Oct 15, 2020

Michael Paul Zampelli, 55, of Temple passed away at Reading Hospital Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Dr. Michael and Geraldine (Ruth) Zampelli, Wyomissing.

He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1983. He attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Philadelphia and worked as a machinist for various industries.

Michael loved cars and racing, especially Maple Grove Raceway....

Oct 13, 2020

Sharon Lee Orrs, 72 of Annville, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020, with her family by her side.

She was the widow of Glenn Orrs, who passed away in 2013.

Born in Reading, she as a daughter of the late Michael and Lou (Cooper) Rose.

She was a graduate of Holy Name in 1966 and McCann Business School.

Sharon had a contagious smile...

Oct 13, 2020

Billy Joe Reppert, 45, of West Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Born in Lebanon, he was a son of Paula Houck of Shillington.

He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1993 and attended Drexel University where he studied mental health. While living in Philadelphia, Billy worked as a Peer Specialist.

An artistic and talented individual, Billy enjoyed taking photos...

Oct 12, 2020

Emily G. Hansen, 101, formerly of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2020 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She relocated there in March, just ahead of the pandemic, to be closer to family.

Born Feb. 21, 1919 in West Reading to the late Chester G. and Ella Elizabeth Hertz (McKinney) she spent her early years in West Reading and graduated...

Oct 12, 2020

Robert Daniel Johnston passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 67 surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnston, neé Langdon, daughters Tara Langdon Johnston Reber and Elise Langdon Johnston, sister Susan Johnston, and granddaughter Lyla Elise Reber.

Bob was born...

Oct 11, 2020

Phyllis O. Bechtel, 87, of Hamburg passed away on October 11, 2020 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Her husband, Earl M. Bechtel, passed away on December 11, 2010.

Born in Schwenksville, she was one of twelve children to the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.

She was a nurse's aide at Phoenixville Hospital, Laurel Center, and Hamburg Center retiring in...

Oct 11, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Weirich, Jr., 75, passed away October 11, 2020, at The Highlands of Wyomissing.

He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Goodwin) Weirich. They married September 5, 1967.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert J., Sr. and June (Haas) Weirich.

He was a graduate of Reading High School, Slippery Rock College and Temple University where he...

Oct 11, 2020

Phyllis O. Bechtel, 87, of Hamburg passed away on October 11, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Her husband, Earl M. Bechtel, passed away on December 11, 2010.

Born in Schwenksville, she was one of twelve children to the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.

She was a nurse's aide at Phoenixville Hospital, Laurel Center, and Hamburg Center retiring in...

Oct 11, 2020

Fredrick D. Soule, 86, formerly of Laureldale, PA, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, PA. He was the loving husband of Marjorie E. (Degler) for 64 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Mary (Kutzor) Soule. He graduated from Reading High School. Fred began his career as an auto mechanic, but...

Oct 10, 2020

Donald E. Rosello, 69, of West Lawn passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was the husband of Jacqueline (DeLapp) Rosello, to whom he was married 44 years.

Born April 2, 1951, in New Haven, Conn., he was the son of Modesto and Mary Angela (Raccio) Rosello.

After graduating from Cheshire (Conn.) High School, Donald served in the Navy from 1969...

Oct 10, 2020

Oct 9, 2020

Donald Brodhead Farrell, 99, of Kenhorst, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, October 9, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine B. (Silfies) Farrell, she survives.

Born in Allentown on April 15, 1921, Donald was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Snyder) Farrell. He was an Allentown High School graduate, Class of 1939, before he joined...

Oct 8, 2020

Thomas C. Bowman, 50, of Bern Township, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, in the care of Reading Hospital after complications from surgery. For almost 30 years he was the loving partner of Amy K. Konecny, whom he married in 2011.

Born in Clay Township, he was a son of Clyde and Brenda (Weber) Bowman.

He attended Wilson School District. For...

Oct 8, 2020

Joni Ellen Queen, 64, of Douglassville, loving wife of Rodger Jay Scholle, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.Â

Born November 11, 1956 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Maxine (Wiles) Miller.

Joni was a Daniel Boone High School graduate. She went on to Indiana Purdue University in Fort Wayne and graduated in 1992....

Oct 7, 2020

Frank F. Morin, 83, of Queen Creek, AZ, and formerly of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Louis F. and Alice A. (Letourneau) Morin.

He attended West Reading High School. Frank enlisted in the AirForce and retired as...

Oct 7, 2020

Linda Diane McCormick, 72, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2020. She graced the world with kindness, friendship, and generosity.

Daughter of the late Isabelle Keller and Scott McCormick, Linda spent her youth in and around Milton, PA. She graduated summa cum laude from Milton Senior High in 1966 and Albright College in 1970.

Linda immediately began her 35-year career in...

Oct 6, 2020

Virginia  Domico, 100, passed away in her daughter's Birdsboro residence, Tuesday, October 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Bruce W. Owens who passed in 1947, and of Joseph W. Domico who passed in 1997.

Born in 1920 in  Reading, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Hattie (Clark) Drabenstadt.

She graduated from Reading High...

Oct 6, 2020

Don Nguyền, 58, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 3:25pm in his home with family. He is survived by his wife, Thanh-Thanh Nguyền whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage with, and his two daughters, Thao and Kimi Nguyền. Don is also survived by his 5 brothers and 2 sisters; Scott Nguyền (USA), Bé Nguyền (Vietnam),...

Oct 6, 2020

Lois J. Moyer, 74, passed away October 6, 2020, in her West Reading residence.

She was the widow of Julio Rios Centeno, who died August 11, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Helen Mae (Bissikummer) Oberholtzer.

Lois was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and Boston College, where she received her BA in Arts.

She was...

Oct 4, 2020

Richard E. Lyons, 79, formerly of Leesport, passed away on October 4, 2020, at Tel Hai Retirement Community.

His wife, Rhoda G. (Mest) Lyons, passed away on October 28, 2018.

Born in West Wyomissing, he was a son of the late Wilbur M. and Sallie D. (Weller) Lyons.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1958, Kutztown State College in chemistry...