Obituaries
Carrian Murray
Apr 2, 2025
CarriAn (Ballaron) Murray, 57, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of Francesco Ballaron of Winter Garden, FL and the late Karen (Smith) Boarman. She was the loving wife of Neal Murray, her high school sweetheart, with whom she shared 38...
Richard Hunter
Apr 2, 2025
Richard "Rick" J. Hunter, 74, of Exeter Township, passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Rick was the loving husband of Kathryn "Kate" A. (Dybalski) Hunter and the father of the late Michelle C. Hunter, Jayme L. Hunter, and Eric J. Hunter (all of Reading). Rick is also survived by his sister,...
Nancy L. Zimmerman
Apr 1, 2025
Nancy L. Zimmerman, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of Howard Zimmerman, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 2022.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Belvin and Bertha (Haas) Seidel. After graduating Reading High School (Class of 1953), Nancy completed a...
Dorothy E. Merkel
Apr 1, 2025
Dorothy E. Merkel, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, Donald A. Merkel, passed away on October 16, 2023. They were married on November 3, 1956.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Walters) Neiman.
Dorothy was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She...
Marilyn H Grogg
Apr 1, 2025
Marilyn H. (Becker) Grogg, 74, passed away on April 1, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harold Becker, Sr., and Dorothy (Winner) Becker.
She graduated from Wyomissing High School, and went on to study and receive her Associate's degree in the field of nursing from Reading Area Community College, and then...
Donald Earl Greth
Apr 1, 2025
Donald E. Greth, 75, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of DiAnn (Rossiter) Greth, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. He is also survived by their children: Christopher Greth, husband of Tina, of Reading; Matthew Greth, husband of Sasha, also of Reading; and Julie Greth Hicks, companion of Michael...
Maria De Jesus Aguilar Rivera
Mar 31, 2025
MarÃa De Jesús Aguilar Rivera, de 86 años, residente de Temple, PA, falleció el 31 de marzo de 2025 en Reading, PA. Nació el 2 de enero de 1939 en Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala, hija de los fallecidos el
Sr. Marcos Aguilar Nieto y la Sra. Angela Rivera Silva. MarÃa procreó 10 hijos durante su primer matrimonio con el Sr. Cristóbal...
Richard Nawrot
Mar 31, 2025
Richard J. Nawrot, 79, of Reading, passed away on March 31, 2025. He spent 60 beautiful years with his wife, Pearl (Kline) Smolan.
Richard proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army.
In addition to his spouse, Richard is survived by his brother, Walter Smolan.
Richard was predeceased by his sons, Desmond and Richard Smolan.
Services will be private.
Kuhn Funeral Home,...
Judith Lee Tanner
Mar 29, 2025
Judith Lee Tanner, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Keystone Villa in Douglassville.
Born in Cambridge, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Herbert Sugarman and Arlene (Bennett) Weisman. Judith graduated from Cherry Lawn School in Darien, CT, Class of 1962, before attending the University of Denver. After moving to Pennsylvania, she resumed her education at...
Mary Rappaselli Malecki
Mar 29, 2025
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, Mary Rappaselli Malecki, 81, of Mt Penn, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the wife of Thomas Malecki, Sr. They shared over 61 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Caroline Rappaselli and the sister of Nicholas...
Harry L. Breon
Mar 28, 2025
Harry L. Breon, Jr., 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2025 in his residence. Born in Reading on June 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Harry L. Breon, Sr, and Anna (Blackwell) Breon.
He attended Schuylkill Haven School District, and worked at Hamburg Knit as well as Craftex Mills and Wrights, as a Bleacher. Recently, he enjoyed...
George R. Bleiler
Mar 27, 2025
George R. "Porky" Bleiler, also known as Porky the roofer and later in life as Porky the huxter, 84, passed away on March 27, 2025, in his daughter's Exeter Township residence.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Paul Walter and Rose (Legora) Bleiler.
Porky was a committed and diligent employee, dedicating 48 years to the construction industry...
Carl Johnson
Mar 27, 2025
Carl William Johnson, Jr., 70, of Tamaqua, passed away at Laurel Center, Hamburg, on March 27, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of Carl William Johnson, Sr. and Barbara (Clauser) Johnson. He was the husband of Judy Summers, whom he loved dearly for 35 years.
Carl proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy for...
Robert M. Hamaker
Mar 27, 2025
Robert Hamaker, 75 passed away March 27, 2025, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Muhlenberg Township.
He was the son of the late Robert and Edith Hamaker.
Faith was very important to Robert he was a devoted long time member of the Jehovah's Witnesses , Kingdom Hall , 360 N 3rd Street, Reading, PA 19601.
He will always be remembered by two...
Christine Marie Buck
Mar 27, 2025
Christine Marie Buck, 82, of Wyomissing, left our heavenly earth on March 27, 2025.
Chris was born in Detroit, MI, on November 22, 1942. She spent her childhood in Grosse Pointe, MI with her six siblings: David, Alan, Rita, Ruth, Paul, and Louise. On July 5, 1969, she married her husband of 55 years, Jack Buck. Chris had communities of wonderful...
Carolyn Williams
Mar 26, 2025
Carolyn Williams, 78, of Douglass Township, passed away on March 26, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1946, she was the daughter of Daniel Ippolito and Margaret Fascenda Ippolito. She was the devoted wife of Robert G. Williams, to whom she was married for 22 years before his passing in 2014.
Carolyn was a 1964 graduate of...
Douglas B. Brunner
Mar 24, 2025
Douglas B. Brunner, 84, of West Reading, passed away on March 24, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.
Doug was the husband of Andrea L. (Bream) Brunner; they were married for 55 years.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Winfred D. Brunner and Helen A. (Bitler) Brunner.
He was a graduate of West Reading High School (1958), Temple University...
Shirley M. Holzinger
Mar 24, 2025
Shirley M. (Eckroth) Holzinger, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Grebe) Eckroth.
Shirley dedicated 38 years to Ludens, exemplifying a strong work ethic and commitment to her job. In her free time, she found joy in...
Robert Walker Jones
Mar 24, 2025
Robert Walker Jones, 87 of Spring Township passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Joan (Ash) Jones. They married on August 17, 1963 sharing over 61 years together.
Born in Wilmington, NC, he was the son of the late Charles McDaniel Jones, Jr. and Myrtle Grace (Walker) Jones. Robert attended the University...
Kathleen Rowe Farrell
Mar 24, 2025
Kathleen R. Farrell, 77, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with interstitial lung disease in the care of Reading Hospital with her loving family beside her. She was the wife of Michael D. Farrell. Childhood sweethearts, they married in 1966.
She was born in Reading to the late Theodore and Caroline (Rowe) Walker. Kathy...
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