Joseph C. Burkart
Oct 19, 2023
Joseph C. Burkart, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born in Reading to the late J. George and Beatrice C. (Kortenhorn) Burkart, Joseph served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Joseph was a devout member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. He retired from Carpenter Tech.
He is survived by his sister, Joan, and by...
Beverly Jean Thompson
Oct 19, 2023
Beverly Jean Thompson, 80, of Wyomissing, Pa, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at home following complications related to Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her caring and loving husband, Charles W. Thompson, Jr. They were introduced in 1961 by her mother and his aunt and married July 12, 1981, at Saint Paul Baptist Church of Montclair, NJ by...
Joan M. Heckman
Oct 18, 2023
Joan M. Heckman, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in her Hamburg home. She was the wife of David F. Heckman, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Middleport to the late Edward and Sue (Donbrowski) Miller, Joan was employed by the Hamburg Center as a food preparation worker for 12 years.
Joan is survived by her...
Robert J. Vaughn
Oct 17, 2023
Robert J. Vaughn, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the care of Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation. He was the widower of Kathleen A. Vaughn, his high school sweetheart, who passed away in 2004. Born in Ashland, PA, to the late Robert C. and Lenore B. (Colihan) Vaughn, Bob graduated from Cardinal Brennan High School in 1969 and...
Carl Arthur Hess
Oct 17, 2023
Carl Arthur Hess, 80, of Hamburg, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.
He was the loving husband of Audrey Kay (Weidman) Hess. Carl is also survived by his daughter, Carla Kimber, wife of Danny Clyde, Washington State.
Born in West Hazelton, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Ruth C. (Stauffenberg) Hess.
Carl...
Ryan Joel Hall
Oct 16, 2023
Ryan Joel Hall passed away in his sleep on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the age of 42 at his mother's home in Exeter Township. Ryan was a great mechanic, he enjoyed working on cars and had a degree in Small Engine Repair.
He loved his dogs and had several over the years including a few litter of pups. He loved...
Nicholas R. Calabria
Oct 14, 2023
Nicholas R. Calabria was born March 26, 1941, and peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 82. He was the beloved son of the late Russell and Pauline (Farina) Calabria.
He lived most of his life in Reading, graduated from Reading High School, played basketball and baseball and continued his education at Penn State. After which he...
Ramon Crespo Cruz
Oct 14, 2023
Ramon Crespo Cruz, 93, of Reading, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born on January 9, 1930, in Barranquitas, PR, to the late Ramon Crespo Sr. and Francesca Cruz, Ramon came to Reading in the 1950's.
Ramon is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 70 years,...
Monica A. Carlisle
Oct 14, 2023
Monica A. Carlisle, 57, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Reading, PA. She had lived on the east and the west coast, and loved the ocean. Creating stained glass windows and textiles, among other work, she was always spirited about what she did. Her career was in real estate as an...
Doris Virginia Dawson
Oct 13, 2023
Doris V. Dawson, 93, of Cumru Township, passed away at Reading Hospital on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was the widow of Walter Dawson, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage before his passing in 1996.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Norman and Florence (Black) Lehman.
After graduating from Northeast High School in Philadelphia in 1947, Doris wholeheartedly...
Laila E Heffner
Oct 12, 2023
Laila E. Heffner, 101, of Topton, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Diakon Lutheran Nursing Home, after residing there for several months.
Born in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of the late Albert B. and Ellie M. (Eidle) Heffner. She was employed by Wenton Shoe Factory in Kutztown and East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons until her retirement...
Christine Georgeadis
Oct 11, 2023
Christine Georgeadis, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of James Georgeadis, who passed away February 28, 2021, after 70 years of marriage.
Born in Hyannis, MA, she was the daughter of the late Evimeros and Marigo (Pazakis) Fournaris. She graduated from Reading High School in 1946 and Bryland Beauty...
Wilbur "Bill" L. Smith
Oct 11, 2023
Wilbur L. "Bill" Smith, Jr., (91), formerly of Wyomissing, passed away October 11, 2023, at Southeastern Veterans Center.
He was the husband of Joan L. (Bampton) Smith.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Wilbur L., Sr. and Louise V. (Cowan) Smith.
He was a graduate of Duluth High School.
Wilbur served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US...
Ronald Arthur Hulet
Oct 11, 2023
Ronald A. Hulet, 87, of Hamburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Schuylkill County, he was the son of Warren Hulet, Sr. and Lilas (Thompson) Hulet. He shared 50 years of marriage with Nancy Lou (Rissmiller) Hulet, before her passing in 2021.
After completing his education, Ronald made the commitment to serve his country by enlisting in...
Florence Kruczek
Oct 9, 2023
Sister Florence Kruczek OSF
Sister Florence Kruczek, 95, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2020.
Born in Lansford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stanislaus and Mary (Gurka) Kruczek.
Sister Florence entered the Bernardine Sisters...
Josephine R. Schum
Oct 9, 2023
Josephine (Rose) Schum died on October 9, 2023, in her Cumru residence. Born on November 17, 1926, Jo was the widow of John L. (Jack) Schum, who passed away on February 11, 2018. The couple would have been married 72 years on March 2, 2018.
Jo was the daughter of Mary (Rullo) and Angelo Rose. She also was predeceased by her...
Gerald Donald Evans
Oct 7, 2023
Gerald D. Evans "Jerry", 89, passed away on October 7, 2023 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Margaret S. Evans. They shared 63 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Thelma E. Edwards, adopted son of grandparents Thomas J. Evans, and Jennie M. Evans, with Russell C. Kunkel and...
John Andrew Dusko
Oct 7, 2023
John Andrew Dusko, 90, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Annie E. Dusko.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Schwoyer) Dusko. John began formal art instruction at the age of 12. He graduated from Pottstown High School in 1951. He graduated from the Renowned...
Leon L. Kuchinski
Oct 6, 2023
Leon L. Kuchinski, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of Joann (Stavetski) Kuchinski, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Glen Lyon, he was the son of the late Leo and Nellie (Micholayczk) Kuchinski. After graduating from Newport High School, Leon went on to receive a B.S. from Kings College...
Steven George Woodward
Oct 5, 2023
Steven G. Woodward passed away on October 5, 2023. Steve was born on May 2, 1949, the son of Tom and Margie Woodward. He was raised in Wyomissing, PA and graduated from Wyomissing High School. Steve attended
Babson College in Boston, majoring in business.
In 1977, Steve became the owner of the West Reading Tavern in West Reading, PA. He had a...