Obituaries
Gizella T. Hajdu
Jun 23, 2024
Gizella Teresa (Korodi), Hajdu 92, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and staff of caregivers. Born in Budapest, Hungary on August 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Korodi and Gizella (Peres).
She came to the United States as a refugee through Operation Mercy established by the U.S Army in December 1956...
Rose Rossi
Jun 22, 2024
Rose Rossi, 85, of Reading, passed away on June 22, 2024, at Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Marian (DaDamio) Rossignoli.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1957.
Rose loved seeing her family. She enjoyed baking, watching the Sixers and Phillies, and drinking Rolling Rock.
Rose was predeceased by seven...
Herbert H. Stahl
Jun 19, 2024
Herbert H. Stahl Jr., 73, formerly of West Reading and Drexelwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in his Wernersville residence. He was cherished by his wife, Suzanne (Thiel), with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage. Together they traveled to more places than a "South 12th Street guy" ever imagined.
Born in Reading to the late Herbert H. Stahl...
Anthony Wayne Shimp
Jun 19, 2024
Anthony W. Shimp (Twak), 76, of Spring Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. He was the widow of Shirley R. Shimp, who passed away on March 19, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Katherine Shimp.
Anthony graduated from Wilson High School, West Lawn, class of 1965. He proudly served his country...
Jacinto Matias Mendoza
Jun 19, 2024
Jacinto Matías Mendoza, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024 in West Reading. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elsie Rodríguez Rosado and by six children: Jason, Josette, Raquel, Angèlica, Rebecca and Roberto; eleven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, one of ten children of the late Francisco Matías and Carmen Mendoza. At age 16,...
Mary Lou Carter
Jun 18, 2024
Mary Lou Carter, 96, formerly of Flying Hills, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in her residence at Manor at Market Square. She was the widow of Stanley J. Carter, who passed away on August 24, 1993.
Born in Wyomissing to the late Blaine S. and Marguerite (Ludwig) Dennis, Mary Lou graduated in 1945 from Reading Catholic High School.
Mary Lou...
Barbara Ann Sturgis
Jun 17, 2024
Barbara A. Sturgis - Obituary
Barbara Sturgis, 89, of Shillington, Pennsylvania, passed away June 17, 2024 in the Reading Hospital, Reading, Pennsylvania. She was the loving, devoted wife of Thomas D. Sturgis who survives. They were married September 3,1955.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Hand) Snyder. She was a lifelong member of the...
Esther Frances Marsh
Jun 17, 2024
Esther Frances (Magazzu) Marsh, 92, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away June 17, 2024 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in Wernersville.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Pisa) Magazzu. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Marsh, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. She was a member of St....
Nancy Elaine Beissel
Jun 13, 2024
Nancy Elaine Beissel, 76, passed away unexpectantly surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the loving wife of William Harold Beissel, Jr. They were celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary just two days prior to her passing.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was a daughter of the late George and Florence (Moyer)...
Dominick John Romano
Jun 12, 2024
Dominick John Romano, Jr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home.
Born and raised in Philipsburg, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Dominick J. Sr. and Clara Romano.
"Mickey" as he was affectionately known, was a kind and gentle man. He enjoyed collecting and listening to radios, and dreamed of one day becoming a weatherman. He...
Angela S. Mingari
Jun 10, 2024
Angela S. Mingari, 53, entered eternal rest on June 10, 2024, at her home in Sinking Spring, PA with her loving family by her side.
Affectionately known as "Angie" to her friends and family, she was born in Easton, PA on July 3, 1970, to Joseph Mingari and Grace (Volpe) Mingari.
Angie attended Wilson High School and graduated from Alvernia University in...
Helen S. Yoder
Jun 9, 2024
Helen S. Yoder, 95, passed away Sunday June 10, 2024, at the West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Solomon W. and Clara (Meck) Yoder.
Helen's passion revolved around the thrill of playing cards, the excitement of Bingo, and the love of her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Debra A., wife...
Henry P. Baeighkley
Jun 9, 2024
Henry P. Baeighkley, 80, passed away on June 9, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Frances M. (Ruppert) Baeighkley. Henry was baptized at St. Margaret's in Reading and was a member of Holy Guardian Angels. Henry attended Muhlenberg High School. He worked as a professional truck driver, traveling around the country and...
Kolleene June Mathews
Jun 9, 2024
Kolleene "Kay" June Mathews, nee Brown, 87 years, passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 in the care of Laurel Center Hamburg. Kay was born April 2, 1937 at St. Joseph's Hospital to the late Charles Foster and Blanche Vera Brown, nee Gilbert. She was educated in the Reading Area schools and was employed as a textile worker with Vanity Fair...
Luther H. Ammarell
Jun 8, 2024
Luther H. Ammarell Jr., 92, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Mifflin Court where he resided since Jan 2024. Prior to that he and his wife shared a home in Blandon PA. He was the devoted husband of Joan C. (Kauffman) Ammarell. They shared 67 wonderful years together. Luther is known as "Robin" by family and friends from childhood...
Martha Laverne Devenny
Jun 7, 2024
M. LaVerne Devenny, 86, of Wernersville, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2024.
She was born in North Braddock, PA to the late Stephen and Martha (Flint) Kravesky.
LaVerne graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and completed her master's degree in education at the University of Iowa. Teaching was her passion. She spent much of her long career as...
Ernest James Farina
Jun 7, 2024
Ernest "Ernie" James Farina, 76, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at his Muhlenberg Park home, after a battle with an aggressive type of ALS.
For Ernie, family was most important to him. His lifetime mantra was "family is everything."
He was the husband of Dale Ann (Hendricks) Farina. They were married on October 2, 1982, and have been happily married...
Anton Donald Fernsler
Jun 6, 2024
Anton Donald Fernsler, 60, of Spring Township sadly passed away on June 6th, 2024 at Wilson West Middle School.
Born in Lebanon, PA, Anton was the son of the late Donald Harvey Fernsler and Linda (Boyer) Fernsler. He grew up alongside his sister, Ann Hartman (wife of Brian Hartman), and his brother Matthew Fernsler (husband of Kim Fernsler). He went on...
Anne Courtney Plaskonos
Jun 4, 2024
Anne Courtney Plaskonos, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Shillington, PA. She was the widow of Michael Plaskonos.
Born in West Reading, PA to the late Percy R. and Blanche M. (Cusson) Courtney, Anne graduated from Shillington High School in 1946 and from Penn State University in 1950. She and Michael married on May 26, 1956, before settling...
Victor E. Jimenez
Jun 4, 2024
El Sr. Víctor E. Jiménez, de 87 años de edad, nacido en Diciembre, 20 de 1936, proveniente de Moca, Republica Dominicana; residente de Reading, PA, falleció el Jueves, 4 de Junio, del 2024., bajo el cuidado de sus familiares en su residencia de Reading, PA. Don Víctor fue el esposo por más de 50 años de Doña Juana con quien...
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