Obituaries
Eli Benton Snyder
May 9, 2024
Eli B. "Skip" Snyder Jr., 80, of Wyomissing, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with his family by his side.
Born in 1944 to the late Eli B. and Helen M. Snyder, Skip is survived by his wife, Peggy, with whom he would have celebrated 58th anniversary on May 28. In addition to his wife, Eli is survived...
Keith R. Rarick
May 9, 2024
Keith R. Rarick, 66, of Robeson Township, passed away on May 9, 2024. Born in Oreland, PA, he was the son of Frank R. and Mildred (Breisch) Rarick. Keith was the loving husband of Roberta (Colley) Rarick, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
Keith was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley High School. After graduating, he joined the workforce...
Meghan Elizabeth Koch
May 9, 2024
Meghan Elizabeth Koch, 43, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in her Reading residence.
Born on July 19, 1980, in West Reading, she was the daughter of Chuck and Betsy (Jenckes) Koch.
She graduated from Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High, class of 1998, and was employed at Anthony's Trattoria in Pennside.
Meghan cherished being surrounded by family, especially while visiting the beach...
Richard P. Trefsgar
May 7, 2024
Richard Trefsgar, 85, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Berks Heim with his wife by his side.
He was the loving husband of Joanne L. (Gross) Trefsgar. They were married for 63 years.
Born in Shamokin, he was son of the late Elmer and Claire (Mauray) Trefsgar.
He was a 1957 graduate of Reading High School.
Richard served our nation proudly...
Geraldine P. Broskey
May 5, 2024
Geraldine P. Broskey, 89, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away on May 5, 2024, at Country Meadows. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald L. Broskey, who passed away in June 2017. They were married on September 17, 1955, and shared 61 wonderful years together!
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Sophie (Dragan)...
Gary Lee Slemmer
May 2, 2024
Gary Lee Slemmer, 53, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his Sinking Spring residence.
Born in Reading to the late Gary L. Lockwood and Donna (Burger) Lockwood, Gary was raised from a young age by his maternal grandparents, Jane and Richard Slemmer. He joined Gerry and Kathy Slemmer's family as a teenager and quickly became a part of their...
Harriett J. Janssen
May 2, 2024
Harriett J. (Burkholder) Janssen, 85, passed away, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in her West Reading residence.
She was the loving wife of Guenther G. "Jim" Janssen. They were married for 65 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Lillian (McQuate) Burkholder of Newmanstown, PA.
She was a 1956 graduate of Elco High School.
Harriett embarked on her professional...
Leah Yvonne Bailey
May 1, 2024
Leah Yvonne (Burns) Bailey, 46, passed away on May 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Anthony Bailey. They shared 13 wonderful years together, and would be celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary in October.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Tracey (Burns) King and the late George E. Harris. Leah graduated from Reading High...
Dolores B. Hiehle
Apr 30, 2024
Dolores "Dee" Hiehle, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 30, 2024. Born in Mullica Township, NJ, she was the daughter of Henry and Edith (Ingersoll) Bange. Dee was the loving wife of Dr. J. Frederick "Fred" Hiehle, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.
Dee was a 1953 graduate of Egg Harbor High School, where she excelled as...
Charlene Ulmer
Apr 29, 2024
Charlene (Shoemaker) Ulmer, 79, passed away April 29, 2024, at The Highlands at Wyomissing Skilled Nursing.
Born in Corpus Christi, TX, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Ann Louise (Geheart) Shoemaker.
She was the loving wife of Randall Ulmer. They were married 57 years.
She was a graduate of Albright College where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Charlene was...
Richard N. Price
Apr 29, 2024
Richard N. Price Jr, 77, of Richmond Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the husband of 56 years of Linda (Becker) Price.
Born in Reading to the late Richard N. Price Sr. and Jeanne (Wells) Price, Rich graduated from Muhlenberg Highschool in 1964 before entering the Air National Guard of...
Frederick H. Morgan
Apr 27, 2024
Frederick H. Morgan Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
Fred was born on February 12, 1933, in Floral Park, NY. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and served in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Fred enjoyed...
James Edward Elnicki
Apr 27, 2024
James Edward Elnicki, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in his Reading residence.
He is survived by four children: Angela Perez, Melissa Elnicki, Victoria Elnicki, and James Edward Elnicki, Jr.; seven grandchildren; and his beloved cat, Marcy.
At James request, services will be private. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online...
David H. Roland
Apr 26, 2024
David H. Roland, 96, passed away on April 26, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Shirley (Campbell) Roland. They married on January 28, 1961 and celebrated their 63rd anniversary this year.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Dr. Daniel L. and Eva (Hafer) Roland. David attended Reading High School, graduating in 1945. After high school, David...
Richard Earl Redner
Apr 25, 2024
Richard Earl "Dick" Redner, 73, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed peacefully on April 25, 2024, at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Elaine M. (Upperman) Redner. They were married on September 9, 1972.
Born in Peekskill, NY, he was a son of the late Earl and Mary (Germond) Redner.
Dedicated to Redner's Markets throughout his professional career. Dick led the charge...
Theresa Marie Tracey
Apr 21, 2024
Theresa (Terry) Marie Tracey, 67, of Leesport, PA passed away at home on April 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. Terry was predeceased by her husband, David Miller, in 2014.
She was a daughter of the late James and Mary (Finneran) Tracey of Mahanoy City.
Surviving are her sisters, Mary Ann (James) Mansell of Hometown and Dianne Tracey (Jeffrey) Curry of Columbia,...
Carol Ann Memmo
Apr 21, 2024
Carol Ann Memmo, 72, passed away April 21, 2024 in her Sinking Spring residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Wilbur J. and Arlene (Shade) Hoffert. Carol was the loving wife of Camillo Memmo, with whom she shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
Carol was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School where she was...
Fay L. Birmingham
Apr 20, 2024
Fay L. Birmingham, 85, of Shoemakersville, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Elizabeth (Steffanic) Schwoyer.
She was a graduate of Perry High School in 1957.
Fay worked for AT&T for over 30 years until her retirement.
She enjoyed sports, especially Penn St. football. Fay...
Elizabeth Corbit Wolfe
Apr 20, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Corbit Wolfe, 95, passed away on April 20, 2024 at The Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Edith (Fritz) Corbit. She was the loving wife of Peter Horst Wolfe with whom she shared 62 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.
Betty was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School....
Mary L. Muenz
Apr 19, 2024
Mary L. Muenz, 89 years, of Sinking Spring, PA,, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2024 at home. Mary was born in West Reading to the late J. Luther and Ethel M. Nee Whitman Gable and was a Berks County resident all of her life. She was the organist for 40 years at St. John's Reformed Church in Sinking Spring....
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