Obituaries
Dolores J. Marrella
May 12, 2025
Dolores (Dee) J. Marrella, 89, died May 12, 2025, in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
Dee leaves fond memories of her mischievous sense of humor and her devotion to family, including her husband, Colonel Leonard S. Marrella, PhD, United States Army (Retired); her daughters, Tammy, Lani, and Robin; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; her sisters, Teresa (Toots) and Karen; and nieces and nephews. She...
Douglas J. Dearment
May 8, 2025
Douglas J. "Doug" DeArment, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Debra (Donzé) DeArment. They shared 20 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, he was the son of Wallace "Wally" and the late Doris (Ott) DeArment. Doug attended St. George's Elementary Grade School, Kennedy...
Carol A. Delp
May 8, 2025
Carol A. Delp, 77, of Sinking Spring, passed away on May 8, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Russell and Florence (Snyder) Sell. Carol was the loving wife of Calvin S. Delp, Jr., with whom she was married to until his passing in 1999.
Carol was a graduate of Wilson High School. She advanced her...
Ursula Lenhart
May 6, 2025
Ursula Maria Lenhart, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away in the comfort of her home on May 6, 2025. Born in Koblenz, Germany, she was the daughter of Otto Richard Paganetti and Maria Antoinette Wohlenberg. Ursula was the loving wife of Thomas E. Lenhart, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.
Ursula attended Liebfrauen-Schule and then entered the Höhere Handelsschule...
Claire R. Clark
May 6, 2025
Claire R. Clark, 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of James T. Clark, who passed away in 2020.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sophia (Stelma) Gantert. A 1948 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Claire had a long career as a...
Laurie E. Satoris
May 6, 2025
Laurie E. Satoris, 63, of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence on May 6, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Peter A. Satoris III and Sandra (Ike).
For several years until 2011, Laurie worked in the clerical department at Bulk Chemicals, Inc., the chemical production company her father founded.
Laurie is survived by her sister, Cheryl Satoris.
Services will be private....
Christine Tranovich
May 5, 2025
Christine Lynn Tranovich, 60, passed away on May 5, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Daniel and Patricia (Moyer) Tranovich.
Christine was a graduate of Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia, where she lived and attended school from ages 4.5-21. She loved visiting her family on the weekends and holidays. After graduating, she...
Donald Lee Helms
May 4, 2025
Donald Lee Helms, a visionary artist, designer, entrepreneur, and professional opportunist, passed away peacefully at Paoli Hospital on May 4, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family. His legacy lives on through the family he built—an inspiring blend of artists, entrepreneurs, and hardworking individuals who reflect his influence and drive.
Born in 1935 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Don...
James P. Woods
May 4, 2025
James P. "Jim" Woods, 96, of Wernersville, passed away at Phoebe Berks on May 4, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of James P. Woods, Sr. and Edith (Gravenstine) Woods. James was the loving husband of Sandra Sue (Hart) Woods, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
Jim honorably served his nation by enlisting in the United States...
Mary S. Deeter
May 3, 2025
Mary Salena Deeter, 100, of West Reading, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the care of Spruce Manor. She was the widow of Earl (Mickey) W. Deeter, who passed away in 1996.
Mary was born February 24, 1925 in Atlantic City, NJ, to the late Charles R. and Mayme (Shoemaker) Gumpert. Mary graduated from Wilson High School in...
Joan L. Turner
May 3, 2025
Joan L. (Becker) Turner, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Mifflin Center where she resided. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Casper) Becker.
Joan began working as a seamstress at the former Diener Knitting Mills, and eventually became a Supervisor before retiring. She was an active member of the First...
Lowell E Bittner
May 2, 2025
Lowell E. Bittner, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife, Lenore Bittner, on June 4, 2011.
Born in Weatherly on December 22, 1931, Lowell was the son of the late Walter and Edna (Schmidt) Bittner. He was a 1948 graduate of Weatherly High School...
Inge Hunter
May 1, 2025
Inge Hunter (Zimmermann), 86 years old of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the care of the Reading Hospital. Inge was a much-loved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Inge was the widow of Carl F. Hunter, who died January 15, 2004. They were married for 44 years at the time of...
Blanche E. Zonca
Apr 29, 2025
Blanche E. "Banny" (Konsko) Zonca, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 29,2025, in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
Her husband, Anthony J. "Tony" Zonca died on April 15, 2024.
Born in Lansford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Violet (Karnish) Konsko.
Banny graduated from Lansford High School and subsequently held various positions in the clerical department at several organizations, including Ridge...
Bruce Karl Weinman
Apr 29, 2025
Bruce Karl Weinman, 93, of Fleetwood passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his residence with family by his side.
He was the loving husband of Doris (Gardner) Weinman who passed away in February. Bruce was born June 16, 1931, in Muhlenberg Twp. to Lester F. and Irene (Gauker) Weinman.
Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Muhlenberg High School where he played...
Patricia F. Fessler
Apr 29, 2025
Patricia Frank Fessler, died on April 29, 2025 at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville. Remembered as a lover of laughter and life and a woman of faith by all who knew her, Pat leaves many family members and friends to uphold her spirit. Born on November 12, 1933, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Marie St. Clair Frank,...
Fae E. Gehringer
Apr 28, 2025
Fae Eva (Raezer) Gehringer, 95, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Penn State Hampden Medical Center in Enola.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Swadkins) Raezer. Fae was a 1946 graduate of Wilson High School. She married John J. Gehringer, Sr. in 1951 and devoted her life to being a loving...
Aida I. Calderon
Apr 26, 2025
Aida Iris Calderon (Jimenez), age 77, passed away on April 26, 2025, with her two daughters by her side.
Aida was born on February 18, 1948, a daughter of the late Virginia Krassner-Jimenez (Lopez) and Francisco Jimenez in Moca, Puerto Rico. Aida was married to the late Juan Calderon. She is survived by sons Luis Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, and daughters Virginia...
William Rodriguez Velazquez
Apr 24, 2025
William Rodriguez Velazquez AKA "Billy", 73, of Shillington went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2025.
Born in Guayanilla Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Olympio Rodriguez and Victoria Velazquez.
He was the loving husband of Carmen Maria (Rivera) Rodriguez, with whom he celebrated 53 years of wedded bliss.
Billy was employed by Exide Technologies for 39 years...
John P. Konopelski
Apr 23, 2025
John P. Konopelski, Deacon at the Reading Hospital, died on April 23, 2025 at the Berks Heim, at 88 years old. He was the beloved husband of Alice Marie (Foley) Konopelski until her passing on January 20, 2020.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Pauluk) Konopelski. John was a 1954 graduate of Reading Catholic...
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