Obituaries
Petrina J. Incollingo
Feb 16, 2025
Petrina J. Incollingo. 83, a resident of Berks Heim, passed away February 16, 2025, at Tower Health-Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Augustine) Incollingo.
She was a 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School.
A devout Catholic, Petrina was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. She lived a simple life...
Nairoby Morel
Feb 16, 2025
The Light That Never Fades
Yuli was not just a person; she was a light one of those exceptional souls who come into the world to make it a better place. Her unconditional love, her laughter, and her warm embrace lit the way for everyone around her. A mother, friend, wife, daughter, and sister but above all, a refuge.
She wrapped us...
Doris M. Weinman
Feb 15, 2025
Doris Mae (Gardner) Weinman,91, of Fleetwood died February 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
She was the loving wife of Bruce K. Weinman. Doris was born April 3, 1933 in Temple to Paul S. and Helen E. Gardner.
Doris was a 1951 graduate of Muhlenberg High School where she was the leader of the flag twirlers and a member of the...
Frances Genieve Van Kouteren
Feb 15, 2025
Frances G. Van Kouteren, 92, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Cadogan, PA, to the late John and Waleria, Frances was the loving widow of Andrew Van Kouteren.
She formerly was a secretary for the Reading Hospital School of Nursing.
She is survived by her children, Steven and Valerie. In addition to her husband, Andrew, she...
Gwenlyn Joy Gring
Feb 14, 2025
Gwenlyn Joy Gring, 78, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living. She was the wife of Charles Gring, with whom she shared 56 years before his passing in 2023.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and June (Richards) Thornburg. After graduating Reading High School (Class of 1964), Gwen attended the McCann...
Joan Shirley Demarte
Feb 13, 2025
Joan (Riegel) DeMarte, 88, of Reading passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph DeMarte, whom she married on November 27, 1958. He passed away on August 11, 2012.
Joan was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1936 to the late Goldie C. (Clevenger) and Elwood...
Sandria Folk
Feb 13, 2025
Sandria (Runyon) Folk, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Donald W. Folk. They shared 57 years together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Franklin J. and Eliose (Ingram) Runyon. Sandria graduated from Reading High School in the top third of her class. She worked for Surgical Specialty, as...
Mary Ann Smith
Feb 12, 2025
Mary Ann Smith, 80, of Sinking Spring passed away on Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital where she was admitted last week.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Cecelia Siekierka. Mary Ann was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She was employed as a department manager at Boscov's West and...
Gerald "Jake" Alfiero
Feb 12, 2025
Gerald "Jake" Alfiero, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Lora (Miller) Alfiero. They shared 61 wonderful years together.Â
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Louis and Genevieve (Grygo) Alfiero. Gerald had a BS in Chemistry from Kutztown University. He built his career in manufacturing with the Clorox Company, living...
Joann Paula Crossetta
Feb 11, 2025
JoAnn Paula Crossetta, 79, passed away on February 11, 2025 at her home in Berlin, NJ. She was the wife Philip D. Crossetta, who preceded her in death in 2007.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (DeFazio) Piccino. JoAnn was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School. After a number of years in Philadelphia, she and...
Olga Kopala
Feb 11, 2025
Olga (Donetz) Kopala, 93, of Shillington, passed away February 11, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Exeter.
Her husband, Ronald Michael Kopala, died on June 24, 2020.
Born in Pine Island, New York, she was a daughter of the late Daniel G. and Rose (Pason) Donetz.
Olga was an exceptionally talented and gifted painter and seamstress, renowned for her wardrobe design and custom sewing...
Douglas P. Rauch
Feb 9, 2025
Douglas "Doug" P. Rauch, Esq., 64, passed away in his residence on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Paul "Pete" Rauch and Rhea J. (Reinhold) Rauch. Doug graduated from Cedar Crest High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Lebanon Valley College, and his Doctorate...
Walter D. Boone
Feb 9, 2025
Walter D. Boone, 81, of Leesport, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on February 9, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Clara V. (Lyon) Boone. Walter was the loving husband of Carol A. (Reppert) Boone, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. They shared...
James Anthony Graziano
Feb 9, 2025
James Anthony Graziano, 77, of Womelsdorf, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Gillmore) Graziano.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late James Francis and Marie Emily (Petrini) Graziano. James lived around the world with his family through his father's military service. He graduated from the Taipei American...
Clare Chabot
Feb 8, 2025
Sister Clare Chabot, OSF
Sister Clare Chabot, 79, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes, on Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2022.
Born in Saint Petersburg, FL, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Josephine "Jaye" (Moskal) Chabot.
Sister Clare entered the...
Tiffany Rae Ragan
Feb 8, 2025
Tiffany Rae Ragan nee Smith, 55, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the care of St. Joseph's Hospital and Compassus Hospice.
She was born in Reading to the late Harry William Smith, who is survived by his wife, Debra Smith of Bernville, and the late Jacqueline Lee (Karish) Franckowiak, who was the wife of the late...
Elizabeth A Noll
Feb 7, 2025
Elizabeth A. Noll, 87, of Leesport, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the care of St. Joseph Hospital. She was the widow of Arthur C. Noll, who passed away on June 30, 2015.
Born in Reading to the late Carl and Edith (Fiovanti) Noble, Elizabeth graduated from Central Catholic High School. Her Catholic faith was important to her throughout...
John Louis Eilertsen
Feb 7, 2025
John Louis Eilertsen, 87, passed away on February, 7, 2025, in Reading, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years Jane Wheeland Leader.
He was the son of the late Louis M. and Claire Teigen Eilertsen of Huntington Woods Michigan.
John graduated from the University of Detroit in 1959. He was a member of the varsity fencing team, and won a...
Roy Lester Adam
Feb 7, 2025
Roy Lester Adam, 79, of Shoemakersville, died Friday, Feb. 7, in his home. Born at home in what is now Lenhartsville, he was the son of the late Lester S. Adam and Alma C. (Clauss) Adam.
Following the completion of his GED, he enlisted in the United States Army and did two tours in-country during the Vietnam War. He served as...
Dorothy A. Moyer
Feb 6, 2025
Dorothy A. Moyer, 95, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at her Reading home. She was the wife of the late Raymond Moyer, Jr.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Verna (Sabol) Ziats.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Bonnie Sadowskas, widow of Bruce; Becky Hart, wife of Daniel; Barry Moyer, husband of Elizabeth; and...
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