Obituaries
Charles S. Rentschler
Dec 2, 2019
Charles S. Rentschler, 84, of Reading passed away December 2, 2019 in his home. He was married to Marie M. (Kramer) Rentschler for 61 loving years
Born in Bernville, he was the son of Lewis and Jennie (Heckman) Rentschler.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Charles, husband of Mary; Tiayease, wife of Roy; Lewis; and Fabian: 22...
Joan M. Black
Dec 2, 2019
Joan M. (McLean) Black, 82, passed away December 2, 2019, in her Spring Township residence.
Her husband, Mahlon Black died in 2001.
 Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Weller) McLean.
 She was employed by the Sheraton, Reading and Leader Home, Laureldale.Â
Joan had a passion for the beauty in nature and always lived and appreciated...
Paul R. Roedel
Nov 29, 2019
Paul R. Roedel, 92, of Wyomissing, formerly of Shillington, passed away on November 29, 2019 at the Highlands of Wyomissing. Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, he was the loving husband of Frances Roedel for 22 years, and the late June Roedel for 45 years.
Born to Charles and Irene Roedel, Paul grew up during the Depression in Millville,...
Ronald Frank Druckenmiller
Nov 29, 2019
Ronald F. Druckenmiller, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, in his Spring Township home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kutztown in 1937, he was a son of the late Clarence and Kathryn Druckenmiller, and the husband of Judith (Diener) Druckenmiller, celebrated 57 years of marriage.
Ron graduated from Kutztown Area High School in 1956, Perkiomen School...
Anna Siminitus
Nov 29, 2019
Anna Siminitus passed away on 11/29/2019 at the Highlands in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, having lived a full life of 92 years. Anna was born as Anna Kofka in Forestville, PA. She married Vince Siminitus, her husband of 64 years, and raised her family in Minersville before settling in Shillington, PA. She was a dedicated and loving full time wife, mother and...
Vivian Waller - Hespeth
Nov 29, 2019
Vivian Waller-Hespeth, 61, passed away November 29, 2019, in her Pottstown residence.
She was the beloved wife of Larry A. Hespeth.
Born in Oxford, NC, she was the daughter of the Rev. Marvin A., and Lizzie Mae (Allen) Waller, Pottstown.
Vivian was a 1976 graduate of Pottstown High School.
She was employed by Dana Corporation as a machine operator for over 23 years.
Vivian was...
Joanne E. Cote
Nov 28, 2019
Joanne E. (Rapak) Cote, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in her Bern Township residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Bednar) Rapak, and the loving wife of James P. Cote, who passed in 2016.
A graduate of Reading High School, Joanne earned her RN degree...
Elsie E. Wyandt
Nov 28, 2019
Elsie E. Wyandt, 86, passed away November 28, 2019, in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur S. Wyandt, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Born in Drinker, PA, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Myrtle M. (Bird) Smith.
Elsie was employed by the Wilson School District...
Joan A. Diefenderfer
Nov 28, 2019
Joan A. Diefenderfer, 83 of Cumru Township, died November 28, 2019, Thanksgiving Day at Green Hills Manor with her son and daughter by her side.
She was the wife of the late Ned E. Diefenderfer, who passed away on July 14, 2010 and with whom she shared over 50 wonderful years of marriage and friendship until his death.
Born on December 13,...
Charles E. Beavens
Nov 28, 2019
Charles E. Beavens, Jr., 73, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of Leona (Hoffert) and the late Charles E. Beavens, Sr.
Chuck started schooling in 1952 at the Maple Grove School, a one-room schoolhouse for the 1st Grade. He went on to study at...
Mary Jane Schmehl
Nov 28, 2019
Mary Jane (Adams) Schmehl, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Rittenhouse Village, Muhlenberg Township. Born on her parents' farm in the Hamlet of Berkley, Ontelaunee Township, she was a daughter of the late Curtis H. and Annie R. (Brossman) Adam. She was married for 52 years to Leon G. Schmehl, who passed in 2014.
Mary Jane was...
Leslie Rydell
Nov 26, 2019
Leslie Krom (Thomas) Rydell, 72, passed quietly into the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her home in Denver, PA. Leslie was born on April 18, 1947, in Ossining, NY to Daniel and Eleanor Thomas.
She graduated from Husson College, Bangor, Maine in 1968, with a degree in Education. Leslie was a "go-er" and avid shopper. She...
Josephine V. Wilk
Nov 26, 2019
Josephine V. (Ciccolo) Wilk, 95, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness, with her loving daughter Mary Ann by her side. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Josephine was a daughter of the late Rosario and Victoria (Bonazara) Ciccolo. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Wilk,...
Richard F. Hujsa
Nov 25, 2019
Richard F. Hujsa, 85, formerly of Allentown, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2019, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Quarles) Hujsa.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Fiala) Hujsa.
Richard was a graduate of Allentown High School.
He was employed at ADT, Reading, and most recently Mack Trucks, Lehigh...
Richard F. Hujsa
Nov 25, 2019
Richard F. Hujsa, 85, formerly of Allentown, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2019, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Quarles) Hujsa.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Andrew and Gertrude ( ) Fiala.
Richard was a graduate of Allentown High School.
He was employed at ADT, Reading, and most recently Mack Trucks,...
Leah A. Riegel
Nov 24, 2019
Leah A. (Deck) Riegel, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in her childhood home in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Vergie (Arnold) and Harvey Deck, Sr. Leah was married for 61 years to Ralph P. Riegel, who passed in 2009, and her...
Robert T. Glass
Nov 23, 2019
Robert T. Glass, 91, died on November 23, 2019, at Reading Hospital. He had last resided at Phoebe-Berks, Wernersville.
He was survived by three daughters: Dianne C. Work, wife of C. Thomas Work; Linda M. Anderson, wife of Michael D. Anderson; and Debra G. Harris, wife of Terence R. Harris; three grandchildren: Valerie L. Work, Jonathan T. Work and Melissa R....
Kenneth K. Knarr
Nov 23, 2019
Kenneth "Kenny" K. Knarr, 61, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly after a courageous battle with cancer. He was married for 40 loving years to Judy C. (Wurster) Knarr.
Born in Reading, Kenny was a son of the late Kenneth K. Knarr, Sr., and Patricia A. (Dillon).
Kenny enjoyed cruises and traveling with his beloved wife and son. Disney was always one of...
Jessica L. Shuler
Nov 22, 2019
Jessica L. (Gonzalez) Shuler, 40, of Mohnton, passed into the presence of her Savior on Friday, November 22, 2019. Jess was born on October 30, 1979, in Reading, PA, and was the beloved daughter and stepdaughter of Michael D. and Rinae L. Humphrey of Mohnton, Michael A. Gonzalez of Florida, and Phyllis D. Steffy (Michael) of Churchtown.
Jessica attended Wilson High...
Joan M. Cronan
Nov 19, 2019
With her children by her side, Joan M. (Frank) Cronan, 90, of Pennside, passed away on November 19, 2019 at Mifflin Center in Shillington.
Joan and her husband, Charles G. Cronan, were married for over 60 years and were blessed with six children. Charlie passed away February 11, 2011.
Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Clarence and Marie...
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