Obituaries
Gerald Joseph Razzano
Jan 14, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" J. Razzano, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading to the late Patrick J. and Clara L. (Neidert) Razzano, he celebrated 68 years of marriage to Mary Ann (Limpus) on September 29.
He attended Reading High School and served honorably in the U.S. Army during Korea. He retired...
Nancy E. Knoblauch
Jan 13, 2025
Nancy E. Knoblauch, 84, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill. She was the wife of James F. Knoblauch, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage before his passing in 1993.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the only daughter of the late Emanuel and Thelma (Aungst) Bolton. Nancy worked as a topper and mender...
Andrew M. Crawford
Jan 13, 2025
Andrew "Drew" Michael Crawford, 27, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2025.
Born on January 21, 1997, Drew grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wilson High School in 2015. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Temple University in 2019.
A Philadelphia resident, Drew worked tirelessly in the operating room as a Medical Device...
Dallas Adam Lutz
Jan 13, 2025
Dallas Adam Lutz, 90, passed away January 13, 2025, in his Spring Township residence.
His wife Colleen Hiller (Kohl) Lutz, died on December 11, 2013, they marred on January 28, 1956.
Born in Cumru Township, he was a son of the late John Adam and Florence Beatrice (Holzman) Lutz.
He was a 1952 graduate of Wyomissing High School.
Dallas served our nation proudly and...
Elisavet O. Terzidis
Jan 13, 2025
Elisavet O. Terzidis, 80, formerly of Reading, passed away the evening of Monday, January 13, 2025, in the care of West Reading Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Greece Elisavet was a daughter of the late Panayioti and Adamandia Octapoda.
She worked for many years as a seamstress at the former Reading Knitting Mills.
Elisavet was a devoted member of St. Matthew Greek...
Paul L. Sommers
Jan 10, 2025
Paul L. Sommers, Jr., 95, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 10, 2024 at Country Meadows. Born in Reading, he was the son of Paul L. Sommers, Sr. and Lillian E. (Purcell). Paul was the loving husband of Thelma L. (Scatchard) Sommers, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Paul was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. He obtained...
Victor Amos Kroninger
Jan 10, 2025
Victor Amos Kroninger, Jr., 93, died in his home in Blandon on January, 10, 2025. Born in Shillington, he was the son of Victor, Sr. and Anna (Grammes) Kroninger. He was married on June 19, 1960 to Jeanean Yakubecek of Egypt, PA.
Victor was a graduate of Shillington High School, '49, Muhlenberg College, '53, and The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, '56....
Felix Tchang
Jan 10, 2025
Felix Tchang, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the care of the Highlands.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Fellowship, 4891 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Viewing and visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Burial services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m....
Donald George Stout Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Donald George Stout, Jr., 89, of West Reading, passed away January 9, 2025, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Donald George, Sr., and Lavona (Yerger) Stout.
Donald was a 1953graduate of West Reading High School and was highly athletic, participating in baseball, football, basketball, and track. In 1953, he received an alumni award...
Sarah R. Tarnoski
Jan 8, 2025
Sarah Rose Tarnoski , 90, was born in Reading, PA on June 2, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia (Sallada) Pietrantonio.
In her youth she was known as "Sarah Pete" to her friends and greatly enjoyed music and dancing. One of her fond dance memories was taking the train from Reading to Philadelphia to go dancing...
Debora A. Mckale
Jan 7, 2025
Debora A. (Snyder) McKale, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She resided with her boyfriend of many years.
Born in Reading to the late Raymond E. Snyder and Carlissa M. (Snyder) Snyder, Debora graduated from Oley Valley High School. She later graduated from the Reading Area Community College with a degree in Applied Health...
Patrick Mccartney
Jan 7, 2025
Patrick McCartney Jr., 71, passed away on January 7, 2025. Born on June 8, 1953, Patrick was a talented handyman with a gift for fixing and building anything. His faith in Jesus was a cornerstone of his life, and he held that close throughout his years.
Patrick found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, Elora, Waylon, and Silas. He...
Peter N. Zacharias
Jan 7, 2025
Peter Neil Zacharias of Wyomissing died in the Reading Hospital on January 7 after a short illness. He was the husband of Kristen (Longenecker) Zacharias, whom he married on July 10, 1971, and had met in 1955 when her family moved in across the street.
A seventh-generation Berks Countian, Pete was born on August 6, 1947, to the late Edwin H....
Harvey Daniel Gechter
Jan 6, 2025
Harvey Daniel "Dan" Gechter, 88, passed away on January 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Evelyn (Kinkaid) Gechter. They shared 69 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Bowen) Gechter. Dan graduated from Shillington High School, and proudly served in the Marine Corps. He also...
Richard J. Sweigart
Jan 5, 2025
Richard J. Sweigart, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean R. (Horning) Sweigart.
Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son of the late Floyd S. and Florence A. (Stoner) Sweigart. Richard graduated from Cocalico High School in 1959 and the Reading Business Institute in 1961. He was employed in the...
Jack W. Holtzman
Jan 5, 2025
Jack W. Holtzman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 5th, at the age of 74. Born to Ruth and Warren Holtzman, Jack grew up in West Reading, Pennsylvania, and was a proud member of West Reading High School Class of 1968.
Jack's love of sports was a defining aspect of his life. He was the owner of...
Denise "Dee" Joan Keevil
Jan 5, 2025
Denise "Dee" Joan (Van Note) Keevil, 69, of Exeter Township, passed away January 5, 2025, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bernville, PA.
She was the loving wife of David John Keevil for 49 years. They were together for 55 wonderful years.
Born in Sayreville, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Harry L. and Joan E. (Coursen) Van Note.
She was...
Molly Eliot Snyder
Jan 5, 2025
Molly Eliot Snyder
November 21, 2003 – January 5, 2025
Molly Eliot Snyder, a young woman of extraordinary beauty, strength, compassion, and courage, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at the age of 21.
Born on November 21, 2003, Molly was the beloved daughter of Erik Snyder of Reading and Nancy Regennas (formerly Snyder) of West Lawn. She was a devoted younger...
Anne Marie Mills
Jan 4, 2025
Anne Marie (Wenger) Mills, 95, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away January 4, 2025, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband, Robert J. Mills, Jr., died on December 30, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Raymond J. and Loretto (McCollough) Wenger.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1946 and Rosemont College in 1950.
She...
William N. Koch
Jan 3, 2025
William N. Koch, 81, passed away on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Recla) Koch. They shared 56 wonderful years together.
Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Young) Koch. William received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Lebanon Valley College, as well...
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