Obituaries
Deborah L. Long
Aug 12, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" L. Long, 74, of Reading, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in the care of Berks Heim.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Walter H. T. Long and Gladys (Kramer) Krammes, wife of Stanford Krammes. After graduating from Reading High School, Debbie worked for a few years at Carpenter Tech before enlisting in the...
Joseph George Stoudt
Aug 9, 2024
Joseph G. Stoudt, 86, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife, Rosario Pichardo Stoudt, by his side.
Born in Mohrsville, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the son of the late John M. and Eva M. (Bower) Stoudt.
In addition to his spouse, Joseph is survived by three children, stepchildren and...
George Francis Reading
Aug 7, 2024
George Francis Reading Jr., 87, of Laureldale, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honeybrook. He was the loving husband of Sally Ann (Craig) Reading, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George Sr. and Agnes (Leonard) Reading. He graduated from LaSalle University, class...
Virgen Maria Ramos
Aug 6, 2024
Virgen Maria Ramos (Mendez), 66, passed away Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, in the Reading Hospital & Medical Center.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Mendez and Rafaela (Gonzalez) Mendez.
Maria was a member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church.
She was employed at Stauffer Biscuits, Blandon before the business closing in 2006.
Maria enjoyed gardening, crafting...
Ernesto A. Peltier
Aug 5, 2024
Ernesto A. Peltier, de 83 años, falleció pacÃficamente el 5 de agosto del 2024 en el Centro de Rehabilitación y EnfermerÃa Especializada de Sinking Spring. Nacido en Santiago de Chile, Ernesto era hijo de Ernesto A. Peltier Zamora y Ana T. Gihglioto Villegas. Ernesto fue el amoroso esposo de Irma Silvia (Lossa) Peltier, hasta su fallecimiento en el año 2011.
El...
Silvia M. Hendershott
Aug 4, 2024
Silvia Hendershott, 86, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away after a brave and persistent battle with cancer on Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her adoring husband of 55 years, Donald Hendershott, passed away on December 28, 2012.
A first-generation Italian American born on June 21, 1938, in Chicago to the late Vincenzo and Ernesta Paluzzi,...
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...
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