Obituaries
Sharon Lynn Kershner
Nov 1, 2024
Sharon Lynn Kershner of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania joined her beloved savior Jesus Christ on November 1, 2024, at the age of 62. She spent her last weeks at home surrounded by her family who cherished her for the kindness and love she shared with those around her.
Sharon was the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Ruth. She graduated from Pennridge High School...
Martha A. Orlando
Oct 31, 2024
Martha A. (Yonkovitch) Orlando, 78, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away October 31, 2024, in her Wyomissing residence. Her husband, Roy A. Orlando, died on April 26, 2016.
Born in Pottstown, PA on October 23, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Paul J. and Helen (Lichman) Yonkovitch. She was a graduate of Saint Pius X Catholic High School, Pottstown,...
Sheila Mae Palmieri-Franks
Oct 31, 2024
Sheila Mae Palmieri-Franks, 70, passed away on October 31, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David W. Franks.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Gloria Mae (Garman) Philips and the late Robert Philips. Sheila graduated from Reading High School in 1971, and worked as a receptionist for Security of America, and in the BCIU until her retirement in...
David L. Thun
Oct 31, 2024
David Louis Thun, 87, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024, fully engaged in community service to the end of his long and productive life. He was vacationing in Pawley's Island, SC with his beloved wife Barbara Boothby Thun and other family.
Born in the Reading hospital, he was the eldest son of the late Louis R. and Cynthia Cameron Thun and...
Richard Paul Cronk
Oct 30, 2024
Richard Paul Cronk, aged 77, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Lansdale, PA. Born on June 6, 1947, Richard was a long-time resident of the Reading, PA area and a respected electrical engineer in the nuclear power sector, dedicating over forty years of service at Gilbert Associates / Worley Parsons.
Richard graduated from Montrose High School before earning his degree...
Gary Lawrence Saunders
Oct 30, 2024
Gary L. Saunders, 63, of Mohnton, passed away on October 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
A devoted father and grandfather, he was married to Darlene (Howe) for 43 years. Gary was born in Ithaca, NY, to the late Lester LeRoy and Esther Mae (Vargo) Saunders. He grew up in Enfield, NY and graduated from Ithaca High School.
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Jean Louise Unger
Oct 28, 2024
Jean Louise Unger, 59, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Delaware County, Jean was the daughter of James Delroy and Margaret (Raibley) Beissel.
Jean had a passion for Def Leppard's music and found entertainment in shows like The Walking Dead, Animal Planet, and Two and a Half Men. Additionally, she was an avid...
Jean Jones
Oct 28, 2024
Jean Jones, 94, of Shillington, passed away on October 28, 2024 at Reading Hospital. Born in Shillington to Nathan and Ella (Hertzog) White, she was one of six children. Jean was the loving spouse to Raymond Jones until his passing in 2008.
She was a 1947 graduate of Shillington High School. Jean dedicated her life to managing her household and nurturing...
Christina E. Fisher
Oct 26, 2024
Christina "Chrissy" E. (Dietrich) Fisher, 41, of Temple, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Tina M. (Miller), wife of Carl Bealer, Fleetwood. She was raised by stepfathers Gregory J. Didyoung, Temple and Carl Bealer.
Chrissy was a graduate of RACC and Penn State Berks earning a degree in...
Thomas Matthew Osiecki
Oct 25, 2024
Thomas M. Osiecki, 89, of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Frances I. "Renie" (Horodynska) with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Born June 18, 1935, in Reading, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Zielinski) Osiecki. He graduated from Reading...
Sharon Elaine Kerns
Oct 25, 2024
Sharon E. (Hock) Kerns, 70, of Shillington, passed away on October 25, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Kenneth R. Kerns, who passed away September 9, 1994.
Born in Reading to the late Leo W. and Hettie E. (Royles) Hock, Sharon graduated from Central Catholic in 1972. A member of the Central Catholic Marching Band,...
Maria Altagracia Arias
Oct 25, 2024
MarÃa Altagracia Arias (Javier) de 77 años de edad, Residente de Reading P.A. Nacida en la provincia Espaillat, República Dominicana el 28 de octubre de 1946, falleció el 25 de octubre de 2024 en Reading Hospital, West Reading. Hija del Sr. Juanico Javier y la Sra. Flora Vázquez.
MarÃa emigró a los Estados Unidos en los años 80's, donde trabajó arduamente...
Michael J. Dalessio
Oct 23, 2024
Michael J. DaLessio, 70, passed away on October 23, 2024, at his Reading home. He was the partner of Sharon Wertz.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Dominic J. and Blanche (Berube) DaLessio. He worked as a mechanic for Ted's Garage in Reading and the Reading Railroad.
Michael enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and racing.
He is survived by...
Laurent Gerant
Oct 23, 2024
Laurent Etzer Gerant, 86, passed away on October 23, 2024, surrounded by several generations of his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Amelia [Nordelus] Gerant. They shared 57 years together, living in Brooklyn after traveling to the U.S. from their home country of Haiti, before settling in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Born in Jeremie, Haiti, on March 29, 1938 Laurent...
Samiha Elias Hazim
Oct 23, 2024
Samiha Elias Hazim, 83, died on October 23, 2024, at Gracedale Nazareth surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lebanon; she was the daughter of the late Elias and Mariam Elias. She was the loving wife of the late Aziz Hazim for 67 years. Survivors: Sons, Elias Hazim, husband of Huda and Riad Hazim, husband of Souad; Daughters, Veolette Hazim...
Marion Gayle Brown
Oct 21, 2024
Marion G. Brown, 87, passed away peacefully at Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehab on October 21, 2024. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of G. Steward and Betty (Care) Kline.
Marion was a 1956 graduate of Amity High School. She dedicated her professional life to working as a saleswoman for Izod and Borders, retiring in 2003.
She had a sassy personality...
Elizabeth A Lischak
Oct 20, 2024
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Wink) Lischak, 88, passed away on October 20, 2024. Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Annie R. (Stein) Wink. Betty attended Schuylkill Haven High School.
She was an active member at St. John's Church in Port Clinton. Her passions included selling Avon products, which she did for 50 years, and traveling...
Micheal Joseph Cotto
Oct 20, 2024
Micheal Joseph Cotto, 55, passed away on October 20, 2024, at his Shoemakersville residence. He was the husband of Lailani (Santiago) Cotto.
Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of Paul and Shelby Condida. After high school, Micheal worked as an autobody mechanic.
Micheal is survived by his wife, Lailani; son, Joey Frankle (Kelsey); and daughters, Ericha Cotto, and Drue Mohler; a...
Frank C. Wallick
Oct 20, 2024
Frank C. Wallick Jr., of West Reading, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Reading Hospital. He was born March 17, 1968, in York to the late Mary Balazs and Frank Wallick Sr.
Frank was part of the Steamfitters Local Union 420. He enjoyed going to auctions, summer drives, and strolls on the beach.
He is survived by his daughter, Katelyn...
Mary J. Messner
Oct 20, 2024
Mary J. (Rebhan) Messner, 91, of Mohnton, passed away October 20, 2024, at The Heritage of Green Hills, Shillington.
Her husband, Carl A. "Skip" Messner, died on August 28, 2016.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late William and Ellen (Coughlin) Rebhan.
She was a graduate of Tottenville High school, Staten Island, NY.
Mary served our nation proudly in...
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