Margery J. Mikulin
Nov 28, 2025
Margery J. (Wasek) Mikulin, 82, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the care of Berkshire Commons. She was the widow of Joseph F. Mikulin, with whom she shared over fifty years of loving marriage before his passing on November 22, 2023.
She was born to the late Ted and Margery Wasek in Garfield, NJ....
Marie L.
Nov 26, 2025
Marie L. Royer, 93, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Laureldale Nursing and Rehab. She was the widow of Oscar A. Royer who died in 2001.
Born in Bustleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Connolly and Mariam Christ. Marie graduated from Muhlenberg High Scholl in 1950and the Nursing School at Votech in 1970. She was...
Barbara Hassler
Nov 25, 2025
Barbara Ann Hassler, 87, of Blandon, passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted widow of Thomas Wilson Hassler, who predeceased her in 2024.
Born in Reading, Barbara was the daughter of Thaddeus and Amelia Wisniewski. A 1956 graduate of Central Catholic, Barbara served as the tax collector for Maidencreek...
Larry Arlan Baver
Nov 24, 2025
Larry Arlan Baver, 92, passed away on November 24, 2025, in his Shoemakersville residence with his loving family by his side, as was his wish. He was the loving husband of Carolyn E. Kunkle Baver.
Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Arlan E. and Mae E. (Stetzler) Baver.
He graduated from Perry High School in 1951 and went...
Julia H. Bowers-Body
Nov 23, 2025
Julia H. Bowers Body, 96, of Brecknock Twp, passed away on Nov. 23. She was the daughter of Raymond Chandler Heagey and M. Kathryn (Weiler) Heagey and the wife of the late R. William Body.
A Lancaster native, Julia graduated from Manheim Township HS and West Chester University with a BS and MS in education. The majority of her teaching career...
Linda J. Hoffert
Nov 23, 2025
Linda J. Hoffert (Wanamaker), 78, passed away at her home on November 23, 2025, while fighting a short illness. She was predeceased by her dearly missed husband Harry in 2014. Together, they shared 45 years of marriage.
She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Hilda (Schleicher) Wanamaker. She was raised in Slatington, Pennsylvania, with her brother Franklin and sisters...
Karl B. Johnson
Nov 23, 2025
Karl B. Johnson of Reading, PA passed away at the Reading Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Karl is survived by his daughter, Keri Ann Johnson, and his four siblings, Kris Johnson, Karen Turner, Kurt Johnson, and Karel Macleod. He is predeceased by his parents, Warren and Mary Johnson.
Karl was born in West Chester, PA, where...
Anna Mae Herber
Nov 22, 2025
Anna Mae Herber, 94, of Hamburg, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at BerksHeim, where she resided. She was the beloved wife of Lee W. Herber. They shared 74 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories together.
Born in Shartelsville, she was the daughter of the late George, Sr. and Mary (Feick) Rubright. She attended Hamburg High School, and worked...
Louis A. Marinaccio
Nov 19, 2025
Louis A. Marinaccio, of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at the age of 95 after a long and full life.
He was born September 25, 1930, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the son of Leonard Marinaccio and Martha Piscitelli Marinaccio, and stepson of Peter Funari. He graduated from Lincoln High School in the Class of 1948, and later continued his education at Geneva...
Cheryl Marie Piccolo
Nov 17, 2025
Cherie Marie Piccolo, 73, of Reading, passed away on November 17, 2025. Born in Kingston, Luzerne County, she was the daughter of Robert and June (Price) Bellis.
Cherie was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Following graduation, she attended technical school and spent her working career as a computer programmer.
Cherie was a generous, helpful, and deeply caring person. She...
Henry J. "Hank" Mullen
Nov 17, 2025
Henry J. "Hank" Mullen, Sr., 88, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Duffy) Mullen from January 22, 1966 until her passing in 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Mary (McPeak) Mullen. Hank worked for Atlantic Refinery Co. for his entire career,...
Ethan Shirk
Nov 13, 2025
CPT. Ethan Andrew Shirk, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Born in Reading to F. Alan and Pamela A. (Maser) Shirk, Ethan was a very generous and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.After graduating from Wyomissing High School in 1989, he followed in his grandfather's footsteps and enlisted in the US Navy. He served his nation honorably during...
Antigone Sotos
Nov 13, 2025
Antigone G. Sotos, 88, of West Lawn, died peacefully on November 13, 2025, in the presence of beloved family. She was predeceased in 2014 by her devoted husband, Lambros G. Sotos, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born December 14, 1936, in Neochori, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Ioannis and Fani (Gikopoulos) Giannatselis.In 1963, Antigone...
Emma Jones
Nov 12, 2025
Emma Jo Jones, 29, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025, leaving behind a world forever changed by her bright spirit and the joy she brought to those around her. Emma was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Born to Rebecca Jones and the late Dennis Jones, she was one of three- a proud triplet alongside Ella and Evan Jones, and the...
Josephine E. Spotts
Nov 12, 2025
Josephine "Jay" Spotts, 88, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the companion and soulmate of David Lynam, who passed away in 2021.
She was born in Fort Washington to the late Joseph and Ernestine (Pileggi) Sparango. As a skilled cosmetologist and savvy businesswoman, Josephine ran her own salon for...
Elizabeth A. Walker
Nov 12, 2025
Elizabeth A. Walker, 69, formerly of Jackson Heights, Queens, passed away peacefully in her Temple home surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2025. On December 1, she would have celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Victor Walker Santiago.
Born in New York City to the late Michael and Joan (Morrissy) Summers, Liz graduated from Bryant High...
Barbara Wade
Nov 12, 2025
Barbara A. Wade, 88, of Newmanstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Penn State St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Reading, the daughter of the late Robert Wade and Mary (Daly) Wade Heft. Barbara is survived by her spouse, Patricia A. Van Kirk, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years.
A graduate of Reading High School, Class of...
Henry Carter Schaeffer
Nov 11, 2025
Henry Carter Schaeffer, 93, of Spring Township, passed away on November 11, 2025 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Branchdale, PA, he was the son of Guy and Florence (Carter) Schaeffer. Henry was the loving husband of Teresa "Terry" A. (Mendini) Schaeffer, with whom he shared 63 beautiful years of marriage.
Henry was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville Catholic...
Serena Morrissey
Nov 10, 2025
Serena Virginia (Noznesky) Morrissey passed away November 10th at Kendal Crosslands in Kennett Square, PA with her children by her side.Serena was born on July 18, 1936 in Media, PA to Harry J Noznesky and Serena V (Graul) Noznesky. She and her brothers Peter and Philip were raised in the Philadelphia area. She graduated from Eden Hall School for Girls...
Richard Townsley
Nov 8, 2025
Richard L. "Rich" Townsley, 90, passed away on November 8, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the devoted husband of Mary (Dissinger) Townsley. They shared 63 years of marriage, creating a lifetime legacy of love and wonderful memories.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jesse M. and Caroline S. Townsley. Richard was...