Helen J. Demsko
May 20, 2024
Helen J. (Johns) Demsko, 80 passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2024, in her Spring Township residence surrounded by family.
She was the loving wife of Robert J. Demsko for 55 years, marrying in 1968.
Born in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late James and Eileen (Stokes) Johns.
Helen was originally employed by Stewart's Department Store of Baltimore, where she...
David M. Rhodes
May 18, 2024
David M. Rhodes, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in his Schuylkill Haven residence.
Born in Charleston, S.C., he was the son of the late Carson Rhodes and Sarah F. Purvis.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda L. (Heckman) Rhodes, with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage.
David was a United States Air Force Veteran serving as an M.P.
He...
Judith A. Shurr
May 17, 2024
Judith A. Shurr, 81, of Birdsboro, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Gene P. Shurr, who passed away in 2012 after 50 years of marriage.
Born to the late Charles F. and Lucy E. (Ulrich) Schlaybach, Judith attended Reading High School.
Judith worked at the Reading Laundry and as an aide...
Lucy F. Ciatto
May 17, 2024
Flavia Lucia "Lucy" (Ferrara) Ciatto, 98, passed away in her sleep on May 17, 2024, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Her husband, Joseph Ciatto, passed away on August 21, 2020. They were married on January 22, 1949. She was predeceased by her son Joseph P. "Joey" Ciatto.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank G. and Rosaria (Cucinotta)...
Margarita Perez
May 17, 2024
Margarita Pérez, de 79 años de edad, proveniente de Oaxaca, México; residente de Reading, PA, falleció el Viernes, 17 de Mayo, del 2024., bajo el cuidado de sus hijas en su residencia de Reading, PA. La Sra. Margarita fue la viuda de su fallecido esposo, el Sr. Janario Pérez quien falleció en el 2014, después de 60 años en matrimonio....
John Emmick
May 16, 2024
John "Jack" Emmick, 87, passed away on May 16, 2024, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Bonnie (Frey) Emmick.
Born in McKeesport, PA, on November 26, 1936, he was the son of the late John "Sid" and Virginia (Miller) Emmick. Jack graduated from McKeesport High School in 1955. He was employed by Carpenter Technology for over 30 years.
Jack...
George J. Verret
May 14, 2024
George J. Verret, Jr., 92, passed away at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Raydel C. (Knechtle) Verret.
Born in Hyde Park, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George J. and Anna (Ketterer) Verret. George graduated Muhlenberg High School in 1949, and then attended the Reading Business Institute for accounting. He worked as an accountant at Glidden...
Mary Gertrude Grim
May 14, 2024
Mary G. Grim, nee Hill, 87 years, passed away peacefully at her home in Hamburg, May 14, 2024 with her family by her side.
Mary was born in Reading and was a resident of Hamburg all her life. Mary was the daughter of the late John and Melva nee Brobst Hill. Mary graduated from Perry Elementary and Hamburg High School. After...
Guenther G. Janssen
May 13, 2024
Guenther G. "Jim" Janssen, 92, passed away May 13, 2024, in his West Reading residence. By his count and in his words, he lived on this beautiful planet for 33,707 days. He was the loving husband of Harriett J. (Burkholder) Janssen who passed just 11 days earlier. They were married for 65 years. He was the son of the late...
Josita Karnish
May 12, 2024
Sister Josita Karnish (Kachniarz), 87, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2017.
Born in Lansford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Valerie/Valeria (Mikulsky) Karnish (Kachniarz). Sister Josita entered the Bernardine Sisters...
Annette Burnell Williams
May 11, 2024
The greatest gift like no other comes from God, we call her Mom. Annette Jackson Williams, better known as Net Net by her grandchildren and closest friends.
She was the middle child born to the late Lloyd Jackson Sr. of Goochland, VA, and Grace of Wyomissing, PA, in Richmond, VA, on November 23, 1959. Softly and tenderly, she departed this life...
Ronald E. Knepp
May 11, 2024
Ronald E. Knepp, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was the devoted husband of Fay (Kennedy) Knepp. They married in 1955 and shared 69 years together.
Born at home at Sycamore Farms, Union Township, PA, he was the son of the late Palmer and Edna (Wagner) Knepp. Ronald graduated from Exeter High...
Ardell W. Antolini
May 11, 2024
Ardell W. Antolini, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2024. She was born in West Reading, PA, on November 22, 1941. She was the loving wife of Lawrence N. Antolini.
Ardell was born and raised in West Reading where she attended West Reading High School. In her teenage years she became a competitive pairs roller skater....
Sean Girard Carr
May 10, 2024
Sean Girard Carr, passed from this life on May 10, 2024. Born in Berks County PA, on May 11, 1938, he was the son of Dorothy Hannahoe Carr, and John Girard Carr. Sean was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School, and Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master's Degree, in Religious Studies....
Eli Benton Snyder
May 9, 2024
Eli B. "Skip" Snyder Jr., 80, of Wyomissing, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with his family by his side.
Born in 1944 to the late Eli B. and Helen M. Snyder, Skip is survived by his wife, Peggy, with whom he would have celebrated 58th anniversary on May 28. In addition to his wife, Eli is survived...
Keith R. Rarick
May 9, 2024
Keith R. Rarick, 66, of Robeson Township, passed away on May 9, 2024. Born in Oreland, PA, he was the son of Frank R. and Mildred (Breisch) Rarick. Keith was the loving husband of Roberta (Colley) Rarick, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
Keith was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley High School. After graduating, he joined the workforce...
Meghan Elizabeth Koch
May 9, 2024
Meghan Elizabeth Koch, 43, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in her Reading residence.
Born on July 19, 1980, in West Reading, she was the daughter of Chuck and Betsy (Jenckes) Koch.
She graduated from Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High, class of 1998, and was employed at Anthony's Trattoria in Pennside.
Meghan cherished being surrounded by family, especially while visiting the beach...
Richard P. Trefsgar
May 7, 2024
Richard Trefsgar, 85, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Berks Heim with his wife by his side.
He was the loving husband of Joanne L. (Gross) Trefsgar. They were married for 63 years.
Born in Shamokin, he was son of the late Elmer and Claire (Mauray) Trefsgar.
He was a 1957 graduate of Reading High School.
Richard served our nation proudly...
Geraldine P. Broskey
May 5, 2024
Geraldine P. Broskey, 89, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away on May 5, 2024, at Country Meadows. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald L. Broskey, who passed away in June 2017. They were married on September 17, 1955, and shared 61 wonderful years together!
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Sophie (Dragan)...
Gary Lee Slemmer
May 2, 2024
Gary Lee Slemmer, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his Sinking Spring residence.
Born in Reading to the late Gary L. Lockwood and Donna (Burger) Lockwood, Gary was raised from a young age by his maternal grandparents, Jane and Richard Slemmer. He joined Gerry and Kathy Slemmer's family as a teenager and quickly became a part of their...