Obituaries

Darlene J. Troutman

Darlene J. Troutman

Apr 12, 2026

Darlene J. Troutman, 99, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Sinking Spring, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor (Noll). Darlene graduated from Sinking Spring High School, and worked as a baker in the Wilson School District until her retirement. Darlene adored her family, and loved spending time with her niece...

Edward A. Whitfield

Edward A. Whitfield

Apr 10, 2026

Edward Allan Whitfield, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was a loving husband, son, brother to 3 sisters, uncle to several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was also a teammate, and dear friend to so many.

Edward lived a full life with his wife Dani Jayleen. They had no children, but did have 35+ years...

Eleanor Patricia Schaffer

Eleanor Patricia Schaffer

Apr 9, 2026

Eleanor P. Schaffer, 90, of Wyomissing, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the care of Paoli Hospital. She was the loving wife of over 68 years to Joseph R. Schaffer.

She was born in Bridgeport, PA, to the late Timothy and Mary (Heebner) Blanche.After raising her family, Eleanor took a position as a teacher's aide at Spring Ridge...

Grace L. Schrepple

Grace L. Schrepple

Apr 8, 2026

Grace L. (Trump) Schrepple, 99, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Cambridge, Idaho. She was the wife of Lee S. Schrepple (deceased 2016) of Hamburg, PA.

Born in Tilden Township, Berks County, PA, Grace was the daughter of the late James and Agnes (Loose) Trump. Grace (Lindy) was the little sister to Sara (Tom), Ralph (Mutt), Anna (Susan), Wilson...

Thomas Charles Comoh

Thomas Charles Comoh

Apr 7, 2026

Thomas C. Comoh, 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in his Spring Township residence, as was his last wish.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Patricia Comoh Toney, widow of Jerome Toney, of Wyomissing, and the late Charles W. Comoh, who passed away when Tom was very young.

He graduated from Wilson High School in 1982 and...

Lisa D. Frost

Lisa D. Frost

Apr 6, 2026

Lisa D. Frost, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Orange County, California. She was born on July 31, 1954, in Queens, New York, to Robert Dorfman and Eileen (Pataki) Dorfman.

Lisa was the beloved wife of Ronald W. Frost, with whom she shared 39 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in November 2021. Together, they built...

Laura Isabell Sander

Laura Isabell Sander

Apr 5, 2026

Laura Isabell Sander, born March 12, 1947, in Johnson City, New York, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

She was the daughter of Kitchel and Lillian (Seely) Pierson and was raised on her family’s farm in Chenango Bridge. It was there that Laura developed the strong work ethic, independence, and determination that...

Kevin D. Mills

Kevin D. Mills

Apr 5, 2026

Kevin D. Mills, 69, of Douglassville, passed away on April 5, 2026, at Reading Hospital.

Born on January 20, 1957, in Reading, he was the son of the late David F. Mills and Adele G. (Walton) Mills. Kevin was the devoted husband of Eileen (Snyder) Mills, with whom he shared 43 loving years of marriage before her passing in 2022.

Kevin was...

Bonnie Livingston

Bonnie Livingston

Apr 3, 2026

Bonnie Livingston, 73, passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Lena Danberg. Bonnie graduated from Bayside High School. She was employed by Vital Records in Manhattan.

Bonnie enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, watching her grandson play baseball, spending...

Robert M. Sanders

Robert M. Sanders

Apr 1, 2026

Robert M Sanders of Blandon, formerly Spring Township and Reading, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was the loving husband of Doris (Zuwiala) Sanders, married on April 24, 1954. Born in McSherrystown, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy A Sanders and Aimee (Devine) Sanders.

Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1950 and from Wyomissing...

David Michael Gabrielli

David Michael Gabrielli

Mar 31, 2026

David Michael Gabrielli, 72, passed away on March 31, 2026. David was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on February 17, 1954. David was the beloved son of Marian (Razzano) and the late Gabriel Gabrielli, the middle child of the family, flanked by two sisters on either side.

David, a proud graduate of Southern Junior High School (1970) and Reading High School (1973),...

Josephine Mary Quaglia

Josephine Mary Quaglia

Mar 31, 2026

With heavy hearts, our family would like to announce the passing of our dear sister, mother, and grandmother, Josephine "Jo" Quaglia, who passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2026. She was 84.

Born May 27, 1941 and raised in Reading, Jo was the middle daughter of the late George Tomasi and Cecilia Tomasi, and the sister of Georgine Tomasi and the late Jim Tomasi....

Joseph V. Kurpiewski

Joseph V. Kurpiewski

Mar 30, 2026

Joseph V. Kurpiewski, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, where he had been a patient surrounded by compassionate care.

Joseph was the devoted and loving husband of JoAnn (DiPaolo) Kurpiewski, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage, partnership, and unwavering love.

Born in Reading, Joseph was the son...

William Daniel Odenwelder Jr.

William Daniel Odenwelder Jr.

Mar 30, 2026

William Daniel "Dan" Odenwelder, Jr., 76, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He shared more than 47 years of marriage with his cherished wife, Maureen Odenwelder (Kostrab), whose unwavering love, devotion, and support were a constant source of comfort and joy throughout his life.

Born in Bethlehem, Dan was the son...

Janet I. Merkel

Janet I. Merkel

Mar 28, 2026

Janet Irene Merkel

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and “Grammy,” Janet, who left this world surrounded by the love of her family. 

Janet was a devoted wife to her husband, Ken, and a proud, loving mother to her five children: Dustin, Ashley, Darryl, Michael, and Tiffany. Her greatest joy in life was...

The Reverend Paul A. DaDamio

The Reverend Paul A. DaDamio

Mar 27, 2026

The Reverend Paul Anthony DaDamio, retired Priest of the Diocese of Allentown, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Father DaDamio was born July 20, 1963 to the late Anthony R. DaDamio and Margery A. (Krengel) DaDamio. 

He is survived by siblings: Debra A. Wagaman (Terry), Rita M. Jackson (Trey), Catharine L. Bruno (Anthony), Captain Rebecca R. DaDamio, and John R. DaDamio (Lynn),...

Ralph Paul Hummel

Ralph Paul Hummel

Mar 26, 2026

Ralph Paul Hummel, AKA Hogan, 73, of Reading, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born in Reading, he was the son of Ralph E. and Naiomi Vivian (Anderson) Hummel.

Ralph graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 1971 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he held...

Jeanette A. Reinheimer

Jeanette A. Reinheimer

Mar 25, 2026

Jeanette Ann (Fiorindo) Reinheimer, 87, of Reading, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation where she had been a resident since May 2024. She was the loving wife of Denis W. Reinheimer with whom she would have celebrated 59 years of marriage in June.

Born on August 10, 1938, Jeanette...

Cynthia Lockhart

Cynthia Lockhart

Mar 24, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Lockhart, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Rosabelle (Nelson) Lockhart.

Cindy dedicated 40 years of service to AT&T, where she worked as a technician. She took great pride in her work and was respected by her colleagues.

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Ronald Lewis Hartman

Ronald Lewis Hartman

Mar 24, 2026

Ronald L. Hartman, 87, passed away on March 24, 2026, at Laureldale Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late Russell Sr. and Mabel "Irene" (Schaeffer) Hartman. Ronald was one of fifteen children, growing up in a large and close-knit family.

Ronald dedicated many years to Doehler Jarvis, a die-casting company in Pottstown, where he...