Helen V. Prydybasz
Dec 27, 2024
Helen V. Prydybasz, 96, of Cumru Twp. passed away on December 27, 2024.
Her husband, Pete Prydybasz, died on December 11, 2013. They were married on August 28, 1948 and enjoyed 65 years of marriage.
Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Blaskiewicz) Wiczalkowski.
She attended Bernville High School. Helen worked for Bortz's Chocolates, Shillington and...
David Y. Bausher
Dec 27, 2024
David Y. Bausher, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Columbia Cottages, Spring Township, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Michele M. (Sallade) Bausher. They shared over 44 wonderful years together.
Born in Wyomissing, he was the son of the late Earl F. and Emily Y. (Steubner) Bausher. David graduated from Wyomissing High School, class...
Robert R. Sharetts
Dec 27, 2024
Robert R. Sharetts, 95, passed away at The Highlands at Wyomissing on December 27, 2024.
His wife, Janice N. (Neuroth) Sharetts, passed away on December 25, 2017. They were married on November 26,1949 and enjoyed over 68 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late J. Lloyd and Marvel (Rice) Sharetts.
He was a graduate of Mt. Penn...
Andres Guzman Ortiz
Dec 27, 2024
Andres Guzman Ortiz, 100, passed away in his Reading residence on Friday, December 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Virgenmina Colon who passed away in 1984.
Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Claudino Guzman Colon and Tomasa Ortiz Alvarado. Andres was a very hardworking man who always provided for...
Cecelia A. Hannahoe
Dec 26, 2024
Cecelia A. Hannahoe, 82, of Bernville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a beautiful day spent with her family. She was the widow of Eugene L. Hannahoe.
Born in Reading to the late Joseph Liszcz and June (Limpus) Sweitzer, Cecelia previously attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Perkiomen Avenue. She was a feisty lady who enjoyed hosting parties...
Gordon E. Boltz
Dec 26, 2024
Gordon E. Boltz, Sr., 91, formerly of Lebanon County, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at West Reading Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born in Union Township, he was one of eight children of the late Harvey and Violet (Long) Boltz. Gordon left school in the 9th grade and worked as a tree trimmer until he came of age to join the...
Salli A. Dreyer
Dec 25, 2024
Salli (Eck) Dreyer, 53, passed away on December 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Michael Dreyer. They shared (number) of wonderful years together.
Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolores (Kern) Eck. After graduating from high school, Salli worked as a waitress. Recently, she had been proud...
Judith Lynne Fleck
Dec 25, 2024
Judith L. "Judy" Fleck, of Oley, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in her home surrounded by her family on Dec 25th, 2024. Born in West Chester PA, Judy was the daughter of the late Joseph Steurer and Reba (Kirk) Steurer, and was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Schreiber. Judy was born on September 30th, 1946,...
Karen M. Waldron
Dec 23, 2024
Karen Waldron, 82, passed away peacefully at Spruce Manor, West Reading, on December 23, 2024.
Born in West Reading to prominent artist and Reading Museum curator James M.K. Waldron and Marguerite Ullrich, Karen lived there for much of her early life.
Karen was employed for decades as an elementary school librarian in the Schuylkill Valley District and is fondly remembered by the...
Michael John Schabikowski
Dec 22, 2024
Michael John Schabikowski, 40, passed away in his Reading residence on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jan Schabikowski and Genowefa (Gniazdowska) Schabikowski. His love of cars brought him to a career in automechanics. He loved to work on his own car in his spare time. He loved spending time with his girls,...
Robin Linda Simmons
Dec 22, 2024
Robin Linda Simmons has gone home to be with her lord and savior. She was surrounded by family. Her son stayed with her until the end at 3:00 PM on December 22, 2024 in the Reading Hospital.
Born to the late Martha and Buford Simmons in Fort Valley, GA on Aug 12, 1957. She was the eldest of seven children. She...
Jean R. Eisele
Dec 21, 2024
Jean R. Eisele, 103, of Wyomissing, died on December 21, 2024 at the Highlands of Wyomissing, where she resided since 2006. She was the widow of Karl H. Eisele who passed away in 2016, two months shy of their 70th wedding anniversary.
Jean is survived by her son, Brian Eisele (Theresa); daughter, Sharon High (Lee); grandchildren: Vicki Ravert (Joe), Tim Eisele...
John E. Beck
Dec 20, 2024
John E. Beck, 96, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Laurel Center in Hamburg, where he resided since August 2022. He was the loving husband of Carylin L. Beck, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Port Carbon, he was the son of the late J. Edward and Myrtle (Miller) Beck. John was a carpenter employed...
Karen Sue Kline
Dec 20, 2024
Karen S. Kline, 71, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in her Temple residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Randall A. Kline.
She was born in Waynesboro, VA, to the late Ray and Joan (Swavely) Reed. For 26 years Karen worked for Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent/Agere. From 2004 until her retirement in 2015, Karen owned and operated...
Gail Patricia Kahn
Dec 18, 2024
Gail Patricia Kahn, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Harold L. Kahn, Jr., with whom she shared 20 years of marriage.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, Gail was the daughter of the late Donald, Sr. and Muriel (Mulrain) Brown. A graduate of Central Catholic High School in Allentown, she went...
Julie Lynn Baeighkley
Dec 17, 2024
Julie Lynn Baeighkley, 72, of West Reading, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in the care of West Reading Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the loving wife of William T. Baeighkley, Jr.
Born in Reading to the late Roland B. Mengel and Naomi R. (Wolfe) Mengel, Julie graduated from Reading High School in 1970. She previously worked for Marco Electric...
Barbara J. Bostic
Dec 16, 2024
Barbara J. Bostic, 88, passed away peacefully at Rittenhouse Village on December 16, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Wilson and Kathryn (Krott) Drayer. Barbara was the loving wife of James P. Bostic, with whom she shared 39 years of wedded bliss.
Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School. She furthered her education at the McCann...
Carlyin L. Beck
Dec 15, 2024
Carylin L. Beck, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Laurel Center in Hamburg. She was the loving wife of John E. Beck, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Esther (Witwer) McKnight. Carrie was a machine operator for Dutch Knitting and later Wright's Knitwear...
Barbara Lou Rightmire
Dec 14, 2024
Barbara L. Rightmire of Blandon, Pa, a former resident of Closter NJ, passed away peacefully on December 14th. Born in Pine Bush, NY to Rev. Willard Wullschleger and his wife Estelle, she attended Bergenfield, NJ School District and completed her education at Dickinson College. An accomplished reader, she was a lifelong librarian serving in both Closter and Tenafly, retiring at...
Marion J. Gray
Dec 13, 2024
Marion J. Gray, 77, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Gray, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jeresy, Marion was the daughter of the late Amos and Peggy (Smith) Jackson. As a child, she always had a pony on her Christmas wishlist. Marion would...