Obituaries
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....
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...
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