Obituaries
Robert W. Smith, Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Robert W Smith Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at Tower Health in West Reading, PA. Robert, better known as Bobby or Bob, was born on July 13, 1949, to the late Robert W. Smith and Helene A. (Shaffer) Smith in Troy, NY, and was one of 6 children. Bob was a Graduate of Central Catholic High...
Donald C. Troutman
Mar 9, 2025
Donald C. "Dewey" Troutman, 94, of Lincoln Park, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in the care of Berkshire Center. He was the widower of Frances Troutman, who passed away on January 29, 2001. Raised in Sinking Spring, he was the son of the late Charles Troutman and Eleanor E. Noll.
He graduated from Sinking Spring High School and served...
Anna M. Lewandowski
Mar 8, 2025
Anna M. Lewandowski: A Beacon of Resilience, Faith, and Joy
Anna's journey through 105 remarkable years was a testament to her unwavering spirit—a life that taught us the power of showing up every day, no matter what. With profound love and gratitude, we remember a woman who never wavered, whose determination was a reminder that true beauty lies in persistence, and...
George L Rivera
Mar 6, 2025
George L. Rivera, 67, of Myerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Born in Orocovis, PR, to Pedro Rivera of Reading and the late Eneida Pagan Rivera, George graduated from Reading High School '76 and from Penn State Berks with his Associates in Computers.
He worked as a machinist for DANA Corp. for many years and later worked for I....
Eudalia Tapia
Mar 5, 2025
Eudalia Tapia de 84 años de edad residente de Reading P.A. Nació en el pueblo Las Clavellinas en la provincia de Bahoruco al sur de República Dominicana el 26 de noviembre de 1940 y falleció el 5 de marzo de 2025 en Reading PA.
Fue hija del Sr. Tomas Matos y la Sra. Reina Matilde Batista.
Eudalia emigró a los Estados Unidos...
Michael J. Monastero
Mar 2, 2025
Michael J. Monastero, 75, passed away on March 2, 2025 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Urban) Monastero. They shared 38 wonderful years together.
Born in Norristown on March 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Carolyn (Pink) Monastero. He graduated from Spring Ford High School. Michael is a proud Air Force...
Andrew Nicholas Lischak
Mar 1, 2025
Andrew N. Lischak, 71, passed away on March 1, 2025 at West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Norristown, he was the son of Gabriel and Emma (Bontempo) Lischak.
Andrew was a 1972 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He dedicated his career to Dana Corporation as a crane operator.
He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR...
Juan M. Ortiz
Mar 1, 2025
Juan Manuel Ortiz, Sr, 85, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Gladys M. (Diaz) Ortiz. They married in 1974, and shared 50 wonderful years together.
Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Ortiz Cruz, and Annacleta Figueroa. Juan worked an array of jobs from owning and operating a...
Charles L. Greusel
Feb 28, 2025
On February 28, 2025, Charles L. Greusel completed what he was sent here to do. His 91-year life was an amazing journey and he was a true renaissance man. Charles was born to Joseph and Florence (Wolfe) Greusel in 1934 on a farm in the Oley Valley but moved to a farm in Bern Twp. that his parents bought in...
Irene M Buzalewski
Feb 25, 2025
Irene M Buzalewski, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph T. Buzalewski, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2010.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lukasz and Henrietta (Golis) Zmroczek. Irene attended Central Catholic High School, graduating from Reading High GED....
Mary Louise Richards
Feb 25, 2025
Mary L. Richards, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert Richards, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage before his passing in 2011.
Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Feeman) Vasile. She was a 1961 graduate of...
Sarah Elizabeth Matz
Feb 25, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth (Berkley) Matz, a spunky and radiant force of life, passed away at home on February 25, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Birdsboro, she was the beloved wife of Scott Matz, with whom she shared 18 years of love, laughter, and enduring partnership.
Sarah faced life with unwavering courage, dedicating herself to serving others even in the face...
Charles A. Kidron
Feb 24, 2025
Charles A. Kidron, Sr., 87, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was the widower of the late Joann T. Kidron. They married on December 28, 1957.
Born in Trevorton, PA, he was the son of the late Charles V. and Margaret M. (Zurick) Kidron. Charles graduated from Trevorton High School in 1955...
Theresa Palma Ringler
Feb 23, 2025
Theresa Palma "Pam" Ringler, 85, of Leesport, passed away at Berks Heim on February 23, 2025. Born in Reading, Theresa was the daughter of Michael J. and Stella (Ninfo) Fusco. She was the loving wife of William A. Ringler, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.
Theresa attended Wilson High School and devoted the early...
Elizabeth Grace Klopp
Feb 22, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" G. Klopp, 96, of Robeson Township, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Born in the Reading to the late Earl and Helen (Seltzer) Moser, Elizabeth was the widow of Merritt Klopp, who passed away in 1976.
For many years, Betty operated her own business cleaning homes.
Left to treasure her memory are...
Joan E. Komlodi
Feb 22, 2025
Joan E. Komlodi, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Albert Komlodi, who passed in 2022. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Anna (Chuhran) Spangler. Joan graduated Reading High School. She devoted herself to being a wife and mother of three.
Joan is survived by...
Annamae E. Boudreau
Feb 22, 2025
Annamae E. (Sacco) Boudreau, 99, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her husband Arthur M. Boudreau died on December 29, 2014.
Born in Queens, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Feliciana (Verderosa) Sacco.
She was a 1943 graduate of Newtown High School. Her family and faith were most important to...
Maria V. Colon
Feb 22, 2025
Maria V. (Espada) Colon, 83 years of age passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 22, 2025. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Virgilio Espada and Justina A. (Leon) Tirado, she was the beloved wife of Deacon Julio Colon, with whom she celebrated 65 loving years of marriage. Maria was a very sweet and beautiful soul...
Norman P. Dick
Feb 22, 2025
Norman "Norm" P. Dick, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Schillo. They shared over 40 years full of laughter, love and wonderful memories.
Born in Altoona, and being raised in Roaring Spring, he was the son of Bertha (Helsel) Dick and the late Leroy Dick. Norm attended North...
Laverne Grippe
Feb 22, 2025
Sister La Verne Grippe, OSF
Sister La Verne Grippe (Grzyb), 89, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2017.
Born in Pottsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary C. (Perkolop) Grippe (Grzyb).
Sister La Verne entered...
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