 27, 2021

Veronica A. "Ronnie" (Keltz) Crupi, 71, of Reading, passed away November 27, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by family. Â

Her husband, Robert Crupi died on November 17, 2015.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Marie A. (Schwoyer) Keltz.

She was a 1968 graduate of Holy Name High School.

Ronnie was employed by Reading Trust Bank ...

Roger Killian Feeg

Roger Killian Feeg

Nov 25, 2021

Roger Killian Feeg , 89, of Robeson Twp., passed away on November 25, 2021, at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Muriel S. (Scholl) Merritt Feeg, and also the late Nancy J. (Luberecki) Feeg.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret B. (Killian) Feeg.

Roger graduated from West Reading High School in 1950.

The Korean...