Obituaries
Michael Jay Paley
Dec 28, 2025
Michael Jay Paley, 56, of Reading, passed away December, 28, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Widenhofer) Paley.
Born in Fort Monmouth, NJ, he was the son of the late Connie (Hake) Paley and Frederick, husband of Donna Paley, Wrightsville, PA.
He was a graduate of Eastern York High School in 1987 and attended Penn State University.
Michael...
Sandra L. McMichael
Dec 28, 2025
Sandra L. “Sandi” (Heil) McMichael. 78, of Reading, passed away December 28, 2025, at the St. Francis Home.
Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late William James and Jane Marie (Shearer) Heil.
She was the life-time partner of Ronald R. “Pap” Rowe, Reading. Sandi predeceased by her husband, Richard C. McMichael, on October 25, 2009.
Sandi was a graduate...
John Costenbader
Dec 28, 2025
Obituary of John F. Costenbader
John F. Costenbader, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 28, 2025 at Reading Hospital. A devoted husband, father, educator, and community servant, Mr. Costenbader lived a life marked by quiet dedication, integrity, and service to others.
Born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Costenbader was a graduate of Palmerton High School, Class of 1957. He continued his...
Teresa M. Drexel
Dec 27, 2025
Teresa Mariantonia (Arthur) Drexel of Brecknock Township, passed away on December 27, 2025. Born April 12, 1951 in Reading, she was the loving wife of Harold Lee Drexel, Jr. whom she wed on July 5, 1980, at St. Anthony of Padua, Milmont, PA.
She was the daughter of John J. Arthur Sr. (Elizabeth Seda Arthur) and the late Mariantonia (Bufano) Arthur...
Ronald Lee Grosch
Dec 27, 2025
Ronald L. Grosch, 77, of Wyomissing, PA died suddenly at home on Saturday December 27, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1948 in Warren, PA to the late Allan and Dorothy Grosch. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Jane Jones, on February 19, 1971.
Ron was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1968 through 1974. He was...
Emma Rivera Lozada
Dec 26, 2025
Emma Iris Rivera Lozada, 52, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Jose Antonio Ocasio Pizarro. They were married for 31 years.
Born in Naranijito, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Domingo Rivera and Maria Antonia Lozada. Emma dedicated her life to caring for her family with love, especially...
Patricia A. Ciemiewicz
Dec 25, 2025
Patricia A. Ciemiewicz, 85, passed away on December 25, 2025 at her Spring Township home with her husband by her side. She was the wife of John J. Ciemiewicz, Jr. They married on March 19, 1960, and were celebrating their 65th year of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Theodore P. and Anna (Lewandowski) Field. Patricia...
Paul "Knutt" David Engle
Dec 25, 2025
Paul "Knutt" David Engle, 78, passed away in his Hamburg residence on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a 13 year long battle with cancer. He lost that battle on Christmas Day. He was the loving husband of Billie A. (Mason), with whom he shared over 31 years together.
He was born in Wernersville to the late Calvin...
Suzanne J. Bingaman
Dec 25, 2025
Suzanne J. Bingaman, 88, formerly of Welsh Road, Shillington, passed away on December 25, 2025, with family in Berwyn PA.
Her husband, Max P. Bingaman, passed away on August 7, 2021.
Born in Lincoln Park, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Anne (Kelly) Kane.
She was a woman of grace and devotion who lived by two simple pillars; her faith...
Linda Marie Loomis
Dec 25, 2025
Linda Marie (Reed) Loomis, a kind soul defined by her unwavering devotion to her family, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linda was the eldest child of Elbert and Helen Reed. As the big sister to Fred, Don, and Bill, she developed a nurturing spirit that became the hallmark of...
Harry L. Somers
Dec 25, 2025
Harry Lee Somers, 85, of Mohrsville, passed away on December 25, 2025 at Reading Hospital.
Harry was born in Burlington, North Carolina, and built a career in the textile industry.
Later, he made home and a beautiful life in Pennsylvania, leaving a lasting impact on many people, as he did wherever he went. Harry was truly well loved. He lived with such...
Rita Ann Cardinale
Dec 24, 2025
Rita Cardinale, 91, of Reading passed away at the Mifflin Center on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters, Francine Chase, Roxanne Gaylor, wife of Chester, and Lisa Nunez, wife of Hector, as well as her six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren , and many nieces and nephews.
Rita is predeceased by her parents, Charles Cardinale and Mary Lavinga, and her...
Rose Marie Cronk
Dec 24, 2025
Rose Marie Cronk (née Burns), of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 24, 1947, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a warm-hearted spirit that touched all who knew her.
Rose began her professional journey as a secretary at PP&L. After marrying Richard...
Barbara Ann Noll
Dec 24, 2025
Barbara Ann Noll, 80, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at Berks Leisure Living.
Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold Hilbert and Lillian (Fichter) Hilbert. Barbara was a devoted homemaker and took great pride in raising her family.
She was the beloved wife of Elias M. Noll, Jr., who preceded her in death...
Pamela Jean Barnhardt
Dec 24, 2025
Pamela Jean Barnhardt, 72, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Kevin S. Barnhardt, with whom she shared over 44 years of marriage.
Born and raised in West Reading, Pam was a daughter of the late Peter V. and Phyllis (Wyld) Rivers. She was a member...
Philip J. Zember, Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
Philip J. Zember Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at home, with his companion, Patti Paul, by his side.
Born in Philadelphia, Philip was the son of Philip J. Zember Sr. and Doris (Hoy) Zember. He built a strong work ethic early in life, working for a time as a pipe fitter before dedicating many years to UGI,...
Michele Marie Price
Dec 23, 2025
Michele M. Price (Rohrbach), formerly of Leesport, PA passed away at home on December 23rd, 2025.
Born in Reading, PA, Michele was the daughter of Robert L. Rohrbach and the late Marie C. Rohrbach (Schuler). It was here she grew up alongside her loving brother and four sisters: Deborah M. Rohrbach, the late Sharon M. Blessing, Michael R. Rohrbach, husband of...
Michael Alexander Santana
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Alexander Santana, 35, of Mt. Penn, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2025.
He was born in Brooklyn to Victor Leonardo of Bronx, NY, and Carmen J. Santana of Reading.
An artist, Michael was a talented musician. The life of the party, he enjoyed life to the fullest. A very outgoing person, he will be remembered for his loving nature and...
Albertos Elefterios Plevrakis
Dec 23, 2025
Albertos E. Plevrakis, 78, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab. Born in Athens, Greece, he was the son of the late Elefterios and Maria (Halkipoulos) Plevrakis. Albertos graduated from High School and served four years in the Greek army, later becoming a merchant marine. He was employed as a restaurant manager at various locations for...
Mary Ellen Stout
Dec 22, 2025
Mary Ellen (Breuer) Stout, of Hamburg, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Keystone Villa in Fleetwood, at the age of 86. She was the loving wife of Joseph R. Stout, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage before his passing in 2005.
Born in Nazareth, she was the daughter of the late Herman F. and Helen H. (Hawk) Breuer....
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