Obituaries
Daniel Robert Schneider-Hernandez
May 30, 2024
Daniel Robert Schneider-Hernandez, 28, of Reading, PA passed away tragically in a car accident on May 30th, 2024. Daniel was the son of Penny L. Schneider and the late Daniel Hernandez-Castro, and was born and raised by his loving parents in Reading. He grew up alongside his twin brother, David Schneider, as well as his three sisters, Jennifer Schneider, Amy...
Walter John Whitehouse
May 29, 2024
W. John Whitehouse passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the care of Sinking Spring Rehab. Born in Pottsville on November 3, 1940, Jack was the son of the late Katharine Christine (Green) and the late Clarence Asa Whitehouse.
Jack attended Pottsville High School and graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in Andover, Massachusetts where he...
Mary Moll
May 26, 2024
Mary Ann Moll, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the widow of James H. Moll. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 2009.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Devine) Gantert, and was raised by her father and stepmother, Isabel Gantert....
Josã© Gabriel Plazas
May 25, 2024
Jose' Gabriel Plazas, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in the Wyomissing residence of his son after having previously lived in Reading PA, Woodside and Sunnyside NY.
Born in Bogota, Colombia, he was the son of the late Jose' Maria Plazas and Laura Maria Escobar de Plazas. He completed high school through the 10th grade in Bogota. He was...
Timothy Craig Moll
May 25, 2024
Timothy C. Moll, 73, passed away on May 25, 2024, at his West Wyomissing residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Susan A. (Wildermuth) Moll; they were married on October 9, 1971.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald S. and Betty L. (Frantz) Moll. He was raised by Robert and Mildred Fisher...
Carol Ann Belovich
May 24, 2024
Carol Ann Belovich, 73, of Reading, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital.
She was born in Allentown to the late Ray and Gloria (Wurster) Roeder. Carol graduated from William Allen High School in 1969. As a young woman, she worked as an administrative assistant for PPL. Later in life she found deep satisfaction in...
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....
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