H. Donald Mullen
Aug 28, 2023
Donald Mullen, 77, passed away August 28, 2023, in his Wyomissing residence.
He was the loving husband of Karin E. (Yurdock) Mullen. They married on May 31, 1969. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Amy and Abby, and three grandchildren, Ezio, Veda, and Maddox.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Hardee and Catherine...
Mary Louise Usher
Aug 26, 2023
Mary Louise Usher, 67, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 in her Blandon home after a courageous battle with cancer.
The daughter of Genevieve "Jean" (Bryan) Stein and the late Robert Stein, Mary grew up in Glens Falls, NY surrounded by loving family and friends. She graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1974. She went on to earn an...
Patricia S. Moyer
Aug 24, 2023
Patricia S. Moyer, 85, passed away August 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Pat was the wife of the late Jay H. Moyer, who passed away on July 28, 2020, and with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She is survived by her four children: Deborah Andreas, wife of James Andreas; Sandra Durinzi; Scott Moyer, significant...
Ronald Stonefelt
Aug 24, 2023
Ronald Dwain Stonefelt, 88, of Lower Heidelberg passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was the husband of Monica Phyllis Stonefelt and the son of the late Elmer G. and Wilmot (Johns) Stonefelt. Ronald was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 5, 1935. While growing up, in addition to Oak Park, he also lived: in Downers Grove, IL;...
Arlene M. Hartz
Aug 23, 2023
Arlene Margaret Hartz, 94, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Complete Care at Berkshire in Exeter Township.
She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Harz, Jr.
Born in Reading, she was daughter of the late Harry C. Rudy, Sr. and Ethel (Knicely) Rudy.
She was employed by Governor Mifflin School District as the cafeteria manager until retiring. She was...
Lula Goodhart
Aug 21, 2023
Lula C. Goodhart, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Monday August 21, 2023, at 8:50 pm. She was the wife of the late Richard Goodhart who passed away in July 1997. Lula and Richard raised two children, Clifford and Despina, and she was a grandmother to two loving grandsons, Louis (Goodhart) and Daniel (Veilleux).
Born in Reading, Mrs. Goodhart was...
Mary Ida Kreisher
Aug 18, 2023
Mary I. Kreisher of Exeter Township, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away on August 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on May 12, 1942, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russel S. Moyer and Jessie E. Moyer (Keefer). Mary was predeceased by her brother Russel Moyer. Her legacy is woven with love,...
Anthony Stanley Ochocki
Aug 16, 2023
A. Stanley Ochocki, 72, of Reading, passed away on August 16, 2023.
Born on August 22, 1950, in Reading, he was the son of the late Stanley and Angela (Amos) Ochocki.
Stanley was formerly employed at CNA Insurance and Verizon.
Stanley, "Stan", "Stosh", or "Uncle", was known and loved by many, including: his sister, Amelia M. Biancone, Reading, PA; nephews: George Spracklin Jr.,...
Peter Lynn Heck
Aug 16, 2023
Peter Lynn Heck, 59, of Wernersville, passed away on August 16, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born February 28, 1964, in Reading, he was the son of Herman and Gloria (Leinbach) Heck.
Peter was a 1982 graduate of Wilson High School. He was an electrical supply warehouse manager for 38 years for Progress Electric Supply Company.
Peter was an avid gardener and took pride...
Dennis J. Vogt
Aug 15, 2023
Dennis J. Vogt, 67, passed away on August 15, 2023 in Pottstown. He was the devoted husband of Teresa (Evangelista) Vogt. They shared 19 wonderful years together until her passing in 2002.
Born in Pottstown, he was the beloved son of the late John and Dorothy (Weller) Vogt. Dennis graduated from Reading Senior High School. He was employed as a truck...
Mary Ann Leisey
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Ann (Dreibelbis) Leisey, 90, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the care of Keystone Villa of Blandon where she resided since 2018. She was the loving wife of Elias E. Leisey, Jr, who passed away April 4, 2003.
Born in Port Clinton to the late Robert F. and Martha G. (Knoblauch) Dreibelbis, Mary Ann graduated...
Chai Chin Suh
Aug 11, 2023
Chai Chin Suh, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away after a brief hospitalization at Reading Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2023, with his loving family at his bedside. This was his first hospitalization. He was the cherished husband of Youngsun Suh, to whom he was married for over 65 years.
Dr. Suh was born in Korea, the eldest of seven children. He...
Javan Latir Forster
Aug 11, 2023
Javan Latir Forster, aged 20 years and 10 months, died in a vehicle accident in Berks County on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born October 11, 2002, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pennsylvania, Javan is the son of Shelby (Dietrich) Forster, life-long partner of Rafael Matias, of Schuylkill Haven, and Latir Forster, husband of Timiko, of West Palm Beach, Florida.
Since 2020, Javan...
Diane L. Carbaugh
Aug 10, 2023
Diane L. (Deppen) Carbaugh, 68, of Reading, passed away on August 10, 2023, at the Mifflin Center.
She was the loving wife of Terry Carbaugh.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Gerth) Deppen.
Diane was a graduate of Exeter High School.
She was employed by Baldwin Hardware, Reading as a packer for 39 years.
Diane could be found...
Joseph Frank Hayick
Aug 9, 2023
Joseph F. Hayick, 93, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in the care of the Heritage at Green Hills. He was the loving husband of Blanche R. (Sterling) Hayick, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.
Born in Palmerton, PA, to the late John and Anna (Polash) Hayick, Joe graduated from Palmerton High School...
Deborah E. Knoblauch
Aug 7, 2023
Deborah E. Knoblauch, 65, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at home in Port Clinton, PA.
Born in Pottsville, she was the only child of Nancy (Bolton) Knoblauch and the late James F. Knoblauch.
A graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School (Class of 1975), Debbie worked as a weaver and mender for Craftex for over 33 years until the plant's closure...
Elton P. Richards
Aug 7, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Elton Philips Richards, Jr., passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023.
He was born on July 24, 1932, and raised outside the town of Media in Delaware County, PA. He graduated
from Dickinson College in 1954 and served in the Army for two years, playing basketball in Special Services across Europe. After his military service, he surprised his family...
Kathryn Jean Hiehle
Aug 6, 2023
Kathryn Jean "Kitty" Hiehle, passed away August 6, 2023, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Gustav and Erma Clifton (Henry) Hiehle.
Kathryn attended Duke University, Durham, NC, from 1947 to 1949 and graduated from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, in 1951, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts. She was...
Louise M. Schaeffer
Aug 5, 2023
Louise M. Schaeffer, 94, of Wyomissing, passed peacefully into eternity on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 2:03 am at the Mifflin Center, where she had been a patient since April. She was surrounded by members of her loving family.
Louise was born October 21, 1928, to Carl and Jestina (Hoffman) Manbeck in Reading, PA.
She graduated from Reading High School, where she...
Susie Blessing
Aug 4, 2023
Assunta "Susie" Blessing, 99, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Willow Brook Nursing and Rehab Center, Kutztown. She was the wife of the late Arthur Blessing, Sr.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maria (Gattone) Maggiaro. Susie dedicated her life to raising her family.
Susie is survived by her daughter, Patricia Blessing-Geba (Richard) of...