Lauren Ann Ryansmith
Feb 27, 2024
Lauren Ann Ryansmith, 34, of North Chesterfield, VA passed away February 27, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Joseph Ryansmith and mother to Scarlett Arielle Ryansmith. They were married on October 29, 2021, at Stokesay Castle in Reading, PA. Together they built a home for themselves and spent their free time exploring...
Clifton L Witmeyer
Feb 27, 2024
Clifton L. Witmeyer, 46, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 27, 2024, at his residence. He was the loving fiancé of Jennifer L. Wartluft.
Born in Reading on November 4, 1977, he was the son of Larry C. Jenkins and the late Judy A. Witmeyer.
Cliff attended Reading High School and later continued his education at Berks Technical Institute where he studied...
Jeffrey A. Harris
Feb 26, 2024
Jeffrey Alan Harris, 46, of Shillington passed away on February 26, 2024, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia after a lengthy illness from complications of Noonan's Syndrome.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Alan T. and Barbara K (Koninski) Harris. Jeffrey graduated from Governor Mifflin School District, class of 1996. He received a degree in Business Studies from Hiram...
Patricia Ann Sands
Feb 25, 2024
Patricia Ann (Cassler) Sands,78 , passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 , at Holy Spirit Medical Center. She was the wife of the late David A. Sands, until his passing October 4, 2023. They shared 62 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and June (Siegfried) Cassler. Patricia attended Reading High School. She...
Mary Lou Houck
Feb 25, 2024
On February 25, 2024, a beautiful Sunday morning, Mary Lou Houck, 95, passed peacefully. She was born in Reading to the late Anthony and Anna (Polito) Piano. After graduating from Reading High School in 1946, she entered the Reading Hospital's School of Nursing, graduating in 1949. She was a long-time member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church.
Mother of four to...
Shirley M. Delong
Feb 24, 2024
Shirley Mae (Davis) DeLong, 97, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at Mifflin Court. She was the loving wife of the late Ralph DeLong. They married on August 22, 1944, and shared 69 years of marriage together.
Born in Temple on June 21, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Miles H. and Emma (Graeff) Davis. Shirley was a...
Bernice Caroline Miller
Feb 24, 2024
Bernice C. Miller, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the care of St. Francis Home, Shillington. She was the loving wife of 13 years to Dean Shade. Born in Berkshire Heights, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Bacher) Sperman.
She graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1953. She was employed by Penn Optical and...
Mary Patricia Belsterling
Feb 23, 2024
Our beloved, Mary Patricia (Patty) Belsterling, 81, passed away on February 23, 2024, in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by everything she loved, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and creativity. Her most precious creations, Eric (her son), Erin (her daughter), Riley and Finn Giblin (her grandchildren), survive her as well as her little animal kingdom comprised of Daisy, Sweetie...
Emily Wickel
Feb 23, 2024
Emily A. Wickel, 45, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, in her Lincoln Park residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. On March 1, she and her husband, Paul L. Wickel would have celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary.
Born in Reading to William C. Arentz, husband of Stephanie L. (Neiman) Arentz, of Fleetwood, and the late Rose Emily (Liscusky) Arentz,...
Celia Calderon Herrera
Feb 23, 2024
Celia Calderon-Herrera, 86, passed away February 23, 2024 in her Muhlenberg Township residence.
Born in Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Calderon and Maria Guadalupe Herrera.
Celia was the loving wife of the Manuel Santoyo Jimenez, with whom she celebrated forty plus years of marriage before his passing.
She was an activate member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic...
Franklin L. Decosta
Feb 22, 2024
Franklin L. DeCosta, 90, of Fleetwood, passed away on February 22, 2024 at Keystone Villa. Born in Woodbridge, New Jersey, he was the son of Charles and Henrietta (Tomassoli) DeCosta. Franklin was the loving husband of Blanche M. (Zaprazny) until her passing in 2007.
Frank was a crane operator for Dana Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 1982.
He is survived by...
Scott Donald Noecker
Feb 19, 2024
Scott Donald Noecker, 77, of Mohnton, passed away on February 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Doris M. (Knappenberger) Noecker. Scott shared 27 years of love with his significant other, Lorre L. Witmer. He was very loyal to her and cherished their relationship. He...
John Steven Littlefield
Feb 18, 2024
John Steven Littlefield, 61, of Morgantown, passed away on February 18, 2024 at Reading Hospital. Born in Northeast Philadelphia, he was the son of Jerome and Maryann (Pazdan) Littlefield. John was the loving husband of Maddalena M. (Cottone) Littlefield, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
John was a 1981 graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Norristown. During his time...
Ruth A. Kaley
Feb 17, 2024
Ruth A. Kaley, of Windsor Township, passed into eternal life on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. Kaley. They were married at Jacob's Church on January 30, 1954 by Reverend Clarence Rahn. They recently shared their 70th anniversary while Ruth was in the hospital.
Born on September 18, 1934 in Lynnville,...
Evangeline Mcgowan
Feb 16, 2024
Evangeline McGowan, 93, formerly of Exeter Twp., passed away on February 16, 2024, in her Spring Twp. residence.
Her husband, Robert H. McGowan, passed away on January 19, 1999. They were married on November 29, 1953.
Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Anastasios and Helen (Chincha) Katzos.
She was employed by Berkshire Knitting Mills; she stopped working to raise...
Lois E Reppert
Feb 16, 2024
Lois E. Reppert (Hoke), 77, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Larry L. Reppert. They shared 56 wonderful years together before his passing on April 21, 2019.
Born in Donaldson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marlin and Lorraine (Freeman) Hoke. Lois & Larry were...
Michael John Wojszwillo
Feb 16, 2024
Michael J. Wojszwillo, 77, of Rittenhouse Village, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, in the care of Mifflin Center. Born in Reading to the late Anthony C. Wojszwillo Sr. and Helen E. (Suglia) Wojszwillo, Michael graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1966.
He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and earned a National Defense Service...
Ruth Irene Destasio
Feb 16, 2024
Ruth I. DeStasio, 95, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away, Friday, February 16, 2024, in the care of Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Michael DeStasio Sr., who passed away May 27, 2019.
Born in Reading to the late Clair and Anna (Kissinger) Bricker, Ruth graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1946. Ruth worked in the...
Cleon A. Coldren
Feb 15, 2024
Cleon A. Coldren, Jr., 72, of Mohrsville, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in Reading on July 8, 1951, he was a son of the late Cleon A., Sr., and Elsie Marie (Gollub) Coldren.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
Cleon was a mechanic of many fields from automotive to industrial. He...
Loretta M. Lush
Feb 15, 2024
It is with deep sense of sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother Loretta M. (Stine) Lush, 81, of Hamburg, passed away on February 15, 2024, at 4:10 pm at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA. Grandma loved to spend time with her family, whether it was playing...