Obituaries
Sue Lewis
Aug 4, 2026
Sue Lewis, 87, a retired elementary schoolteacher and reading specialist who taught many years in the Wilson School District, passed away peacefully at Kline Hospice House in Frederick, MD on August 4, 2026 after three years in memory care there and in Wyomissing, PA.Sue was born in Evanston, IL to Lester and Dorothy Lawrence, was raised in Allentown, PA, got...
Darryl Robert Dieter Sr.
Aug 3, 2026
Darryl Robert Dieter Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at the age of 60, in his home in Kempton.
He was the loving and faithful husband of Barbara Ann (Smith) Dieter for over 38 years. Their marriage was a true partnership, built on love, respect, and unwavering support. Together, they built a beautiful...
Carol Hertz Bowman
Aug 3, 2026
Carol Hertz Bowman, 84, of Wyomissing, passed away on August 3, 2026 at Reading Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Walter Mann and Anna Elizabeth (Bock) Hertz. Carol was the loving spouse of Glenn R. Bowman with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.
Carol was a 1959 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. She continued her...
Nora Florence Civitarese
Aug 3, 2026
Nora Florence (Hinkle) Civitarese, 100, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on Monday, August 3, 2026.
She was the wife of the late Frank Civitarese and the daughter of the late Fred and Mamie (Gambler) Hinkle. Nora is also predeceased by her siblings, Mary Ranalli and Fred Hinkle. Left to cherish her memory...
Francis W. Conley
Aug 2, 2026
Francis W. Conley, 86, of Blandon, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of 51 years to Deborah (Nonnemaker).Born in Johnstown to the late William and Alberta (McCormick) Conley, Frank graduated from Beaverdale Wilmore High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force...
Mark E. Beard
Aug 2, 2026
Mark E. Beard 69, of Lower Heidelburg Township, passed away August 2, 2026, at Arden Courts Old Orchard, Easton, PA.
Mark was born in 1957 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. He spent part of his early childhood in Brockway before his family relocated to Minnesota. His family then settled in Rockton, Pennsylvania, where he was raised alongside his parents, Guy and Beverly Beard.
Following...
Beverley Ann Graeff
Aug 2, 2026
Beverly Ann Graeff, 93, of Reading, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at The Manor at Market Square, Reading.
Born in Reading in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Howard Kern and Mary (Weinhold) Kern. Beverly was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1951.
Beverly found great fulfillment in caring for her family and home. She was...
Helen E. Ravel
Aug 1, 2026
Helen E. Ravel, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. She was the widower of Donald M. Ravel, who passed away in 2012. Helen and Donald were married in Elkton, MD on May 22, 1950, and celebrated over 62 wonderful years together.
Born at home in West Reading on March 13, 1932, she was...
Carol E. Schrift
Aug 1, 2026
Carol E. Schrift, 84, of Mohrsville, passed away August 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Clara (Finnegan) Pudliner. Carol was the spouse of Darryl G. Schrift, Sr., with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage.
After graduating from high school, Carol pursued a career in nursing and completed the...
Charles P. Tornielli
Jul 31, 2026
Charles P. Tornielli, 83, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born on September 27, 1942, in West Reading, he was the son of the late Peter J. Tornielli and Ida M. (Raccone) Tornielli.
Charles was a 1960 graduate of Wilson High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...
Judson R Kelly
Jul 31, 2026
Judson R. Kelly, 64, of Brecknock Township, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Reading Hospital surrounded by family. He was the widower of Susan A. (Malacavage) Kelly, who passed away in 2023. They shared over 47 wonderful years together.
Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, he was the son of the late Lowell Kelly and Lilian (Poole) Kelly. Judson...
Consuelo Abadam
Jul 29, 2026
Consuelo Andrada Abadam, 79, of Laureldale, passed away on July 29, 2026 at Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of Hilarion and Teodora (Peña) Andrada. Consuelo was the loving wife of Reynaldo Abadam, until his passing.
After emigrating to Guam, Consuelo proudly served the U.S. military through her work with the Army Air Force Exchange...
Albert Russel Lord
Jul 29, 2026
Albert "Rusty" Russel Lord, Jr., 86, passed away on July 29, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Albert R. Lord, Sr. and Helen W. (Westcott) Lord. Rusty owned and ran JR Handyman from 1983 until his retirement in 2016. He also served his country in the US Marines earning the rank...
Barry Lee Shenk
Jul 28, 2026
Barry Lee Shenk, 79, of Hamburg, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born in Reading, he was the son of Walter E. and Bernice (Heckman) Shenk.
Barry was a 1964 graduate of Hamburg High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War.
He most recently worked as a custodian for the Berks County Intermediate...
Mary Jo Marrella
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Jo Marrella, 87, née Romani, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 26, 2026. Born on July 23, 1939, in Reading, PA, she lived a life defined by devotion - to her faith, her friends, and above all, her family.
Mary Jo was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Marrella, who passed in 2019 after 57 years...
Nancy Rehr
Jul 26, 2026
Nancy Lou Bain Rehr, 96, entered into the presence of her Lord on July 26, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Phoebe Berks Village in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, after spending most of her life in Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania.Born in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Nancy was the daughter of Florence (Larsen) Bain and Henry McRaven Bain. She was preceded in death by her...
Stephen M. Pauley
Jul 25, 2026
Stephen Pauley, 70, of Reading passed away peacefully at Fairlane Gardens of Reading on July 25, 2026.
He was the loving husband of Leanne (Miller) Pauley.
Stephen is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Vivian (Zeigler) Pauley.
Born in Reading, Stephen was a graduate of Exeter High School, where he was a star pitcher on the baseball team....
Amilcar Zapata
Jul 25, 2026
Amilcar "Mike" Zapata, 72, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Rafael and Antonia (Perez) Zapata. He worked as a truck driver for Ephrata Recycling.
Mike was a happy, optimistic, and hardworking man. When he set his mind to something, he worked hard to...
Kim Elaine Collins
Jul 24, 2026
Kim Elaine Collins, 67 years old, died July 24, 2026.
Born February 12 1959 to Roy and Kathryn Hoke.
Graduated from Blue Mountain Academy in 1977. Graduated from Columbia Union College.
Spent a year as a student missionary in Haiti.
Married November 23, 1986 to Glenn D Collins.
Survived by her children Ruth E Collins, Korah M Thomson, and Levi H Collins.
Survived by her siblings:...
Lucia Scioli
Jul 24, 2026
Mrs. Lucia Scioli passed away surrounded by the love of her son and daughter on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was the wife of Leonard J. Scioli, a retired Foreign Service Officer, who predeceased her. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria on July 29, 1921, to Nicolina and Cesare Gianfreda, she was just 5 days shy of her 105th birthday when she...
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