Obituaries

Amy C. Rothermel

Amy C. Rothermel

Aug 27, 2024

Amy C. Rothermel, 54, of West Lawn, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born in Reading to Eleanor M. (Bieber) Rothermel of Wyomissing, and the late Jacob C. Rothermel Sr.

She graduated from Villanova University in 1993 and from Widener University Commonwealth Law School with her Juris Doctorate in 1997. A respected attorney in...

Lucy F. Mcalpine

Lucy F. Mcalpine

Aug 25, 2024

Lucy Ferri McAlpine, born in Loreto, Italy on December 13, 1925, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024.

At the age of eight, she emigrated to the United States with her mother, Assunta, older brother, Guy, and sister, Elsa, joining her father, Pasquale, who had come to America earlier to establish a home for the family. The family settled...

David A. Schell

David A. Schell

Aug 25, 2024

David A. Schell, 65, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl L. (Shuman) Schell. They married in September of 1980, and spent nearly 46 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Howard and Jean (Orth) Schell. David was an honest and hardworking man, who devoted...

Cesar Perez

Cesar Perez

Aug 25, 2024

El joven Cesar Tejeda Pérez, de 17 años, nacido en el Distrito Nacional en República Dominicana, residente de Reading, falleció inesperadamente el 25 de agosto de 2024 en el Hospital de Reading. Nacido en el Distrito Nacional en República Dominicana, Cesar era hijo de Cesar René Tejeda Genao y Denia Altagracia Pérez Gómez, ambos también procedentes de Republica Dominicana. El...

Gust Zogas

Gust Zogas

Aug 25, 2024

With great sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Gust Zogas, age 93, on August 25th, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris (PasYotis) on the same day eight years prior. They were fortunate to share 60 wonderful years together. Born in Reading, PA to Greek immigrants, Harry and Maria (Kypriotis) Zogas, Gust grew up in a small...

Stanley F. Puwalski

Stanley F. Puwalski

Aug 25, 2024

Stanley F. "Stas" Puwalski, age 95, died August 25, 2024 surrounded by family at The Highlands of Wyomissing where he was a resident since June 2012. He was the widower of Dolores G. (Kosnik) Puwalski who died on February 1, 1986.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Peter and Frances (Polek) Puwalski.

Stanley was a graduate of Central...

Melvin P. Edwards

Melvin P. Edwards

Aug 23, 2024

Melvin P. Edwards, 81, of Hamburg, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Brommer) Edwards. They were married on December 24, 1966.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Melvin P. and Elsie (Seering) Edwards.

Mel was a graduate of Hamburg High School in 1960 where he was...

Peter Anthony Gable

Peter Anthony Gable

Aug 23, 2024

Peter Anthony Gable, 82, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Mifflin Center. He was the loving companion of Robin Lebengood, with whom he shared 20 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Hajos) Gable. He graduated Reading High School in 1960 and attended York College before being drafted into the US...

Terry Gail Crawford

Terry Gail Crawford

Aug 22, 2024

Terry "Jill" Bergdale Crawford, 72, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, she was one of two daughters born to the late Elmer and Glenna (Hamilton) Stiefel. As children, Terry and her sister, Sandie, travelled the country on the back of their parents' motorcycles. This instilled a sense of...

Darlene F. Estright

Darlene F. Estright

Aug 22, 2024

Darlene F. (Bowman) Estright, 70, passed away August 22, 2024, in her Reading residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of Mahlon C. Estright. They would have celebrated their 52nd wedding Anniversary on Monday.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late Willis S. and Florence G. (Keffer) Bowman.

Darlene worked as a supervisor for Prospectus Berko...

Bernice R. Hayes

Bernice R. Hayes

Aug 21, 2024

Bernice Rose Hayes, 84, of Hamburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 21 in her home in Tilden Twp. She was the wife of Robert L. Hayes, with whom she was going to celebrate her 65th wedding anniversary on August 29. Born in Drums, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Lorraine (Daubert) Smith. She also spent much...

Norman F. Krohn

Norman F. Krohn

Aug 20, 2024

Norman F. Krohn, 90, passed away on August 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joan Hess-Krohn. They were married in 1998 and spent 26 wonderful years together.

Born in Manitowoc, WI, on July 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Cecelia E. (Kirchen). Norm began his career in Engineering...

Nancy Ehrgood

Nancy Ehrgood

Aug 19, 2024

Nancy Ehrgood, 64, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Promedica Skilled Nursing in West Reading.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gertrude (Wentzel) Ehrgood. Born into a large family, Nancy felt most at home surrounded by children, whether her own or those she took in. She loved holiday and birthday gatherings and wanted...

Ronald Lee Grove

Ronald Lee Grove

Aug 18, 2024

Ronald Lee Grove, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jessica A. (Daigle) Grove. They married on April 15, 2008 sharing 16 years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Arlene (Kohl) Grove. Ronald graduated from Twin Valley High School. He earned an AS degree...

Estelita S. Feather

Estelita S. Feather

Aug 16, 2024

Estelita "Lita" Stubbe Feather, 88, of Hilltown Township, passed away on August 16, 2024 at The Willows, Hatfield. Born in Baltimore, MD, Lita was the daughter of Edwin Howard Feather, Sr. of Pennsylvania and Estelita Stubbe Cestero of Puerto Rico.

Lita graduated from Radnor High School in 1953 before earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware. She dedicated 31...

Victoria L. Azzarello

Victoria L. Azzarello

Aug 16, 2024

Victoria (Lisa) Azzarello, a beloved wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully at her home in West Reading on August 16, 2024, at the age of 85. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Azzarello, who passed away on December 24, 2020.

Born on November 7, 1938 in Venetico Marina, Sicily, Italy, and grew up with a passion for family....

Daniel Walter Sayer

Daniel Walter Sayer

Aug 16, 2024

Daniel Walter Sayer, 61, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Dennis W. Sayer and the late Hazel Irene (Shirey) Sayer. Daniel was employed as a skilled automotive mechanic and masonry worker. At the age of 17 he pushed a car under and replaced an engine in four...

Edwin Richard Mogel

Edwin Richard Mogel

Aug 14, 2024

Edwin R. Mogel, 83, of Reading passed away on August 14, 2024, of natural causes.

Born in Reading on January 14, 1941 to Edwin Mogel and Eleanor (Evans), he was known as "Pop" to those who loved him. While he lived his life in Reading, his spirit of adventure was always apparent as he traveled the country as a semi-truck driver...

Gentry L. Lowry

Gentry L. Lowry

Aug 13, 2024

Gentry L. Lowry, Jr, 77, of Wyomissing, passed away on August 13, 2024, with his loving wife, Paula, by his side.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gentry Lowry, Sr and Dorothy (Aamon) Lowry. Gent was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1964 and enlisted in the United States Marines Corps. He was employed at...

Pasquale Gino

Pasquale Gino

Aug 13, 2024

Pasquale Gino, 89, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, in his Cumru Township residence surrounded by his loving family.

His wife, Charlotte M. (Ferko) Gino, died on November 4, 2003.

Born in Brooklyn New York on June 8, 1935, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Carmella A. (Pantaleo) Gino.

He was employed as an International Union Representative for the...