Obituaries
Glenn A. Bromwell
Dec 7, 2024
Glenn Arthur Bromwell, 71, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born on March 20, 1953, in Fort Meade, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Mary Pearl Merson Bromwell and the late Arthur Ronald Bromwell.
Glenn came to know Christ as his personal Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 26, 1968. A 1971 graduate of...
Jane Sarah Brubaker
Dec 6, 2024
Jane Sarah Brubaker, 93, formerly of Wyomissing, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 6, 2024 at Berks Heim. Born in Emmaus, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Florence (Eisenhard) Iobst. Jane was the loving wife of Dr. Robert Brubaker, OD, with whom she shared 25 years.
Jane was a 1949 graduate of Emmaus High School. She worked at Hollywood...
Erna Ruth Fortescue
Dec 5, 2024
Erna Ruth (Nill) Fortescue, 98, formerly of Hamburg, passed away December 5, 2024, at Keystone Villa in Blandon, where she lived. Erna was the wife of Joseph L. Fortescue, Jr., who passed away September 25, 2017. They shared 71 years of love and wonderful memories.
Born in Audubon, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Hilda (Eifert) Nill....
Barry E. Neiswender
Dec 5, 2024
Barry E. Neiswender, 88, formerly of Wernersville, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Stoneridge Village. He was the husband of Marilee A. (McCloskey) Neiswender.
Born in Strausstown, he was the son of the late Dewey and Rhea (Kauffman) Neiswender. Barry graduated from Wilson High School in 1953. He served his country in the Air National Guard and was employed at...
Gerald W. Budzik
Dec 3, 2024
Gerald W. Budzik, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Doris Maurer, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Gerald was born December 13, 1943 in Shadyside, Ohio to the late Michael and Leona (Schultz) Budzik. He spent his childhood in Shadyside and went on to graduate...
Yariseline Maldonado Mestre
Dec 3, 2024
Yariseline Maldonado Mestre, 21, passed away on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the significant other of Samuel Ehrgood.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Gilbert Maldonado, and Yajaira Mestre Pena. Yariseline graduated from Reading High School and worked as a finisher at DEKA. She was also a certified paraprofessional in education, and helped in...
Vaughn Grant Brayton
Dec 3, 2024
Vaughn Grant Brayton, 93, of Sinking Spring, passed away December 3, 2024, at The Highlands Skilled Nursing.
He was the loving husband of Caryle G. (Hoffman) Brayton.
Born in Homer, NY, he was the son of the late Grant and Pearl Brayton.
He was a graduate of Marywood University where he earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education.
He was employed by Conrad Weiser...
Lloyd A. Kruppenbach
Dec 3, 2024
Lloyd Albert Kruppenbach (Stage Name: Johnny Lloyd), 88, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by some of his many loved ones on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the Reading Hospital, in Reading, PA. He was born Tuesday, March 10, 1936, also in Reading, PA.
Lloyd leaves behind a son: John L. Kruppenbach (wife Chrissy) of Palm Bay, Florida and &...
Stephanie Marie Twyman
Dec 3, 2024
Stephanie Marie Twyman, 48, of Reading, PA, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 5, 1976, Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Constance (Sychterz) Twyman and the late Kab M. Twyman.
Stephanie was predeceased by her husband, Carnell Talford, with whom she shared a cherished son, Cornell Josef Talford, age 14. She is...
Jose A Lopez
Dec 1, 2024
José A. López de 57 años de edad residente de Reading P.A. Nació en Aguada Puerto Rico el 7
de Junio de 1967 y falleció el 01 de Diciembre de 2024 en Reading PA.
Fue hijo del Sr. Julio López y la Sra. Josefa Cortez.
José A. López nacido en La Isla de Puerto Rico, conocida como la Isla del Cordero, fue criado...
Andres Avila Alvira
Dec 1, 2024
El Sr. Andrés Ávila Alvira, de 90 años de edad, nacido en noviembre, 12 de 1934, residente de Bethlehem, PA, falleció el Domingo, 1ro de diciembre, del 2024., bajo el cuidado de sus familiares en su residencia de Bethlehem, PA.
El Sr. Andrés estuvo unido en matrimonio con su esposa María Magdalena Díaz Cruz hasta el momento de su partida y...
Iva P. Pochuski
Dec 1, 2024
Iva P. (Schlegel) Pochuski, 79, formerly of Shillington and Wyomissing Hills, passed away the evening of Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of William J. Pochuski, Sr., who passed away August 13, 2017.
Born in Reading to the late Harvey and Pauline (Heilinger) Schlegel, Iva graduated from Wilson High School in 1963. In...
Elisabeth A Hoffmann
Dec 1, 2024
Elisabeth A. Hoffmann, 95, of Berkshire Heights, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the care of Villa St. Elizabeth. She was the widow of Otto H. Hoffmann, who passed away January 26, 1980.
Born in Neroth, Germany to the late Theodor and Anna (Klaus) Rick, Elisabeth immigrated to the United States in 1952 with her husband and young daughter. A...
Jesse Alan Bredbenner
Nov 30, 2024
Jesse Alan Bredbenner, 25, from Fleetwood, tragically passed away in a car accident in Richmond Township on November 30, 2024.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Lori G. (Lewis) Melley, and the late Keith Alan Bredbenner.
He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School.
Jesse was employed by Ashley Furniture, Leesport as a truck loader.
Jesse was dedicated and embodied strong work...
Nancy Jean Kauffman
Nov 30, 2024
Nancy Jean Kauffman, 73, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her Fleetwood home. She was the wife of Allan R. Kauffman. They shared over 40 years together.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Viola (Gilberg) Mest. Nancy graduated Boyertown High School in 1969 and attended Kutztown University. She spent much of her career in...
Santo Napoli
Nov 29, 2024
Santo J. Napoli passed away Friday, November 29 at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Reading on December 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Scornavacchi) Napoli.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Albright College. He spent his career in sales, last working at Lift, Incorporated.
Santo was preceded in death...
David A. Hartman
Nov 29, 2024
David A. Hartman, 81, formerly of Blandon, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Berks Leisure Living. He was the loving husband of Desiree J. "Suzy" (Wiame) Hartman until her death in 2009.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Lillian A. (Dietrich) Hartman. David graduated from Perry High School in 1961 and joined the...
Felicita Velez
Nov 23, 2024
Felicita (Perez) Velez, 87, passed away on November 23, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Jorge Velez.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo and Petra (Rivera) Perez. Felicita worked as a seamstress for Dolphin International until her retirement in 2009. She was an active member of St. Peter...
Scott J. Schmehl
Nov 22, 2024
Scott J. Schmehl, 62, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 22, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Reading to the late Clarence E. Schmehl Jr. and Carole (Zellers) Schmehl, He attended Muhlenberg High School and later obtained his GED. Scott was most recently working with Ashley Furniture as a certified forklift operator. Prior...
Daniel M. Kepner
Nov 22, 2024
Daniel M. Kepner, Sr., 86, of Shoemakersville, passed away on November 22, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of James G. and Clara E. (Maurer) Kepner.
Daniel dedicated his career to working as a grid caster for General Battery, later known as Exide.
Daniel had a passion for all things Harley. A genuine motorcycle enthusiast, he loved the freedom of...
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