Cathy Lynn Spatz
Nov 4, 2023
Cathy Lynn Spatz, 67, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.
Joe H. Steffy, who has been Cathy's devoted companion for nearly three decades, will deeply miss his beloved Cathy.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Antoinette (Fierro) Spatz.
Cathy dedicated many years of her life to working hard as a waitress in different...
Allen E. Hopkins
Nov 3, 2023
Allen E. Hopkins passed away on November 3, 2023 of natural causes.
Born December 1, 1951 in Reading, he was the son of the late Elenore V. Hopkins (Copeland) and Johnnie Merritt of Reading, PA. He attended the Reading Area School District and was a member of the 1966 North West Jr. High School Football Championship Team.
A Vietnam era Veteran, he...
Jaime Noel Ramos
Nov 2, 2023
Jaime Noel Ramos passed away on November 2, 2023, in Reading Hospital. Jaime was born in Ponce Puerto Rico on March 3, 1954. He was a son of the late Ramon and Maria (Cruz) Ramos. Jaime grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and was one of 11 children.
Jaime was a talented percussionist, playing the drums, bongos and congas, music was his...
Michael C. Adams
Nov 2, 2023
Michael C. Adams, 71, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in his Shoemakersville residence.
He was the loving husband of Rhona L. (Gambler) Adams.
Born in Bunkie, LA, he was a son of the late Ewell M. and Ruth (Saul) Adams.
Michael was employed by Carpenter Technologies for 34 years as a melter, retiring on February 1, 2014.
Michael, a diligent family man, took...
Helen Iannucci
Nov 1, 2023
Helen (Gay) Iannucci, 95, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Alfonso Iannucci.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Liss) Gay. Helen attended Reading Catholic High School. She went on to work at American Polarizers as a Group Leader, where she oversaw manufacturing of...
Dennis G. Flemming
Nov 1, 2023
Dennis G. Flemming, 80, of Wernersville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Phillips) Flemming, having shared 56 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Mary S. (Boyer) Flemming. Like his seven siblings, Dennis was a graduate of Central Catholic High...
John A. Corio
Nov 1, 2023
John A. Corio, 69, of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Strode) Corio, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of John A. Corio Sr. and Claire Chinery.
John spent his career mastering the art of diesel...
Lena M. Kaley
Oct 31, 2023
Lena M. (Kramer) Kaley, 89, of Hamburg, passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in her daughter's Orwigsburg residence. Lena was the widow of George R. Kaley, who passed away February 19, 1998. They married on October 19, 1957.
Born in Seipstown to the late Edgar R. and Mantana S. (Kunkel) Kramer, Lena was one of ten...
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...