Obituaries
Janet Gallagher
Jul 4, 2025
Janet M. (Pontious) Gallagher, 88, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2024 at Reading Hospital. She was the widow of William H. Gallagher. They shared almost 67 years together before his passing in 2022.
Born in Penfield, PA, Janet was the daughter of the late George M. And Lydia M. (McLaughlin) Potious. She graduated from Williamsport High School, and worked as...
Brenda S. Craze
Jul 3, 2025
Brenda S. (Taylor) Craze, 74, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025, at Reading Hospital.
She was the loving wife of James M. Craze. They were married on October 17, 1987 and shared over 37 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Norman Taylor and June (Schock) Resch.
She was a graduate of...
June Burkert
Jul 2, 2025
June Burkert, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Burkert, who preceded her in death in 1988.
Born in Reading, June was the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Terrey) Burdan. A graduate of Reading High School, she dedicated her life to her family,...
Theresa "Terry" Haas
Jun 30, 2025
Terry "Butterkup" Haas, 61, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Virginia (Burgess) Haas.
Terry graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School and earned an Associate's degree in Business management from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She owned and operated Butterkup's Tax Preparation.
Terry was a retired member...
Sophia Zdanowicz
Jun 29, 2025
Sister Immaculé Zdanowicz, OSF
Sister Immaculé Zdanowicz, 91, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Sacred Heart Convent, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2015.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bruno and Sophia (Paszkiewicz) Zdanowicz.
Sister Immaculé entered the Bernardine Sisters...
James Landron
Jun 29, 2025
James Landron, Sr., 70, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his Reading home. He was the husband of Dalila Gonzalez. They met in 1979, married in 1984, and shared 46 years together.
Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Jesus Landron and Francis Aviles. He worked in construction.
James is survived by his wife, Dalila;...
Robert C. Robertson
Jun 29, 2025
Robert C. Robertson, Jr. 93, a resident of Phoebe Berks, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 29, 2025. He shared 50 years of marriage with his wife, Joyce (Rider) Robertson who predeceased him in 2003.
Bob was born October 17, 1931 in Syracuse, NY, the son of Robert Robertson and Christine (Wopat) Robertson. He was predeceased by his sister,...
Glenn Eugene Steffy
Jun 28, 2025
Glenn E. Steffy, 74, of Kenhorst, passed away at Mifflin Center on June 28, 2025. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl Steffy and Helen (Wells) Steffy.
Glenn was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School. Throughout his career, he held various positions at Redner's Warehouse Market, Weis Market, Morgan Truck Body, and Elbeco.
Glenn had a passion...
Darin David Speck
Jun 28, 2025
Darin David Speck, 60, passed away on June 28, 2025, at his Reading home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roy and Jean (Seyler) Speck. He was employed as a mechanic.
Darin is survived by his son, Colin Speck of Reading, and siblings: Roy Speck, Jr.; Richard Speck; Daralene Unger; and Sandra Jackson.
He was predeceased by his...
Francesco Cupani
Jun 27, 2025
Francesco "Frank" Cupani, 93, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the Complete Care at Berkshire, Exeter, PA.
He was married to Marbella R. (Morles) Cupani.
Born in 1932, in Delia, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Vincenza (Di Maria) Cupani. He was the second child of five children. He was predeceased by three siblings: Calogeo...
Milagros Lebron Cotto
Jun 26, 2025
Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Milagros Lebrón Cotto, quien partió con el Señor el dÃa 26 de junio de 2025, en el Reading Hospital, en Reading, Pennsylvania, a los 70 años de edad. Nació el 20 de noviembre de 1954 en Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, hija querida de Vicente Lebrón y Francisca Cotto.
Milagros fue una mujer de corazón noble,...
William R. Fink
Jun 26, 2025
William R. Fink, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home in Hamburg. He was the devoted husband and loving companion of more than 30 years to Sue Midkiff/Fink.
Born and raised in Hamburg, Bill was the son of the late William R. Fink, Sr. and Viola (Merkel) Fink. He graduated from Hamburg High School in...
Eva Bocian
Jun 26, 2025
Eva Bocian, 73, of Reading passed away at Maidencreek Place Senior Living Facility on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Reading, Eva graduated from Holy Name High School and worked as a paralegal for Dave Sobotka.
Eva is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Bocian, her father, Frank Pondo Sr., and her son, Matthew Bocian.
She is survived by her mother, Helen...
Leocadia V. Taveras
Jun 26, 2025
Con profunda tristeza, pero también con un corazón lleno de gratitud por su vida, la familia Taveras anuncia el fallecimiento de L. Valeria Taveras, una mujer fuerte, digna y profundamente comprometida con su familia y su fe. Valeria partió de este mundo el 26 de junio de 2025, habiendo dejado una huella imborrable en todos quienes tuvieron el privilegio de...
Dorothy C. Hummel
Jun 24, 2025
Dorothy (Hurst) Hummel, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Berkshire Center, where she resided. Dorothy was the wife of Ralston "Rollie" Hummel, who passed away in 2010.
Born in Reading, Dorothy was the daughter of the late George Hurst and Estella (Mackrich) Hurst. A graduate of Reading High School, Dorothy enjoyed a long career in retail, working...
Mary Jo Yourkavitch
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Jo Yourkavitch, 83, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Fredrick "Fritz" P. Yourkavitch until his passing in 2010.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Josephine L. (Brunetti) Strollo. Mary Jo graduated from Reading High School in 1960 and Bryland Institute of...
Donald L. White
Jun 23, 2025
Donald L. White, 98, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret Ann (Heisler) White, who passed away in 2018.
Born in Reading, he was the only son of the late Leroy and Rhea (Freese) White. Donald was a proud WWII veteran of the United States Army. After his military service, he became a...
Robert Noel Lanshe
Jun 22, 2025
Robert Noel Lanshe, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 in his Bethel residence. He was the husband of Linda (Cooper) Lanshe. They shared 57 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul Lanshe and Elizabeth (Chelius) Lanshe. He was employed as a carpenter, and did various handyman tasks.
Robert was a vibrant soul...
Vera E. Woo
Jun 21, 2025
Vera Woo, age 86, passed peacefully on June 21, 2025. Vera was the much-beloved wife of Joseph (nee Shing Tung) Woo and mother of Alison and Michael Woo. Joseph and Michael predeceased her.
Born in Port Shepstone, South Africa, Vera was the second eldest in a family of eight and is survived by her youngest sister and numerous nieces and nephews...
Robert Michael Lightcap
Jun 20, 2025
Robert Michael Lightcap, 68, passed away on June 20, 2025 in Bechtelsville. Bob was born in Phoenixville, PA on April 2, 1957 to Jo Ellen (Kilgore) Lightcap and Robert Brooks Lightcap Jr. He grew up with his older sister, Deborah (Lightcap) Eddinger forever looking out for her while being just annoying enough. He grew up going to Atlantic City every...
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