Obituaries
Francesco "Frank" Giannotti
Jun 3, 2026
Francesco “Frank” Giannotti, 47, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Holly K. (Kissling) Giannotti. They shared 13 loving years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Ninno and Giovannina “Joanne” Giannotti. Frank graduated from Wyomissing Area High School in 1998. He built a career in construction, owning and operating MAG builders, and GG&F...
Patricia A. Weiser
Jun 2, 2026
Patricia A. Weiser, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was the widow of Charles "Chuck" H. Weiser, who passed away on October 22, 2021.
Born in Boyertown to Charles P. Pfautz and Edith I. Kirkhoff, Pat graduated from Penn-Bernville High School in 1952. She graduated from the Reading Hospital School of...
Rosalind Marie Blessing
May 31, 2026
Rosalind Blessing, 77, of Reading, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at Reading Hospital.
Born on April 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Paul Serafino, Sr. and Rosaria "Sara" Mollica. Rosalind was also preceded in death by her beloved companion, James Gillmore, who passed away in 1995; her sister, Pauline Rosinski; and her brother, Paul Serafino,...
William H. Rehr III
May 31, 2026
William H. Rehr III, 84, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the care of Spruce Manor. He was the loving husband of Patricia J. (Gallagher) for over 63 years.
He was born in Reading to the late William H. Rehr Jr. and late Marjorie E. (Warner), wife of the late J. Fred Kilmer. Bill graduated from...
Rebecca Lynn Kaiser
May 30, 2026
Rebecca Lynn Kaiser, Esq, affectionately known to family and friends as “Becky”, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2026, at the age of 51.
Rebecca lived a life defined by intelligence, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to helping others. A lifelong learner, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature with a minor in African American Studies before pursuing her Juris...
Raydel Verret
May 29, 2026
Raydel C. (Knechtle) Verret, 94, passed away on May 29, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of George J. Verret, Jr. They shared over 60 loving years together before his passing in 2024.
Born in Alsace Township, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Becker) Knechtle. Raydel graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1949 and...
Patricia M. Wurster
May 27, 2026
Patricia M. Wurster, 72, passed away on May 27, 2026, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Her husband, Neil J. Wurster, passed away on September 19, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Knarr, Sr. and Patricia (Dillon) Knarr.Patricia is survived by her grandson, Alexander Knarr of Sinking Spring and his significant other, Elizabeth Hernandez,...
Sharon L. Stoner
May 27, 2026
Sharon L. Stoner, 82, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Luther Acres of Lititz.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Haines G. Stoner and Ruth M. (Murray) Stoner Rineer. Sharon graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1961 and went on to study at the Reading Hospital School...
Todd G. Sheehan
May 26, 2026
Todd G. Sheehan, 67, of Shillington, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.
Todd is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Beck, of Wyomissing; his brother, Thomas F. Sheehan, Jr. (Patricia), of Bernville; his grandchildren, Sohee and Suri Lee of Wyomissing; and his nieces and nephews, Christopher Sheehan of Philadelphia, Lauren Sheehan Rittle of Doylestown,...
Richard G. Leisey Sr.
May 23, 2026
Richard Granville Leisey, Sr., lovingly know as "Butch", passed away at home in Ephrata on May 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Kay E. (Reinoehl) Leisey, with whom he shared 18 years of marriage.
A son of the late George A., Sr. and Dorothy May (Moyer) Leisey, Richard dedicated much of his life to public service and his community....
Alan A. Gaspari
May 22, 2026
Alan A. Gaspari, 77, of Shillington, passed away on May 22, 2026 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Albert and Martha (Ciemniewicz) Gaspari.
Alan graduated from Reading High School in 1966. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years as a sorter.
He was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
He...
Cynthia “Cindy” Eckert
May 21, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Eckert, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Violet Cummings and the late Donald Eckert. She enjoyed cooking, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren.
Those cherishing her memory are her children: Dana Ansel, Janelle Fleischood, and Gregory Fleischood; her grandchildren: Thomas, Ethan, Caleb, Logan, Aiden,...
Roger W. Allers
May 21, 2026
Roger W. Allers, 78, passed away May 21, 2026, in his Wyomissing residence.,
He was the husband of Linda Margaret Allers.
Born in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Norman Carroll and Laura Margaret (Pfeifer) Allers.
He was a graduate of Suitland High School in 1966 and Prince George’s C.C. in 1977 where he earned a degree in A.A. Mechanical...
Nicholas D. Lengyel
May 20, 2026
Nicholas David Lengyel, 101, died at Phoebe Berks Village, on May 20 with family by his side. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Sophia (2021).
Born in Pottstown, PA on November 25, 1924, Nick was the youngest child of Michael and Sophia (Mondik) Lengyel. He was a graduate of Pottstown H.S.
Nick served in the U.S. Army in France...
Carl R. Spayd Sr.
May 18, 2026
Carl "Sonny" Spayd, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the Lutheran Home at Topton.
Born in Stony Creek, Pennsylvania, Sonny was the son of the late John and Gertrude (Pott) Spayd. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting alongside his brother, John, through the Army's buddy system. During his...
Carmen Hernandez
May 17, 2026
Carmen Hernández, de 56 años, falleció de manera inesperada el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026 en Reading, Pennsylvania. Ella fue Compañera de vida de Emildo
Nacida en San Francisco de Macorís, fue hija de los ya fallecidos Marino Hernández y Ana María Solano. Trabajó como conductora de autobús escolar y disfrutaba profundamente compartir con los niños. Le encantaban las compras,...
Marian Louise Fromm
May 16, 2026
Marian Louise (Kintzer) Fromm, 89, passed away May 16, 2026, in her Sinking Spring residence.
Her husband, Donald R. “Frommy” Fromm, died on November 1, 2016.
Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Leroy A. and Catherine C. (Spayd) Kintzer.
Marian was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her son was...
Michael L. Moyer
May 16, 2026
Michael L. Moyer, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the care of the Residence at Village Green. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Matz) and would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on May 20th.
Born in Reading to the late Robert J. and Wilma M. (Luigard) Moyer, Michael graduated from Reading High School in...
Sister Josepha Piorkowski, OSF
May 16, 2026
Sister Josepha Piorkowski, 94, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2013.
Born in Forest City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Frackiewicz) Piorkowski.
Sister Josepha entered the Bernardine Sisters on August...
Alice J. O'Connell
May 15, 2026
Alice J. (Schuettler) Goodman O'Connell, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of Robert C. O'Connell, who passed away in 1981.Born in Pottsville to the late Paul F. and Alice A. (Dimmerling) Schuettler, Alice graduated from Pottsville High School in 1950.She retired in 1996 from Lucent as a...
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