Obituaries
Robert Rice
Dec 10, 2025
Robert E. Rice, Jr., 64, of Wernersville, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born in Reading, he was the son of Robert E. Rice, Sr. and Carol (Rotkiski) Zuber.
Robert was a 1979 graduate of Reading High School. He worked for Teleflex Medical (Arrow International) for over 30 years prior to being a final assembler with Sechan Electronics.
Robert...
Theresa Hardy
Dec 9, 2025
Theresa K. Hardy, 70, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in her Sinking Spring residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Donald Hardy.
Born on December 7, 1955, in New Brunswick, NJ, to the late Dominick and Theresa (Bartkowech) Konopacki, Theresa graduated from South River High School in 1973.
Theresa was a fun-loving and vibrant...
Betty E. Gravinese
Dec 9, 2025
Betty Evelyn Gravinese, 94, of Temple, passed away on December 9, 2025. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of John and Edith (Gerhart) Althouse.
Betty was a 1949 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. After raising her family, she served as a library clerk with the Muhlenberg school system.
In her younger years, Betty was a proud Boombadeer who loved to travel...
David Ruth
Dec 8, 2025
David Ruth, 83, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the care of Country Meadows.
Born in West Reading to the late Paul J. and Evelyn A. (Seiz) Ruth, David graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1960. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964.
Following his discharge, his experience in...
Shana Baughman Carroll
Dec 7, 2025
Known for her boundless energy, infectious laugh, and unwavering kindness, Shana Baughman Carroll, 45, passed away December 7, 2025, in her Wyomissing residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the devoted and cherished wife of Michael Carroll and extraordinary mother to her four beautiful children, Moxley Shod (14), Maeryn Marie (12), Malone Poppy (10), and Macklyn Steen (7).
Shana was born...
Anne Beetel
Dec 6, 2025
The Beetel family is sad to announce the passing of Anne H. Beetel on December 6, 2025, at the age of 88 due to natural causes. Anne was born in Annapolis, MD to Charles Slade and his wife, Martha Slade. Anne graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in Trenton, NJ in 1957. Anne began her nursing career working as...
Elizabeth Nave
Dec 6, 2025
Elizabeth (Pfeffer) Nave, 68, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Michael Nave. They shared over 20 years together before his passing in 2016.
Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Metz). After graduating from Exeter High School, she received an Associate's Degree...
Dr. Terry L. Mancini
Dec 6, 2025
Dr. Terry L. Mancini, age 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on December 6, following a brief hospitalization at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ernest and Marian (Filbert) Mancini. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rita (Guzowski), as well as his two daughters, Kristin (wife of Peter Herbein) of...
Laura Roper
Dec 6, 2025
Laura B. Roper, of Reading, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born in Laurinburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lubertha Campbell and Clarence Roper, Sr.
Laura attended Reading High School, and worked at the Berks County Courthouse as a mail clerk. Laura was a faith filled woman and was a devoted mother and grandmother....
Elizabeth Meredith Keller
Dec 4, 2025
Elizabeth M Keller, 89 years old, passed peacefully on 12/04/25 after a brief stay at Spruce Manor, West Reading, PA. Born 10/05/1936 Elizabeth, lovingly known as Bitsy to her family, was a lifelong resident of Wyomissing, PA and is the daughter of James E Keller, Sr and Meredith H Keller. Bitsy is predeceased by her siblings, Mary Keller and James...
Shirley Roland
Dec 4, 2025
Shirley Campbell Roland, 91, formerly of Oley, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville.
She was the loving wife of David Hafer Roland. They were married on January 28, 1961, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing on April 26, 2024.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur D. Campbell and Elizabeth (Major)...
Lucille Brady
Dec 4, 2025
Lucille M. Brady, 91, of Bern Township, PA, began dancing with her dear husband again when she passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, with her devoted family by her side.
Born in Pottsville, PA, Lucille was the daughter of the late Agnes and John Yonchuk. Lucille married the love of her life, Joe Brady, in 1953. Together they raised a...
Marcia Seifert
Dec 4, 2025
Marcia (Rounsaville) Seifert, 87, passed away on December 4, 2025, in her Lower Heidelberg residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of David E. Seifert, who passed away on December 29, 2019, after 60 years of marriage.
Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, to the late Clarence and Edna (Riker) Rounsaville, Marcia graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1955.Marcia and...
Christine Petree
Dec 3, 2025
Christine (Lauter) Petree, 104, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Country Meadows where she resided. She was the widow of Douglas Petree.
Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Regina (Popp) and Leo F. Lauter, Sr. Christine graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1939. She worked for Kauffman and Foltz, and later at E.G....
Edward "Mac" McFarland
Dec 3, 2025
Edward N. McFarland, affectionately known as "Mac", passed away on December 3, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Ramona (Althouse) McFarland. They shared 27 years together.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Clara (Bennett) McFarland. After graduating from Mars Area High School, Mac joined the Army and proudly served...
Phillip Hartline
Dec 2, 2025
With deep sadness, the family of Phillip E. Hartline announces his passing on December 2, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Born on May 16, 1960, Phillip lived a life marked by kindness, respect, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved.
For 33 years, Phillip shared his life with his beloved girlfriend and best friend, Ann Marie Wolf. Their bond was a...
Marianne Clark
Dec 2, 2025
Marianne (Brehm) Clark, 95, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in the care of Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation.
Born in Reading to the late Jacob and Marie (Offenderlein) Brehm, Marianne graduated from Central Catholic High School. For many years she worked as a clerk in the billing department at St. Joseph's Hospital.A woman of great faith, she...
Shirley V. Caves
Dec 1, 2025
Shirley V. (Verdehem) Caves, 82, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her residence at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joel Leonard Caves, with whom she married on September 1, 1962. Joel passed on May 11, 2022.
Born in Clifton Springs, New York, she was the daughter of Peter and Mary Anna (Marion) Verdehem. Shirley graduated...
Patricia Flanagan
Dec 1, 2025
Patricia A. "Patsy" Flanagan (Screpesi), 83, of Wyomissing, has joined the angels, entering heaven on December 1st, 2025, surely adding a sprinkle of gold glitter as she arrived. Born in Reading, she was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Zachowski) Screpesi. She was the wife of the late Robert M Flanagan, happily married for 56 years before...
Richard Klein
Nov 30, 2025
Richard A. "Rich" Klein, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Phoebe Berks, where he resided. He was the beloved husband of Lynda (Lengel) Klein. They married on August 14, 1982, and shared 42 wonderful years together until her passing in 2024. They married on August 14, 1982, and shared 42 wonderful years together until her passing in...
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