Obituaries

Feb 4, 2020

Linda L. (Hain) Witman, formerly of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, as a guest of Rittenhouse Village.

Born in Reading, she was a child of the late London "Pete" R. and Grace Millard Hain. She graduated in 1956 from Birdsboro High School.

She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church.

Linda believed in helping others, as demonstrated by her...

Feb 3, 2020

Donna C. Cardiff (nee Palowitch), 87, of Reading, passed away peacefully in Tower Health Reading Hospital on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Born in Johnstown on September 9, 1932, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Dutko) Palowitch.

Devoted wife of William J. Cardiff; loving mother of Kevin (Edith) Cardiff, Elizabeth Cardiff, Margaret Kastner, Veronica (Christopher) Falls, Patrick (Teresa) Cardiff,...

Jan 30, 2020

Lena (Bianca) Fierro, made her way home on Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2020. She was married to her beloved husband, Arthur Fierro, for 45 years before he passed away in 1995. Together they had one son, Ronald Fierro. She claimed Ron's life partner, Jeff Laylon, as her other son and loved him like her own. She had five sisters and...

Jan 29, 2020

Charlene M. (Sweitzer) Eckert, 44, formerly of Bernville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2020, at Berks Heim, where she had been cared for since 2018. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Richard and Linda (Goodwin) Sweitzer.

A graduate of Wilson High School, West Lawn, Charlene earned her nursing degree at the Reading Hospital School...

Jan 29, 2020

It is with profound sadness that the family of Rimmer E. Haley, 89, of Brecknock Township, announce his passing into eternal life on January 29, 2020 in the care of Berks Heim. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Rimmer M. and Mary (Digby) Haley. He was married to Rosemary (Ostafinski) Haley in 1960, and they...

Jan 29, 2020

Anna (Ditko) Torok, 90, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully at Country Meadows on January 29, 2020.

Her husband, John D. Torok died on February 6, 2012 they married June 3, 1950 in the Ukranian Catholic Church, Laurel St., Reading.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Rathway) Ditko.

She was a 1948 graduate of Reading High...

Jan 28, 2020

William N. Luyben, 56, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away January 28, 2020 in his residence, with his loving wife and family by his side. He fought a valiant battle against lymphoma cancer for 1-1/2 years. Bill was the husband of Sharon P. (Love) Luyben. They celebrated 28 years of marriage on March 23, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was...

Jan 28, 2020

James M. Connors, 87, of Wyomissing, formerly of Greenfields, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna M. (Albrecht) Connors, along with four children, 14 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

"Jim" as he was known to family and friends, was born to Myles...

Jan 27, 2020

Elizabeth "Libby" (McElhenny) Secor, 96, formerly of West Reading, passed away in the care of Berks Heim. She was the loving widow of Charles E. Secor. Born in Scranton, she was a child of the late David and Jane (Phillips) McElhenny.

Elizabeth worked until her retirement as a ward clerk at Reading Hospital.

She was a devoted member of St. Mary's Episcopal...

Jan 26, 2020

Dae Han Kim, 84, of Pottstown, died January 26, 2020, at the Pottstown Memorial Hospital.

His wife, Young Suk (Kim) Kim, died on January 30, 1992.

While living in Korea, Dae was a successful businessman. After moving to the United States, he was in the construction business for many years.

Dae is survived by his daughter, Yooson Kim, wife of Erik Magness, Pottstown,...

Jan 25, 2020

Dale P. "Pops" Kite, 64, of Shillington passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the Reading Hospital. He was a child of the late James A. Jr and Virginia (Giles) Kite.

Pops graduated from Muhlenberg High School. A jack of all trades, he worked in many roles throughout his working life, but his favorite was as a direct sales consultant...

Jan 24, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

Joseph I. Carrieri, 61, of Bernville, passed away on January 24, 2020, at Penn State Health St. Joseph.

He was the husband of Pamela S. (Eary) Carrieri. Joseph and Pamela met while at William Tennent High School in 1974 and married ten years later.

Born in Abington, he was the son of the late Francis and Gloria (Epler) Carrieri.

Joseph graduated from William...

Jan 23, 2020

Cheryl D. Sterling, 74, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away January 23, 2020 at Mifflin Center.

Born in Huntington, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joan (Orndorf) Cass.

She graduated from Hightstown High School.

Cheryl worked as a Realtor at Century 21 and later Weichert Realtors until her retirement.

She is survived by her children, Kattie L (Robert) Rhoads, West Lawn...

Jan 23, 2020

Tammy J. Scrobe, 48, of Fleetwood, was called home by her Heavenly Father on January 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Daniel V. Scrobe III; they were married on September 2, 1995. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Gary, Sr. and Linda (Duranto) Swavely, Fleetwood. She was the graduate of the...

Jan 22, 2020

Barbara Ann (McDonough) Blankenbiller, 78, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2020, in her Spring Township residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of Stanley L. "Chet" Blankenbiller. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on March 28, 2019.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Priscilla (Zito) McDonough.

She was employed...

Jan 22, 2020

Shirley B. Snyder, 84, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away January 22, 2020, at Reading Hospital.

Her husband, Claude A. Snyder, passed away November 18, 2012.

Born in Oley, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (Bush) Fick.

Shirley graduated from Mt. Penn High School.

She was employed in the medical record department by Reading Hospital, Community General and St. Joseph's...

Jan 20, 2020

Lee J. Wolfe, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away January 20, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the loving husband of 50 years to Linda J. (Gratton) Wolfe.

Born in Mount Pleasant, PA, he was a son of the late Bill and Georgia (Soverns) Wolfe.

Lee was a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

He was...

Jan 19, 2020

Dennis M. Keltz, 72, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, as a guest of The Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the loving husband of Anita M. (Maslar) Keltz, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in April. He was the son of the late Josephine (Mazur) and Bernard T. Keltz, and step-son of Joann (Kerchoff)...

Jan 17, 2020

Margaret Anne Yoder, 88, of West Lawn, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Married for 62 years, she was the widow of Richard E. Yoder, who passed in 2013.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Dorothea (Bell) and Wendell G. Kern, Sr. Margaret was a graduate of West Reading High School. She was a homemaker all...