Obituaries
James Landron
Jun 29, 2025
James Landron, Sr., 70, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his Reading home. He was the husband of Dalila Gonzalez. They met in 1979, married in 1984, and shared 46 years together.
Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Jesus Landron and Francis Aviles. He worked in construction.
James is survived by his wife, Dalila;...
Robert C. Robertson
Jun 29, 2025
Robert C. Robertson, Jr. 93, a resident of Phoebe Berks, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 29, 2025. He shared 50 years of marriage with his wife, Joyce (Rider) Robertson who predeceased him in 2003.
Bob was born October 17, 1931 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Robert Robertson and Christine (Wopat) Robertson. He was predeceased by his sister,...
Glenn Eugene Steffy
Jun 28, 2025
Glenn E. Steffy, 74, of Kenhorst, passed away at Mifflin Center on June 28, 2025. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl Steffy and Helen (Wells) Steffy.
Glenn was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School. Throughout his career, he held various positions at Redner's Warehouse Market, Weis Market, Morgan Truck Body, and Elbeco.
Glenn had a passion...
Darin David Speck
Jun 28, 2025
Darin David Speck, 60, passed away on June 28, 2025, at his Reading home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roy and Jean (Seyler) Speck. He was employed as a mechanic.
Darin is survived by his son, Colin Speck of Reading, and siblings: Roy Speck, Jr.; Richard Speck; Daralene Unger; and Sandra Jackson.
He was predeceased by his...
Francesco Cupani
Jun 27, 2025
Francesco "Frank" Cupani, 93, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the Complete Care at Berkshire, Exeter, PA.
He was married to Marbella R. (Morles) Cupani.
Born in 1932, in Delia, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Vincenza (Di Maria) Cupani. He was the second child of five children. He was predeceased by three siblings: Calogeo...
Milagros Lebron Cotto
Jun 26, 2025
Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Milagros Lebrón Cotto, quien partió con el Señor el dÃa 26 de junio de 2025, en el Reading Hospital, en Reading, Pennsylvania, a los 70 años de edad. Nació el 20 de noviembre de 1954 en Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, hija querida de Vicente Lebrón y Francisca Cotto.
Milagros fue una mujer de corazón noble,...
William R. Fink
Jun 26, 2025
William R. Fink, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home in Hamburg. He was the devoted husband and loving companion of more than 30 years to Sue Midkiff/Fink.
Born and raised in Hamburg, Bill was the son of the late William R. Fink, Sr. and Viola (Merkel) Fink. He graduated from Hamburg High School in...
Eva Bocian
Jun 26, 2025
Eva Bocian, 73, of Reading passed away at Maidencreek Place Senior Living Facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Reading, Eva graduated from Holy Name High School and worked as a paralegal for Dave Sobotka.
Eva is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Bocian, her father, Frank Pondo Sr., and her son, Matthew Bocian.
She is survived by her mother, Helen...
Leocadia V. Taveras
Jun 26, 2025
Con profunda tristeza, pero también con un corazón lleno de gratitud por su vida, la familia Taveras anuncia el fallecimiento de L. Valeria Taveras, una mujer fuerte, digna y profundamente comprometida con su familia y su fe. Valeria partió de este mundo el 26 de junio de 2025, habiendo dejado una huella imborrable en todos quienes tuvieron el privilegio de...
Dorothy C. Hummel
Jun 24, 2025
Dorothy (Hurst) Hummel, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Berkshire Center, where she resided. Dorothy was the wife of Ralston "Rollie" Hummel, who passed away in 2010.
Born in Reading, Dorothy was the daughter of the late George Hurst and Estella (Mackrich) Hurst. A graduate of Reading High School, Dorothy enjoyed a long career in retail, working...
Mary Jo Yourkavitch
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Jo Yourkavitch, 83, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Fredrick "Fritz" P. Yourkavitch until his passing in 2010.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Josephine L. (Brunetti) Strollo. Mary Jo graduated from Reading High School in 1960 and Bryland Institute of...
Donald L. White
Jun 23, 2025
Donald L. White, 98, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Ann (Heisler) White, who passed away in 2018.
Born in Reading, he was the only son of the late Leroy and Rhea (Freese) White. Donald was a proud WWII veteran of the United States Army. After his military service, he became a...
Robert Noel Lanshe
Jun 22, 2025
Robert Noel Lanshe, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 in his Bethel residence. He was the husband of Linda (Cooper) Lanshe. They shared 57 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul Lanshe and Elizabeth (Chelius) Lanshe. He was employed as a carpenter, and did various handyman tasks.
Robert was a vibrant soul...
Vera E. Woo
Jun 21, 2025
Vera Woo, age 86, passed peacefully on June 21, 2025. Vera was the much-beloved wife of Joseph (nee Shing Tung) Woo and mother of Alison and Michael Woo. Joseph and Michael predeceased her.
Born in Port Shepstone, South Africa, Vera was the second eldest in a family of eight and is survived by her youngest sister and numerous nieces and nephews...
Robert Michael Lightcap
Jun 20, 2025
Robert Michael Lightcap, 68, passed away on June 20, 2025 in Bechtelsville. Bob was born in Phoenixville, PA on April 2, 1957 to Jo Ellen (Kilgore) Lightcap and Robert Brooks Lightcap Jr. He grew up with his older sister, Deborah (Lightcap) Eddinger forever looking out for her while being just annoying enough. He grew up going to Atlantic City every...
Janelle Marie Bechtel
Jun 19, 2025
Janelle Marie (Klemmer Biehl) Bechtel, 68, of Fleetwood passed away in her residence on Thursday, June 19th 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
She is the late wife of Kenneth "Ken" D. Bechtel, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage.
Janelle was born on December 3rd, 1956 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late LeRoy C. Biehl...
Frank A. Magrowski
Jun 19, 2025
Frank A. Magrowski, 95, of Douglassville, passed away in his home on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with his loving family beside him. He shared over 71 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sophie (Grudza) Magrowski.
He was born in Reading to the late Bartlomiej and Agnes (Gniotczynski) Magrowski. Frank attended Reading School District. He served his country honorably in the...
Michael Neary
Jun 18, 2025
Michael "Mike" Neary, 71, of Hamburg, passed away on June 18th, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Edward and Mildred (Bell) Neary.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of Upper Darby HS. He spent his working career as a glazier.
Mike had an inner child and a passion for collecting trading cards. He was a devoted Philadelphia sports fan and...
Diane Jayne Sassaman
Jun 18, 2025
Diane J. (Dillman) Sassaman, 82, passed away on June 18, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Harry D. Sassaman. They shared 62 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clayton S. and Veronica (Hauslyak). Diane graduated from Reading Hospital School of Nursing. She also received a...
Melanie Nolan
Jun 17, 2025
Melanie K. (Rowe) Nolan, 55, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born on February 14, 1970, in Reading, she was the daughter of Joan (Rowley) and the late Melvin "Mickey" Rowe.
She graduated from Wilson High School, and Reading Area Community, where she studied to help those struggling with addiction. Melanie was a member of Glad Tidings Church. She was a...
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