Samuel Paul Balthaser
Jan 1, 2024
Samuel Paul Balthaser, 86, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in South Heidelberg Township, he was the son of Paul and Minerva (Freeman) Balthaser.
Following his education, Sam started a career with Narrow Fabric, where he worked for over 25 years as an operational textile laborer. He also worked in the kitchen at Reading...
Gregory L. Portner
Dec 31, 2023
Gregory Lee "Greg" Portner, 73, of Wyomissing passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Eve, in Mt. Dora, FL, where he was planning to retire.
Born on November 17, 1950, he was the son of Walter R. Portner (Connie Aker) and Betty E. Portner. He was the husband and best friend of Dolores E. Portner (Schoennegal) for 32 Years.
He was predeceased by...
David B. Rees
Dec 31, 2023
Dr. David B. Rees Jr., 73, of Wyomissing, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2023.
He was the husband of Bonnie (Foulkrod) Rees. Last June, they celebrated 50 years of marriage in the company of their children, grandchildren, and friends.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late David B. and Ruth (McKnight) Rees.
Dave received a B.S. and a varsity...
Robert L. Sterner
Dec 31, 2023
Robert L. Sterner, 86, of Blandon, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville.
He was the loving husband of Kathryn S. (Miller) Sterner and they shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy E. Sterner and Frances M. (Fucci) Sterner.
Bob was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School...
Maria Papoutsis
Dec 30, 2023
Maria (Pothos) Papoutsis, 86, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of James Papoutsis, who passed away January 23, 1991.
Born in 1937 in Volos, Greece, to the late Constantine and Vasiliki (Skarimba) Pothos, Maria survived the German occupation of Greece during World War II and immigrated to the United States when...
Joseph E. Yokitis
Dec 29, 2023
Joseph E. Yokitis, 81, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joanne M. (Gulko) Yokitis, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Bersonavage) Yokitis. After graduating from Pottsville High School (Class of 1960), Joe worked...
Theresa M. Burkot
Dec 29, 2023
Theresa "Tess" M. Burkot, 94, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of Sidney A. Burkot, who passed away on April 28, 2008.
Born in Philipsburg, NJ, to the late James and Catherine (Horvath) Hegedus, Tess graduated from Philipsburg High School.
She was a loving and devoted wife...
Anneliese H. Dietrich
Dec 28, 2023
Anneliese "Omi" Dietrich, a native of Germany born in 1934, passed away on December 28, 2023 at the Highlands of Wyomissing. Known affectionately as Omi to her family, Anneliese embodied a spirit of unwavering strength and a determination in the face of adversity, while always greeting people with a smile. Her profound love of family and close friends will leave...
Robert D. Adams
Dec 28, 2023
Robert D. Adams, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home. He was the loving husband of Dyanne (Kunsman) Adams, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late C.Arthur and Marian (Rebholz) Adams. A graduate of Reading High School's Class of 1960, Robert...
Ronald Gene Anderson
Dec 27, 2023
Ronald Gene Anderson Jr. "Chip", 59, of West Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Patsy Ann Virginia (Newcomb) and Ronald Gene Anderson Sr.
After completing his education, Chip enjoyed his career as a master painter and worked as a contractor for many years. He was proud of what he...
Theresa Angeline Arentz
Dec 26, 2023
Theresa Angeline Arentz, 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Reading Hosptial. She was the loving wife of Raymond J. Arentz, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage until his passing in 1995.
Born in Wilmington, DE, she was one of four daughters of the late Leon and Helen (Remza) Karczewski. After graduating Reading Catholic High School, she...
Joseph Daniel Gartner
Dec 26, 2023
Joseph Daniel Gartner III, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Coyle) Gartner, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Gartner, Jr. and Lillian (Hinck) Gartner. A proud veteran, Joseph...
Pauline M. Heffner
Dec 26, 2023
Pauline M. Heffner, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Laurel Center in Hamburg, PA. Born in Port Clinton, she was the youngest of the eight children born to the late Charles J.J. and Sallie (Knoblauch) Sterner.
She graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1943.
Her first job was as a machine operator at Burkey Underwear. She later...
Anna C. Moyer
Dec 25, 2023
Anna C. (Sieber) Moyer, 93, of Spring Township, passed away December 25, 2023, in the care of Mifflin Court. She was the widow of Joseph P. Moyer who passed away on January 23, 2021.
Born in Reading to the late Adam and Elizabeth (Drexler) Sieber, Anna graduated from Central Catholic High School. She was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman...
Antoinette J. Bereczki
Dec 25, 2023
Antoinette J. (Leone) Bereczki, 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in the care of Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Joseph Bereczki, who passed away in 1995.
She was born in Reading to the late Samuel and Theresa (Borelli) Leone. She graduated from Reading High School in 1959.
Antoinette was a dedicated wife and mother....
Stanley S. Graczyk
Dec 24, 2023
Stanley S. Graczyk, 93, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023 in his Temple residence. He was the loving husband of Eleanore Mary (Michalak) Graczyk, with whom he shared 68 years before her passing in 2021.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Kochen) Graczyk. Stanley was a carpenter supervisor for Burkey Construction...
Francisco Javier Grullon
Dec 24, 2023
Francisco Javier Grullon, 83, of Reading, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in the Dominican Republic, he was a son of the late Domingo Grullon and Lydia Payero.
A self employed electrician, Javier loved to work on electronics including TVs. He loved his family and especially enjoyed cooking for them. He enjoyed classical music,...
Daniel Ashley Phelps
Dec 24, 2023
Daniel Ashley Phelps, a 50-year resident of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, business owner and quintessential gentleman, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Eve. He was 82 and suffered from dementia. Dan was born in Syracuse, New York to Caroline L. and Sidney R. Phelps, the oldest of their five children. He enjoyed 58 years of marriage to Judith N. Phelps.
At the age of...
Donna Snyder
Dec 23, 2023
Hamburg, PA- Donna Marie Snyder, 65 passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at Orwigsburg
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Donna was born on April 15, 1958, in Northeast Philadelphia to Elsie (Manuola) Snyder and William J.
Snyder. She was raised in South Jersey where she attended local schools and graduated from Gateway
Regional High School in 1976. Donna earned a Certificate of Electro-Mechanical Drafting...
Joanne L. Byrne
Dec 23, 2023
Joanne L. (Loness) Byrne, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in her Wernersville residence. She was the loving wife of Stephen F. Byrne, whom she married on May 16, 1993 in Mount Penn.
Born in Reading on September 4, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Effie (Young) Loness.
She graduated from Exeter Township Senior High School...