Anthony Cianci
Oct 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Peter Cianci, 88, of Wyomissing. Tony died on October 29, 2025, at Columbia Cottage.
Tony was born on March 23, 1937, to Raffaele and Mary Cianci in Reading, PA, where he was the youngest and only son in a family with four doting sisters; Yolanda, Dolores, Maryanne, and Rosemarie, all...
Mary Alice Wotring
Oct 29, 2025
Mary Alice Wotring, DeDe, 87, passed to her heavenly maker while residing at The Highlands in Wyomissing on Wednesday, October 29. She was the daughter of Frances and John M. Wotring, MD.
A remarkable woman, her first job was with the Voice of America radio program in 1963. She was a musician, administrator for G. D. Searle in Chicago and South...
Ignacio Lebron Sostre
Oct 25, 2025
Ignacio Lebron Sostre, 86, passed away on October 25, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Margarita Rodriguez until her passing in 1984. They shared 14 wonderful years together.
He was employed by Café Yaucono Company in San Juan, PR, for over two decades prior to his retirement. A dedicated and hardworking employee, Ignacio received numerous awards...
Robert D'Onofrio
Oct 25, 2025
Robert K. "Bob" D'Onofrio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was the devoted husband of JoAnn P. D'Onofrio.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Bob was the son of the late Eugene and Carmella (Marotti) D'Onofrio. He is survived by his children: Kerri (Rich) Emhof Jonathan (Jennifer) Dumas, and Karen Dumas;...
Robert Bruce Ludgate, Sr.
Oct 23, 2025
Robert Bruce Ludgate, Sr., 86, of Reading, PA, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness.
Born on August 14, 1939, in Jamaica (Queens), NY, Bob was the first son of the late Harold "Al" C. Ludgate, Sr. and Edna L. (Noviello) Ludgate Terrell. He played basketball on the Brockport High School varsity...
Stacie Batdorf
Oct 23, 2025
Stacie J. Batdorf, 63, formerly of Wyomissing Hills, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in the care of Daysping Homes, where she has resided for many years.
She was born in Pottsville to the late Merritt E. and Elizabeth M. (Freeburn) Batdorf. Stacie was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend to many. Stacie graduated from Berks Vocational and Technical...
Celia T. Kilar
Oct 21, 2025
Celia T. Kilar 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Berks Heim where she resided. She was the devoted wife of Walter R. Kilar until his passing in 2000.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antionette (Jankowski) Glembocki. Celia was employed for many years at the Berkshire Knitting Mills and Narrow Fabric....
Jeffrey Scot Decker
Oct 20, 2025
Jeffrey Scot Decker, 64, of Reading, passed away October 20, 2025, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Jack Decker and Lynn (Levine) Glass.
Jeff cherished his family, particularly the moments spent with his grandchildren. He is remembered as a playful jokester with a great sense of humor, embodying a simple lifestyle that prioritized relaxation...
Enzo Valentin
Oct 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Enzo Michael ValentinSeptember 5, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Our precious baby boy, Enzo Michael Valentin, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, Enzo filled our hearts with endless love, light, and joy. His beautiful spirit touched everyone who met him and will forever live in...
Deacon John W. Murphy, Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Deacon John W. Murphy, Jr.
The Rev. Mr. John W. Murphy, Jr., 91, passed away on October 20, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Pugarelli) Murphy, until her passing in 2014. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Chief Federal Judge John W. and Ella (Heffron) Murphy.
He is survived by two children, Deborah A. Fisher (Thomas)...
Walter A. "D.J. Sonny" Shuker
Oct 18, 2025
Walter A. "D.J. Sonny" Shuker, 87, of Hamburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2025, at the Laurel Center.
He was the widower of Vivian (Manmiller Zweizig) Shuker, who died on December 15, 2023.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Florence (Marks) Shuker.
He was a 1958 graduate of Reading High...
Concetta M. Hain
Oct 18, 2025
Concetta M. Hain, 94, of Wyomissing, passed away on October 18, 2025 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Salvatore and Bessie (Turrisi) Matarazzo.
After Concetta graduated from Reading High School in 1949, she married her sweetheart, Raymond Hain, Jr., with whom she shared 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2008. A devoted homemaker, she...
Theresa Yedinak
Oct 17, 2025
Theresa A. Yedinak, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, in her residence. She was the loving wife of Jerry Yedinak, who passed away on April 12, 2019.
Born in Reading to the late Andrew J. and Mary (Lesagonicz) Bilak, Theresa graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1959.
From 1962 through 1975, Theresa worked as a...
Todd Allen Kline
Oct 15, 2025
Todd Allen Kline, 59, of Reading, passed away on October 15, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Josephs Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Bruce G. and Helen K. (Hartman) Kline.
Todd was a 1984 graduate of Hamburg High School and a dedicated employee of Sunsweet Growers in Fleetwood.
Todd loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing with his buddy,...
Stanley Gibson
Oct 14, 2025
Stanley Gibson, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at the Laurel Center. He was 91 years old.
Born on February 15, 1934, in Orwin, Pennsylvania, Stanley was the youngest of ten children born to Gertrude (Nelson) and James Gibson. In 1955, Stanley enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War.
Following...
Ramon Mendez
Oct 14, 2025
Ramon Mendez, born on January 5, 1949, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved son of Dámaso Mendez and Rosa Portuguez, and brother to Ángel, Carlos, Marcos, “Cuca,” “Cuchita,” and Pura, several of whom preceded him in death. A man of few words but with a...
Dorothy Louise Leas
Oct 14, 2025
Dorothy Louise Leas, affectionately known as Dot or Gdot, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 14, 2025. Dot was born on November 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, to Stephen J. Kunder and Anna L. (Frank) Kunder. She attended Bartram High School and, upon graduation, went on to earn a degree in Education from West Chester University.
Dot...
Jean W. Cooke
Oct 14, 2025
Jean Cooke, 82, of Leesport, passed away in her residence surrounded by her loving family & friends.
She was the wife of the late Charles Cooke for 50 years.
Jean was born in Centerport, PA to her parents Aaron and May (Werley) Gundrum. She went on to receive a full scholarship for nursing school at Montgomery Hospital and became a registered nurse....
Michael Thomas Knarr
Oct 13, 2025
Michael Thomas Knarr, 59, of Fleetwood, PA, unexpectedly passed away in his home on October 13, 2025. He was the son of the late Thomas E. Knarr and survived by his mother, Donna J. (Dunkelberger) Knarr.
In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by 3 siblings: his sister, Debbie Young & husband, Brian of Fleetwood, PA; his sister, Dr. Wendy...
Margaret Bligh
Oct 12, 2025
Margaret Bligh, cherished wife, loving sister, adored aunt and great-aunt, devoted friend, and esteemed colleague, passed away on October 12, 2025, at the age of 78, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of James Bligh, with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Chester and Peggy Keller,...