Maryann Brady-Marks
Nov 13, 2023
Maryann Brady-Marks (fondly known as MAB), 59, of Bern Township, peacefully entered into a fuller life at St. Joseph's Medical Center on Monday, November 13, 2023, adding another bright shining star in the heavens.
She was born in Reading, PA, to Joseph T. Brady Sr. (deceased) and Lucille M. Brady of Bern Township. Maryann was a 1981 Holy Name graduate. She...
Walter J. Bennis
Nov 13, 2023
Walter J. Bennis, Jr., passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 at the age of 97.
Born on January 30, 1926 in Reading, PA, Walt was the son of Walter and Mabel (Dumn) Bennis. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and immediately entered the Navy under the Officer Training Program. He was enrolled in the Engineering Program at Stevens Institute...
Christopher Michael Kane
Nov 12, 2023
Christopher Michael Kane, 64, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gerald Joseph and Carolyn Ann (Dengler) Kane.
Christopher graduated Central Catholic High School in 1977. A man of many talents and interests, Chris was a self-employed electrician, volunteer EMT and an avid concert goer. He was the owner...
Barbara Jean Spatz
Nov 11, 2023
Barbara Jean Spatz, 81, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Windber, PA, on January 8, 1942, she was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Lawrence and Beulah Demaris (Kein) Hackenberg. Barb was the loving wife of James Kauffman Spatz, Jr., with whom she shared 59 years.
After completing her high school education at Emmaus High School...
Robert W. Murray
Nov 11, 2023
Robert Wayne Murray, known as Wayne, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Margaret (Hayes) Murray.
Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Mary E. (Miller) Murray. Wayne graduated with a BS from Bloomsburg and an MS from Villanova. He was employed as a...
Dolores Blaszczynska
Nov 11, 2023
Dolores Blaszczynska, born on July 15, 1943, age 80, passed away on November 11, 2023, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Casimir Blaszczynski and Angela (Dombrowski) Terefenko.
She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and the Felician Convent in Lodi, New Jersey.
Dolores was a Felician nun and taught in New Jersey, Philadelphia...
Mark Brian Speece
Nov 10, 2023
Mark Brian Speece, 72, passed away on November 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Donna L. Speece for 53 years.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Anna E. (Ernst) Speece.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1969 and attended Penn State University.
Mark was...
Marilyn D. Leightheiser
Nov 10, 2023
Marilyn (Dohner) Leightheiser, 90, passed away on November 10, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved widow of the late Bernard Leightheiser, Jr. She was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Kalbach) Dohner.
Marilyn graduated from Reading High School in 1951, received her RN from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Frances A. Moszczienski
Nov 8, 2023
Frances A. (Jeschke) Moszczienski, 103, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Rittenhouse Village of Muhlenberg. She was the widow of Joseph E. Moszczienski, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage before his passing in 1984.
Born in Birdsboro, Fran was a daughter of the late John and Lottie (Ziolkowski) Jeschke. After graduating Birdsboro High School (Class of 1938),...
Domenica Ciarlone
Nov 8, 2023
Domenica Ciarlone, 102, of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was the widow of Silvestro Ciarlone, who passed away on July 6, 1979.
Born February 18, 1921, in Roccasicura, Italy, to the late Costanzo and Maria (Siraco) Bucci, she was one of three children.
Domenica loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Linda F. Reichert
Nov 6, 2023
Linda F. (Christman) Reichert, 72, of Lenhartsville, passed away Monday November 6, 2023, at the Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.
She was the loving wife of 54 years of Larry Reichert. They married on September 20, 1969.
Born on November 14, 1950, in New Tripoli, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Arlene (Kressley) Christman.
She was a graduate...
Margaret Mcallister
Nov 6, 2023
Margaret R. McAllister, 109, passed away peacefully at her home in Pottsville on November 6, 2023.
Born in Edwardsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Mary Ann (Jones) Richards. Margaret attended Edwardsville High School where she proudly graduated in 1932.
On September 1, 1939, Margaret married E. Leroy McAllister and started a family. Margaret was a devoted...
Cathy Lynn Spatz
Nov 4, 2023
Cathy Lynn Spatz, 67, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.
Joe H. Steffy, who has been Cathy's devoted companion for nearly three decades, will deeply miss his beloved Cathy.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Antoinette (Fierro) Spatz.
Cathy dedicated many years of her life to working hard as a waitress in different...
Allen E. Hopkins
Nov 3, 2023
Allen E. Hopkins passed away on November 3, 2023 of natural causes.
Born December 1, 1951 in Reading, he was the son of the late Elenore V. Hopkins (Copeland) and Johnnie Merritt of Reading, PA. He attended the Reading Area School District and was a member of the 1966 North West Jr. High School Football Championship Team.
A Vietnam era Veteran, he...
Jaime Noel Ramos
Nov 2, 2023
Jaime Noel Ramos passed away on November 2, 2023, in Reading Hospital. Jaime was born in Ponce Puerto Rico on March 3, 1954. He was a son of the late Ramon and Maria (Cruz) Ramos. Jaime grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and was one of 11 children.
Jaime was a talented percussionist, playing the drums, bongos and congas, music was his...
Michael C. Adams
Nov 2, 2023
Michael C. Adams, 71, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in his Shoemakersville residence.
He was the loving husband of Rhona L. (Gambler) Adams.
Born in Bunkie, LA, he was a son of the late Ewell M. and Ruth (Saul) Adams.
Michael was employed by Carpenter Technologies for 34 years as a melter, retiring on February 1, 2014.
Michael, a diligent family man, took...
Helen Iannucci
Nov 1, 2023
Helen (Gay) Iannucci, 95, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Alfonso Iannucci.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Liss) Gay. Helen attended Reading Catholic High School. She went on to work at American Polarizers as a Group Leader, where she oversaw manufacturing of...
Dennis G. Flemming
Nov 1, 2023
Dennis G. Flemming, 80, of Wernersville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Phillips) Flemming, having shared 56 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Mary S. (Boyer) Flemming. Like his seven siblings, Dennis was a graduate of Central Catholic High...
John A. Corio
Nov 1, 2023
John A. Corio, 69, of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Strode) Corio, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of John A. Corio Sr. and Claire Chinery.
John spent his career mastering the art of diesel...
Lena M. Kaley
Oct 31, 2023
Lena M. (Kramer) Kaley, 89, of Hamburg, passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in her daughter's Orwigsburg residence. Lena was the widow of George R. Kaley, who passed away February 19, 1998. They married on October 19, 1957.
Born in Seipstown to the late Edgar R. and Mantana S. (Kunkel) Kramer, Lena was one of ten...