Joshua Ingram Bell
Oct 30, 2023
Joshua Ingram Bell, 53, departed this earth on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his brother's Mohnton home. Born on August 1, 1970 on Sasebo Naval Base on Kyushu Island Japan, his international birth marked the beginning of a lifelong love of travel and cultural curiosity.
He was an artist with a distinctive style, creating a prolific body of work, including paintings,...
Donald Thomas Burns
Oct 29, 2023
Donald Thomas Burns, MD passed away at his home in Wyomissing on the morning of Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 91 with his wife Carol by his side. Donald was born on January 24, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, the second son of Albert E. Burns and Hildegarde M. (Holtgreve) Burns.
He spent his childhood living in Washington, DC...
Caroline Ann Hendel
Oct 29, 2023
Caroline Ann (Leach) Hendel passed peacefully October 29, 2023 surrounded and guided by her loving Family. She was born December 23, 1930, the fourth of five children; quite a present for her Family; a real "Christmas Carol". Her Parents Rose Frances and William F Leach instilled in her a strong sense of Love and Family. She attended school first in...
Gerardo Efrain Gonzalez Ortiz
Oct 28, 2023
Gerardo Efrain Gonzalez Ortiz, 31, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his mother's Reading home. He was the fiancé of Jenna M. Shade.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Arnold J. Gonzalez Reyes of Florida and Arlyne Ortiz Lopez of Reading. He was employed as a mechanical technician. He loved his family dearly, especially his...
Antonina M. Mollica
Oct 28, 2023
Nina Mollica, 71, went to be with her heavenly family, Joseph and Josephine Mollica, on October 28, 2023. She passed in the comfort of her home supported by her dedicated community of friends and caregivers. A devoted daughter, Nina is known to all for the loving care she gave to her mother. She is survived by several cousins and was...
Dorothy E. Lebo
Oct 28, 2023
Dorothy E. (Blew) Lebo, 89, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Complete Care, Exeter Twp.
Her husband, Kenneth Lebo, died on September 28, 2019. They were married for 69 years.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Guistwite) Blew.
She was employed by Mohnton Knitting Mills for many years.
Dorothy enjoyed country music and...
Marcia Vogt
Oct 27, 2023
Marica L. Vogt, 73, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. She was the wife of Warren Vogt. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in August.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Leona F. (Irwin) Stein. Marcia graduated from Muhlenberg High School, and was employed at Albright College for 28 years. She also worked with...
Paul Henry Rhoads
Oct 27, 2023
Paul Henry Rhoads, 95, of Blandon, passed away Friday October 27, 2023, at the Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville.
He was the loving husband of Jean Helen (Kershner) Rhoads. They married on April 21, 1951.
Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Paul V. and Hilda (Ernst) Rhoads.
He was a graduate of Hamburg High School.
Paul served our nation...
Kathleen Ann Zuidema
Oct 26, 2023
Kathleen Ann Zuidema, age 72, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023.
Kathy was born to Joseph and Ruth Hubner in Rochester, New York. After Kathy graduated from Bishop Kearney High School, she went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in English at SUNY Oswego and a Master's Degree in Library Science at SUNY Geneseo.
Kathy was incredibly intelligent,...
Robert Peter Lesche
Oct 26, 2023
Robert P. Lesche, 69, of Wyomissing, passed away in his residence on October 26, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Mary L. (Koller) Lesche. The family immigrated to the United States in June 1958, and Bob became a citizen in November 1968. He graduated from...
Margaret M. Orellana
Oct 25, 2023
Margaret M. "Maggie" Orellana, 54, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of William Orellana.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Barry and Katherine (Carlson) Bloom. Maggie was employed as a dry cleaner at Yorgey's Dry Cleaner.
Her family was the most important part of her life.
Maggie is survived by...
Karen Marie Chimenko
Oct 25, 2023
Karen Marie Chimenko, 80, passed away peacefully in her Phoebe Berks residence on October 25, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Eugene and R. Eleanor (Richards) Barth. Karen was the loving wife of Edward Chimenko, with whom she shared over 60 years.
Karen graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. She attended Albright College and Indiana University, where...
Christine Batastini
Oct 25, 2023
Christine Batastini, 70, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She passed at home with her beloved husband of 51 years, Michael, holding her hand. High school sweethearts, they married on April 29, 1972. He was her caregiver during her courageous battle and fulfilled his promise to be with her until her last breath earthside.
Born in Reading, she...
David Cirulli
Oct 23, 2023
Born on August 18, 1930, to Louis and Emma Cirulli, David passed peacefully on October 23, 2023, at the age of 93. David married his beautiful wife Sylvia (Remza) on November 5, 1955, and they were happily married for almost 68 years. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as an enthusiast of many hobbies, including golf,...
Timothy Caldwell
Oct 23, 2023
Timothy Caldwell, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his Bechtelsville residence on October 23, 2023. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of George and Nettie (Blair) Caldwell.
Timothy joined the Marines, training as a Rifleman. He attended Southern New Hampshire University and Hesser College, where he received a Master's degree in Psychology. He proudly served his community as...
Violet K. Miller
Oct 22, 2023
Violet K. Miller, 104, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in the care of Brethren Village of Lititz. She was the widow of Joseph A. Miller, who passed away in 2014. Born in Tamaqua to the late Peter and Alexandria (Polkoski) Dombrosky, Violet graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1936.
Violet served as the secretary and...
Dennis Thomas Ruano
Oct 22, 2023
Dennis T. Ruano, 84, of Kenhorst, passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was the husband of Barbara (Shisslak) Ruano and was married to his lovely bride for 63 years having passed on their anniversary. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Camillo and Ora (Eckenroth) Ruano.
Dennis is retired from Carpenter Technology where...
Velia Biagianti
Oct 21, 2023
Velia Biagianti, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Amelia (Drovandini) Biagianti. Velia was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a seamstress by trade, a member of the Garment Workers' Union and retiree from Skyline Sportswear. However, retirement did not...
Frank R. Stacherski
Oct 21, 2023
Frank R. Stacherski, Sr, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Felix Stacherski and Jean (Ziolkowski) Albrecht. Frank was employed by Oritskie's Clothing Company as a fabric cutter, retiring after 44 years. He was always fond of the outdoors. From an early age, he enjoyed camping, fishing,...
Randolph M. Blatt
Oct 19, 2023
Randolph "Randy" M. Blatt, PE, 77, of Spring Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania from a stroke. He was the husband of Jane L. (Brecker) Blatt. They married on May 8, 1971.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Randolph M. and Margaret A. (Martin) Blatt. Randy...