James Robert Speece
Nov 15, 2024
James R. Speece, 55, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2024 in his Oley Twp. residence.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of John W. and Darlene M. (Miller) Speece, Oley Twp.
Jim was a graduate of Oley Valley High School in 1988.
He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing for 26 years last working on Thursday.
Jim enjoyed WW II and...
Patricia Mcgrath Koch
Nov 14, 2024
Patricia McGrath Koch passed away on her 95th birthday on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Country Meadows in Wyomissing. She was the wife of Jack Harold Koch with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 1993.
Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Alberta (Reedy) McGrath. After graduating high school, Patricia...
Shirley A. Weitzel
Nov 13, 2024
Shirley A. Weitzel, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the loving widow of Ronald N. Weitzel, who passed away on April 11, 2022, after 67 years together.
Born in West Reading to the late Harry J. and Bertha (Ritz) Wanner, she was a 1953 graduate of Wyomissing High School....
William A. Metri
Nov 13, 2024
William A. Metri, 63 years-old, was a husband, father, brother, son, and friend to many. Growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, William lived with his parents Pasquale and Lucia (Vitelli) Metri, and sister Diana Metri Napoli. William graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1979, was on the Wyomissing football team, and furthered his education at Lincoln Technical Institute to study diesel...
Richard V. Horst
Nov 13, 2024
Richard "Dick" Horst, of Dauberville, peacefully died at his home on November 13, 2024. Horst was the loving son of Jane Smith and Herbert Horst. He was born in Rome, New York, on April 14, 1944 and grew up in Reading, graduating from Reading High School in 1962.
At Reading High, he was introduced to two of his lifetime loves, his...
William A. Miller
Nov 12, 2024
William A. Miller, Sr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in his Hamburg residence. He was the beloved husband of Nancy J. (McCarroll) Miller, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra (Sparr) Miller, the loving mother of his sons: William, Jr., David, and Rick.
Born in Allentown, William...
Kenneth James Nei
Nov 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth James Nei, who died peacefully at home in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania on November 12, 2024. He was 91.
Kenneth was born on May 22, 1933, in Hazen, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering...
Lois G Taylor
Nov 12, 2024
Lois Gay (Kosmerl) Taylor, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Sr. and Lois (Hoke) Kosmerl. As a youth, Lois was active in the Camp Fire Girls and Rainbow Girls. After graduating Reading High School (Class of 1964), Lois attended the Reading...
T. Dale Rutter
Nov 11, 2024
T. Dale Rutter, 90, passed away on November 11, 2024 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of Thomas H. and Dorothy (Metzler) Rutter. Dale was the loving husband of Elizabeth J. (Lawrence) Rutter, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
After graduating from Schuylkill Haven HIgh School, he pursued his college education at...
William Crowe Kunkelman
Nov 10, 2024
William Crowe Kunkelman III, 80, passed away at Reading Hospital on November 10, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of William C. Kunkelman and Bonnabelle (Arner) Kunkelman.
Bill graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois, in 1962. He was not only a state record-holding swimmer but also made a name for himself as the MC at...
Nieve Familia De Javier
Nov 10, 2024
La Sra. Nieve Familia de Javier, de 90 años de edad, nacida en Agosto, 5 de 1934, proveniente de Cibahuete, provincia El Seibo, República Dominicana; residente de Reading, PA, falleció eln Noviembre 10, 2024, junto a sus seres queridos, en su residencian en Reading, PA. Nieve fue la amada esposa por más de 50 años de su esposo Jacobo Javier...
Jo Anne Miuccio
Nov 10, 2024
Jo Anne Miuccio, 76, of Mt. Penn, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Miuccio, who preceded her in death on September 5, 2019.
Born in West Reading to the late Charles and Julia (Brunner) Weaver, Jo Anne grew up in Shillington and...
Loretta O'Brien
Nov 10, 2024
Loretta O'Brien, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Loretta was born on February 24, 1931 to Anne Marie (Keane) and Thomas Joseph McGuire. A graduate of South Park High School in Buffalo, NY, Loretta went on to attend business college and worked as a secretary at Osmose Company and Niagara Mohawk...
Rita Marie Gethmann
Nov 9, 2024
Rita Marie (Kasprzak) Gethmann, 86, passed away on November 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Carl Gethmann. They shared 66 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Geneive (Filipek) Kasprzak. Rita attended school for art and enjoyed making art in various mediums. She enjoyed traveling with Carl. On these trips, they...
Ann B. Kraras
Nov 9, 2024
Ann B. Kraras, 77, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on November 9, 2024, at her home in Wyomissing, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Chaknos) Baxewanis.
Ann was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and East Stroudsburg University. She received her master's degree from...
Barry Hayden Palmer
Nov 8, 2024
Dr. Barry H. Palmer, 78, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was the husband of Jenny B. Walker-Palmer.
Born in New York City on September 21, 1946, he was the first born child of Hayden C. and June A. (Wolfe) Palmer.
Barry was a 1965 graduate of Easton High School and a 1969 graduate of Elizabethtown College. He received his...
Carol Muller Mason
Nov 8, 2024
Carol Muller Mason (nee Phillips), age 62, of Spring Township passed away at home on November 8, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer.
She was the loving wife of James F. (Jim) Mason whom she married on August 6, 2015.
Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Verlon and Katherine (nee Sweezy) Phillips.
Carol was a graduate of...
Richard L. Stoudt
Nov 7, 2024
Richard L. Stoudt, 64, passed away November 7, 2024, in his Hamburg residence.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jarred Stoudt, Sr. and Gloria (Quillman) Zerr.
He was employed by Burkhart ReSatory for 25 years.
Richard enjoyed working on cars and like to ride quads.
Richard is survived by two daughters, Christina Stoudt and Cheyanne Conklin; and two sisters, Virginia...
Dorothy A. Lemanek
Nov 7, 2024
Dorothy Angela (Futej) Lemanek, 91, passed away November 7, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Pieja) Futej.
She was the beloved wife of Leon P. Lemanek, with whom she celebrated 74 years of marriage.
Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Reading...
D. Michael Forester
Nov 7, 2024
D. Michael Forester, 85, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia P. "Penny" (Pennypacker). They married on February 10, 1962, and shared 62 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John D. and Alice L. (DeLong) Forester. Michael graduated from Mt....