Obituaries
Barbara A. Medaglia
Sep 3, 2025
Barbara A. Medaglia, 84, passed away on September 3, 2025, at her Birdsboro home. She was the widow John J. Medaglia, Jr. They shared 52 years together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Anna (Spolski) Michalski. Barbara graduated from Reading High School in 1959 and then from Empire Beauty School and Muhlenberg Vo Tech's Nursing...
Melinda Faye O'Neill
Sep 2, 2025
Melinda O'Neill, 49, of Leesport, PA, passed away peacefully on September 02, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous ten-year battle with breast cancer. Born on September 10, 1975, in Temple, PA.
Melinda's life was defined by unstoppable determination, passion, and a deep love for her family and community.
She was the beloved wife of Harry O'Neill, devoted mother to...
Nelson E. Eyrich
Sep 2, 2025
Nelson E. Eyrich, 86, of West Lawn, passed away on September 2, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Virginia E. (Schuler) Eyrich, who passed away on September 14, 2024.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Lester and Esther (Barnett) Eyrich. Nelson graduated from Wilson High School in 1957. He married...
Eric Diaz
Sep 2, 2025
Eric Diaz, 49, of Bern Township, passed on September 2nd surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Confesor Diaz and Carmen Feliciano, Bern Township.
He was the dedicated husband of Jessica Stebbins and loving father to Havyn Diaz. In addition to his wife, son and parents, he is survived...
Thomas D. Rapp
Sep 1, 2025
Thomas "Tom" D. Rapp, 87 passed away on September 1, 2025 at Fairlane Gardens, where he resided. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Ludwig) Rapp. They shared 47 years of love, laughter and adventure.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Rapp and Evelyn (Polleiger) Rapp. He graduated from Reading High School. Tom as was a...
Lucia Garcia
Sep 1, 2025
Lucia (Morales) Garcia, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at her home.
She was the beloved widow of Antonio Garcia.
Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Evaristo Morales and Martina Villafañe
Lucia devoted her life to service — both professionally and spiritually. For many years she worked as a Home Healthcare Aide,...
Mary Louise Kachel
Aug 31, 2025
Mary Louise Kachel, 79, of Blandon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. Her loved ones are saddened by her sudden passing. Mary was born July 28, 1946.
She was the loving wife of John H. Kachel Sr., who passed away on October 11, 1997, and a devoted daughter of the late Virginia C....
Lois Sherburne Bartlett
Aug 31, 2025
June 2, 1936 – August 31, 2025
Lois Ann Sherburne Bartlett entered into eternal life August 31, 2025. She leaves behind three children: MaryEllen Beltracchi of Parker, CO, married to Todd Beltracchi, and mother of grandchildren Ronan and Philip; Sara Schmehl of Enola, PA, married to Mike Schmehl and mother of grandchild Meredith; and Chuck Bartlett of Sinking Spring, PA, married...
William F. Buchanan
Aug 29, 2025
William "Bill" Frey Buchanan, Jr., 84, formerly of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on August 29, 2025 at Hermitage Deep Run in Henrico, VA, where he resided. He was the beloved husband of Diane M. (Taylor) Buchanan. They shared 51 years of marriage full of love and wonderful memories.
Born in Reading, PA on August 18, 1941, he was the son of...
Mary Jane Ziemba
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Jane (Pietruszynski) Ziemba, 95, passed away on August 29, 2025 at Oak Leaf Manor, Lancaster, where she resided. She was the beloved wife of Edward Ziemba until his passing in 2020. They shared 66 years of love.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Johanna (Wisniewski) Pietruszynski. Mary Jane graduated from Alvernia High School in...
Pam S. Matzelle
Aug 28, 2025
Pam (Schaffner) Matzelle, 79, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025.
Pam was the beloved wife of the late Raymond I. Matzelle, with whom she shared a loving and devoted marriage until his passing in December 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (Wharton) Schaffner.
A lifelong learner, Pam earned...
Arthur E. White
Aug 27, 2025
Arthur E. White, (80), of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Reading Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Gail Dawson-White. They were married on August 12, 1967 and shared 58 wonderful years together. Art is survived by his only son, Andrew Dawson White.
Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward...
Ramon Luis Cintron Rivera
Aug 27, 2025
Con inmenso pesar y con un profundo amor en nuestros corazones, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Ramón Luis Cintrón Rivera, nacido el 3 de diciembre de 1968 en RÃo Piedras, Puerto Rico, y quien partió a la eternidad el 27 de agosto de 2025. Ramón fue un hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo extraordinario que dejó huellas imborrables en la...
Michael Joseph Perez
Aug 27, 2025
Michael Joseph Perez, of Kenhorst, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the age of 55. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. Born in Manhattan, New York City, he was the beloved son of Humberto Justo and Ann Elisabeth (Davis) Perez.
Michael dedicated his life to education, faith, and family. He earned his Master of Education...
Scott Smith Duffy
Aug 25, 2025
Scott S. Duffy, MD, died August 25, 2025, at his home in Cumru Twp. at age 80.
He was born June 8, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon to the late Beatrice and John Duffy, but he lived most of his early life in Minersville, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Craig.
He was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth (Vogel)...
Dolores G. Dolinski
Aug 25, 2025
Dolores G. Dolinski, 96, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Mifflin Center, where she had been a resident for the past three months. She was the devoted wife of the late Henry S. Dolinski, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Dolores was the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Ernestine M. Harris
Aug 25, 2025
Ernestine M. Harris, 99, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was the widow of James Harris who died December 4, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Lucy DiMascio and Andrew Cusano. She was raised by Charles and Mary Scaramella.
She worked in the garment industry, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, 3rd and...
Jean Louise Kocher
Aug 25, 2025
Jean Louise (Drexler) Kocher passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, aged 96, at the home of her daughter Rosemary Jaswa in Virginia. She was the wife of the late Donald Edward Kocher, Sr. who passed away November 26, 1972. They were married on February 9, 1952 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Reading, PA.
Born at St. Joseph's Hospital in...
Elaine D. Spooner
Aug 22, 2025
Elaine D. Spooner, 88, formerly of Hamburg, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Topton where she resided since 2016. Elaine was the wife of Albert W. Spooner who predeceased her on January 13, 2016.
Elaine was born on December 14, 1936 in Greenwich Township, Berks County and was the daughter of the late Walter J. and...
Walter W. Kazmierczak, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Walter W. "Sonny" Kazmierczak, Jr., 90, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Residence of Village Greens in Sinking Spring. He was the devoted husband of Erma (Kleinsmith) Kazmierczak, with whom he shared 66 wonderful years.
Born in Reading, Walter was the son of the late Walter W. Kazmierczak, Sr., and Helen (Bialek) Kazmierczak. A proud graduate of Reading...
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