Obituaries
Troy Charles Spayd
Jun 18, 2021
Troy Charles Spayd, 57, of Reading, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Tower Health Reading Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Gloria J. (Hollenbach) Keagy and the late Ronald D. Spayd. Also surviving is Troy's fiancée of 11 years, Vickie L. Weaver, his brother, Kevin Spayd and his fur baby, Ruby.
Born...
Ruby J. Heffner
Jun 17, 2021
It's with much sadness we share the news with our friends, that Ruby Joyce Heffner passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa. at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late Percy and Mary (Schlear) Machemer. Preceded in death was her devoted husband "Uncle George", Hamburg's favorite mailman, who died...
James Walter Krause
Jun 16, 2021
James W. Krause, 75, of Wernersville, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in the care of ManorCare, West Reading. He was the loving husband of Ann P. (Tucci) Krause for 26 years.
Born in Pottstown to the late George and Anna (May) Krause, Jim was the youngest of seven children.
Jim was an excellent chef. He met his wife while employed as...
Michael Joseph Ledwozan
Jun 15, 2021
Michael Joseph Ledwozan, Jr., 74, of Hamburg, passed away in Penn State Health- St. Joseph on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was the loving husband of Adelaide (Pesther) Ledwozan. The couple have been married for 51 years.
Born in Queens, NY on February 25, 1947, Michael was a son of the late Michael J., Sr. and Dorothea (Holland) Ledwozan. He was...
Edith H Orr
Jun 14, 2021
Edith H. Orr, 87, passed away June 14, 2021, in her Narvon residence.
She was the beloved wife of Edward M. Orr Sr., with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 2.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Edith (Jarrett) Meyers.
Edith was employed by Clifton Precision as an assembler for 20 years and...
Robert C. Coldren
Jun 14, 2021
Robert C. Coldren, 83, formerly of Mohnton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021 while visiting Dillion, CO. He was the widower of Norma C. (Kohl) Coldren, who passed away March 3, 2016.
Born in Reading to the late Charles and Grace (Amole) Coldren, Robert was proud to have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Robert was a trained Welder...
Nancy L. Coleman
Jun 14, 2021
Nancy L. Coleman, 81, passed away peacefully in her Wyomissing home on June 14, 2021.
On August 15, 2021, she would have celebrated 62 years of marriage with her husband, Robert B. Coleman.
Born in Reading Nancy was the only child of the late Harold A. and Dorothy M. (Fisher) Kissinger. Nancy graduated from Wilson High School in 1957 and later completed...
Santina Sandy Bruckart
Jun 13, 2021
Santina "Sandy" Bruckart (Guido), 90, of Womelsdorf passed away June 13, 2021 in her residence. She was the beloved mother of Geneva (Kirk) Aulenbach, with whom she resided; Tina (William) Kocevar, Wyomissing; and Sandra (David) Debiec, West Lawn.
Her husband Russel S. Bruckart, Jr. died on May 5, 2005.
She was born on December 5, 1930 in Reading to the late Luigi...
Nancy C. Brady
Jun 12, 2021
Nancy C. Brady, 74, of Shillington, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family on Saturday, June 12, 2021. In September, she would have celebrated her 53rd wedding anniversary with her loving husband, Steven D. Brady. Born in Reading, Nancy was the eldest of the six children of the late Nelson and Jean (Kowalski) DiLallo.
She graduated from...
Kelly Jo Myers
Jun 9, 2021
Kelly Jo Myers Baez, 46, of Reading, was taken from her loving family and friends too soon on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was the companion, best friend, and other half of Jose Baez for 23 years, and together they have a son, Jayden.
Specializing in addiction counseling and services, Kelly's genuine and kind nature (and her miraculous ability to detect...
Carl Melvin Werner
Jun 6, 2021
Carl Melvin Werner, 68, passed away June 6, 2021 in his Reading residence.
He was the beloved husband of the late Janelle L. (Henry) Werner, with whom he celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth (Coleman) Werner.
He was a graduate of Reading High School.
Carl was a United States Navy veteran.
He was...
Collin Nicklaus Folk
Jun 5, 2021
Collin Nicklaus Folk, 14 years young, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was the youngest child of Frederick K. and Caterina D. (Richards) Folk of Sinking Spring.
Collin was born in Reading Hospital on April 5, 2007. He just completed 8th grade at Wilson Southern Middle School. He was very active in his church, West Lawn United Methodist, where...
Joan A. Stueber
Jun 5, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, 2021, Joan Stueber passed away after celebrating her 89th birthday.
Joan was born in Easton, PA to Paul. E. And Evelyn (Hunt) Ackerman on June 4, 1932.
She went to nursing school and then worked at Easton Hospital. Joan went on to become a nurse anesthetist and worked for many years at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.
She was...
Elizabeth C. Tilden
Jun 4, 2021
Elizabeth C. Tilden, 93, of Reading, passed away June 4, 2021.
Her husband, Joseph J. Tilden, passed away on November 13, 1999.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late C. LeRoy and Miriam R. (Ganter) Ebersole.
She was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1946.
Elizabeth was a credit manager for Pomeroy's, Berkshire Mall until her retirement.
She was a...
James R. Burns
Jun 3, 2021
James R. Burns, 87, passed away in his West Reading residence, Thursday, June 3, 2021.
He was the loving husband of Arlene M. Burns, who passed away on June 9, 2020. They were married on March 16, 1957, and enjoyed 63 beautiful years of marriage together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James and Sarah (Kline) Burns.
He attended...
Henry Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2021
Henry Rodriguez, 51, of Reading, passed away June 2, 2021, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of Enrique and Iris (Centeno) Rodriguez.
A carpenter by trade, Henry was a self-employed contractor who loved doing what he did every single day of his life.
Henry's family was most important to him; his friendly personality, caring nature and love...
Shirley Mae Kondrath
Jun 1, 2021
Shirley Mae (Nertavich) Kondrath, 65, of Reading, passed away June 1, 2021.
She was the widow of Steven S. Kondrath.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Stanley, Sr., and Shirley M. (Eddinger) Nertavich.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School.
Studied at Reading Area Community College.
Shirley was employed as a Registered Nurse in the 90s-2000s.
Shirley's friendly personality, caring nature...
Mary Agnes Kratsas
May 31, 2021
Mary A. Kratsas, 86, of Wyomissing and formerly of Phoeniz, AZ, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Tacoma, WA, Mary was the only child of the late Henry and Mary (Reichlin) Schryber.
Mary graduated from St. Leo High School, Tacoma, in 1952. She worked professionally as a secretary for a number of businesses before...
Edith F. Jarsocrak
May 31, 2021
Edith F. (Posey) Jarsocrak, 100, affectionately known as Pudge to her family and close friends, passed peacefully with her son and niece by her side in the residence of her son on Monday, May 31, 2021.
She was the widow of Theodore F. Jarsocrak, who died on August 21, 1994.
Born in Reading on August 13, 1920, she was a daughter of...
Charles John Sheaffer
May 29, 2021
Charles John Sheaffer, 63, of Sinking Spring passed away on May 29, 2021, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doretta A. (Ford) Sheaffer and one daughter, Kimberly C. Sheaffer. Charlie was born in Reading on January 7, 1958, the only son of the late John Sheaffer and...
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