Obituaries

Apr 21, 2025

Mary J. DeLong, 94, of Wernersville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving widow of Jerald C. DeLong, who passed away on April 18, 2020, after 66 years of marriage.

She was born in Reading to the late Paul and Mary (Cummings) Botzum. As a young woman she worked for several...

Apr 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Tobias, 80, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of Melvin Sterling Hatt and Mildred Emmaline (Schutter) Hatt Gambler and the beloved stepdaughter to Richard Gambler. Gloria was the wife of Harry R. Tobias, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Gloria graduated from Muhlenberg High...

Apr 20, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Margaret Settle, 81, formerly of Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 20, 2025 at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Thomas Joseph McCafferty and Edna Elizabeth (Callaway). Patty was the spouse of John Frederick Settle, with whom she shared 59 years of...

Apr 20, 2025

Timothy Eshbach, 73, of Port Clinton, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 20th, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Reading to his parents Irvin and Caroline (Heck) Eshbach, Timothy was raised alongside his sister, the late Joan Evans, and his brother, David Eshbach, husband of Sandra. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1970 and received a degree in bricklaying that...

Apr 15, 2025

Mildred "Millie" E. O'Neill, 91, passed away on April 15, 2025 at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was one of eleven children born to William and Rosella (Ehrig) Kase. Millie was the spouse of James O'Neill, with whom she shared fifty six years of marriage until his passing in 2008.

Millie graduated from Reading High School in 1951 and devoted...

Apr 14, 2025

Deanna Jo Beard, 83, formerly of Kutztown, PA passed away on April 14, 2025.

Born January 23, 1942 in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Flail) Santai.

She spent her childhood and adolescent years at The Lutheran Home in Topton, PA with her sister, Sandy Bauer, and brother, Joe Santai. The Home remained a warm spot in Deanna's...

Apr 13, 2025

Richard W. Reiber, 83, of Spring Twp., passed away on April 13, 2025, at Berkshire Commons.

He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Scheffey) Reiber, to whom he was married for 51 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Henry and Mary Catherine (Baer) Reiber.

Richard was a graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School in 1959 and George...

Apr 13, 2025

Cheryn Ann (Bilger) Moyer, 78, of Reinholds, passed away April 13, 2025, at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald L. Moyer, in August 2009.

Born in Selinsgrove, PA, she was a daughter of the late Roy R. and Mary H. (Speigelmire) Bilger.

She was a graduate of West Genesee High School, NY and attended Penn State...

Apr 13, 2025

Antje M. Johns, 85, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at Providence Place in Pottsville. Born in Celle, Germany, she was the daughter of Joachim and Herta Wolf.

Antje was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Johns III, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of love and partnership.

She dedicated her professional life to the field of finance, serving as...

Apr 13, 2025

The world has lost a good man – much too early.

Eric A. Meck, a loving husband and father, passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 45 after a courageous and determined battle with cancer.

Eric was surrounded by his wife, Katherine (Ernesto) Meck, the love of his life and best friend, and other family and friends when he...

Apr 11, 2025

Michael J. Brunelle, 57, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his Reading residence. Born in Frederick, MD, he was the son of David M. and Lana M. (Wetherbee) Brunelle. He worked as an appliance repairman.

Michael was very handy and used his talent to do lots of construction on his home. He also loved playing the guitar.

Michael is survived...

Apr 11, 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Devlin, 94, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Phoebe Berks. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy J. (Merkel) Devlin. They shared 73 years of love, and wonderful memories.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late James J. and Florence (Artz) Devlin. Bob was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, and an active...

Apr 11, 2025

Evelyn Aixa Campos Quiñones, de 48 años, residente de Reading, Pennsylvania, falleció el 11 de abril de 2025 rodeada del amor de su familia en el Hospital de Reading. Una mujer cuya energía y alegría definieron su vida, Evelyn deja un legado de amor, fortaleza y momentos inolvidables que marcaron el corazón de todos los que la conocieron.

Evelyn nació el...

Apr 11, 2025

LaJune Audrey (Leinbach) McDonough, 100, passed away on April 11, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John Joseph McDonough until his passing in December 1995. They shared 49 years of love, and wonderful memories.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas LeRoy and Mary Lydia (Seidel) Leinbach. She worked in the cafeteria...

Apr 10, 2025

Bonita May "Bonnie" Barnett, nee Wadsworth, passed peacefully on April 10, 2025. Bonnie was born and raised in Reading and lived in and around Reading her entire life.

She worked at Northwest Assembly Plant in Reading, Coca-Cola in Leesport, and Caron Foundation in Wernersville.

Bonnie enjoyed raising her boys in Reading. She was an avid dog lover, and appreciated the company of...

Apr 10, 2025

Asa James New was born sleeping at 6:08 a.m. on April 10, 2025, after 22 weeks in the womb. The circumstances of his passing are uncertain, but what is certain is that he was deeply loved, wanted, and cherished for his entire earthly existence. Though his life was too short, it had a wide and eternal impact for the Kingdom...

Apr 9, 2025

Leroy G. "Lee" Levan, 78, passed away April 9, 2025, at Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Roy and Marie (Dietz) Levan.

Lee graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree and later obtained his Law Degree from Villanova University. He practiced law for 35 years before retiring in 2019.

Lee often joked...

Apr 9, 2025

Apr 9, 2025

Glenn Alan Sell, 65, passed away April 9, 2025, in his Boyertown residence.

Born in Reading he was a son of Elizabeth (Matz) Sell and the late Fred Sell.

He was a graduate of Reading High School.

Glenn served as a Heating Technician for the Reading School District for 35 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication to his role.

Glenn enjoyed helping at his son's business,...

Apr 9, 2025

Jeffery Ray Gilbreath, 56, passed away on April 9, 2025 in Reading. He was the longtime partner of Lori Blankenship.

Born in Tyler, TX, he was the son of the late Jimmy Leo and Kay (Pearce) Gilbreath. Jeff served his country in the Army Special Forces 75th Ranger Regiment. He later worked in the aerospace industry as a machinist.

Jeff was in...