Obituaries

Raymond Guti

Raymond Guti

Apr 23, 2025

Raymond "Ray" Guti Sr., 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Joeseph's Hospital in Reading.

Raymond was born in Pittsburgh on May 28, 1932, and grew up alongside his late brother, Al, and his two sisters, Margaret and Joanne. Ray graduated from high school and departed shortly after to serve the United States Army in the Korean War.

After...

Bruce K. Retter

Bruce K. Retter

Apr 22, 2025

Bruce K. Retter, 90, passed away on April 22, 2025 at Spruce Manor. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette (Amatucci) Retter. They married on July 15, 1978, and shared 46 years of love and wonderful memories.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lysle and Lucille (Rothfuss). He graduated Bucthel High School in Akron, OH,...

Nancy L. Vanino

Nancy L. Vanino

Apr 21, 2025

Nancy L. (Madeira) Vanino, 74, passed away April 21, 2025, in her Spring Township residence.

She was the loving wife of Lee L. Vanino.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Heltzinger) Madeira.

Nancy was a 1969 graduate of West Reading High School.

She was a member of Holy Cross United Methodist Church, Reading.

Nancy was a homemaker...

Christopher R. Shinn

Christopher R. Shinn

Apr 21, 2025

Christopher R. Shinn, 59, passed away on April 21, 2025 in his Spring Twp. residence.

He was the life partner of Karen S. (Yeakel) Mills.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Dennise M. (Shue) Shinn, married to Mary L. Wanner, Reading, and Robert T. Shinn, Jr. married to Carol, Blandon.

Christopher was a graduate of Reading High School in 1983. He...

Adeline Grace Mulcahy

Adeline Grace Mulcahy

Apr 21, 2025

Adeline Grace Mulcahy, the precious and beloved daughter of Laura and Sean Mulcahy, was born quietly on April 21, 2025.

Our family was excited to welcome our beautiful baby girl, not knowing how brief the time with her would be. Clutching to the time we had together, our family held and adored her, which we will forever be grateful for those...

Mary June Delong

Mary June Delong

Apr 21, 2025

Mary J. DeLong, 94, of Wernersville, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving widow of Jerald C. DeLong, who passed away on April 18, 2020, after 66 years of marriage.

She was born in Reading to the late Paul and Mary (Cummings) Botzum. As a young woman she worked for several...

Gloria Jean Tobias

Gloria Jean Tobias

Apr 20, 2025

Gloria Jean Tobias, 80, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of Melvin Sterling Hatt and Mildred Emmaline (Schutter) Hatt Gambler and the beloved stepdaughter to Richard Gambler. Gloria was the wife of Harry R. Tobias, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Gloria graduated from Muhlenberg High...

Patricia Margaret Settle

Patricia Margaret Settle

Apr 20, 2025

Patricia "Patty" Margaret Settle, 81, formerly of Philadelphia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 20, 2025 at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Thomas Joseph McCafferty and Edna Elizabeth (Callaway). Patty was the spouse of John Frederick Settle, with whom she shared 59 years of...

Timothy Eshbach

Timothy Eshbach

Apr 20, 2025

Timothy Eshbach, 73, of Port Clinton, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 20th, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Reading to his parents Irvin and Caroline (Heck) Eshbach, Timothy was raised alongside his sister, the late Joan Evans, and his brother, David Eshbach, husband of Sandra. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1970 and received a degree in bricklaying that...

Mildred Elaine O'Neill

Mildred Elaine O'Neill

Apr 15, 2025

Mildred "Millie" E. O'Neill, 91, passed away on April 15, 2025 at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, she was one of eleven children born to William and Rosella (Ehrig) Kase. Millie was the spouse of James O'Neill, with whom she shared fifty six years of marriage until his passing in 2008.

Millie graduated from Reading High School in 1951 and devoted...

Deanna Beard

Deanna Beard

Apr 14, 2025

Deanna Jo Beard, 83, formerly of Kutztown, PA passed away on April 14, 2025.

Born January 23, 1942 in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Flail) Santai.

She spent her childhood and adolescent years at The Lutheran Home in Topton, PA with her sister, Sandy Bauer, and brother, Joe Santai. The Home remained a warm spot in Deanna's...

Richard William Reiber

Richard William Reiber

Apr 13, 2025

Richard W. Reiber, 83, of Spring Twp., passed away on April 13, 2025, at Berkshire Commons.

He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Scheffey) Reiber, to whom he was married for 51 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William Henry and Mary Catherine (Baer) Reiber.

Richard was a graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School in 1959 and George...

Cheryn Ann Moyer

Cheryn Ann Moyer

Apr 13, 2025

Cheryn Ann (Bilger) Moyer, 78, of Reinholds, passed away April 13, 2025, at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald L. Moyer, in August 2009.

Born in Selinsgrove, PA, she was a daughter of the late Roy R. and Mary H. (Speigelmire) Bilger.

She was a graduate of West Genesee High School, NY and attended Penn State...

Antje M. Johns

Antje M. Johns

Apr 13, 2025

Antje M. Johns, 85, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at Providence Place in Pottsville. Born in Celle, Germany, she was the daughter of Joachim and Herta Wolf.

Antje was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Johns III, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of love and partnership.

She dedicated her professional life to the field of finance, serving as...

Eric Allen Meck

Eric Allen Meck

Apr 13, 2025

The world has lost a good man – much too early.

Eric A. Meck, a loving husband and father, passed away on April 13, 2025 at the age of 45 after a courageous and determined battle with cancer.

Eric was surrounded by his wife, Katherine (Ernesto) Meck, the love of his life and best friend, and other family and friends when he...

Michael J. Brunelle

Michael J. Brunelle

Apr 11, 2025

Michael J. Brunelle, 57, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his Reading residence. Born in Frederick, MD, he was the son of David M. and Lana M. (Wetherbee) Brunelle. He worked as an appliance repairman.

Michael was very handy and used his talent to do lots of construction on his home. He also loved playing the guitar.

Michael is survived...

Robert J. Devlin

Robert J. Devlin

Apr 11, 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Devlin, 94, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Phoebe Berks. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy J. (Merkel) Devlin. They shared 73 years of love, and wonderful memories.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late James J. and Florence (Artz) Devlin. Bob was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, and an active...

Evelyn Aixa Campos Quinones

Evelyn Aixa Campos Quinones

Apr 11, 2025

Evelyn Aixa Campos Quiñones, de 48 años, residente de Reading, Pennsylvania, falleció el 11 de abril de 2025 rodeada del amor de su familia en el Hospital de Reading. Una mujer cuya energía y alegría definieron su vida, Evelyn deja un legado de amor, fortaleza y momentos inolvidables que marcaron el corazón de todos los que la conocieron.

Evelyn nació el...

Lajune A. Mcdonough

Lajune A. Mcdonough

Apr 11, 2025

LaJune Audrey (Leinbach) McDonough, 100, passed away on April 11, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John Joseph McDonough until his passing in December 1995. They shared 49 years of love, and wonderful memories.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas LeRoy and Mary Lydia (Seidel) Leinbach. She worked in the cafeteria...

Bonita May Barnett

Bonita May Barnett

Apr 10, 2025

Bonita May "Bonnie" Barnett, nee Wadsworth, passed peacefully on April 10, 2025. Bonnie was born and raised in Reading and lived in and around Reading her entire life.

She worked at Northwest Assembly Plant in Reading, Coca-Cola in Leesport, and Caron Foundation in Wernersville.

Bonnie enjoyed raising her boys in Reading. She was an avid dog lover, and appreciated the company of...