Dec 3, 2024

Yariseline Maldonado Mestre, 21, passed away on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the significant other of Samuel Ehrgood.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Gilbert Maldonado, and Yajaira Mestre Pena. Yariseline graduated from Reading High School and worked as a finisher at DEKA. She was also a certified paraprofessional in education, and helped in...

Dec 3, 2024

Vaughn Grant Brayton, 93, of Sinking Spring, passed away December 3, 2024, at The Highlands Skilled Nursing.

He was the loving husband of Caryle G. (Hoffman) Brayton.

Born in Homer, NY, he was the son of the late Grant and Pearl Brayton.

He was a graduate of Marywood University where he earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education.

He was employed by Conrad Weiser...

Dec 3, 2024

Lloyd Albert Kruppenbach (Stage Name: Johnny Lloyd), 88, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by some of his many loved ones on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the Reading Hospital, in Reading, PA. He was born Tuesday, March 10, 1936, also in Reading, PA.

Lloyd leaves behind a son: John L. Kruppenbach (wife Chrissy) of Palm Bay, Florida and &...

Dec 3, 2024

Stephanie Marie Twyman, 48, of Reading, PA, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 5, 1976, Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Constance (Sychterz) Twyman and the late Kab M. Twyman.

Stephanie was predeceased by her husband, Carnell Talford, with whom she shared a cherished son, Cornell Josef Talford, age 14. She is...

Dec 1, 2024

José A. López de 57 años de edad residente de Reading P.A. Nació en Aguada Puerto Rico el 7

de Junio de 1967 y falleció el 01 de Diciembre de 2024 en Reading PA.

Fue hijo del Sr. Julio López y la Sra. Josefa Cortez.

José A. López nacido en La Isla de Puerto Rico, conocida como la Isla del Cordero, fue criado...

Dec 1, 2024

El Sr. Andrés Ávila Alvira, de 90 años de edad, nacido en noviembre, 12 de 1934, residente de Bethlehem, PA, falleció el Domingo, 1ro de diciembre, del 2024., bajo el cuidado de sus familiares en su residencia de Bethlehem, PA.

El Sr. Andrés estuvo unido en matrimonio con su esposa María Magdalena Díaz Cruz hasta el momento de su partida y...

Dec 1, 2024

Iva P. (Schlegel) Pochuski, 79, formerly of Shillington and Wyomissing Hills, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of William J. Pochuski, Sr., who passed away August 13, 2017.

Born in Reading to the late Harvey and Pauline (Heilinger) Schlegel, Iva graduated from Wilson High School in 1963. In...

Dec 1, 2024

Elisabeth A. Hoffmann, 95, of Berkshire Heights, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the care of Villa St. Elizabeth. She was the widow of Otto H. Hoffmann, who passed away January 26, 1980.

Born in Neroth, Germany to the late Theodor and Anna (Klaus) Rick, Elisabeth immigrated to the United States in 1952 with her husband and young daughter. A...

Nov 30, 2024

Jesse Alan Bredbenner, 25, from Fleetwood, tragically passed away in a car accident in Richmond Township on November 30, 2024.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Lori G. (Lewis) Melley, and the late Keith Alan Bredbenner.

He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School.

Jesse was employed by Ashley Furniture, Leesport as a truck loader.

Jesse was dedicated and embodied strong work...

Nov 30, 2024

Nancy Jean Kauffman, 73, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her Fleetwood home. She was the wife of Allan R. Kauffman. They shared over 40 years together.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Viola (Gilberg) Mest. Nancy graduated Boyertown High School in 1969 and attended Kutztown University. She spent much of her career in...

Nov 29, 2024

Santo J. Napoli passed away Friday, November 29 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Reading on December 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Scornavacchi) Napoli.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Albright College. He spent his career in sales, last working at Lift, Incorporated.

Santo was preceded in death...

Nov 29, 2024

David A. Hartman, 81, formerly of Blandon, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Berks Leisure Living. He was the loving husband of Desiree J. "Suzy" (Wiame) Hartman until her death in 2009.

Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Lillian A. (Dietrich) Hartman. David graduated from Perry High School in 1961 and joined the...

Nov 23, 2024

Felicita (Perez) Velez, 87, passed away on November 23, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Jorge Velez.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo and Petra (Rivera) Perez. Felicita worked as a seamstress for Dolphin International until her retirement in 2009. She was an active member of St. Peter...

Nov 22, 2024

Scott J. Schmehl, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 22, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Reading to the late Clarence E. Schmehl Jr. and Carole (Zellers) Schmehl, He attended Muhlenberg High School and later obtained his GED. Scott was most recently working with Ashley Furniture as a certified forklift operator. Prior...

Nov 22, 2024

Daniel M. Kepner, Sr., 86, of Shoemakersville, passed away on November 22, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of James G. and Clara E. (Maurer) Kepner.

Daniel dedicated his career to working as a grid caster for General Battery, later known as Exide.

Daniel had a passion for all things Harley. A genuine motorcycle enthusiast, he loved the freedom of...

Nov 22, 2024

Edward Van Wert, 94, resident of the independent living community of Country Meadows, passed away on November 22, 2024, after a brief hospital stay. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Ross) Van Wert, until her passing on May 17, 2019. They shared 50 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.

Born in Troy, New York, Edward was the...

Nov 20, 2024

DR. CYRIL V. LEDDY, JR., DMD

"CY"

Dr. Cyril V. Leddy Jr., 75, took his last breath in the very early morning hours on November 20, 2024. Anyone who knew Cy would understand that he probably chose the time of day to start his next chapter. Cy was always up at the crack of dawn and sometimes even before. He was driven,...

Nov 19, 2024

Rosalie A. (Perrotto) Dunlavey, 85, passed away on November 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of James Dunlavey. They married on April 7, 1969, and shared 41 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2010.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Ralph E. and Marie T. (Palmisano) Perrotto. Rosalie was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High...

Nov 18, 2024

Mary Jane (Hulett) Green, passed away November 18, 2024, age 94, at the Orwigsburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was the widow of Albert Green.

Born in Toronto, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Coulter T. and Mary Kathleen (Smith) Hulett.

She was an Independent Real Estate Appraiser.

Family and faith were important to Mary Jane, she was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2024