Obituaries
Annie Salome Moyer
May 29, 2025
Annie Salome (Kramer) Moyer, 91, of Hamburg, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Complete Care at Berkshire.
Her husband, Leon Cyrus Moyer, passed away on February 9, 2023.
Born in Lehigh County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar R. and Mantana S. (Kunkel) Kramer.
Annie was employed at various knitting mills in Hamburg and later dedicated a decade of her...
Brian Stufflet
May 27, 2025
Brian L. Stufflet, 87, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He shared over 37 cherished years of marriage with his beloved wife, Donna G. (Greenawalt) Stufflet, whom he married in May 1988.
Born and raised in Fleetwood, Brian was the son of the late Claude F. and Verna H. (Price) Stufflet. He was a...
Barbara E. Fischer
May 27, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Fischer passed away early in the morning on May 27, 2025, at The Highlands of Wyomissing. She was deeply loved by her daughter Cara Pepper (Shillington, PA) and her grandson Stephen Pepper (Orlando, FL). Her husband Alfred predeceased her as did her parents, Herbert and Elsie Winter.
Bobbie was born on January 28, 1932, and grew up in Long...
Dorothy V. Bechtel
May 24, 2025
Dorothy V. Bechtel, 94, of Lenhartsville, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. She was the widow of George D. Bechtel, who passed away on March 7, 1991.
Born in Albany township to the late John W. and Meda A. (Wink) Bailey, Dorothy was one of five children.
She and George built a life together...
Marian D. Connelly
May 21, 2025
Marian Donahoe Connelly passed away on May 21, 2025, at The Highlands. She spent her final day with her sons and the absolute love of her life, her husband of more than 63 years.
Marian was born on August 22, 1936, in Chambersburg, PA to Mark and Arlene Donahoe. She married John Thomas Connelly, the son of John P. and Frances...
Linda Catherine Swavely
May 20, 2025
Linda Catherine Swavely, 79, of Fleetwood, was called home by her Heavenly Father on May 20, 2025, at Temple University Hospital. She was the wife of Gary Robert Swavely, Sr. They married in 1964 and shared 60 wonderful years together.
Born in Bryn Mawr, she was the daughter of the late Albert Theodore and Jane Elizabeth (Wright) Duranto. She graduated from...
Virginia Elaine Mohler
May 19, 2025
Virginia "Ginger" Elaine (Littleton) Mohler, 84, passed away in her Wyomissing residence while in the comfort of her granddaughter's arms, Monday, May 19th, 2025. She was the loving wife of Ira Barry Mohler, the hardworking mother of Sandra and Peter Mohler, and the wonderful guardian of her granddaughter, Valerie Kerschner.
Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late James...
Xyanjaleese Ehrgood
May 19, 2025
Xyanjaleese "Xye" Ehrgood, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in Reading, she was the beloved daughter of Juan Ortiz, Jr., and Margarita Ehrgood.Â
She enjoyed taking drives, and listening to music.  Xye loved her family, and loved spending time with them.Â
In addition to her parents, Xye's memory will be cherished by her "second mother" Jazlyn Davis; her...
Mary Pauline Butzer
May 18, 2025
Mary Pauline (Kantner) Butzer, 84, passed away May 18, 2025, at Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was the widow of Barry Lee Butzer.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Mabel (Woodworth) Kantner.
Mary worked for several years as a Registered Nurse in the operating room at the Reading Hospital.
She is survived by many loving...
William A. Chaknos
May 17, 2025
William A. Chaknos, 70, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, in his Wyomissing residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gus and Isabel (Gannes) Chaknos. Bill was a graduate of Wyomissing High School and Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance. Bill's long career as an accountant included employment with General...
Kevin Keith Kozlowski
May 17, 2025
Kevin K. Kozlowski, 62, of Sinking Spring, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of over 29 years to Judy M. (DeVera).
Born in Reading to the late Rita Kozlowski, Kevin graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1980. He served in the US Navy.
He would have...
Shirley K. Weaver
May 16, 2025
Shirley K. Weaver, 94, formerly of Farr Place, Reading, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the care of Rittenhouse Village of Muhlenberg. Born in Reading to the late Joseph and Anna (Bachl) Kline, Shirley was the beloved wife of George E. Weaver, Jr., who passed away on November 17, 2019, after 71 years of marriage.
She was a...
Nancy K. Fries
May 16, 2025
Nancy (Keeley) Fries, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away May 16, 2025, at Keystone Villa Douglassville.
She was the loving wife of Thomas R. Fries. They married on March 14,1992.
Born in Allegheny County, she was a daughter of the late Frank Wright and Mary Olivia (Gootee) Keeley.
She was a graduate of Albright College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education.
Nancy had...
Sterling Richard Gentry
May 15, 2025
Sterling Richard "Dick" Gentry, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.
Born in Carmel, IN, he was the son of the late Otha and Grace (Winfry) Gentry. Dick served his country in the Coast Guard and then went on to graduate from Ball State University in 1957.
While attending Ball State, Dick met the love of...
Lee Mary Miller
May 13, 2025
Lee M. Miller (nee Struminski), 80, of Leesport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and long-term caregivers.
She was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Benjamin and Leocadia (Chludzinski) Struminski. The Struminskis, Brooklyn natives, had temporarily relocated to Chicago while Benjamin worked on the Manhattan Project.
After graduating...
Dolores J. Marrella
May 12, 2025
Dolores (Dee) J. Marrella, 89, died May 12, 2025, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
Dee leaves fond memories of her mischievous sense of humor and her devotion to family, including her husband, Colonel Leonard S. Marrella, PhD, United States Army (Retired); her daughters, Tammy, Lani, and Robin; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her sisters, Teresa (Toots) and Karen; and nieces and nephews. She...
Douglas J. Dearment
May 8, 2025
Douglas J. "Doug" DeArment, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Debra (Donzé) DeArment. They shared 20 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, he was the son of Wallace "Wally" and the late Doris (Ott) DeArment. Doug attended St. George's Elementary Grade School, Kennedy...
Carol A. Delp
May 8, 2025
Carol A. Delp, 77, of Sinking Spring, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Russell and Florence (Snyder) Sell. Carol was the loving wife of Calvin S. Delp, Jr., with whom she was married to until his passing in 1999.
Carol was a graduate of Wilson High School. She advanced her...
Ursula Lenhart
May 6, 2025
Ursula Maria Lenhart, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 6, 2025. Born in Koblenz, Germany, she was the daughter of Otto Richard Paganetti and Maria Antoinette Wohlenberg. Ursula was the loving wife of Thomas E. Lenhart, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.
Ursula attended Liebfrauen-Schule and then entered the Höhere Handelsschule...
Claire R. Clark
May 6, 2025
Claire R. Clark, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of James T. Clark, who passed away in 2020.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sophia (Stelma) Gantert. A 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Claire had a long career as a...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
