John George Spang
Aug 3, 2023
A life well and truly lived came to a peaceful end on the 3rd of August 2023 with the passing of John G. Spang (1944-2023).
John was born and raised in West Reading. After spending fifty years stewarding a homestead and forest in southern Belize, John returned to Berks County in 2019.
John is survived by Tanya Russ, his wife of 43...
Thomas R. Confer
Aug 2, 2023
Thomas R. Confer, 93, passed away August 2, 2023, in his Hamburg residence.
He was the loving companion to Shirley M. Wilhelm for over 33 years.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Thomas F. and Faye (Ritter) Confer. He and his family were direct descendants of Conrad Weiser.
He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and later attended...
Anna Rita Kouvaros
Aug 2, 2023
Anna Rita Kouvaros, 65, of Sinking Spring, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away on August 2, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born in Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Maddalena (DiCarlo) Castiglioni. She leaves behind her loving husband, Michael Kouvaros. Together, they recently celebrated 46 years of...
Thomas Allen Heist
Aug 2, 2023
Thomas Allen Heist, 63, passed suddenly and peacefully in his home in Womelsdorf on Tuesday, August 2, 2023.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Robert Thomas and Marilyn Catherine (Scheibner) Heist. Tom attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Holy Name High School in the Class of 1978. He started college at the University of...
Jeffrey Lee Loeper
Aug 1, 2023
Jeffrey Lee Loeper, 65, formerly of Reading, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2023 in his Ephrata residence. He was the husband of Lanette M. Glenn.
He was the son of the late Paul W. and LaRue (Bauscher) Loeper.
Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Jeff was passionate about his time working at Penske. He dedicated 38 years to the...
Randall E. Hinsey
Aug 1, 2023
Randall E. Hinsey, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra (Long) Hinsey.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Mary Jane (Brisan) Hinsey. Randall graduated from West Reading High School in 1961 and earned his degree in Business Administration from Goldey-Beacom College...
Anthony J. Kodz
Aug 1, 2023
Anthony J. Kodz, 77, passed away on Tuesday August 1, 2023 with his wife Mary Lou (Hayowyk) Kodz by his side. They shared 54 years together in marriage.
Born on March 15, 1946 in France, he was the son of the late Alex and Vera (Zaisawa) Kodz. Tony moved to the US with his parents and younger sister, Mary (Kodz) Gozel...
Theodore John Pacharis
Jul 31, 2023
Theodore "Ted" John Pacharis, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023 in the comfort of his Wyomissing home. He was the loving husband to Jeannette (Brenner) Pacharis, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.
Born on December 12, 1931 in Reading, he was the son of Eugene and Mary (Scherl) Pacharis.
Ted honorably served his country in the Navy...
James G. Connor, Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
James G. Connor, Jr., 96, of Reading, passed away July 30, 2023, at The Villa of St. Elizabeth.
He was the widower of Jane L. (Falter) Connor, who died in 2020.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late James G., Sr., and Ruth (Himmelberger) Connor.
He was a graduate of Reading High School and McCann's Business School.
James served our nation...
Lynn R. Manderbach
Jul 30, 2023
Lynn R. "Cricket" Manderbach, aged 73, of East Cocalico Township, passed away at his residence on July 30, 2023. Born in Reading, PA, on August 13, 1949, he was the cherished son of the late George M. and Dorothy L. (Moyer) Manderbach.
Cricket was the loving husband to Jeannie (Trump) Manderbach.
Cricket was a 1967 graduate of West Reading High School, where...
Hildegarde Irene Cook
Jul 30, 2023
H. Irene Cook, 94, formerly of River View Park, passed away the evening of Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the care of Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. She was the widow of William "Cookie" E. Cook, Jr., who passed away on July 26, 2020, after 69 years of marriage.
Born in Reading to the late Karl and Josephine (Kasprowicz) Gartner, Irene graduated...
Marietta Smolicz
Jul 28, 2023
Sister Marietta Smolicz, 94, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Friday evening, July 28, 2023, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2014.
Born in Lozawicze, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophia (Lucewicz) Smolicz.
Sister Marietta entered the Bernardine Sisters on August 11,...
Leroy D. Hill
Jul 26, 2023
LeRoy D. Hill, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret A. (Myers) Hill, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Gouglersville, he was the son of the late Ernest W. and Bertha E. (Wengert) Hill. After graduating Shillington High School (Class of 1950), LeRoy attended...
William J. Boyer
Jul 26, 2023
William J. Boyer, 95, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Freedom Village in Coatesville. He was the husband of Helen F. Boyer, who predeceased him in 2013.
Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Clayton and Alta (Paterson) Boyer. William worked for the Reading Railroad, starting at an unusually young age, due to...
Linda Carol Bungarz
Jul 26, 2023
Linda Carol Bungarz, 74, of Strausstown. Passed away at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital on July 26, 2023.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Robert William and Jessie Kirk (Wallace) Bungarz.
She was a graduate of Fort Hamilton High School, Brooklyn, New York.
She is survived by her brother, William R., husband of Linda S. Bungarz, Staten Island,...
Barbara Zizza
Jul 26, 2023
Barbara Zizza, 86, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in the care of Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Reading to the late Leon and Anna (Shalter) Adams, Barbara was the beloved wife of almost 60 years to the late Genero Zizza, who passed away on August 12, 2020.
In her youth Barbara worked as a secretary for...
Michael Ray Krisher
Jul 24, 2023
Michael Ray Krisher, 65, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 in his Bernville residence. He was the loving husband of Clorinda Forte-Katz, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.
Born in Amherst, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Thelma (James) Krisher. Mike spent his formative years living in England, and returned to the US as...
Constance J. Kendall
Jul 22, 2023
Constance J. Kendall, 89, formerly of Wyomissing, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Phoebe Berks Nursing Home. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Reber and Dorothy (Fox) Reber.
Connie was a 1952 graduate of Shillington High School and was a member of the United Church of Christ, Shillington.
Connie was formerly employed by...
Harry Leo Ollinger
Jul 22, 2023
Harry Leo Ollinger III, 74, of West Lawn, passed away on July 22, 2023 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Cynthia (Ratajczak) Ollinger with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born on January 10, 1949 in Dothan, AL, he was one of seven children of the late H....
Roger V. Riccardi
Jul 21, 2023
Roger V. Riccardi, a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Halifax Health Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida, surrounded by his most cherished loved ones on July 21, 2023. A good human being at heart, Roger was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him and touched countless lives with his kindness and generosity.
Born in...