Obituaries

Aug 17, 2021

Elizabeth "Bette" K. Ruhe, 95, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence at the Highlands on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was the loving widow of Willard "Bill" L. Ruhe, Jr., who passed away in 2015 after 68 years of marriage.

Born in Lebanon, PA, to the late Rev. Charles and Hannah (Hauser) Keim, Bette graduated in 1947 from West...

Aug 17, 2021

Eric N. Diaz, 57, of Reading, passed away August 17, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Sarah Ocasio, with whom he resided and the late Segundo Diaz.

Eric was formerly employed by Wyomissing Gardens Apartments in the maintenance department.

Eric was a kind and compassionate person. He was always willing to help his family, friends and...

Aug 16, 2021

Dr. Carl F. Constein

Dr. Carl Frey Constein died Monday, August 16, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife, Amy Gring Constein, who died in 1991. He was born in Fleetwood in 1920, a son of the late Henry S. Constein and Clara Frey Constein. He is survived by a daughter, Anne G. Constein. He was predeceased by a brother, George...

Aug 15, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Frank, 92, of Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021, with his wife, Marilyn, and his loving family at his bedside. Born in Reading on February 4, 1929, he was the son of the late Herbert N. and Madeline M. (Helfrich) Frank.

He was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School. Dick served...

Aug 15, 2021

Georgene J. Posey, 77, of Denver, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, in the care of ManorCare Sinking Spring. She was one of the four daughters born to the late George J. and Lola Y. (Pirone) Posey.

She graduated from Alvernia. For many years she worked at Two Guys in management. She last worked at UGI Utilities, Inc., as an...

Aug 15, 2021

Lisa M. Wolf, 59, passed way August 15, 2021, in her Spring Township residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Joan L. (Scheck) Wolf, Spring Township and the late Francis X. Wolf, Jr.

Lisa was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School; Immaculata University and Temple College of Pharmacy.

She was employed by Tower Health Reading Hospital as a pharmacist.

Lisa...

Aug 14, 2021

Angela Gigliotti, 91, of Kenhorst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the care of Mifflin Center, Shillington, where she had been a guest for three days. She was the loving widow of Joseph N. Gigliotti, who passed away in 1999.

Born in Sersale, Italy, to the late Serafino and Domenica (Capellupo) Gigliotti, Angela immigrated to the United States...

Aug 12, 2021

Maria Carannante, 31, of West Reading, passed away in her home the evening of Thursday, August 12, 2021, after a four year battle against breast cancer. Maria was a daughter of Mario Carannante (Beatriz) of Fleetwood and Amy N. (Arnold) Koenig of West Reading.

A 2008 graduate of Wyomissing High School, Maria took classes at the Reading Area Community College before...

Aug 11, 2021

Joyce A. Kondisko, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away on August 11, 2021, at Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of Robert G. Kondisko. They were married on June 10, 1967, and enjoyed 54 years of happiness together.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Stefanik) Kolson.

She was a member of Saints Cyril &...

Aug 9, 2021

Mafalda Santarelli Morganti, 96, of Hamburg, passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021.

Born in Ascoli Piceno on August 9th, 1925, she was the only daughter of Philip and Luisa (Spalvieri) Santarelli.

Mafalda spent eight years in a private boarding school run by the sisters of the Immaculate Conception, educated from the Reggio Institute Magestriali Elisabetta Trebbiani Ascoli Piceno.

She was the wife of...

Aug 9, 2021

Helen L. Billman, 90, of Hamburg, passed away, Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

She was the wife of Donald L. Billman who died February 3, 2016.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Guy W. and Millie M. (Machemer) Yoder.

Helen was a 1949 graduate of Hamburg High School.

She was employed as a folder for various...

Aug 8, 2021

Ann Katharine (Magers) McGlinn, 89, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021. It was time to move onto brighter days surrounded by loved ones who are rolling out the red carpet for her in Heaven. She was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend to so many.

She was born to the late...

Aug 7, 2021

Max P. Bingaman, 92, passed away at Mifflin Center on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Suzanne J. (Kane) Bingaman; they were married for 55 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children: Lynn M. (Donald) Charlton, Beth A .Bingaman and Chris J. Bingaman. Four grandchildren: Emma Charlton and Samuel...

Aug 7, 2021

Jonathan " Polaco" Rosado Vazquez,40, was called to the Lord on August 7, 2021.

He was the loving husband of Victoria A Lozada with whom he has been a loving partner for 20 years.

Born in Humaco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Israel Rosado Vazquez of las Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Carmen Vazquez- Abreu, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.

Jonathan was...

Aug 6, 2021

Mary Jane (Raezer) Margharito, 72, of Reading, passed away August 6, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.

She was the loving wife of 40 years of Carlo J. Margharito.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Pauline (Rothermel) Raezer.

She attended Tulpehocken High School.

Mary was employed by HR Oritsky as a sewing machine operator. She also worked for Comfort...

Aug 4, 2021

Bonita F. Jones, 59, of Leesport, passed away August 4, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Perry, GA, she was the beloved daughter of Buford and Martha (Kitts) Simmons.

Bonita was employed by Blessed Hands Home Health Care, as an Assistant Administrator.

She enjoyed cooking and doing numerous crafts like knitting and crocheting.

Bonita was a member of Reading Deliverance Evangelistic Center, under...

Aug 3, 2021

Beverly L. Fetterhoff, 81, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, Allentown, York Springs, Mechanicsburg, Jim Thorpe and Reading passed away peacefully in her sleep the evening of Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the care of South Mountain Restoration Center. She was the loving widow of Rev. Carl E. Fetterhoff, who passed away on March 9, 1992.

Born in Harrisburg in 1939 to the...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert P. Scheetz, 73, of Reading, passed away August 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the widower of Sandra (Hartz) Scheetz.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia (Clouser) Scheetz.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

Robert was employed by Hamilton Bank as a loan officer for over 25 years.

He...

Aug 2, 2021

Ann M. Marrella, 81, passed away in her West Lawn residence on August 2, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family, as she had been for several months during her extended illness.

The love of her life and husband, Leonard E. "Gene" Marrella, passed away on October 14, 2001. From that day forward, Ann dedicated herself to keeping her family...

Aug 1, 2021

Marsha D. Dugan, 51, of Spring Township, passed away August 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born in Detroit, MI, she was a beloved daughter of Michael J. Dugan, Spring Township and Dorothy A. (Klingman) Williams, Mohnton.

She was a hardworking employee at Giorgio Foods Inc., in the Quality Control Department.

Marsha loved fishing and enjoying being one with nature in the great...