Obituaries
Norman J. Ziegler
Jan 9, 2024
Norman J. Ziegler, Jr., 76, passed away on January 9, 2024, in his Reading residence.
He was the loving husband of Catherine A. (D'Agostino) Ziegler. They were married on May 16, 1970.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Norman J., Sr. and Irene B. (Biggerstaff) Ziegler.
He was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1965 and Elizabethtown College...
Joan I. Mcglynn
Jan 9, 2024
Joan I McGlynn, 87, formerly of Lehighton, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in her Reading residence. She was the widow of Joseph McGlynn, who passed away in 2004.
Born in Lehighton to the late David and Virginia (May) Laury, Joan graduated from Lehighton High School in 1954. She and Joseph married in 1957.
Joan was a devoted mother and treasured her...
Joan A. Gaul
Jan 9, 2024
Joan A Gaul, 91, of Shillington, PA, passed on to the Lord, January 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Dale W. Gaul. Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of Luther and Anna Mae Noll. The youngest of six children, she was the only child to be born in a hospital (Reading Hospital), and she...
Ruth Evelyn Levan
Jan 8, 2024
Ruth Evelyn Levan, 102, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 8, 2024.
She was born in Niles, Ohio, to Henry C. and Gertrude V. (Bortner) Seitz. She shared a marriage of 35 years with the late David L. Levan, Esq. Ruth is survived by her three children, Barbara R. Levan of Wyomissing, James D. Levan (Eileen) Hobe...
Charles J. Hafer
Jan 5, 2024
Charles J. Hafer, 83, of Hamburg, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Reading Hospital.
He was pre-deceased by Ann C. (Longhenry) Hafer to whom he was married for 55 years.
Born in Port Clinton, he was a son of the late Nathan H. and Carrie (Sterner) Hafer.
He was a 1959 graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School where he was...
Thomas M. Mensch
Jan 4, 2024
Thomas M. Mensch, 76, passed away on January 4, 2024, in his St. Lawrence residence.
He was the husband of Frieda L. (Conrad) Mensch. They enjoyed 19 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Gambler) Mensch.
He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1965.
Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He...
Matthew D. Brown
Jan 3, 2024
Matthew D. Brown, 50, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Juliet Reinheimer-Brown, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Stephanie (Kalaras) Brown of West Lawn and the late Randy L. Brown. He was, in his own words, "a painter, a poet, a papa". For 14...
Ann L. Greth
Jan 3, 2024
Ann L. Greth, 77, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. She shared a marriage of 48 years with Donald W. Greth.
Born in Reading to the late Angelo and Pearl (Reichert) Stella, Ann graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church of West Reading.
She...
Vincent Anthony Banis
Jan 3, 2024
Vincent A. Banis, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William and Anna (Krol) Banis. VIncent graduated from Central Catholic High School (Class of 1960) and was a veteran of the US Army. He was last employed as a custodian at Kutztown University.
Vincent was a member of...
Mary Barrett
Jan 3, 2024
Mary "Shirley" (Howell) Barrett, 98, passed away on January 3, 2024, at her Wyomissing residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Barrett. They married on June 26, 1947, and shared 73 years together.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late George and Hellen (Coyle) Howell. Mary attended Hanover Township...
Frank R. Sands
Jan 2, 2024
Frank R. "Terry" Sands, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away January 2, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the widower of Eleanor M. (Hummel) Sands.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Theodore Sands and Sandra Bitto.
He was a 1951 graduate of West Reading High School.
Terry served our nation proudly and valiantly in the...
Patricia A. Hyland
Jan 2, 2024
Patricia A. Hyland, 65 of Exeter Township passed away January 2, 2024, after an acute illness. Born in Reading on February 21, 1958, she was a daughter to Jeanette (Raser) Mogel and the late Jack David High who died on May 3, 2002.
She is survived by her daughter Tricia L. Coss; two granddaughters: Jacilya Iyana and Jalecia Marie; and two...
David Focht
Jan 2, 2024
David Michael Focht, 54, passed away on January 2, 2023, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of Audrey (Lynn) and the late Robert Morris Focht. He was the husband of Nicole Focht, married on August 2, 1997. Those left to treasure David's memory in addition to his mother and wife are...
Samuel Paul Balthaser
Jan 1, 2024
Samuel Paul Balthaser, 86, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in South Heidelberg Township, he was the son of Paul and Minerva (Freeman) Balthaser.
Following his education, Sam started a career with Narrow Fabric, where he worked for over 25 years as an operational textile laborer. He also worked in the kitchen at Reading...
Gregory L. Portner
Dec 31, 2023
Gregory Lee "Greg" Portner, 73, of Wyomissing passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Eve, in Mt. Dora, FL, where he was planning to retire.
Born on November 17, 1950, he was the son of Walter R. Portner (Connie Aker) and Betty E. Portner. He was the husband and best friend of Dolores E. Portner (Schoennegal) for 32 Years.
He was predeceased by...
David B. Rees
Dec 31, 2023
Dr. David B. Rees Jr., 73, of Wyomissing, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2023.
He was the husband of Bonnie (Foulkrod) Rees. Last June, they celebrated 50 years of marriage in the company of their children, grandchildren, and friends.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late David B. and Ruth (McKnight) Rees.
Dave received a B.S. and a varsity...
Robert L. Sterner
Dec 31, 2023
Robert L. Sterner, 86, of Blandon, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville.
He was the loving husband of Kathryn S. (Miller) Sterner and they shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy E. Sterner and Frances M. (Fucci) Sterner.
Bob was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School...
Maria Papoutsis
Dec 30, 2023
Maria (Pothos) Papoutsis, 86, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of James Papoutsis, who passed away January 23, 1991.
Born in 1937 in Volos, Greece, to the late Constantine and Vasiliki (Skarimba) Pothos, Maria survived the German occupation of Greece during World War II and immigrated to the United States when...
Joseph E. Yokitis
Dec 29, 2023
Joseph E. Yokitis, 81, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joanne M. (Gulko) Yokitis, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Bersonavage) Yokitis. After graduating from Pottsville High School (Class of 1960), Joe worked...
Theresa M. Burkot
Dec 29, 2023
Theresa "Tess" M. Burkot, 94, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in the care of Phoebe Berks. She was the widow of Sidney A. Burkot, who passed away on April 28, 2008.
Born in Philipsburg, NJ, to the late James and Catherine (Horvath) Hegedus, Tess graduated from Philipsburg High School.
She was a loving and devoted wife...
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