Nov 30, 2024

Jesse Alan Bredbenner, 25, from Fleetwood, tragically passed away in a car accident in Richmond Township on November 30, 2024.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Lori G. (Lewis) Melley, and the late Keith Alan Bredbenner.

He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School.

Jesse was employed by Ashley Furniture, Leesport as a truck loader.

Jesse was dedicated and embodied strong work...

Nov 30, 2024

Nancy Jean Kauffman, 73, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her Fleetwood home. She was the wife of Allan R. Kauffman. They shared over 40 years together.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Viola (Gilberg) Mest. Nancy graduated Boyertown High School in 1969 and attended Kutztown University. She spent much of her career in...

Nov 29, 2024

Santo J. Napoli passed away Friday, November 29 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Reading on December 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Scornavacchi) Napoli.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Albright College. He spent his career in sales, last working at Lift, Incorporated.

Santo was preceded in death...

Nov 29, 2024

David A. Hartman, 81, formerly of Blandon, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Berks Leisure Living. He was the loving husband of Desiree J. "Suzy" (Wiame) Hartman until her death in 2009.

Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Lillian A. (Dietrich) Hartman. David graduated from Perry High School in 1961 and joined the...

Nov 23, 2024

Felicita (Perez) Velez, 87, passed away on November 23, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Jorge Velez.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo and Petra (Rivera) Perez. Felicita worked as a seamstress for Dolphin International until her retirement in 2009. She was an active member of St. Peter...

Nov 22, 2024

Scott J. Schmehl, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 22, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Reading to the late Clarence E. Schmehl Jr. and Carole (Zellers) Schmehl, He attended Muhlenberg High School and later obtained his GED. Scott was most recently working with Ashley Furniture as a certified forklift operator. Prior...

Nov 22, 2024

Daniel M. Kepner, Sr., 86, of Shoemakersville, passed away on November 22, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of James G. and Clara E. (Maurer) Kepner.

Daniel dedicated his career to working as a grid caster for General Battery, later known as Exide.

Daniel had a passion for all things Harley. A genuine motorcycle enthusiast, he loved the freedom of...

Nov 22, 2024

Edward Van Wert, 94, resident of the independent living community of Country Meadows, passed away on November 22, 2024, after a brief hospital stay. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Ross) Van Wert, until her passing on May 17, 2019. They shared 50 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.

Born in Troy, New York, Edward was the...

Nov 20, 2024

DR. CYRIL V. LEDDY, JR., DMD

"CY"

Dr. Cyril V. Leddy Jr., 75, took his last breath in the very early morning hours on November 20, 2024. Anyone who knew Cy would understand that he probably chose the time of day to start his next chapter. Cy was always up at the crack of dawn and sometimes even before. He was driven,...

Nov 19, 2024

Rosalie A. (Perrotto) Dunlavey, 85, passed away on November 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of James Dunlavey. They married on April 7, 1969, and shared 41 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2010.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Ralph E. and Marie T. (Palmisano) Perrotto. Rosalie was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High...

Nov 18, 2024

Mary Jane (Hulett) Green, passed away November 18, 2024, age 94, at the Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was the widow of Albert Green.

Born in Toronto, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Coulter T. and Mary Kathleen (Smith) Hulett.

She was an Independent Real Estate Appraiser.

Family and faith were important to Mary Jane, she was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

James R. Speece, 55, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2024 in his Oley Twp. residence.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of John W. and Darlene M. (Miller) Speece, Oley Twp.

Jim was a graduate of Oley Valley High School in 1988.

He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing for 26 years last working on Thursday.

Jim enjoyed WW II and...

Nov 14, 2024

Patricia McGrath Koch passed away on her 95th birthday on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Country Meadows in Wyomissing. She was the wife of Jack Harold Koch with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 1993.

Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Alberta (Reedy) McGrath. After graduating high school, Patricia...

Nov 13, 2024

Shirley A. Weitzel, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the loving widow of Ronald N. Weitzel, who passed away on April 11, 2022, after 67 years together.

Born in West Reading to the late Harry J. and Bertha (Ritz) Wanner, she was a 1953 graduate of Wyomissing High School....

Nov 13, 2024

William A. Metri, 63 years-old, was a husband, father, brother, son, and friend to many. Growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, William lived with his parents Pasquale and Lucia (Vitelli) Metri, and sister Diana Metri Napoli. William graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1979, was on the Wyomissing football team, and furthered his education at Lincoln Technical Institute to study diesel...

Nov 13, 2024

Richard "Dick" Horst, of Dauberville, peacefully died at his home on November 13, 2024. Horst was the loving son of Jane Smith and Herbert Horst. He was born in Rome, New York, on April 14, 1944 and grew up in Reading, graduating from Reading High School in 1962.

At Reading High, he was introduced to two of his lifetime loves, his...

Nov 12, 2024

William A. Miller, Sr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in his Hamburg residence. He was the beloved husband of Nancy J. (McCarroll) Miller, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra (Sparr) Miller, the loving mother of his sons: William, Jr., David, and Rick.

Born in Allentown, William...

Nov 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth James Nei, who died peacefully at home in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania on November 12, 2024. He was 91.

Kenneth was born on May 22, 1933, in Hazen, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering...

Nov 12, 2024

Lois Gay (Kosmerl) Taylor, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Sr. and Lois (Hoke) Kosmerl. As a youth, Lois was active in the Camp Fire Girls and Rainbow Girls. After graduating Reading High School (Class of 1964), Lois attended the Reading...