Lisa A. Heckman
Feb 6, 2024
Lisa A. (Palko) Heckman, 60, of Friedensburg, passed away at Fox Chase Cancer Center after a battle with cancer. A daughter of Robert Palko Sr. and Suzanne (Conners) Palko, Lisa was the companion of seven years of William Pickel.
Lisa graduated from Frankford High School, Philadelphia. A accountant for many years, she previously worked with Stoudt Auto Sales for 17 years...
Evelyn M. Fick
Feb 5, 2024
Evelyn "Evie" (Cardinal) Fick went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2024, after 93 years filled with love and family.
Born in 1930 in West Reading, Evie was the youngest child of the late Camillo and Margherita (DiGiacomo) Cardinal. She was raised alongside her five older siblings - the late Antoinette (Cardinal) Binder, Mary (Cardinal) Piscitelli, Peter Cardinal, Carmen Cardinal...
Kenneth R. Cole
Feb 4, 2024
Kenneth R. Cole, 77, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Brown) Cole. Kenneth was the loving husband of Ruth (Ackerson) Cole, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage, until her passing in 2017.
Kenneth was a...
Wilma Drabinski
Feb 3, 2024
Wilma N. (Mohr) Drabinski, 88, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the Keystone Villa at Douglassville. She was the wife of the late Paul Drabinski until his passing on October 29, 2009. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Monocacy, she was the daughter of the late William and Minnie (Murray) Mohr. Wilma graduated from Monocacy High School in...
John G. Zielaskowski
Feb 2, 2024
John G. Zielaskowski, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Mifflin Center due to natural causes.
His wife, Maureen C. (Williams) Zielaskowski, passed away on February 22, 2023.
Born in Reading he was a son of the late Casimere and Mary (Manowczak) Zielaskowski.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1961.
John was a wire finisher for 30 years...
Michael A. Barnisin
Jan 31, 2024
Michael A. Barnisin, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Bondi), with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. Michael was 90 years old, born on May 29, 1933 in Duquesne, PA, to the late Mihal and Anna Barnisin, both immigrated from Czechoslovakia, and was preceded in death by two sisters,...
Ruth L. Johnson
Jan 31, 2024
Ruth L. "Ruthie" Johnson, 97, passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2024, at Manor at Market Square.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Louise L. (Wigenton) Jackson.
Ruth graduated from Reading High School in 1944.
She went on to work at the Reading Tannery, then later at Western Electric. She advanced to a supervisory position on...
Gloria A. Cross
Jan 29, 2024
Gloria A. Cross, 94, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Country Meadows. She was the widow of Glen Cross who passed away in 2012.
Born in Netcong, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gallo and Philomena Gallo. Gloria graduated from Netcong High School and earned a Tax Assessor Certificate from Rutger's University. She was employed as...
Marcia Cisarik
Jan 29, 2024
Marcia Cisarik, 82, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, in her Mount Penn residence.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hazel Grace (Moore) Cisarik.
She was a graduate of Coatesville High School in 1959 and Albright College in 1963.
From the beginning of her career, Marcia had a clear goal of positively impacting children's lives. She began...
Amy-Marie Delcollo
Jan 28, 2024
Amy-Marie DelCollo, 53, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was the wife of Steven J. DelCollo. They shared 34 years together.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Walter D. and Diane (Campitelli) Auchenbach. Amy-Marie graduated from Wyomissing Area High School in 1988. She was employed by Lincoln Park Fire Company for over 20 years.
She loved going...
Linda Joyce Miller
Jan 28, 2024
Linda Joyce Miller, 73, of Laureldale, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Laureldale, she was the daughter of Charles and Joyce (Feick) Knoll.
Linda completed her education at Muhlenberg High School and worked into her 70's taking jobs in clerical and janitorial services. She found great joy in the art of cleaning and took pride in her work.
Animals...
Michaelene Mary Fox
Jan 28, 2024
Michaelene Mary "Mike" Fox, 78, who was residing at the Highlands of Wyomissing since 2021, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Goudie) Walinchus. Michaelene devoted her life to nurturing and caring for others. She attended College Misericordia and played basketball while studying to become a nurse. She...
Linda J. Ratynski
Jan 28, 2024
Linda J. (Mohn) Ratynski, 75, of Maiden Creek Township, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was the wife of Michael J. Ratynski.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Willard R. and Adelina (Raffanilla) Mohn.
She was a 1966 graduate of Muhlenburg High School.
Linda began her career at US Insurance...
Ronald A. Eidle
Jan 28, 2024
Ronald "Ron" A. Eidle, 63, passed away on January 28, 2024 , at his home with his family. His beloved wife of 35 years, Deborah (Seasholtz) survives him.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Richard and Agatha (Weiss) Eidle. Ron was a 1978 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. He received an associates degree from York College...
Harold W. Shesniak
Jan 27, 2024
Harold W. Shesniak, 82, passed away in his Wernersville residence after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Catherine (McGee) Shesniak. Together they shared over 58 years.
Born to the late Peter and Annie (Sheetz) Shesniak, Harold grew up in the Bronx. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served honorably from 1959 through...
Richard P. Olfano
Jan 27, 2024
Richard "Phil" Olfano, 69, passed away on January 27, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathi (Wolf) Olfano. They were married on October 20, 1974 and shared 49 wonderful years together.
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Wood) Olfano....
Doris M. Kurtz
Jan 27, 2024
Doris M. (Kozlowski) Kurtz, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Hiryak) Kozlowski. On June 9, 1951, Doris married the love of her life, Joseph Kurtz. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just five days before his passing in 2011. She...
Walter William Woolwine
Jan 26, 2024
Walter William Woolwine, Jr., 81, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Leda (Schaeffer) Woolwine, with whom he was about to celebrate 60 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the only child of the late Walter William, Sr. and Lulu (March) Woolwine. After graduating Mount Penn High...
Linda M. Zaffary
Jan 26, 2024
Linda M. Zaffary, 76, of Reading, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, in the care of Fairlane Gardens at Reading. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary B. (Yost) Marks.
Linda worked as a medical secretary for several area hospitals and doctors' offices, last working for an arthritis specialist in Wyomissing. She retired in...
Rachel A. Carl
Jan 25, 2024
Rachel A. (Stepp) Carl, 45, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2024. Born on April 15, 1978, in Reading, she was the daughter of Jonathan and Kathy (Kline) Stepp. Rachel graduated from Reading High School.
Rachel was a member of New Beginnings Christian Life Fellowship Church in Reading. She loved making art with various mediums, making different crafts and was always...