Richard Ellwood Hain
Aug 3, 2024
Richard Elwood Hain, 81, formerly of Shillington, passed away at Spruce Manor- West Reading on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was the widower of Carol Ann Hain, who passed away in 2020.
Born in Reading, Richard graduated from Reading High School in 1960. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.
Richard worked as a tow motor operator for over...
Margaret Reppert
Aug 3, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Marie Reppert, 89, passed away on August 3, with her loving family by her side. She was the companion of Edward "Ed" J. Siatkowski, II, with whom she shared over 30 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late J. Edmund and Marie (Steinmann) Lange. Peggy attended business school and worked as an executive assistant for...
Donald E. Hammes
Aug 2, 2024
Donald E. Hammes, 94, passed away at Berkshire Commons in Exeter on Friday, August 2, 2024.
He, his wife, and family lived in Green Hills, Robeson Township, for 52 years. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frederic and Ethel (Snyder) Hammes. Donald was a member of the Church of St. Benedict, Mohnton, as well as one...
Erma Mae Merkel
Aug 2, 2024
Erma Mae (Bond) Merkel, 100, formerly of Lenhartsville and a resident at Maidencreek Place since 2015 passed away on August 2, 2024, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Irwin A. Merkel, died on March 23, 2004.
Born in Kempton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Libbie (Hamm) Bond.
One of Erma's favorite employers was Rentschler's Bakery in Kutztown where she...
Carole Born
Aug 1, 2024
Carole P. Born, 85, passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her Brecknock Township residence. She was the wife of David B. Born. Highschool sweethearts, they shared a marriage of 67 years.
Born in Leesport to the late Charles R. and Geraldine M. (Anderson) Bausher, Carole graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1956. She worked...
Paul R. Schaeffer
Aug 1, 2024
Paul R. Schaeffer, 94, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the care of the dedicated staff of Phoebe Berks. He was the widower of Lorraine H. (Degler) Schaeffer, who passed away July 17, 2020, after 69 years of marriage.
Born in Upper Bern Township to the late Samuel M. and Mary (Klopp) Schaeffer, and step-mother, Margaret...
Joan Lana Wolf
Jul 31, 2024
Joan Lana (Scheck) Wolf, 84, formerly of Spring Township, passed away July 31, 2024, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville.
Her husband, Francis X. Wolf, Jr., died on January 27, 2012.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Edward and Minnie (Martin) Scheck.
She was a 1958 graduate of Reading High School and St. Joseph's Nursing School.
Joan was employed by...
Leah M. Dibiase
Jul 28, 2024
Leah M. DiBiase, 92, formerly of Midvale Manor, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Phoebe Berks. Her husband, Falco A. DiBiase, Sr. passed away on June 24, 2014. They were married on September 10, 1951.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Emidio and Mary (Barbini) Tranquillo. Leah graduated from Robesonia High School in 1950.
She always...
Richard Oren Sherry
Jul 28, 2024
Richard "Dick" Oren Sherry passed away on July 28, 2024. He lived in Davenport, FL, with his wife of 68 years, Donna L. Sherry. Born in Pottsville, PA, Dick graduated Schuylkill Haven High School before attending Temple University for undergraduate studies, and Villanova, where he received his Masters. Richard was also a Mason.
Dick worked in the West Reading and Wyomissing...
Burnedette Gertrude Carlson
Jul 26, 2024
Burnedette Gertrude (McDowell) Carlson, 98, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Highlands of Wyomissing. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Wesley Carlson, with whom she shared over 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2016.
Born in Butler, she was a daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Oesterling) McDowell. "Bunny" was a member of the...
Giuseppe Gigliotti
Jul 24, 2024
Giuseppe Gigliotti, 91, passed away on July 24, 2024, at his Muhlenberg Twp. home. He was the husband of Concetta M. (Guzzi) Gigliotti. They married on August 15, 1957.
Born in Sersale, Catanzaro, Italy, he was the son of the late Serafino and Domenica (Capellupo) Gigliotti. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. Giuseppe was employed as a cabinet maker...
Bonnie E. Bowers
Jul 21, 2024
Bonnie E. Bowers 75, of Shoemakersville, PA passed away suddenly, at home
July 21, 2024. Bonnie was born in Pottsville to the late George and Carmen
(Hummel) Bowers, and educated in the Blue Mountain School System.
Bonnie was employed by Degler Chevrolet in Hamburg and retired from
ELBECCO in Tuckerton in 2018 after Many years of service.
Bonnie loved her family and would do anything...
Margarita Figueroa
Jul 20, 2024
Margarita Figueroa, 76, of Reading, passed away on July 20, 2024, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Anastasio and Saturna (Cosme) Figueroa.
Margarita worked in the dry-cleaning business for many years while living in Florida. Later she worked for Baldwin Brass for over ten years.
She loved her family and helped to create a...
Edward Fredrick Gardner
Jul 20, 2024
Edward F. Gardner, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Audrey (Hamilton) Gardner, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Samuel Sr. and Lucinda (Ford) Gardner. Edward graduated Wallace High School Class of 1962 and...
Donald J. Young, Sr.
Jul 20, 2024
Donald J. Young Sr., 88, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away July 20, 2024, at Pottstown Hospital.
His beautiful wife of 65 wonderful years, Beverly J. (Lynn) Young, passed away on December 20, 2022.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edwin Charles and Lucy Marie (Pollito) Young.
He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, where he met...
Patrick G Martz
Jul 19, 2024
Patrick G. Martz, 38, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, July 19, 2024 in New Britain Township, Bucks County. He was the loving son of Duane W. Martz and the late Linda M. (Becker) Martz.
Patrick was born in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Exeter Township High School. He received his barber certification and was a certified physical fitness instructor.
Patrick enjoyed listening...
Elaine M. Krott
Jul 19, 2024
Elaine M. Krott, 83, Temple, died Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at 4:25 a.m.
in her room at Berkshire Leisure Living.
Born in Reading, on Oct. 22, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mabel M. (Barnett) Krott.
Miss Krott was retired from Western Electric after working 37 years on 3rd shift. She was a life long member of the...
Richard R. Jessup
Jul 18, 2024
Richard R. Jessup, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away July 18, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Born in Goshen, New York, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Freida Florence (Moore) Jessup.
His wife, Catharine A. (Phillipson) Jessup, died on December 18, 2018.
Richard graduated from Orange County Community College and Western New Mexico University with a bachelor's degree....
Barry E Kreisher
Jul 18, 2024
Barry E. Kreisher, 88, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Trevena) Kreisher. They married in February 2003, and shared 21 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Alberta (Leitham) Kreisher. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He worked as a lab technician at...
Marie C. Rohrbach
Jul 16, 2024
Marie C. (Schuler) Rohrbach, 88, formerly of Leesport, PA, passed away at Mifflin Center on July 16, 2024.
Born in Reading, Marie was the daughter of the late Francis M. and Cecilia R. (Henry) Schuler. It was here that she grew up alongside her loving brother and two sisters: Francis M. Schuler, husband of Sandi Schuler; Virginia E. Eyrich, wife of...