Obituaries

Apr 21, 2020

Joanne van Roden, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at The Highlands in Wyomissing. She was the beloved wife of Donald van Roden.

The oldest of two children, she was born on November 30, 1929 in Nazareth, Pa., to Elwood and Hilda Unangst. She graduated from Nazareth High School before attending Duke University, where she met her...

Apr 20, 2020

Robert C. Burk, 71, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away April 20, 2020, at Spruce Manor.

He was the loving husband of Rita A. (Romberger) Burk, who passed away on April 21, 2020; just hours after her Robert's passing.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Wolf) Burk.

He was a graduate of West Reading High...

Apr 20, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" Spangler, 73, of Sunny Crest Home, Morgantown, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.

Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Reiff) Spangler. After the passing of her parents, Virginia lived with Roy and Alice Landis for many years.

Virginia loved to knit baby hats for Christian Aid Ministries. Always upbeat, Ginny would smile and...

Apr 20, 2020

William W. Winters, 81, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020, in Spruce Manor.

He was the beloved husband of Bernadette Ann Winters, who died December 7, 2010.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Margaret D. Winters.

William was a 1956 graduate of Northwest High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

William was the...

Apr 20, 2020

Barbara Jane (Gragg) Gans, 84, of Reading, passed away in ManorCare- Laureladale on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late, Richard H. Gans. The couple married in St. Luke's Lutheran Church on July 21, 1956. Sadly, Richard passed away in 2019.

Born in Reading on May 10, 1935, she was the only child of the late...

Apr 20, 2020

William W. Winters, 81, passed away, Monday, April 20, 2020, in Spruce Manor.

He was the beloved husband of Bernadette Ann Winters, who died December 7, 2010.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Margaret D. Winters.

William was a 1956 graduate of Northwest High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

William was the...

Apr 19, 2020

Philomena M. Loeper, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 19, 2020, at Reading Hospital.

She was the loving wife of James G. Loeper celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on February 18th.

Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late John and Rosalie (Stella) Paolini.

She was a graduate of Reading Catholic High School in 1946.

Philomena was a member of Sacred...

Apr 18, 2020

Glenn L. Camardese, 68, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in the care of Reading Hospital. He was a son of the late Robert L. and Rita M. (Dennis) Camardese.

Glenn graduated from Governor Mifflin High School.

He was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church and a dedicated brother of the Knights of...

Apr 18, 2020

Jerald C. DeLong, 92, of Wernersville, passed away in the Reading Hospital, Saturday, April 18th, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mary J. (Botzum) DeLong. The couple married on December 12, 1953 and shared 66 years of marriage.

Born in Reading on June 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Mary E. DeLong. He proudly served our Country...

Apr 18, 2020

Beatrice O. Heiser (nee Wetten) of Michigan City, IN passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Rittenhouse Senior Living in Michigan City.

She was born February 2, 1921, in Pottsville, PA to Harry Arthur and Esther Wetten who preceded her in death. She was married on February 24, 1945, in Reading, PA to Raymond Heiser who preceded her in death.

Beatrice...

Apr 17, 2020

Jacob Feliciano, 64, of Reading, passed away April 17, 2020, at Spruce Manor.

Born in Moca, PR, he was a son of the late Bernardo Feliciano and Consuelo Sanchez.

He is survived by four siblings: Jeremiah Feliciano, Esther Feliciano, Timoteo Feliciano and Moemi Ortiz. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Jacob was predeceased by...

Apr 16, 2020

Eugene F. Shober Jr., 73, Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Brumbaugh) Shober.

Born February 5, 1947, in Reading he was the son of Eugene F. Shober Sr and Ethel (Sinton) Shober, both deceased.

He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1965 and earned an Associate Degree in Applied...

Apr 16, 2020

Paul L. Steffan, 74, of Blandon passed away April 16, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA.

He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Brooks) Steffan for 52 years. They married on September 16, 1967.

Paul was employed for many years at Sunoco Gas Station in Fairless Hills, PA as a manager.

Paul was an avid NASCAR fan;...

Apr 15, 2020

John G. Yonchuk, Jr., 78, of King of Prussia, passed away April 15, 2020, at The Wayne Center, Delaware County.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late John G., Sr. and Agnes A. (Yurcavage) Yonchuk.

He was a graduate of Penn State University in 1965, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business.

John is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...

Apr 15, 2020

Mary Ann (Mulholland) Hitchens, age 99, of 3626 Ridgeway Street, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at ManorCare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.

Mary was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1921. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, and caretaker who easily lent a helping hand to...

Apr 15, 2020

Dr. George L. Sexton, Jr., 93, of Wyomissing, passed away April 15, 2020, at Berks Heim.

He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Hoch) Sexton.

Dr. Sexton was the son of the late George L., Sr. and Agnes (Charleston) Sexton.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.

Dr. Sexton was a graduate of Seton Hall University, Jefferson Medical School, and served...

Apr 14, 2020

Ruth Rosenstock, longtime fifth grade teacher in the Wyomissing School District, left this earth April 14, 2020. She passed away in Rosewood Gardens in Broomall, where she had resided since January.

Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1926, Ruth was the beloved second daughter of the late Edwin Von Bergen and the late Katherine (Kessler) Von Bergen. She became an...

Apr 14, 2020

Apr 14, 2020

George M. Kowal, 81, of Wyomissing, entered into eternal rest on April 14, 2020 at the McGlinn Cancer Center at Reading Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Dubitsky along with four children: Martha, wife of John Bachinsky, Skippack, PA; Mark, husband of Joan Dolezal, Atlanta, GA,; Adrian, husband of Jeanette Campbell, Wyandotte, MI; and Roxanne, wife...

Apr 13, 2020

Paul Kenneth Haring, 103, was born on June 3, 1916 to the late Alvin and Alice (Garner) Haring. He passed away on April 13th. Paul was the husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Paulin who he married in 2005. His wife Anita (Heine) Haring of 58 years passed away in June 1997.

As a child, Paul was one of eight siblings. He was...