Laila E Heffner
Oct 12, 2023
Laila E. Heffner, 101, of Topton, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Diakon Lutheran Nursing Home, after residing there for several months.
Born in Richmond Township, she was the daughter of the late Albert B. and Ellie M. (Eidle) Heffner. She was employed by Wenton Shoe Factory in Kutztown and East Penn Manufacturing in Lyons until her retirement...
Christine Georgeadis
Oct 11, 2023
Christine Georgeadis, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of James Georgeadis, who passed away February 28, 2021, after 70 years of marriage.
Born in Hyannis, MA, she was the daughter of the late Evimeros and Marigo (Pazakis) Fournaris. She graduated from Reading High School in 1946 and Bryland Beauty...
Wilbur "Bill" L. Smith
Oct 11, 2023
Wilbur L. "Bill" Smith, Jr., (91), formerly of Wyomissing, passed away October 11, 2023, at Southeastern Veterans Center.
He was the husband of Joan L. (Bampton) Smith.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Wilbur L., Sr. and Louise V. (Cowan) Smith.
He was a graduate of Duluth High School.
Wilbur served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US...
Ronald Arthur Hulet
Oct 11, 2023
Ronald A. Hulet, 87, of Hamburg, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Schuylkill County, he was the son of Warren Hulet, Sr. and Lilas (Thompson) Hulet. He shared 50 years of marriage with Nancy Lou (Rissmiller) Hulet, before her passing in 2021.
After completing his education, Ronald made the commitment to serve his country by enlisting in...
Florence Kruczek
Oct 9, 2023
Sister Florence Kruczek OSF
Sister Florence Kruczek, 95, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2020.
Born in Lansford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stanislaus and Mary (Gurka) Kruczek.
Sister Florence entered the Bernardine Sisters...
Josephine R. Schum
Oct 9, 2023
Josephine (Rose) Schum died on October 9, 2023, in her Cumru residence. Born on November 17, 1926, Jo was the widow of John L. (Jack) Schum, who passed away on February 11, 2018. The couple would have been married 72 years on March 2, 2018.
Jo was the daughter of Mary (Rullo) and Angelo Rose. She also was predeceased by her...
Gerald Donald Evans
Oct 7, 2023
Gerald D. Evans "Jerry", 89, passed away on October 7, 2023 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Margaret S. Evans. They shared 63 wonderful years together.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Thelma E. Edwards, adopted son of grandparents Thomas J. Evans, and Jennie M. Evans, with Russell C. Kunkel and...
John Andrew Dusko
Oct 7, 2023
John Andrew Dusko, 90, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Annie E. Dusko.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Schwoyer) Dusko. John began formal art instruction at the age of 12. He graduated from Pottstown High School in 1951. He graduated from the Renowned...
Leon L. Kuchinski
Oct 6, 2023
Leon L. Kuchinski, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of Joann (Stavetski) Kuchinski, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Glen Lyon, he was the son of the late Leo and Nellie (Micholayczk) Kuchinski. After graduating from Newport High School, Leon went on to receive a B.S. from Kings College...
Steven George Woodward
Oct 5, 2023
Steven G. Woodward passed away on October 5, 2023. Steve was born on May 2, 1949, the son of Tom and Margie Woodward. He was raised in Wyomissing, PA and graduated from Wyomissing High School. Steve attended
Babson College in Boston, majoring in business.
In 1977, Steve became the owner of the West Reading Tavern in West Reading, PA. He had a...
David A. Sands
Oct 4, 2023
David A. Sands, 80, passed away October 4, 2023, in his Spring Township residence.
He was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Cassler) Sands.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Claude and Ora Koch.
He was a 1960 graduate of Reading High School.
David was employed by Dana Corporation for many years as a tow motor operator.
A devout Catholic, David...
Theresa M. Althouse
Oct 4, 2023
Theresa M. Althouse, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Ralph J. Althouse, Jr., with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Edna (Buckley) Winkler. Theresa graduated Albright College (Class of 1955) with a degree in...
Joann L. Keltz
Oct 4, 2023
Joann L. Keltz, 88, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the care of Mifflin Center. She was the widow of Bernard "Beanie" T. Keltz, who passed away on January 11, 1990.
Born to M. Luther and Evelyn L. (Nagle) Kerchoff, Joann graduated from Reading High School in 1952. Joann was a hard worker who officially retired...
Joseph John Appleton
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph John Appleton, "Joe," 30, died on October 3, 2023 at his home in Glen Burnie, MD.
Born in Reading, PA on August 15, 1993, he was the son of the late Brian Appleton, Sr. and Kathleen (Reedy) Appleton. He was the loving husband of Bailey (Swann) Appleton.
As a child, Joe was active in many organizations and sports. A natural athlete,...
Barbara Ann Jablonski
Oct 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Jablonski (Lefkowecz), 81, of Temple passed away unexpectedly at her
home on October 1, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Irene Lefkowecz, she was raised by the St. Catherine's Children's Home of Reading and later lived with Henry and Hildagarde Plank. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and was employed by the David Crystal Co for many years...
Leonard C. Miller
Oct 1, 2023
Leonard C. Miller, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Marjorie (Lechleitner) Miller.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nevin and Myrtle (Nafe) Miller. Leonard attended Reading High School. He graduated from Empire Beauty School. He worked as a display artist and window trimmer for Pomeroy's...
William Michael Quigley
Sep 28, 2023
William Michael "Bill" Quigley, 55, of Reading, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was the loving husband of Stephanie Miller-Quigley.
Born October 3, 1967 in Lehighton, he was the son of Michael and Sylvia (Wolfgang) Quigley.
Bill was a 1985 graduate of Lehighton High School. He was a self-employed contractor most of his life until he became...
Rochelle L. Graeff
Sep 28, 2023
Rochelle L. Graeff, 61, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Stanton F. Graeff. They shared 23 years together.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late C. Wilbur and Gloria M. (Wentzel) Love. Rochelle graduated from Wyomissing Area High School in 1980 and Central Penn College in 1982....
Claude E. Field
Sep 26, 2023
Claude E. Field, Sr., 85, of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the care of Keystone Villa Ephrata. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley Ann (Wyatt) Field, who passed away on January 7, 2023.
Born in Cleveland, OH, to the late Norman C. and Marian (Smith) Field, Claude graduated from Reading High School in 1955. He...
Richard C. Scull
Sep 25, 2023
Richard C. Scull, 81, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in his Wernersville home. He was the loving husband of Deborah P. (Mogel) Scull, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Scheffey) Bower. For many years, Richard was a salesman of automotive parts and tires for...