Obituaries
Evelyn E. Genova
Apr 18, 2024
Evelyn "Evie" Genova, 89, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the care of Spruce Manor. She was the loving wife of 67 years to Joseph Genova.
Born in Reading to the late William Folk, Sr., and Margaret (Bowman) Folk, Evie was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Parish. She worked as a transporter for Community General Hospital...
David L. Arentz
Apr 18, 2024
David L. Arentz, 67, passed away in his Reading residence on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles T. and Lorna (Busch) Arentz.
He graduated from Reading High School in 1975. He worked for Barco for several years and later joined his father in working for the Reading School District in the maintenance...
Mary Louise Acken
Apr 16, 2024
Mary Louise "Mary" Acken died on April 16, 2024 at Providence Place, Collegeville. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ann O'Hara and Louis Hartneck. She was a graduate of John W. Hallahan High School in Philadelphia PA.
She worked as a secretary to the late Charles Cheston, at Connecticut General Insurance Co, General Electric, all in Philadelphia, and Charles...
Grace Henry
Apr 16, 2024
Grace (Davis) Henry, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away April 16, 2024, at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Charles F. Henry, Jr., died on September 22, 2018.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edgar L. and Grace M. (Andes) Davis.
She was a 1967 graduate of Oley Valley High School.
She was employed by BCIU in the account payable department.
Grace...
Kevin C. Lydon
Apr 15, 2024
Kevin C. Lydon,64, passed away on April 15, 2024, at his residence. He was the life partner of Renée Morris. They shared 11 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Vivian (Flannery) Poeller and the late Robert Lydon. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Boyertown High School. He was currently employed at the Fine Wine & Good...
Denise E. Graeff
Apr 15, 2024
Denise E. (Powell) Graeff, 60, of Kutztown, passed April 15, 2024, in her sister Lori's home in Hamburg.
She was the wife of Joel C. Graeff.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Maynard and Sarah (Williamson) Powell.
She was a 1998 graduate Kutztown University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English.
Denise loved watching musicals and series TV and...
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...
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