Obituaries

Justina L. Campbell

Justina L. Campbell

Nov 23, 2023

Justina L. Campbell, 94, formerly of Bern Township, passed away during the late hours of Thursday, November 23, 2023, in the care of Phoebe Berks.

She was the widow of David H. Campbell, who passed away July 30, 2014. Her parents were the late Thomas W. and Dorothy V. (Chapman) Hirschbiel.

Justina is survived by her daughter, Mary Patricia, spouse of R....

Kevin Galczynski

Kevin Galczynski

Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Galczynski, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was the devoted husband of Donna (Stoudt) Galczynski. They tied the knot in May 1985, sharing 38 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Stella Galczynski. Kevin graduated from Reading High School, and went on to join the U.S. Navy for 4 years,...

Joseph Mikulin

Joseph Mikulin

Nov 22, 2023

Joseph F. Milkulin, 83, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ, passed away in his Reading residence on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was the loving husband of Margery M. (Wasek), with whom he shared over fifty years of marriage.

Joe was born to Frank and Ann Mikulin. He enlisted in the Marines early at 16 and served honorably from 1956-1959. He began...

Lorraine Moore

Lorraine Moore

Nov 21, 2023

Lorraine Moore, 73, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was the loving wife of Millard Moore. They married in October 1991, and shared 32 years together.

Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Nellie and Arthur Lunness. She graduated from Chester High School. Lorraine worked in the billing department for Mercy Home Health until her retirement. She...

Ruth R. Oueslati

Ruth R. Oueslati

Nov 21, 2023

Ruth R. Ouslati, 66, of Reading, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Red Hill, Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late January and Maria (Klinge) Jaszczak.

She graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School in 1974.

A friendly, social woman who took great joy in helping others, Ruth's presence will be greatly missed by her...

Donna Jean Epler

Donna Jean Epler

Nov 21, 2023

Donna Jean (Knerr) Epler, 67, passed away on November 21, 2023 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Derr) Knerr. After graduating from Reading High School, Donna joined the workforce as a dry cleaner for Yorgey's.

Donna adored her children and grandchildren, and cherished the time spent with them. She loved to bake for...

Christopher Lee Charlemagne

Christopher Lee Charlemagne

Nov 21, 2023

Christopher Lee Charlemagne, 48, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gerald Charlemagne and Patricia (Dusenbury) Weeden. Chris was a 1993 graduate of Reading High School, where he was a star of the wrestling team. He worked as a sales clerk for Radio Shack for...

Paul A. Speece

Paul A. Speece

Nov 19, 2023

Paul A. Speece, 89, passed away November 19, 2023, in his Sinking Spring residence.

Joyce L. (Fisher) Speece was fortunate to have a devoted husband for 69 years. Their beautiful journey together began on November 19, 1955, when they exchanged vows and embarked on a lifelong commitment to love and cherish each other.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the...

Edward Lawrence

Edward Lawrence

Nov 19, 2023

Eternal rest was granted to Edward Lawrence (Wawryzniak) on November 19, 2023, 91 years young, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was blessed to be in the company of his loving family when he passed. Born June 22, 1932, he was the son of Joseph and Julia M. (Bukowski) Wawrzyniak. Edward was the loving husband of M. Herminia (Delgado) Lawrence,...

Jean M. O'Boyle

Jean M. O'Boyle

Nov 18, 2023

Jean "Jeanie" M. O'Boyle, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of James P. O'Boyle, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (Brown) Cummings. Jeanie graduated from Reading High School in 1956 and maintained lifelong ties with her class...

Rodney D. Hermann

Rodney D. Hermann

Nov 15, 2023

Rodney D. Hermann, 79, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in the care of Reading Hospital. Husband to Beth B. (Behney) Hermann, they shared over 57 loving years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was one of the three children of the late Matthias and Viola (Snyder) Hermann. Rod graduated from Reading High School in 1962 and...

The Rev. Canon Walter L. Krieger

The Rev. Canon Walter L. Krieger

Nov 15, 2023

The Reverend Canon Walter L. Krieger, age 83, formerly of Reading and of Phoebe Berks Village, died peacefully November 15, 2023, in Wernersville, PA.

He was the husband of the late Judith L. (Friel) Krieger. They married in 1961.

Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Walter C. Krieger and Ethel B. (Haas) Krieger.

Rev. Krieger attended Cape May...

Milagros L. Colon

Milagros L. Colon

Nov 14, 2023

Milagros L. Colon, 68, passed away November 14, 2023, in her Cumru Township residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Flor Colon-Colon and Maria Santiago Alvarado.

She was the loving wife of Jorge Morales, with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage.

Milagros was a seamstress for over 40 years.

She enjoyed crocheting,...

Maryann Brady-Marks

Maryann Brady-Marks

Nov 13, 2023

Maryann Brady-Marks (fondly known as MAB), 59, of Bern Township, peacefully entered into a fuller life at St. Joseph's Medical Center on Monday, November 13, 2023, adding another bright shining star in the heavens.

She was born in Reading, PA, to Joseph T. Brady Sr. (deceased) and Lucille M. Brady of Bern Township. Maryann was a 1981 Holy Name graduate. She...

Walter J. Bennis

Walter J. Bennis

Nov 13, 2023

Walter J. Bennis, Jr., passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023 at the age of 97.

Born on January 30, 1926 in Reading, PA, Walt was the son of Walter and Mabel (Dumn) Bennis. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and immediately entered the Navy under the Officer Training Program. He was enrolled in the Engineering Program at Stevens Institute...

Christopher Michael Kane

Christopher Michael Kane

Nov 12, 2023

Christopher Michael Kane, 64, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gerald Joseph and Carolyn Ann (Dengler) Kane.

Christopher graduated Central Catholic High School in 1977. A man of many talents and interests, Chris was a self-employed electrician, volunteer EMT and an avid concert goer. He was the owner...

Barbara Jean Spatz

Barbara Jean Spatz

Nov 11, 2023

Barbara Jean Spatz, 81, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Windber, PA, on January 8, 1942, she was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Lawrence and Beulah Demaris (Kein) Hackenberg. Barb was the loving wife of James Kauffman Spatz, Jr., with whom she shared 59 years.

After completing her high school education at Emmaus High School...

Robert W. Murray

Robert W. Murray

Nov 11, 2023

Robert Wayne Murray, known as Wayne, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Margaret (Hayes) Murray.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Mary E. (Miller) Murray. Wayne graduated with a BS from Bloomsburg and an MS from Villanova. He was employed as a...

Dolores Blaszczynska

Dolores Blaszczynska

Nov 11, 2023

Dolores Blaszczynska, born on July 15, 1943, age 80, passed away on November 11, 2023, in her Reading residence.

Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Casimir Blaszczynski and Angela (Dombrowski) Terefenko.

She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and the Felician Convent in Lodi, New Jersey.

Dolores was a Felician nun and taught in New Jersey, Philadelphia...

Mark Brian Speece

Mark Brian Speece

Nov 10, 2023

Mark Brian Speece, 72, passed away on November 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the loving husband of Donna L. Speece for 53 years.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Anna E. (Ernst) Speece.

He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1969 and attended Penn State University.

Mark was...