Obituaries
Cindy L. Eisenbise
Feb 12, 2024
Cynthia Louise "Cindy" (Riegel) Eisenbise, 70, passed away peacefully in her Lower Heidelberg residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Leah (Deck) Riegel.
She was the loving significant other of Ryan "Bo" Ulrich, with whom she celebrated 12 years of companionship.
Cynthia was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed at Boscov's Greenery in her...
James Arthur Williamson
Feb 11, 2024
James Arthur Williamson, Jr. passed on at home with his wife and daughter by his side on February 11. Jim was a kind and good man. He loved God, he loved his family and friends, and he loved his church and country.
Jim was born in Detroit, the son of James and Geraldine Williamson, on April 16, 1943. He was the...
Eric James Strobel
Feb 10, 2024
ERIC JAMES STROBEL, 52, of Whitfield, PA, died on February 10, 2024. Eric was the son of Betty Anne McGlinn-Strobel and Edwin J. Strobel, both of Whitfield, Spring Township, PA. He was a 1989 graduate of Wilson High School and a 1993 graduate of Villanova University, earning a BS in Accounting. During high school and college, Eric ran his own...
Patrick T. Rohan
Feb 9, 2024
Patrick T. Rohan, 70, of Bern Township, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Reading Hospital surrounded by family. He was the husband of Regina "Jeannie" (Cruice) Rohan. They shared over 43 wonderful years together. He was also an amazing father, Poppop, and friend.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James Michael Rohan and Loretta (Tully)...
Richard Wayne Lee
Feb 8, 2024
Richard (Dick) Wayne Lee, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and much esteemed member of the West Wyomissing community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. Born on March 2, 1940, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Melvin and Katheryn Kerstetter Lee, who preceded him in death.
Richard leaves behind his beloved wife, Caroline Lee, whom he married on...
Jeffrey Sullivan
Feb 8, 2024
Jeffrey J. "Silky" Sullivan, 76, passed away on February 8, 2024, at the Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Gerald and Bessie (Isett) Sullivan. Jeffrey graduated from West Reading High School in 1965 and McCann School of Business. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was employed as a computer programmer...
Joseph S. Ostrowski
Feb 8, 2024
Joseph S. Ostrowski, 98, of Reading, passed away February 8, 2024, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Doris (Dunn) Ostrowski. Born in Reading, PA on April 8, 1925, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Romanik) Ostrowski. He is survived by three grandchildren, Peter, Robert, and Alex and one great granddaughter Naomi.
He is predeceased by...
Leroy J. Delong
Feb 7, 2024
LeRoy J. DeLong, 72, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on February 7, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. He was the son of the late Mark G. DeLong and Sylvia Aungst. LeRoy was the beloved husband of Linda K. (Kenee) DeLong, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.
LeRoy was a 1969 graduate of Tulpehocken High School, where...
John Phillip Santoro
Feb 7, 2024
John Phillip Santoro, 95, of Lewes, DE, and formerly of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of Ruth L. (Chamberlain) Santoro.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Nicholas and Anna (Gianrico) Santoro, John served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, later joining American Legion Post 17. He retired as...
William R. Candelaria
Feb 7, 2024
William R. Candelaria, 62, passed away on Febuary 7, 2024, in his Temple residence.
Born in Resding, he was the son of the late Rafael and Martha (Tabor) Candelaria.
He was employed by Birch Craft as a cabinet maker. He was also owner and operator of glass installation company.
William was an avid hot rod enthusiast and enjoyed playing and watching basketball. But...
Helen M. Baver
Feb 6, 2024
Helen M. Baver, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown after a brief illness. She was the wife of David Baver, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Auburn, she was a daughter of the late George and Marguerite (Strausser) Haller. Helen worked for Wright's Knitwear in Auburn as a folder...
Donna Lee Speck
Feb 6, 2024
Donna Lee Speck, 63, passed away on February 6, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading Pennsylvania to Francis Breidegam and Joan (Blake) Hoffman, she graduated from Reading High School in 1978. At age 19, Donna began her career at the Reading Hospital and worked there for 45 years until her passing, lastly in IT security. She was the...
Ann M Shollenberger
Feb 6, 2024
Ann M. Shollenberger, 79, a long-time resident of Hamburg, passed away on February 6, 2024, in care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Harold A. Shollenberger Sr., who passed away on June 8, 1991.
Born in West Reading to the late Edward W. and Emma M. (Fisher) Morgan, Ann graduated from McCann Business School. She worked as a teller...
Lisa A. Heckman
Feb 6, 2024
Lisa A. (Palko) Heckman, 60, of Friedensburg, passed away at Fox Chase Cancer Center after a battle with cancer. A daughter of Robert Palko Sr. and Suzanne (Conners) Palko, Lisa was the companion of seven years of William Pickel.
Lisa graduated from Frankford High School, Philadelphia. A accountant for many years, she previously worked with Stoudt Auto Sales for 17 years...
Evelyn M. Fick
Feb 5, 2024
Evelyn "Evie" (Cardinal) Fick went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2024, after 93 years filled with love and family.
Born in 1930 in West Reading, Evie was the youngest child of the late Camillo and Margherita (DiGiacomo) Cardinal. She was raised alongside her five older siblings - the late Antoinette (Cardinal) Binder, Mary (Cardinal) Piscitelli, Peter Cardinal, Carmen Cardinal...
Kenneth R. Cole
Feb 4, 2024
Kenneth R. Cole, 77, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Brown) Cole. Kenneth was the loving husband of Ruth (Ackerson) Cole, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage, until her passing in 2017.
Kenneth was a...
Wilma Drabinski
Feb 3, 2024
Wilma N. (Mohr) Drabinski, 88, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the Keystone Villa at Douglassville. She was the wife of the late Paul Drabinski until his passing on October 29, 2009. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Monocacy, she was the daughter of the late William and Minnie (Murray) Mohr. Wilma graduated from Monocacy High School in...
John G. Zielaskowski
Feb 2, 2024
John G. Zielaskowski, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Mifflin Center due to natural causes.
His wife, Maureen C. (Williams) Zielaskowski, passed away on February 22, 2023.
Born in Reading he was a son of the late Casimere and Mary (Manowczak) Zielaskowski.
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1961.
John was a wire finisher for 30 years...
Michael A. Barnisin
Jan 31, 2024
Michael A. Barnisin, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Bondi), with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. Michael was 90 years old, born on May 29, 1933 in Duquesne, PA, to the late Mihal and Anna Barnisin, both immigrated from Czechoslovakia, and was preceded in death by two sisters,...
Ruth L. Johnson
Jan 31, 2024
Ruth L. "Ruthie" Johnson, 97, passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2024, at Manor at Market Square.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Louise L. (Wigenton) Jackson.
Ruth graduated from Reading High School in 1944.
She went on to work at the Reading Tannery, then later at Western Electric. She advanced to a supervisory position on...
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