Aug 5, 2016

Harry E. Smith, 95, beloved brother, friend, uncle and great uncle passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016 in Columbia Cottage.

Born in Reading, PA on February 19, 1921, he was the son of the late Earl H. and Mary F. (Lapsley) Smith.

Harry retired from Gilbert Associates where he was employed as a mechanical draftsman. He was a long standing member...

Aug 5, 2016

Brandy R. Cahill, 40, of Deer Lake, was called home to be with God in eternal peace on Friday, August 5 2016.

She was the beloved wife of Duane Cahill. Born in Reading, she is survived by her mother and step-father, Lauren Lorah and Bob Achey, by her father, Dennis Lorah, and her grandmother, Barbara Lorah.

In addition to her husband and...

Aug 4, 2016

Sandra K. Campbell, 70, of Cumru Twp., died August 4, 2016, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Her husband, Charles R. Campbell, Sr., died January 29, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Pauline (Fields) Stoudt.

She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.

Sandy was employed by Reeser's...

Aug 4, 2016

Gerald Richard Hill, 79, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away August 4, 2016, at Berks Heim.

He was the husband of Sylvia (Decaminada) Hill. They married on October 19, 1957.

Born in Moundsville, WV, he was a son of the late Friend and Gertrude (Raye) Hill.

He was a graduate of Cadiz High School in Cadiz, OH.

Gerald was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was employed...

Aug 3, 2016

Despina M. (Choumbakos) Green, 75, died August 3, 2016, in her Spring Township residence.

Born in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Patsouracos) Choumbakos.

She was a graduate of Reading High School and Albright College.

Despina was employed by The Heritage of Green Hills as a sales marketing director.

She was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen...

Aug 2, 2016

Brenda A. Anderson, 63, passed away August 2, 2016 in Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Alonzo Price and China Rae Buchanan.

Brenda was a graduate of Reading High School and Alvernia University, where she received her Bachelors degree.

She was a social worker by trade of profession.

Brenda is survived by her three sons, Steven Anderson...

Aug 2, 2016

Aug 1, 2016

Sylvia "Sis" (Greul) Updegrove, 81, of Lincoln Park, died August 1, 2016, in St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born on October 21, 1934, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mia (Baureithel) Greul.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1952, where she was a cheerleader; and Albright College in Home Ecomomics in 1956, where she was a...

Aug 1, 2016

Philomena (Phil) M. Repoley, 82, of Shillington, died August 1, 2016, in Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Frank T. Repoley; they were married on May 12, 1956.

Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Amelia (Tommasini) Forlin.

She was a graduate of St. Jerome's High School in 1951.

Phil was a bank teller at Great Valley Savings...

Aug 1, 2016

Jul 30, 2016

Donald I. Hinkle, 89, formerly of Mifflin Park, passed away July 30, 2016 in his Cumru Township residence in the arms of his daughter and into the arms of Jesus.

He was the loving husband of Verna (Correnti) Hinkle, who died April 19, 2012 and with whom he is finally reunited and dancing in heaven... together forever.

Born in Reading, he was...

Jul 30, 2016

Kasey B. Kantner, 34, passed away July 30, 2016, in her West Lawn residence, after battling numerous health issues.

She was the beloved wife of Jason S. Kantner, whom she married September 29, 2007.

Born in Reading, Kasey was the daughter of Judith M. (Kunsman) Geissler, Spring Township.

She was a 2000 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a 2004 graduate of Alvernia...

Jul 28, 2016

Colleen Krupa, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away July 28, 2016, at the Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Stephen A. Krupa, Jr.

Born in Portland, OR, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rhea (Corcoran) Baum.

She was a graduate of Oregon State University.

Colleen was employed by the Wyomissing Area High School as a secretary to the Librarian.

She was an...

Jul 26, 2016

Lorraine Connolly, 82, of Reading, passed away July 26, 2016, in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Carlo D. and Jennie (Acchione) Cellucci.

She was the wife of Joseph Connolly.

Lorraine was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children: Mark, husband of Sylvia...

Jul 24, 2016

Robert Baldwin, III., 54, died July 24, 2016, in his Mt. Penn residence.

Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Lorraine Neal, of Pine Grove and the late Robert Baldwin.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

Jul 24, 2016

James D. Eckenroad, 70 of Mohrsville died in the Laurel Center on July 24, 2016. He was the companion of Faye A. Luckenbill. Jim was born in W. Reading and was the son of the late David and Marie (Herkline) Eckenroad. He was a 1965 graduate of W. Reading High School and worked in the maintenance department for Nova Pak,...

Jul 24, 2016

Jul 23, 2016

Harold "Harry " J. Mathews, 82, of Flying Hills passed away July 23, 2016 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Beatrice (Blackwell) Mathews with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kritsberg) Mathews.

Harold graduated of Floral Park High School, New York.

He was a U.S....

Jul 22, 2016

Scott A. Baver, 46 of W. Brunswick Township died July 22, 2016. He was born in Pottsville and was the son of the late Lamont C. and Gail M. (Frankenstein) Baver. Scott was a 1988 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and last worked in the maintenance department for the Hamburg Center. His brother, Gregory M. husband of Karen Baver,...

Jul 22, 2016