Constantine Olympia Kingree
Apr 15, 2024
Constantine (Dolly) Kingree, 93, a resident of Providence Place in Collegeville, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024. Born and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rosina (DiMarcantonio) DeAngelo.
Dolly was a graduate of the class of 1949 of Reading High School. She worked in the Berkshire Knitting Mills, later at Vanity Fair, retiring in...
Anthony J. Zonca
Apr 15, 2024
Anthony J. "Tony" Zonca, 84, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the devoted spouse of Blanche E. "Banny" (Konsko) Zonca. They were set to commemorate 63 incredible years together since their wedding on April 29, 1961.
Born in Lansford, PA., he was the son of the late Anthony A....
William Henry Reifsnyder
Apr 15, 2024
William Henry Reifsnyder, III, M.D., 97, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Peggy Ann (Von Dohren) Reifsnyder, on April 26, 2022 after 69 years of marriage. He steadfastly awaited their reunion in Heaven. Bill was born in Bechtelsville, PA on October 12, 1926, the son...
Debrah D. Zuber
Apr 14, 2024
Debrah D. Zuber, 69, of Mohnton, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of John C. Zuber, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.
Debrah was a 1973 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She worked in the banking industry as a loan processor until her retirement in 2020.
Creating beautiful jewelry, experimenting with new...
Manuel Molina
Apr 13, 2024
Manuel "Manny" Molina, 74, passed away April 12, 2024, in his Reading residence.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Genoveva Rosa Molina and the late Francisco Rosa Molina.
Manny was the beloved companion of his "Ole Lady" Reba Mohn with whom he shared 32 years of fond moments and treasured memories.
He was a United States Navy Veteran.
Manny was employed...
Diane Margaret Woodland
Apr 13, 2024
Diane M. (Duda) Woodland, 70, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Woodland, with whom she would have celebrated 46 years of marriage in May.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Riegel) Duda. After graduating from Holy Name High...
Jeffrey A. Spotts
Apr 12, 2024
Jeffrey A. Spotts, 57, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of Alfred and Betty (Minnich) Spotts. Jeffrey graduated from Wyomissing High School 1985. He worked as a machinist at Berks-Tek for 18 years.
Jeffrey was a talented bassist, and had a passion for music. He loved watching Nascar races, wrestling, and was a...
Lucille Theresa Born
Apr 10, 2024
Lucille Theresa Born, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Country Meadows.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa (Falter) Born. Lucy graduated Central Catholic High School in 1950. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in radio and drama from the Pasadena City College in California and later graduated from...
Philip C. Klein
Apr 10, 2024
Philip C. Klein, Jr., 84, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Pleasant View, Manheim.
He was the loving husband for 60 years to Susan Oakes (Shearer) Klein.
Born in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Philip C., Sr. and Jean (Eisenbrown) Klein.
He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School '58 and Tufts University '63.
Phil was...
Carol Mae Zaeske
Apr 10, 2024
Carol Mae Zaeske, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at home. She was the wife of Arnold H. Zaeske, who passed on August 21, 1997.
Born in New York Mills, MN, she was the second of twelve children born to the late John Edward and Mayme (Lake) Salo. Carol attended St. Cloud University and graduated with a Bachelors in...
Steven Craig Mengel
Apr 9, 2024
Steven C. Mengel, 63, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Reading, he was the son of James G. and Barbara A. (Yeager) Mengel.
Steve was a 1979 graduate of Hamburg Area High School, and was employed by Deka Battery for 41 years until his retirement in April 2023.
Steve's interests included antiques,...
Robert Edward Thomas
Apr 8, 2024
Robert Edward Thomas, age 79, of Saylorsburg, PA died peacefully at home in the presence of family on April 8, 2024. Born May 7, 1944, in Shenandoah Heights, PA, Robert was the son of the late Phaon Thomas and Florence (Becker) Thomas. A child of the atomic age, Robert enjoyed spinning wrenches, questioning authority, farming, and soaking in the early...
Richard Paul Angstadt
Apr 8, 2024
Richard P. "Rick" Angstadt (75), passed away suddenly on April 8, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Julia S. (Snyder) Angstadt.
Born December 9, 1948 in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Thelma R (Knabb) Burkey. He graduated from Reading High School, class of 1966.
Rick worked for CNA Insurance, later Encompass, where he...
Michael Leon Sachenik
Apr 6, 2024
Dr. Michael Sachenik, 61, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the care of St. Francis Home, Shillington. He was the devoted husband of Pam Sachenik and loving father of Matthew, Daniel, and John Sachenik. He was preceded by his father, Leon, and is survived by his mother, Mary Ann, and sister, Camille.
Dr. Sachenik received a BS...
Bryan Dale Lynch
Apr 5, 2024
Bryan D. Lynch II, 53, of Wernersville, passed away on April 5, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Los Alamitos, CA, he was a son of Sherrie (Hughes) Hallowell, wife of David Hallowell, and the late Bryan D. Lynch.
He graduated from Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas, and later graduated from Penn State with his...
Alida Abreu
Apr 5, 2024
The Webcast will be active on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Monday, April 15, 2024, for the Mass of Christian Burial starting at 10:30 a.m.
Bryan R. Allushuski
Apr 5, 2024
Bryan R. Allushuski, 60, formerly of Clearwater, FL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024, in his residence. He was born in Reading, PA to the late William Allushuski and Judith Ann (Korn) Allushuski.
Bryan faithfully followed the Eagles and the Phillies. He loved going to concerts and was an avid fan of the Grateful Dead. He also enjoyed fishing.
In...
Patricia Ann Talarico
Apr 5, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia Ann "Pat" Talarico on April 5, 2024.
She was born December 4, 1938 to the late Martin and Dorothy Boyer, spent most of her life in the Reading Area, and was a graduate of Central Catholic HS, Class of '56. Pat was married to her...
Beth Ellen Blackburn
Apr 5, 2024
Beth E. Blackburn, 85, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2024 at Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing after a valiant and extensive battle with Alzheimer's dementia.
Beth is survived by her husband Alfred T. Blackburn, Jr.; her daughter Lisa Gay Robertson; and stepchildren Bethany Davis and Al Blackburn.
Services will be private.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home,...
Maria Z. Rivera-Berrios
Apr 4, 2024
Maria Z. Rivera-Berrios, 63, passed away April 4, 2024, in her Reading residence.
Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Maria Berrios, Puerto Rico, and the late Marcelino Rivera.
Maria was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them.
Maria had a deep affection...