Aug 26, 2020

Marie D. (Hamilton) Rivera, 82, passed away August 26, 2020, in her Robesonia residence.

Her husband, Rafael R. Rivera of 64 years, died on April 18, 2017.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Frances (Bowman) Hamilton.

Marie was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying...

Aug 25, 2020

Helen M. Hoover, 95, of Keystone Villa in Douglassville and formerly of Oley, passed away at Reading Hospital Tower Health on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Born Oct. 15, 1924, in Oley, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Helen E. (Stoeber) Hoover.

After graduating from Oley High School, Helen went on to earn her bachelor's in physical education from West...

Aug 24, 2020

Carlos Heriberto Rosado, 79, of Sinking Spring, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Julio Rosado and Petra Monté.

As a young man, he settled in New Jersey. He served in the United States Army, and upon his discharge, worked for his community in municipal maintenance.

He...

Aug 24, 2020

Nicole F. Spirelis, 83, passed away at Reading Hopspital on Monday, August 24, 2020.

She was the loving wife of Peter P. Sprirelis.

Born in Aubigny, France, she was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Camille Turpin.

Nicole worked at F.W. Woolworth at the Berkshire Mall for over 30 years. Later she was a hostess and cashier at DeLuxe Restaurant, Shillington.

She loved...

Aug 22, 2020

John Robert "Jack" Mahanna, 86, most recently of Wyomissing PA, died at home on August 22, 2020. Jack was born November 18, 1933 to Margaret Lillian (Waldron) and John Edwin Mahanna in Plattsburgh, NY. He and his brother were raised on the family farm in Redford, NY with many aunts, uncles and cousins nearby. Jack served in the US Army,...

Aug 21, 2020

Joseph Ciatto, 99, of Wyomissing, passed away in his sleep on August 21, 2020.

Born in Calatabiano in Sicily, Italy on March 11, 1921, Joe came to the US with his family when he was seven years old. He was the son of the late Filippo Sr. and Verna (Caltabiano) Ciatto, and predeceased by his son Joseph P. and his three...

Aug 20, 2020

Rosalie M. Feick, 80, passed away in her daughter's Sinking Spring residence on August 20, 2020.

Her husband, William R. Feick, Sr., passed away on January 21, 2003. They were married on September 24, 1960.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lawrence) Crocona.

She was a graduate of West Reading High School in 1958.

Rosalie was...

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Z. Rapp, 69, passed away in his residence at ManorCare Sinking Spring on Thursday night, August 20th, 2020.

Born in Reading on November 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Ruth (Zieber) Rapp. He was a Wilson High school graduate.

Robert was a member of St. James Church in West Reading. He was employed with Vanity...

Aug 19, 2020

Dorothy Arlene Deesing, 92, formerly of Tilden Township, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Manorcare Sinking Spring.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Deesing.

Dorothy was born in Bethlehem.

She spent most of her life raising her nine children.

Surviving Dorothy is seven children: Linda Trate, West Melbourne, FL; Cynthia Deesing, Palm Bay, FL; Joseph Deesing, Ringtown; Alesia Ely,...

Aug 19, 2020

Aug 19, 2020

Pauline (Polly) Opiloski, age 91, passed away on August 19, 2020, at the Reading Hospital after a short

stay in hospice care. Her husband of sixty-seven years, Eugene Opiloski, predeceased her in 2016 and in

2018 she decided to move from their home of 60 years in Lincoln Park to the Highlands at Wyomissing,

where she resided until her death.

"Aunt Polly" (as she...

Aug 19, 2020

Anna L. Serina, 84, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

She was the beloved wife of Bernard F. Serina, who died September 6, 2012.

Born in Lansford, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Anna P. (Misar) Lazar.

Anna was a 1954 graduate of Lansford High School.

She was a member of...

Aug 19, 2020

Dorothy Arlene Deesing, 92, formerly of Tilden Township, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in Manorcare Sinking Spring.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Deesing.

Dorothy was born in Bethlehem.

She spent most of her life raising her nine children.

Surviving Dorothy is seven children: Linda Trate, West Melbourne, FL; Cynthia Deesing, Palm Bay, FL; Joseph Deesing, Ringtown; Alesia Ely,...

Aug 18, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Carol Ann Hain, 79, of Shillington passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 in her residence. She was the loving wife of Richard E. Hain for almost 30 years.

Carol enjoyed word searches and coloring books.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, John P. Haag, her sister, Violet Cole, and her brother, Dr. Leon Zientek.

Services for Carol will...

Aug 17, 2020

Concetta C. "Connie" Lachina, 94, passed away August 17, 2020, in her Reading residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Isabella (Valerio) Lachina.

She attended Reading Catholic High School.

Connie was employed by Oritsky, Reading. She later worked for Western Electric/AT&T for 36 years, retiring in 1988.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

She...

Aug 16, 2020

Ronald Rex Eck, 88, of West Reading, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Judy A. (Weidenheimer) for 62 years. Born in Pottstown to the late William and Lucy (Fulmer) Eck, he was one of 14 children.

Ronald worked for many years at Yergey's Moving & Storage, retiring in 1993. For many...

Aug 15, 2020

John Funk, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away at his home on August 15, 2020. Born on November 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Harvey E. and Cordelia J. Funk.

He was a graduate of Reading High School '54. He trained at the US Southeastern Signal School from November 59 to May 60 at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He served...

Aug 15, 2020

Frank R. Bryson, Jr., age 91, died August 15, 2020 in his Reading residence with his longtime friend and caregiver Thomas A. Wirfel, by his side.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Frank R. and Ruth N. (Nunemacher) Bryson.

He graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1947 and Reading Business Institute in 1949.

Frank was a U.S. Army veteran...

Aug 15, 2020

Leonard Walter "Lindy" Radwanski, 93, passed away in his Shillington residence on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

His wife, Geraldine A. (Hummel) Radwanski, passed away on November 8, 2016. They were married on May 15, 1954.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Philomena (Ziajka) Radwanski.

Leonard served his country in the US Army during WWII serving in the...