Obituaries
James Arthur Koch
Jul 14, 2025
James Arthur Koch, 73, of Mohnton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Earl and Lucille (Moyer) Koch. A graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1970, Jim dedicated much of his life to hard work and craftsmanship as a steel worker, retiring from Penn Iron Works after...
Daniel Tranovich
Jul 14, 2025
Daniel Tranovich, 85, of Reading, passed away on July 14, 2025. Born in Reading, he was the son of Paul and Grace (Adams) Tranovich. Dan was the loving husband of Patricia C. (Moyer) with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Dan was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School. He spent 15 years working for Firestone Rubber and devoted the...
Janice E Kaucher
Jul 13, 2025
Janice Eileen Kaucher (nee Fetter) passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her God, on July 13, 2025, with her loving husband, Carey, by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Betty Fetter of West Reading, PA and is survived by a brother, Douglas L. Fetter of Collegeville.
Born on September 14, 1948, she graduated...
Helen M. Steffy
Jul 13, 2025
Helen M. Steffy, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away at Reading Hospital on July 13, 2025. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Williard L. and Catherine I. (Himmelberger) Wells. She was the loving wife of Carl E. Steffy, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.
She was a devoted member of Kingdom Hall of...
Paul Charles Aita
Jul 12, 2025
Dr. Paul Charles Aita, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. Married on July 11, 1964, he and his wife, Marianne J. (Mignogna) Aita, shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Bristol, PA, he was a son of the late Saverio Joseph II and Palma (Baiocchi) Aita.
Paul graduated from La Salle College High...
Sean E. Seidel
Jul 11, 2025
Sean E. Seidel, 55, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the significant other of Terri Royster.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Laura (Leonardo) and the late Richard Seidel. Sean worked in IT. He enjoyed woodworking, and engraving, as well as laser engraving. He enjoyed being outdoors, pistol, and target shooting. Sean...
David Michael Loose
Jul 9, 2025
David Michael Loose passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 69. He was the husband and best friend to Kimberly Loose (Grycon) for over 46 years. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph and mother, Patricia. He is survived by his brothers Joseph, Michael, and John. He is the loving father of Devon (partner to Cord),...
Mary V. Maurer
Jul 9, 2025
Mary V. (Rodino) Maurer, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in her Bernville residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold J. Maurer on December 7, 2017.
Born in Reading on August 4, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Dominick and Josephine (Embriani) Rodino.
She is survived by her son, James Maurer; daughter, Jessica Summy, widow of George...
Bernice K. Butsack
Jul 9, 2025
Bernice K. Butsack, 77, of Spring Township, passed away July 9, 2025, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Larry Szwaczkowski, died on January 12, 2018.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Jansure) Butsack.
Bernice worked many years until her retirement at the Reading Hospital in the laundry department.
She had a knack for discovering excellent deals and...
Joseph M. Casmus
Jul 8, 2025
Joseph Mario Casmus, 99, passed away on July 8, 2025. Born on May 19, 1926 in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (DiVergilis) Casmus.
He graduated from Erie Technical Institute in Buffalo, NY with an associate degree in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Engineering. He spent most of his professional career at Birdsboro Corporation as a...
Annabelle Fahnauer
Jul 7, 2025
Annabelle (Wanner) Fahnauer, 88, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2025, in her West Reading residence.
Her husband David L. Fahnauer, died on October 30, 2020.
Annabelle was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them. She enjoyed going to the casino's, cooking, and spending time...
Nancy W. Artz
Jul 7, 2025
Nancy W. Artz, 91, passed away in her Wyomissing residence, Monday, July 7th, 2025.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Blanche (Lehman) Walton.
Nancy was known for her unwavering faith, warm spirit, and love for those around her. A devoted member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, Nancy's life was one of service and song....
Loretta A. Budden
Jul 5, 2025
Loretta A. (Yeager) Budden, 91, of Hamburg, passed away July 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Clarence R. "Clancy" Budden, died on January 8, 2014.
Born in Muhlenberg Township, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Stella (Zimmerman) Yeager.
Loretta started her professional journey in the accounting department at the Hamburg State School. She then transitioned to manager of the...
Michelle Marie Wiedinmyer
Jul 4, 2025
Michelle Marie Wiedinmyer, 46 of Robesonia, passed away on July 4, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the companion of Adam E. Shappell, with whom she shared many wonderful memories with for many years.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Christopher G. Wiedinmyer, Exeter Twp. and Donna M. (Minnich) Wiedinmyer, Temple.
Michelle was a roofer for Wolfe Roofing,...
Christopher Edward Whistler
Jul 4, 2025
Christopher E. Whistler, 35, of Exeter Twp., passed away in his residence on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Christopher was a 2008 graduate of Wilson High School and Conrad Weiser Decisions. He went on to work at Leesport Family Restaurant, as well as a stocker and sorter at Goodwill Industries. Christopher loved playing video games, reading, and watching cartoons, his favorite being...
Janet Gallagher
Jul 4, 2025
Janet M. (Pontious) Gallagher, 88, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2024 at Reading Hospital. She was the widow of William H. Gallagher. They shared almost 67 years together before his passing in 2022.
Born in Penfield, PA, Janet was the daughter of the late George M. And Lydia M. (McLaughlin) Potious. She graduated from Williamsport High School, and worked as...
Brenda S. Craze
Jul 3, 2025
Brenda S. (Taylor) Craze, 74, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025, at Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of James M. Craze. They were married on October 17, 1987 and shared over 37 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Norman Taylor and June (Schock) Resch.
She was a graduate of...
June Burkert
Jul 2, 2025
June Burkert, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Burkert, who preceded her in death in 1988.
Born in Reading, June was the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Terrey) Burdan. A graduate of Reading High School, she dedicated her life to her family,...
Theresa "Terry" Haas
Jun 30, 2025
Terry "Butterkup" Haas, 61, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Virginia (Burgess) Haas.
Terry graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School and earned an Associate's degree in Business management from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She owned and operated Butterkup's Tax Preparation.
Terry was a retired member...
Sophia Zdanowicz
Jun 29, 2025
Sister Immaculé Zdanowicz, OSF
Sister Immaculé Zdanowicz, 91, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Sacred Heart Convent, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2015.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bruno and Sophia (Paszkiewicz) Zdanowicz.
Sister Immaculé entered the Bernardine Sisters...
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