Theodore Roy Knepp
Jul 13, 2024
Theodore R. "Ted" Knepp, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at home in Glenmoore. He was the loving husband of Dawn (Benner) Knepp, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Shillington, he was a son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Ostrowski) Knepp. After graduating Governor Mifflin High School (Class of 1957), he began a long...
Carol Jean Swisher
Jul 13, 2024
Carol Jean Swisher, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the Reading Hospital.
Carol, a daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Szewczyk) Swist, was born in Reading. She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Carol's greatest joy was gathering with family and friends. She will ever be remembered for her fun loving spirit.
Carol will be deeply...
Hector Manuel Gonzalez
Jul 13, 2024
Hector Manuel Gonzalez, 74, peacefully fell asleep in death on July 13, 2024, in his Reading residence, where he resided for 64 years.
Born in Cuamo, Puerto Rico. he was the son of Ana Maria Gonzalez and the late Praxedes Gonzalez.
Hector was the beloved husband of Luz "Celi" Gonzalez, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He was employed as a...
Thomas Gilmore
Jul 12, 2024
Thomas R. Gilmore II, 75, of West Reading, passed away in his residence on July 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Rothermel). They shared 39 years of marriage.
Born in Reading to the late Thomas R. Gilmore I and Jean (Riegel) Gilmore, Tom graduated from Reading High School Class of 1966. He served his country honorably in the...
Blanche Rose Hayick
Jul 12, 2024
Blanche R. Hayick, 93, formerly of Sinking Spring and resident of the Heritage at Green Hills, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph F. Hayick, who passed away on August 9, 2023.
Born in Reading to the late Stewart R. and Frances E. (Stankiewicz) Sterling, Blanche graduated from Reading...
Dominic T. Pezzino
Jul 12, 2024
Dominic T. Pezzino, 86, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Sylvia (Gadinsky) Pezzino, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Marella) Pezzino. Dominic was a graduate of Reading High School and a proud veteran...
Michael P. Hanley
Jul 9, 2024
Michael P. Hanley, 65, of Wyomissing, passed away July 9, 2024, at the Columbia Cottage after a long and courageous battle with his health.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Michael A. and Mary C. (Sheerin) Hanley.
He was a 1977 graduate of Holy Name High School and attended Penn State Mont Alto.
Michael was employed as a machinist...
Melanie Lee Overley
Jul 9, 2024
Melanie Lee Overley, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in her Mohnton residence. She was the loving wife of Timothy L. Overley, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Gaston) Hiester. A graduate of Governor Mifflin High School class of 1971, Melanie worked a variety...
Niki Eleanor Bartnicki
Jul 8, 2024
Niki E. Bartnicki, 74, of Reading, passed away in her residence on July 8, 2024, after a 16-year battle with lung and breast cancer. She was the loving wife of Janusz Miaskiewicz, who she married on June 14, 1995.
Born in West Reading to the late Sylvester and Eleanor I. (Ratayczak) Bartnicki, Niki graduated from Reading High School in 1968. She...
Helen M Zillhardt
Jul 7, 2024
Helen M. (Scioli) Zillhardt was born in Reading, PA on July 6, 1924 to Angeline and Joseph Scioli. She passed away at the age of 100 on July 7, 2024 at Rest Haven Nursing Home where she resided. She is survived by her son, Glenn, her daughter, Karen (and Tom), her Granddaughters, Tracey, Kimberly and Megan, her 5 Great-Grandchildren.
Helen lived...
Betty Jane Homan
Jul 6, 2024
Betty Jane Homan, 83 years passed away suddenly under the care of St. Joseph's Hospital.
Born and raised in Reading to the late Harry and Edna Kline Johnson, she was educated in the Berks County school district.
Betty married the love of her life, William Homan April 13, 1952 and they shared 48 years together before he passed away January 15, 2000....
Theresa Springer
Jul 6, 2024
Theresa S. Springer, 87, formerly of Spring Township, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of F. Donald Springer, who passed away on June 19, 2017.
Born in Bethlehem to the late Charles F. and Anne (Treskot) Szilagyi, Theresa graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School.
A devout woman, Theresa was a faithful...
Ray C. Lenhart
Jul 6, 2024
Ray C. Lenhart, 92, passed away on July 6, 2024, at the Reading Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Geraldine K. (Kaminski) Lenhart. They married on May 5, 1956, and celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this year.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Ray L. and Ruth (Zimmerman) Lenhart....
James M Corolla Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
James M. Corolla, Jr, 48, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2024 in his Robesonia home. Born in Reading on September 10, 1975, he was the son of James M. Corolla, Sr. and the late Paulette C. (Berger) Corolla.
Jimmy attended Reading High School. He loved spending time with his family, vacationing in the Outer Banks, NC, all things horror, going...
Steven Lee Fry
Jul 5, 2024
Steven Lee Fry, 56, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital on July 5, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of Lester and Paulette (Dodson) Fry. Steven was the loving husband of Kristina (Eager) Fry, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.
Steven worked as a service technician for Steve Moyer Subaru.
His passion...
Jon Barry Petricoin
Jul 3, 2024
By any measure, Jon Barry Petricoin (1940 - 2024) was an extraordinary man. Born in Reading to parents Emanuel & Margaret (Julian) Petricoin, and the grandson of an Italian immigrant, Barry quickly distinguished himself for his leadership and willingness to serve those around him.
After the family moved from Reading's Riverside neighborhood to Kenhorst in 1947, Barry was credited for saving...
Jonnie Rapp
Jul 2, 2024
Jonnie "Jon" Rapp peacefully passed Tuesday July 2nd, 2024, surrounded by his entire family, watching one last Phillies baseball game together. He would have been 72 on July 5th. Born in Reading, PA in 1952 to Helen (Goodall) and Gerald "Jerry" Rapp Jr., Jonnie grew up in West Reading, graduated from Wyomissing High School and had a long career in...
Jorge Luis Carino
Jul 1, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jorge Luis Carino, Sr., at the age of 57, on July 1, 2024, under the compassionate care of Reading Hospital.
Jorge was a native of Manhattan, NY, born to the late German Carino and Carmen Cuadrado Carino. He spent his early years in New York, attending grade school before...
John L. Miller
Jul 1, 2024
John L. Miller, 82, passed away July 1, 2024, in his Cumru Township residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Gloria E. (Care) Miller.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Kathleen M. (Evans) Miller.
John dedicated 37 years of his life working as a truck driver until his retirement from Maier's...
Albert C. Silveri
Jul 1, 2024
Albert C. Silveri Jr. 76, of Wyomissing, PA passed away of natural causes on Monday, July 1st at the Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA; surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Albert Silveri, Sr., and Assunta (Buzzelli) and was the devoted husband to his wife Marianne (Chrusch) Silveri for over 57 years.
He...