Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Thomas H. Miller, 90 years old, formerly of Shillington, PA passed away January 2, 2025, at Columbia Cottage in Wyomissing where he resided for the past two years.

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Alberta (Born) Miller. He was a 1952 graduate of Shillington High School and served in the U.S. Army 1952-1954...

Jan 2, 2025

Richard A. Weiherer, 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Elias) Weiherer. They married on August 21, 1976 and shared 48 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Josephine (Pinkus) Weiherer. Richard graduated from Reading High School in 1963, and earned his Bachelor...

Jan 1, 2025

Richard J. Wanner, 91, formerly of Spring Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in his apartment at Phoebe Berks. He was the widower of Ann-Louise Wanner, who passed away on October 17, 2014.

Born in Greenwich Township to the late Jacob G. and Irene M. (Phillips) Wanner, Richard was the eldest of their four children. As a carpenter,...

Jan 1, 2025

Sophia (Sophie) Maria Katz passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Sophie was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on January 14, 1951, to Krisoula and James Nicholas Liopiros. She graduated from Reading High School in 1969 and remained a Reading resident her entire life.

After high school, Sophie began a 40-year career in banking, rising up through the ranks from a dollar...

Jan 1, 2025

Dr. Robert "Bob" Knight Brubaker, 94, of Bern Township, passed away at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center on January 1, 2025. Born in Lititz, he was the son of Melvin Herr and Suie (Knight) Brubaker. Bob was the loving husband of Jane "J.D." (Iobst) Brubaker, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage, until her passing in December...

Dec 31, 2024

Gloria J. (Wagner) Matuszak, 99, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of Chester J. Matuszak, whom she married in 1945. They shared 67 years of marriage before his passing in 2013.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Irene (Knoll) Wagner and member of St. Mary's Roman...

Dec 30, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

Margie L. Arnold, 89, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on December 29, 2024 at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. Born in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Jirouschek) Serres. Margie was the loving wife of Gerald "Jerry" L. Arnold with whom she shared eleven years of marriage until his passing in 2013.

Margie was a 1953 graduate of...

Dec 29, 2024

Robert F. McCabe Sr., the patriarch of a family that grew to nine children, 37 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at Keystone Villa, Blandon, Pa., at the age of 93.

Born on June 13, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., his life was a testament to the power of his Catholic faith, love for and devotion to family...

Dec 28, 2024

Sharon L. (Umbenhouer) Fichthorn, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Joesph's Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Thomas C. Fichthorn. They got married in 1972 and shared 46 wonderful years before his passing.

Born in Reading, Sharon was the daughter of the late William and Esther (Young) Umbenhouer. She graduated from Muhlenberg High School....

Dec 28, 2024

Mark J Powers Jr, 81, passed away at home in Strasburg VA, December 28, surrounded by family and friends. He will be buried in Gethsemane Cemetery alongside his late brother Stephen.

He is survived by his wife Dianne, son David, and loving grandchildren Nicholas and Allison, and his sisters Patricia, Michelle and brothers John, and David.

The son of Alice and Mark...

Dec 28, 2024

Jeraldine Fay Bry-Nildsen (nee Specht), 82, passed away on December 28th at Heritage of Green Hills. She was formerly of West Lawn and was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Bry-Nildsen in 2011 and her identical twin sister Maxine in 2020.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her children Anthony Cianci (Donna) of Vero Beach FL; Terri Cianci of...

Dec 28, 2024

John Michael Forlini lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 28th at the age of seventy-five. Born in Reading, he completed his entire education from kindergarten through graduation from Albright College on 13th street a few blocks from where he grew up on North 16th street. John served in the naval reserves with his active duty in Naples, Italy...

Dec 27, 2024

Helen V. Prydybasz, 96, of Cumru Twp. passed away on December 27, 2024.

Her husband, Pete Prydybasz, died on December 11, 2013. They were married on August 28, 1948 and enjoyed 65 years of marriage.

Born in Berks County, she was a daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Blaskiewicz) Wiczalkowski.

She attended Bernville High School. Helen worked for Bortz's Chocolates, Shillington and...

Dec 27, 2024

David Y. Bausher, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Columbia Cottages, Spring Township, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Michele M. (Sallade) Bausher. They shared over 44 wonderful years together.

Born in Wyomissing, he was the son of the late Earl F. and Emily Y. (Steubner) Bausher. David graduated from Wyomissing High School, class...

Dec 27, 2024

Robert R. Sharetts, 95, passed away at The Highlands at Wyomissing on December 27, 2024.

His wife, Janice N. (Neuroth) Sharetts, passed away on December 25, 2017. They were married on November 26,1949 and enjoyed over 68 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late J. Lloyd and Marvel (Rice) Sharetts.

He was a graduate of Mt. Penn...

Dec 27, 2024

Andres Guzman Ortiz, 100, passed away in his Reading residence on Friday, December 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Virgenmina Colon who passed away in 1984.

Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Claudino Guzman Colon and Tomasa Ortiz Alvarado. Andres was a very hardworking man who always provided for...

Dec 26, 2024

Cecelia A. Hannahoe, 82, of Bernville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a beautiful day spent with her family. She was the widow of Eugene L. Hannahoe.

Born in Reading to the late Joseph Liszcz and June (Limpus) Sweitzer, Cecelia previously attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Perkiomen Avenue. She was a feisty lady who enjoyed hosting parties...

Dec 26, 2024

Gordon E. Boltz, Sr., 91, formerly of Lebanon County, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at West Reading Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Born in Union Township, he was one of eight children of the late Harvey and Violet (Long) Boltz. Gordon left school in the 9th grade and worked as a tree trimmer until he came of age to join the...

Dec 25, 2024

Salli (Eck) Dreyer, 53, passed away on December 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Michael Dreyer. They shared (number) of wonderful years together.

Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolores (Kern) Eck. After graduating from high school, Salli worked as a waitress. Recently, she had been proud...