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...
Frank Joseph Ferraro
Dec 20, 2020
Frank Joseph Ferraro , Sr., 88, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, in the care of ManorCare Laureldale. He was the loving husband of Linda E. (Gresh) Ferraro, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Frank was a son of the late John and Caroline (Villano) Ferraro.
He graduated from Reading High School in...
Pauline K. Waltman
Dec 19, 2020
Pauline K. (Kiscadden) Waltman, 94, passed away in ManorCare Laureldale Nursing Home on Saturday, December 19th, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Charles E. Waltman, Sr. The couple married on February 23, 1946. Sadly, Charles passed Feb. 18, 1991.
Born in Lebanon on October 31, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William and Elma (Blecher) Kiscadden....
Dean Lombardo
Dec 19, 2020
Dean E. Lombardo, 64, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in the care of Reading Hospital. He was a son of the late Joseph Lombardo and the late Lena (Scioli) Lucchese, wife of Anthony Lucchese.
He was a 1974 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and obtained his Associates from Penn State Capital Campus in 1976. Dean was...
Joan L. Henne
Dec 18, 2020
Joan L. Henne, 83, formerly of Shoemakersville, and a resident of Maidencreek Place Assisted Living, Laureldale; passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, in Reading Tower Health Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Paul Franklin Henne who passed away December 8, 2020. The couple married Valentine's Day 1953, and shared 67 years of marriage.
Born on January 27, 1937, in Center Township,...
Leondina R. Promutico
Dec 18, 2020
Leondina "Louise" Rosario (DiMatteo) Promutico, 88, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in the care of the Mifflin Center. She was the loving widow of Francis H. "Frank" a.k.a "Sheriff" Promutico, who passed away in 2018. Born in Camden, NJ, Louise was a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Sorgino) DiMatteo.
Louise was a member of Holy...
Donald Van Roden
Dec 18, 2020
Donald van Roden, 96, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020, at his residence at The Highlands.
Born in Philadelphia, Don was the son of the late Clarence and Winifred van Roden. He graduated in 1942 from the Episcopal Academy in suburban Philadelphia and, years later, served on their Board of Directors, which he chaired from 1984-1988.
Early in...
Lillian C. Landau
Dec 18, 2020
Lillian Cecelia (Bialas) Landau, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away on December 18, 2020, in the care of The Reading Hospital. She has joined the love of her life and husband of 49 years, Donald, who preceded her in death in 2003. Lillian was the daughter of the late Julian and Katarzyna (Raczidvo) Bialas, both immigrants from Austria-Poland. She was raised...
Rosa M. Rivera-Rios
Dec 17, 2020
Rosa M. Rivera-Rios, 75, passed away in her Reading residence, Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Maria (Echevaria) Rivera.
Rosa worked to raise a family for many years, and was loved dearly by those who knew her. She is survived by her children, Ivonne, Rosa, Rosa Julia, and Milagros Olivencia,...
Steven E. Gaul
Dec 17, 2020
Steven E. Gaul, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Born in Reading, he was the loving husband of Rosemary (Davis) Gaul and son of Eugene and Shirley (Yeager) Gaul.
Steven graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1974 and briefly attended Albright College before entering the workforce.
He worked for Singer Equipment as a truck driver before starting his own landscaping business
A...
James J. Gallen
Dec 17, 2020
James J. Gallen Jr., 67, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Mechanicsburg, PA, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the husband of Laura (Pollard) Gallen, who lovingly cared for Jim until his final day. They were married October 29, 2020. Jim was born October 11,1953 in Reading, PA, the oldest son of the late Hon. James J....
Herbert L. Noll
Dec 17, 2020
Herbert L. Noll, 88, formerly of Leesport, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Berks Heim.
He was predeceased by his long time companion, Myrle I. McNeil.
Born in Ontelaunee Township, he was the son of the late Samuel and Stella (Koller) Noll.
Herbert was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was employed as a maintenance man at the Bureau...
Christena A. Bertolet
Dec 17, 2020
Christena A. (Garvie) Bertolet, 79, of Cumru Township, passed away December 17, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in New York City, NY, she was a daughter of the late Andrew A. and Barbara C. (Kral) Garvie.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Christena was a member of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Mohnton.
She enjoyed Jazz music, going to the...