Obituaries
David Lytle
Jan 3, 2026
David A. Lytle, 76, of Birdsboro, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, surrounded by the love of his family.
David was the loving husband of Nancy Joan (Herner) Lytle of Pottstown PA, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage and a life built on love, patience, and quiet devotion.
David was known as a quiet friendly...
Patrick Thomas McDonnell
Jan 2, 2026
Patrick Thomas McDonnell, 73, passed away at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in Shamokin, he was the son of Thomas A. and Helen M. (Rebuck) McDonnell.
Patrick was a 1971 graduate of Saint Pius X High School. He most recently worked for Teleflex, Limerick, as a skilled laborer.
Patrick embraced the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, and...
Joan Heckler
Jan 2, 2026
Joan H. (Dettmer) Heckler of Wyomissing died on January 2, 2026 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Gaylord “Gig” B. Heckler, in 1994 after 43 years of marriage.
Joan was born in Philadelphia (North East) to the late William A. and Mary A. (Foster) Dettmer. She grew up in Lower Bucks County and graduated from Bensalem High School....
Dallas Aniya Miley
Jan 2, 2026
Dallas Aniya Miley, 18, passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 2, 2026. Born in Reading, PA on June 16, 2007, she was the beloved daughter of Robert Onell Miley, Jr.,husband of Caitlin Luettgen, and Kay Elizabeth (Styer) Miley; the beloved sister of Yaliyah Miley, 21, Jayliana Miley, 20, Arya Miley, 2, Elya Miley, 1; beloved step-daughter of Nathaniel...
Linda Denby
Jan 1, 2026
Linda Caron Denby, 77, of Berks County died peacefully in her sleep at home on January 1, 2026. She was the wife of Dr. Robert Denby, who predeceased her on October 3, 2019.
Born on March 24, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the eldest daughter of Richard and Catherine Caron, the founders of Caron Treatment Centers headquartered in Wernersville,...
Anthony John Rowan
Jan 1, 2026
Anthony J. Rowan, 90, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Southeast Veteran Center. He was born on July 5, 1935, to the late Estelle Irene (Purcell) and James Anthony Rowan. Anthony is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Racilla) Rowan. They celebrated 61 years of marriage on October 17, 2025.
In addition to his wife, Anthony is survived by four...
Gerald Loeper
Jan 1, 2026
Surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital, Gerald J. Loeper, 86, passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026, joining his wife Sylvia H. Loeper (Steslow) in heaven. He was born in Reading, PA on January 20, 1939, son to the late Leo J. and Cecelia (Gieringer).
Jerry was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading, PA. Jerry was a...
Joseph M. Gyomber
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph M. Gyomber, 87, passed away in his Fountain Hill, Lehigh County residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Henry) Gyomber. They married on April 23, 1960.
Born in Evansville, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Shewchuk) Gyomber.
He was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
Joseph was employed...
Martin Alan Palm, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Martin "Marty" Alan Palm, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 83, with his family at his side. A longtime resident of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, Marty called the community home for more than 50 years.
He was known affectionately as Dad, Pop, Pop-Pop and Uncle Marty, and he was the kind...
Charles Maurice "Pat" Brosenne
Dec 31, 2025
On December 31, 2025, Charles Maurice "Pat" Brosenne (83) passed peacefully in his home with his loving wife and family by his side.
Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Charles M. Brosenne and Anna P. (Zappacosta) Brosenne. Pat is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara (Parisi) Brosenne.
From an early age, he demonstrated a deep love of...
Raymond L. Heiner
Dec 31, 2025
Raymond Lawrence Heiner was born on January 2, 1952, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the city of Reading with his parents, Mary (Gruno) and Harry Heiner, and his aunt Catherine “Kitty” Gruno. As a child, Ray served as an altar boy. As a teenager and young adult, he developed a love of music and played electric guitar in...
Cesarine Brendel
Dec 31, 2025
Cesarine Catherine "Susie" Brendel, 89, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Donald R. Brendel. They shared 20 years together.
Born in Douis, France, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Lorenz) MacKowicz. After high school, Susie worked in multiple banks with her longest position being as...
Linda Klein Yates
Dec 30, 2025
RESCHUDULED: A Memorial Service and Celebration of Linda’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 529 Saint Michaels Road, Hamburg, PA 19526. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service.
Linda Klein Yates, of Mohrsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, died on December 30, 2025, after...
David Texter
Dec 30, 2025
David E. "Dave" Texter, 77, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Willard A. Texter and Eleanor H. (Jeffries) Texter. He was born in the Reading Hospital on April 7, 1948, and spent his entire life living and working in Berks County.
He graduated from Reading High...
Michael Jay Paley
Dec 28, 2025
Michael Jay Paley, 56, of Reading, passed away December, 28, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Widenhofer) Paley.
Born in Fort Monmouth, NJ, he was the son of the late Connie (Hake) Paley and Frederick, husband of Donna Paley, Wrightsville, PA.
He was a graduate of Eastern York High School in 1987 and attended Penn State University.
Michael...
Sandra L. McMichael
Dec 28, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandi” (Heil) McMichael. 78, of Reading, passed away December 28, 2025, at the St. Francis Home.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late William James and Jane Marie (Shearer) Heil.
She was the life-time partner of Ronald R. “Pap” Rowe, Reading. Sandi predeceased by her husband, Richard C. McMichael, on October 25, 2009.
Sandi was a graduate...
John Costenbader
Dec 28, 2025
Obituary of John F. Costenbader
John F. Costenbader, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 28, 2025 at Reading Hospital. A devoted husband, father, educator, and community servant, Mr. Costenbader lived a life marked by quiet dedication, integrity, and service to others.
Born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Costenbader was a graduate of Palmerton High School, Class of 1957. He continued his...
Teresa M. Drexel
Dec 27, 2025
Teresa Mariantonia (Arthur) Drexel of Brecknock Township, passed away on December 27, 2025. Born April 12, 1951 in Reading, she was the loving wife of Harold Lee Drexel, Jr. whom she wed on July 5, 1980, at St. Anthony of Padua, Milmont, PA.
She was the daughter of John J. Arthur Sr. (Elizabeth Seda Arthur) and the late Mariantonia (Bufano) Arthur...
Ronald Lee Grosch
Dec 27, 2025
Ronald L. Grosch, 77, of Wyomissing, PA died suddenly at home on Saturday December 27, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1948 in Warren, PA to the late Allan and Dorothy Grosch. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Jane Jones, on February 19, 1971.
Ron was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1968 through 1974. He was...
Emma Rivera Lozada
Dec 26, 2025
Emma Iris Rivera Lozada, 52, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Jose Antonio Ocasio Pizarro. They were married for 31 years.
Born in Naranijito, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Domingo Rivera and Maria Antonia Lozada. Emma dedicated her life to caring for her family with love, especially...
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