Anthony B. Benz
Jul 1, 2024
Anthony B. Benz, 91, of Temple, passed away on July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He celebrated 48 years of marriage with his wife, Rosemary (Steck) Benz.
Born in Philadelphia to the late William and Isabel (Toner) Benz, Tony honorably served in the United States Navy for two years before enlisting in the Marines, retiring as a Captain after...
Lauren Nicole Guzman
Jul 1, 2024
Lauren Nicole "Gucci" Guzman, 24, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024 at her home in Reading, PA.
Born in Brooklyn on September 30, 1999, she is the late daughter of Grismaldy Guzman and Carolyn Dominguez, raised by her mother and stepdad, Angel Rivera. Lauren was a beautiful young woman who enjoyed helping others look and feel beautiful or "Gucci" as...
Roberto Narvaez
Jul 1, 2024
Roberto Narvaez, 79, of Hamburg, passed away at the Laurel Center on July 1, 2024. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Abelardo and Concepcion (Vazquez) Narvaez and one of eight children. Roberto was the loving husband of Maria Ann Narvaez, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage until her passing in 2006.
Until his...
Frank Marte
Jun 30, 2024
Frank Marte, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Belkis Zapata Marte.
Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Rumaldo Marte and Clemencia Vera. After graduating from high school, Frank learned and became an iron worker. He was part of rebuilding the World Trade Center...
James E. Keeley
Jun 30, 2024
James E. Keeley, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in his Lenhartsville residence. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth (Guzik) Keeley, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Bridgeport, PA, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Rodenbaugh) Keeley. A proud veteran, Jim served in the United States Army. After his military...
Mirla Wanda Martinez-De La Cruz
Jun 30, 2024
La Sra. Mirla Wanda Martínez- De La Cruz (Cruz-Medina), de 49 años de edad, nacida en Diciembre, 12 de 1974, proveniente de La Romana, República Dominicana; residente de Reading, PA, falleció el Domingo, 30 de Junio, del 2024., al lado de su amado esposo y seres queridos, en el Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Mirla fue la amada esposa por...
Barbara A. Isganitis
Jun 29, 2024
Barbara A. Isganitis, 85, of Reading, PA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was married to Victor Isganitis for 40 years until his sudden passing in 2001.
Born on October 30, 1938 to the late Anna M. (Steber) and Frank Sudnick in Hazleton, Barbara was a graduate of St. Kunegunda Catholic Elementary School...
Albert A. Stallone
Jun 29, 2024
Judge Albert A. Stallone, 91, died peacefully surrounded by members of his family at his home in Wyomissing, PA on June 29, 2024. Born in Reading on April 5, 1933, he spent much of his youth as a resident of the Home for Friendless Children (subsequently renamed The Children's Home of Reading) until the age of 12. When his father...
Elizabeth Lally Griesmer
Jun 28, 2024
Elizabeth Lally Griesmer died on Friday, June 28, 2024, just shy of her 95th birthday. Betty was born in Brookline, MA, grew up in Bronxville, NY, raised her family in Kingston and Shavertown, PA, and ultimately resided in Wyomissing.
Betty spent much of her life volunteering for causes which mattered deeply to her. A parishioner of St. Ignatius Church, Betty taught...
Jean Graeff
Jun 27, 2024
Jean Rose Graeff, passed away at the age of 81 on June 27, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She left a void they cannot fill.
Jean was born in Pottsville, Pa April 11, 1943. She graduated Pottsville High School and then married the love of her life, Elmer James Graeff, whom she dated since age 16. Jean and Elmer literally...
Mary E. Ford
Jun 26, 2024
Mary Esther Ford, 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, PA.
She was the widow of Paul J. Ford. They celebrated 35 years of marriage before his death in 1990.
Born in Dunmore, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Esther C. (Harney) Gribbin. Mary was a graduate of Dunmore (PA) High School.
Mary...
Sofia Lynn Macrina
Jun 25, 2024
Sofia Lynn Macrina passed on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia surrounded by her parents, Daniel A. and Vanessa M. (Putt) Macrina, and her older sister Aurora of Wyomissing.
Sofia was fond of her older sister, Aurora R., the two shared many treasured "sister times" including reading and watching Disney movies. Sofia, who was named after the...
Victor T. Greer
Jun 25, 2024
Victor Thomas Greer, 56, passed away June 25, 2024, at his home in Exeter Township, with his father by his side.
He was the son of the Thomas H. Greer and the late Maria L. (Montes) Greer.
Victor was a graduate of Exeter Township High School, class of 1986.
He was a United States Navy Veteran.
He received a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from...
Gregory Scott Crammer
Jun 25, 2024
Gregory S. Crammer, 55, of West Lawn, was unfairly taken from the people who love him on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was the loving husband of Patrice E. (Cravener) Crammer.
Born in Reading to Vernon Crammer and Gloria M. (Emrick) Smith, widow of Donyon C. Smith, Greg graduated from Emmaus High School in 1987. He was the owner of Image...
Betty J. Donley
Jun 24, 2024
Betty J. (Brooks) Donley, 88, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hernando, Florida.
Born in Carbondale, IL, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Blanche (Tyner) Brooks. Betty worked for many years as a patient account manager at Indiana Hospital in Indiana PA. She was a certified patients accounts manager.
Betty is...
Betty K. Weber
Jun 23, 2024
Betty K. Weber, age 97, wife of the late Joseph B. Weber, Jr. passed away with grace on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. Born July 19, 1926 to the late Grace and Daniel B. Kulp, Sr. in Phoenixville, PA, Betty lived a life of devotion.
Betty graduated from Phoenixville Area High School and upon his return from WWII,...
Keith A. Angstadt
Jun 23, 2024
Keith A. Angstadt, 65, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his West Lawn home. He was the husband of Linda D. (Boucher) Angstadt. They were married for 44 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Rader) Angstadt . Keith graduated from Wyomissing High School. He was employed as a material handler at...
Gizella T. Hajdu
Jun 23, 2024
Gizella Teresa (Korodi), Hajdu 92, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and staff of caregivers. Born in Budapest, Hungary on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Korodi and Gizella (Peres).
She came to the United States as a refugee through Operation Mercy established by the U.S Army in December 1956...
Rose Rossi
Jun 22, 2024
Rose Rossi, 85, of Reading, passed away on June 22, 2024, at Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Marian (DaDamio) Rossignoli.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1957.
Rose loved seeing her family. She enjoyed baking, watching the Sixers and Phillies, and drinking Rolling Rock.
Rose was predeceased by seven...
Herbert H. Stahl
Jun 19, 2024
Herbert H. Stahl Jr., 73, formerly of West Reading and Drexelwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in his Wernersville residence. He was cherished by his wife, Suzanne (Thiel), with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage. Together they traveled to more places than a "South 12th Street guy" ever imagined.
Born in Reading to the late Herbert H. Stahl...