Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

John Stasulli, 95, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was predeceased by Rosemary, his loving wife of 71 years, and two daughters, Patti Nagle and Cathy Beahr.

Born in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Mentusky) Stasulli. He was a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School. John proudly served...

Jan 15, 2025

Arlene D. (Faust) Haas, 98, passed away on January 15, 2025 at the Berks Heim, where she resided since 2018.

Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Seaman) Faust. She graduated from Ontelaunee School District. She was proud to be a homemaker, taking care of her daughters, and creating a warm and loving homelife. Later...

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Shauna Eileen Dillman March 12, 1950 – January 14, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we share the passing of Shauna Eileen Dillman who passed away at home in Wyomissing, PA on January 14, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, Shauna lived a vibrant life filled with passion, determination, and joy. In her early years, Shauna pursued...

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

James "Jimmy" J. Janiszewski, 62, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Mary Louise (Lazusky) Janiszewski and the late John J. Janiszewski. Jimmy graduated from Holy Name High School in 1980 where he was on the golf team and Drexel University in 1985 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Jan 14, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" J. Razzano, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading to the late Patrick J. and Clara L. (Neidert) Razzano, he celebrated 68 years of marriage to Mary Ann (Limpus) on September 29.

He attended Reading High School and served honorably in the U.S. Army during Korea. He retired...

Jan 13, 2025

Nancy E. Knoblauch, 84, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill. She was the wife of James F. Knoblauch, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage before his passing in 1993.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the only daughter of the late Emanuel and Thelma (Aungst) Bolton. Nancy worked as a topper and mender...

Jan 13, 2025

Andrew "Drew" Michael Crawford, 27, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 13, 2025.

Born on January 21, 1997, Drew grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Wilson High School in 2015. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Temple University in 2019.

A Philadelphia resident, Drew worked tirelessly in the operating room as a Medical Device...

Jan 13, 2025

Dallas Adam Lutz, 90, passed away January 13, 2025, in his Spring Township residence.

His wife Colleen Hiller (Kohl) Lutz, died on December 11, 2013, they marred on January 28, 1956.

Born in Cumru Township, he was a son of the late John Adam and Florence Beatrice (Holzman) Lutz.

He was a 1952 graduate of Wyomissing High School.

Dallas served our nation proudly and...

Jan 13, 2025

Elisavet O. Terzidis, 80, formerly of Reading, passed away the evening of Monday, January 13, 2025, in the care of West Reading Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Greece Elisavet was a daughter of the late Panayioti and Adamandia Octapoda.

She worked for many years as a seamstress at the former Reading Knitting Mills.

Elisavet was a devoted member of St. Matthew Greek...

Jan 10, 2025

Paul L. Sommers, Jr., 95, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 10, 2024 at Country Meadows. Born in Reading, he was the son of Paul L. Sommers, Sr. and Lillian E. (Purcell). Paul was the loving husband of Thelma L. (Scatchard) Sommers, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Paul was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. He obtained...

Jan 10, 2025

Victor Amos Kroninger, Jr., 93, died in his home in Blandon on January, 10, 2025. Born in Shillington, he was the son of Victor, Sr. and Anna (Grammes) Kroninger. He was married on June 19, 1960 to Jeanean Yakubecek of Egypt, PA.

Victor was a graduate of Shillington High School, '49, Muhlenberg College, '53, and The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, '56....

Jan 10, 2025

Felix Tchang, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the care of the Highlands.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Fellowship, 4891 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Viewing and visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Burial services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m....

Jan 9, 2025

Donald George Stout, Jr., 89, of West Reading, passed away January 9, 2025, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Donald George, Sr., and Lavona (Yerger) Stout.

Donald was a 1953graduate of West Reading High School and was highly athletic, participating in baseball, football, basketball, and track. In 1953, he received an alumni award...

Jan 8, 2025

Sarah Rose Tarnoski , 90, was born in Reading, PA on June 2, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia (Sallada) Pietrantonio.

In her youth she was known as "Sarah Pete" to her friends and greatly enjoyed music and dancing. One of her fond dance memories was taking the train from Reading to Philadelphia to go dancing...

Jan 7, 2025

Debora A. (Snyder) McKale, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She resided with her boyfriend of many years.

Born in Reading to the late Raymond E. Snyder and Carlissa M. (Snyder) Snyder, Debora graduated from Oley Valley High School. She later graduated from the Reading Area Community College with a degree in Applied Health...

Jan 7, 2025

Patrick McCartney Jr., 71, passed away on January 7, 2025. Born on June 8, 1953, Patrick was a talented handyman with a gift for fixing and building anything. His faith in Jesus was a cornerstone of his life, and he held that close throughout his years.

Patrick found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, Elora, Waylon, and Silas. He...

Jan 7, 2025

Peter Neil Zacharias of Wyomissing died in the Reading Hospital on January 7 after a short illness. He was the husband of Kristen (Longenecker) Zacharias, whom he married on July 10, 1971, and had met in 1955 when her family moved in across the street.

A seventh-generation Berks Countian, Pete was born on August 6, 1947, to the late Edwin H....

Jan 6, 2025

Harvey Daniel "Dan" Gechter, 88, passed away on January 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Evelyn (Kinkaid) Gechter. They shared 69 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Bowen) Gechter. Dan graduated from Shillington High School, and proudly served in the Marine Corps. He also...

Jan 5, 2025

Richard J. Sweigart, 83, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean R. (Horning) Sweigart.

Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son of the late Floyd S. and Florence A. (Stoner) Sweigart. Richard graduated from Cocalico High School in 1959 and the Reading Business Institute in 1961. He was employed in the...