Nelson E. Schwartz

Nelson E. Schwartz

Dec 1, 2023

Nelson E. Schwartz, 77, of Reading, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, in the care of Promedica Sinking Spring, where he resided since 2021. He was the widower of Diane L. (Blimline) Schwartz, who passed away on August 7, 2019.

Born in Reading to the late Henry E. and Janet M. (Moser) Schwartz, Nelson graduated from Exeter High School in 1964.

Nelson...

Frank G. Suruskie

Frank G. Suruskie

Nov 30, 2023

Frank G. Suruskie, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing.

He was the widower of Nancy L. (Holdeman) Suruskie who died on August 27, 2017.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Agnes (Sasser) Suruskie.

He was employed by Carpenter Technology Corporation as an ESR panel operator for 37...

John B. Rule

John B. Rule

Nov 29, 2023

July 15, 1933 ~ November 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Baxter Rule, 90, of Wyomissing, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2023, in Reading Hospital.

Jack was born on July 15, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Miriam (Laird) Rule. He graduated from John Bartram High School...

Melva J. Guinther

Melva J. Guinther

Nov 29, 2023

Melva J. (Wanner) Guinther, 82, of Ephrata Township, went to Heaven to be with the love of her life, Sonny, and their son, Donny, who passed away in 1993, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Ephrata Manor. She was the loving wife to Donald F. "Sonny" Guinther until his passing in 2019. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of...

Anna P. Harkness

Anna P. Harkness

Nov 29, 2023

Anna P. Harkness, 102, passed away peacefully from the late effects of dementia on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Berks Heim where she had resided for the past two and a half years. She previously resided at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. She was the widow of Thomas Harkness, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage before his passing in...

George E. Macsisak

George E. Macsisak

Nov 29, 2023

George E. "Mac" Macsisak, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Linda L. (Curley) Macsisak, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Grynastyl) Macsisak. George served in the US Air Force from 1962...

Donald G. Buchert

Donald G. Buchert

Nov 28, 2023

Donald G. Buchert, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville.

Carolyn A. Armer was his cherished life partner, and they resided together for 44 years, creating a lifetime of memories.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Florence (Eck) Buchert.

He was a 1959 graduate of Oley Valley High School.

Donald served our nation...

Joanne D. Koch

Joanne D. Koch

Nov 27, 2023

Joanne D. Koch, 93, formerly of Wyomissing, and of Lancaster, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Lancaster General Hospital.

Her husband, Richard H. Koch, passed away on March 2, 2018. She enjoyed 67 beautiful years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary (Weber) Deiter.

She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School...

Antonio Guatieri

Antonio Guatieri

Nov 27, 2023

Antonio "Toto" Guatieri, 61, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in the care of Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Maria (Logozzo) Guatieri. On December 27, they would have celebrated their 34th anniversary.

He was born in Andali, Italy, to the late Vincenzo Guatieri and Elena (Grande). Antonio was the...

Margaret Jean Loeper

Margaret Jean Loeper

Nov 26, 2023

Margaret Jean Loeper, 89, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in the care of Country Meadows. She was the loving widow of John "Chick" E. Loeper, who passed away on January 13, 2021. Born in Reading, Jean was a daughter of the late Irvin W. and Margaret (Hallowell) Henry.

Jean graduated from Central Catholic in 1952 and soon...

Jose Rafael Pichardo

Jose Rafael Pichardo

Nov 25, 2023

Jose Rafael Pichardo nació el 10 de Abril de 1961 en Cotui, Republica Dominicana, hijo de Nicolas Pichardo y Maria Almonte.

Jose gozaba de pasar tiempo con sus familiares y amigos. Le gustaba entretener y pasarse un buen rato con ellos. El era amante de la playa en donde disfrutaba su tiempo libre.

Le sobreviven su esposa, cuatro hijos, su nieta y...

Thomas James Kneale

Thomas James Kneale

Nov 25, 2023

Thomas J. Kneale, Jr, 93, passed away at Reading Hospital on November 25, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys (Shields) Kneale. He served in the United States Army as well as the Marines. He was self-employed, owning and operating his own plumbing business, Kneale Brothers Plumbing, in the Phoenixville area for 30...

Sylvia A Geise

Sylvia A Geise

Nov 24, 2023

Sylvia A. Geise, 87, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Freeburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Boyer) Klingler. She was the wife of Alvin A. Geise, who predeceased her.

Sylvia was the President of the Calvary UCC Bowling League, was Officer of the Northmont Fellowship Association, was an...

Thomas E. Norquest

Thomas E. Norquest

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas Earl Norquest, Jr., 80, of North Heidelberg Township, passed away on his favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Thomas E. Norquest, Sr. and Joan Pursley. Thomas was the devoted husband of Shirley A. Norquest, until her passing in April of 2011.

Following his graduation from high school in Horseheads, NY,...

Michael Mandich

Michael Mandich

Nov 23, 2023

Michael L. "Mike" Mandich, 39, passed away unexpectedly. Born in Reading, he was the beloved son of Annette Heydt and the late Keith Mandich.

Mike attended school at Governor Mifflin and went on to specialize in welding.

He enjoyed being outdoors, riding dirt bikes and e-bikes, four wheeling, fishing, and cooking. He had a passion for gardening and was proud of his...

Justina L. Campbell

Justina L. Campbell

Nov 23, 2023

Justina L. Campbell, 94, formerly of Bern Township, passed away during the late hours of Thursday, November 23, 2023, in the care of Phoebe Berks.

She was the widow of David H. Campbell, who passed away July 30, 2014. Her parents were the late Thomas W. and Dorothy V. (Chapman) Hirschbiel.

Justina is survived by her daughter, Mary Patricia, spouse of R....

Kevin Galczynski

Kevin Galczynski

Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Galczynski, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was the devoted husband of Donna (Stoudt) Galczynski. They tied the knot in May 1985, sharing 38 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Stella Galczynski. Kevin graduated from Reading High School, and went on to join the U.S. Navy for 4 years,...

Joseph Mikulin

Joseph Mikulin

Nov 22, 2023

Joseph F. Milkulin, 83, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ, passed away in his Reading residence on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was the loving husband of Margery M. (Wasek), with whom he shared over fifty years of marriage.

Joe was born to Frank and Ann Mikulin. He enlisted in the Marines early at 16 and served honorably from 1956-1959. He began...

Lorraine Moore

Lorraine Moore

Nov 21, 2023

Lorraine Moore, 73, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was the loving wife of Millard Moore. They married in October 1991, and shared 32 years together.

Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Nellie and Arthur Lunness. She graduated from Chester High School. Lorraine worked in the billing department for Mercy Home Health until her retirement. She...

Ruth R. Oueslati

Ruth R. Oueslati

Nov 21, 2023

Ruth R. Ouslati, 66, of Reading, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Red Hill, Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late January and Maria (Klinge) Jaszczak.

She graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1974.

A friendly, social woman who took great joy in helping others, Ruth's presence will be greatly missed by her...