T. Dale Rutter
Nov 11, 2024
T. Dale Rutter, 90, passed away on November 11, 2024 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of Thomas H. and Dorothy (Metzler) Rutter. Dale was the loving husband of Elizabeth J. (Lawrence) Rutter, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
After graduating from Schuylkill Haven HIgh School, he pursued his college education at...
William Crowe Kunkelman
Nov 10, 2024
William Crowe Kunkelman III, 80, passed away at Reading Hospital on November 10, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of William C. Kunkelman and Bonnabelle (Arner) Kunkelman.
Bill graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois, in 1962. He was not only a state record-holding swimmer but also made a name for himself as the MC at...
Nieve Familia De Javier
Nov 10, 2024
La Sra. Nieve Familia de Javier, de 90 años de edad, nacida en Agosto, 5 de 1934, proveniente de Cibahuete, provincia El Seibo, República Dominicana; residente de Reading, PA, falleció eln Noviembre 10, 2024, junto a sus seres queridos, en su residencian en Reading, PA. Nieve fue la amada esposa por más de 50 años de su esposo Jacobo Javier...
Jo Anne Miuccio
Nov 10, 2024
Jo Anne Miuccio, 76, of Mt. Penn, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Miuccio, who preceded her in death on September 5, 2019.
Born in West Reading to the late Charles and Julia (Brunner) Weaver, Jo Anne grew up in Shillington and...
Loretta O'Brien
Nov 10, 2024
Loretta O'Brien, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Loretta was born on February 24, 1931 to Anne Marie (Keane) and Thomas Joseph McGuire. A graduate of South Park High School in Buffalo, NY, Loretta went on to attend business college and worked as a secretary at Osmose Company and Niagara Mohawk...
Rita Marie Gethmann
Nov 9, 2024
Rita Marie (Kasprzak) Gethmann, 86, passed away on November 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Carl Gethmann. They shared 66 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Geneive (Filipek) Kasprzak. Rita attended school for art and enjoyed making art in various mediums. She enjoyed traveling with Carl. On these trips, they...
Ann B. Kraras
Nov 9, 2024
Ann B. Kraras, 77, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on November 9, 2024, at her home in Wyomissing, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Chaknos) Baxewanis.
Ann was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and East Stroudsburg University. She received her master's degree from...
Barry Hayden Palmer
Nov 8, 2024
Dr. Barry H. Palmer, 78, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was the husband of Jenny B. Walker-Palmer.
Born in New York City on September 21, 1946, he was the first born child of Hayden C. and June A. (Wolfe) Palmer.
Barry was a 1965 graduate of Easton High School and a 1969 graduate of Elizabethtown College. He received his...
Carol Muller Mason
Nov 8, 2024
Carol Muller Mason (nee Phillips), age 62, of Spring Township passed away at home on November 8, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer.
She was the loving wife of James F. (Jim) Mason whom she married on August 6, 2015.
Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Verlon and Katherine (nee Sweezy) Phillips.
Carol was a graduate of...
Richard L. Stoudt
Nov 7, 2024
Richard L. Stoudt, 64, passed away November 7, 2024, in his Hamburg residence.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jarred Stoudt, Sr. and Gloria (Quillman) Zerr.
He was employed by Burkhart ReSatory for 25 years.
Richard enjoyed working on cars and like to ride quads.
Richard is survived by two daughters, Christina Stoudt and Cheyanne Conklin; and two sisters, Virginia...
Dorothy A. Lemanek
Nov 7, 2024
Dorothy Angela (Futej) Lemanek, 91, passed away November 7, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Pieja) Futej.
She was the beloved wife of Leon P. Lemanek, with whom she celebrated 74 years of marriage.
Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Reading...
D. Michael Forester
Nov 7, 2024
D. Michael Forester, 85, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia P. "Penny" (Pennypacker). They married on February 10, 1962, and shared 62 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John D. and Alice L. (DeLong) Forester. Michael graduated from Mt....
Jean L. Reinhold
Nov 4, 2024
Jean Lucille (Briner) Steiger Reinhold, 92, formerly of West Reading, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at Berks Heim, where she was a resident since 2020. She was the wife of Jerome K. Reinhold Jr., who died on January 22, 2006.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy M. (Fisher) Briner. She was a 1950...
Dolores M. Stafford
Nov 3, 2024
Dolores M. (Ciarlone) Stafford, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Charles H. Stafford, who passed away January 12, 2024. They shared 71 happy years of marriage.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Minnie (D'Agostino) Ciarlone. Dolores graduated from Reading High...
Lynda J. Klein
Nov 3, 2024
Lynda Jean (Lengel) Klein, 83, passed away on November 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Richard Klein. They married on August 14, 1982, and shared 42 wonderful years together.
Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Larrabee) Lengel. Lynda attended Stone Business College in New Haven, CT, and worked as an office...
Joanne J. Gibble
Nov 2, 2024
Joanne J. Gibble, 74, of Spring Twp. passed away on November 2, 2024, at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Douglas R. Gibble. They were married on April 26, 1975.
Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Horvath) Jabornik.
Joanne was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School in...
Gerald J. Raab
Nov 2, 2024
Gerald Raab, 83, of Mohnton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the care of the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Anita E. (Eifert) Raab, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Reading to the late Leonard and Dorothea (Fordyce) Raab, Gerald graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959 before serving in the...
Sharon Lynn Kershner
Nov 1, 2024
Sharon Lynn Kershner of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania joined her beloved savior Jesus Christ on November 1, 2024, at the age of 62. She spent her last weeks at home surrounded by her family who cherished her for the kindness and love she shared with those around her.
Sharon was the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Ruth. She graduated from Pennridge High School...
Martha A. Orlando
Oct 31, 2024
Martha A. (Yonkovitch) Orlando, 78, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away October 31, 2024, in her Wyomissing residence. Her husband, Roy A. Orlando, died on April 26, 2016.
Born in Pottstown, PA on October 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Helen (Lichman) Yonkovitch. She was a graduate of Saint Pius X Catholic High School, Pottstown,...
Sheila Mae Palmieri-Franks
Oct 31, 2024
Sheila Mae Palmieri-Franks, 70, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David W. Franks.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Gloria Mae (Garman) Philips and the late Robert Philips. Sheila graduated from Reading High School in 1971, and worked as a receptionist for Security of America, and in the BCIU until her retirement in...