Robert P. Bright
Dec 28, 2020
Robert Paul Bright, 87, of Spring Township formerly from West Reading passed away on December 28, 2020 from COVID-19 at Berks Heim where he resided for the past four years due to progressive supranuclear palsy. Born September 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Minnie (Reiver) and Roger Bright. Robert was born, raised, lived, and worked in the...
Ella C. Berger
Dec 28, 2020
Ella Cora Berger, 89, Schuylkill County, died December 28, 2020,at 11:00 A.M. in Geisinger St.Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, PA. She was a resident of Orwigsburg Manor, Schuylkill County since June 2019. Prior to that she lived in Greenwich Township.
She was the wife of late husband Ethan M. Berger.
Born in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and...
Evelyn J. Ziats
Dec 28, 2020
Evelyn J. (Galanos) Ziats, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, in her Reading home. Born in York, PA, she was a daughter of the late Constantine and Irene (Green) Galanos, and the widow of John A. Ziats, who passed in 1991.
Family was everything to Evelyn, and she was a wonderful and caring matriarch to all in her...
Linnae Dawn Coleman
Dec 27, 2020
Linnae Dawn Coleman, nee Knupp (formerly Nantais) of Mohnton, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27. Linnae was born August 19, 1955, in Somerset county PA, eventually becoming one of eight children of her parents, Ester Jean (Snyder) Knupp and Delbert William Knupp. Linnae had several passions in her life which shaped her life, and...
Garrett Gregory Jones
Dec 27, 2020
Garrett G. Jones, 32, of Exeter Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a loving son of Gregory and Patricia (Lee) Jones, both of Exeter.
Garrett grew up in the Exeter School District and attended St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He lived and worked in Bel Air, Maryland where he was an active member of...
Edward A. Taggert
Dec 27, 2020
Edward A. Taggert, 97, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away in Pottstown Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He currently resided at Keystone Villa at Douglassville.
His wife, Mary R. (McFadden) Taggert, passed away on May 17, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, Ed was the son of the late William E. and Emma (Haller) Taggert.
Ed retired in 1988 as Editor-in-Chief of The Reading Eagle...
Sesley Stewart
Dec 27, 2020
Sesley Stewart, 52, passed away in his Reading residence, on Sunday, December 27th, 2020.
Born in Charlotte, he was the son of Ben Robert Stewart, Jr. and Hattie Stewart.
Sesley is survived by his children: Jospeh, Sesley, Jr., Patrick, and Joshua, his siblings: Barbara Green, Patricia Stewart, Ben Stewart, Jr., and Dionee Edwards and his grandson, Randall Phillips.
Funeral Ceremony, Tuesday, January 5th,...
Jacqueline Ann Wissler
Dec 27, 2020
Jacqueline Ann Wissler, 86, of Reading, went to be with God and her family on December 27, 2020, in the care of the Lutheran Home at Topton. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Seiger) Wissler.
Graduating from Reading Highschool, she enjoyed a career managing the second floor at Western Electric.
A philanthropist and animal lover,...
Bertha M. Stewart
Dec 26, 2020
Bertha M. Stewart, 100, formerly of Perry Township, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020, in Berks Heim.
She was the beloved wife of Charles Thomas Samuel Stewart, who died August 5, 1983.
Born in Blandon, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Bertha M. (Keim) Benjamin.
Bertha was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perry Township.
She was employed as...
Kenneth Robert Ernst
Dec 26, 2020
Kenneth "Bud" Robert Ernst, 86, passed away peacefully at the Reading Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2020, with his wife at his side.
He was the loving husband of Helen Ruth (Troutman) Ernst. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edwin and Gertrude (Franks) Ernst.
He was a 1954 graduate of Ontelaunee High School. Kenny was a UPS Driver...
Barry Floyd Nestler
Dec 24, 2020
Barry Floyd Nestler, 85, of Reading, passed away December 24, 2020, at the Berkshire Center. He left his earthly burden to be in the arms of his beloved wife, Janet.
His wife, Janet F. (Coller) Nestler died on January 2019. They married on July 5, 1958.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Floyd E. Nestler and Ruth (Gilmore)...
Dr. David J. Adams
Dec 24, 2020
Dr. David J. Adams, passed from this earth, on Christmas Eve, at his home in Phoenixville.
The middle son of Gertrude and Charles Adams, Dave was born June 22, 1937. Dave grew up in an adventurous and athletic household in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania with his brothers Peter and Bruce. Dave attended Sacred Heart School and Central Catholic High School (1956). Among Dave's...
Ryan J. Commings
Dec 24, 2020
The Earth grew a little dimmer on December 24, 2020, when Ryan J. Commings left this world.
Born on June 9, 1980, Ryan was the son of Gary C. Commings and Denise J. Commings, wife of Robert M. Kearney.
Ryan grew up in Spring Township, graduated from Berks Christian School and attended Penn State Berks. Ryan was intelligent, witty and wise beyond...
Salvatore Azzarello
Dec 24, 2020
Salvatore Azzarello, 86, passed away in his West Reading residence, Thursday, December 24, 2020.
He was the loving husband of Victoria L. (Lisa) Azzarello for 62 years.
Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Pasqua (Sacca) Azzarello.
He served in the Italian Army.
Salvatore worked for Berkshire Knitting Mills, was a carpenter for Ferrara Cabinet Shop and retired from...
Dolores M. Fasig
Dec 23, 2020
Dolores M. (Gorney) Fasig, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away December 23, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Ralph W. Fasig, died on April 3, 2018.
Born in Shenandoah, she was a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Margaret H. (Melusky) Gorney
She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School.
Dolores was employed by Continental Group, Inc., as an accountant, retiring in...
Deanna Mary Hoyt
Dec 23, 2020
"Notice of Life" – Deanna Mary Hoyt
Choose Joy!
Don't wait for things to get easier, simpler, better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you'll run out of time.
Deanna Mary Hoyt of Sinking Spring Pennsylvania went home to her heavenly Father on December 23, 2020. Deanna was 61 years old and a senseless victim of the...
Richard L. Hunsberger
Dec 22, 2020
Richard L. Hunsberger, 88, passed away peacefully in his West Lawn residence on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was the loving husband of Annette (DiCerchio) Hunsberger for 62 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Regina (Sims) Hunsberger. He graduated from Muhlenberg High School.
Richard was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church.
Richard worked...
Shirley Landis
Dec 22, 2020
Shirley Landis, 88, passed away at her residence, the Heritage of Green Hills, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Born in Tarentum, PA, Shirley was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Hill) Landis.
For many years Shirley worked for the Girl Scouts of America and volunteered with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. During Shirley's time at the Heritage, she devoted herself...
Rebecca Lundgren
Dec 22, 2020
Rebecca Louise (Supplee) Lundgren, R.N., M.S.N., died peacefully at home, in her sleep, on December 22, 2020, at the age of 87.
Born on the family farm in Narvon, Pennsylvania to Grant H. and Anna L. (Guest) Supplee, she graduated from Phoenixville High School before attending and graduating from Reading Hospital School of Nursing. After working briefly at Reading Hospital she...
Barry C. Weitzel
Dec 21, 2020
Barry C. Weitzel, 75, passed away December 21, 2020. His loving wife of 52 years Carol A. (Williams) Weitzel was by his side.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Paul and Ruth (Weyandt) Weitzel.
He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and attended Penn State University.
Barry was a U.S Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.
Barry...