Obituaries

Manuel Molina

Manuel Molina

Apr 13, 2024

Manuel "Manny" Molina, 74, passed away April 12, 2024, in his Reading residence.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Genoveva Rosa Molina and the late Francisco Rosa Molina.

Manny was the beloved companion of his "Ole Lady" Reba Mohn with whom he shared 32 years of fond moments and treasured memories.

He was a United States Navy Veteran.

Manny was employed...

Diane Margaret Woodland

Diane Margaret Woodland

Apr 13, 2024

Diane M. (Duda) Woodland, 70, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Woodland, with whom she would have celebrated 46 years of marriage in May.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Riegel) Duda. After graduating from Holy Name High...

Jeffrey A. Spotts

Jeffrey A. Spotts

Apr 12, 2024

Jeffrey A. Spotts, 57, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of Alfred and Betty (Minnich) Spotts. Jeffrey graduated from Wyomissing High School 1985. He worked as a machinist at Berks-Tek for 18 years.

Jeffrey was a talented bassist, and had a passion for music. He loved watching Nascar races, wrestling, and was a...

Lucille Theresa Born

Lucille Theresa Born

Apr 10, 2024

Lucille Theresa Born, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Country Meadows.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Theresa (Falter) Born. Lucy graduated Central Catholic High School in 1950. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in radio and drama from the Pasadena City College in California and later graduated from...

Philip C. Klein

Philip C. Klein

Apr 10, 2024

Philip C. Klein, Jr., 84, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Pleasant View, Manheim.

He was the loving husband for 60 years to Susan Oakes (Shearer) Klein.

Born in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Philip C., Sr. and Jean (Eisenbrown) Klein.

He was a graduate of Wyomissing High School '58 and Tufts University '63.

Phil was...

Carol Mae Zaeske

Carol Mae Zaeske

Apr 10, 2024

Carol Mae Zaeske, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at home. She was the wife of Arnold H. Zaeske, who passed on August 21, 1997.

Born in New York Mills, MN, she was the second of twelve children born to the late John Edward and Mayme (Lake) Salo. Carol attended St. Cloud University and graduated with a Bachelors in...

Steven Craig Mengel

Steven Craig Mengel

Apr 9, 2024

Steven C. Mengel, 63, of Perry Township, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospice. Born in Reading, he was the son of James G. and Barbara A. (Yeager) Mengel.

Steve was a 1979 graduate of Hamburg Area High School, and was employed by Deka Battery for 41 years until his retirement in April 2023.

Steve's interests included antiques,...

Robert Edward Thomas

Robert Edward Thomas

Apr 8, 2024

Robert Edward Thomas, age 79, of Saylorsburg, PA died peacefully at home in the presence of family on April 8, 2024. Born May 7, 1944, in Shenandoah Heights, PA, Robert was the son of the late Phaon Thomas and Florence (Becker) Thomas. A child of the atomic age, Robert enjoyed spinning wrenches, questioning authority, farming, and soaking in the early...

Richard Paul Angstadt

Richard Paul Angstadt

Apr 8, 2024

Richard P. "Rick" Angstadt (75), passed away suddenly on April 8, 2024 at his residence. He was the husband of Julia S. (Snyder) Angstadt.

Born December 9, 1948 in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Thelma R (Knabb) Burkey. He graduated from Reading High School, class of 1966.

Rick worked for CNA Insurance, later Encompass, where he...

Michael Leon Sachenik

Michael Leon Sachenik

Apr 6, 2024

Dr. Michael Sachenik, 61, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the care of St. Francis Home, Shillington. He was the devoted husband of Pam Sachenik and loving father of Matthew, Daniel, and John Sachenik. He was preceded by his father, Leon, and is survived by his mother, Mary Ann, and sister, Camille.

Dr. Sachenik received a BS...

Bryan Dale Lynch

Bryan Dale Lynch

Apr 5, 2024

Bryan D. Lynch II, 53, of Wernersville, passed away on April 5, 2024, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Los Alamitos, CA, he was a son of Sherrie (Hughes) Hallowell, wife of David Hallowell, and the late Bryan D. Lynch.

He graduated from Plano East Senior High School in Plano, Texas, and later graduated from Penn State with his...

Alida Abreu

Alida Abreu

Apr 5, 2024

The Webcast will be active on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Monday, April 15, 2024, for the Mass of Christian Burial starting at 10:30 a.m.

Bryan R. Allushuski

Bryan R. Allushuski

Apr 5, 2024

Bryan R. Allushuski, 60, formerly of Clearwater, FL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 5, 2024, in his residence. He was born in Reading, PA to the late William Allushuski and Judith Ann (Korn) Allushuski.

Bryan faithfully followed the Eagles and the Phillies. He loved going to concerts and was an avid fan of the Grateful Dead. He also enjoyed fishing.

In...

Patricia Ann Talarico

Patricia Ann Talarico

Apr 5, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Patricia Ann "Pat" Talarico on April 5, 2024.

She was born December 4, 1938 to the late Martin and Dorothy Boyer, spent most of her life in the Reading Area, and was a graduate of Central Catholic HS, Class of '56. Pat was married to her...

Beth Ellen Blackburn

Beth Ellen Blackburn

Apr 5, 2024

Beth E. Blackburn, 85, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2024 at Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing after a valiant and extensive battle with Alzheimer's dementia.

Beth is survived by her husband Alfred T. Blackburn, Jr.; her daughter Lisa Gay Robertson; and stepchildren Bethany Davis and Al Blackburn.

Services will be private.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home,...

Maria Z. Rivera-Berrios

Maria Z. Rivera-Berrios

Apr 4, 2024

Maria Z. Rivera-Berrios, 63, passed away April 4, 2024, in her Reading residence.

Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Maria Berrios, Puerto Rico, and the late Marcelino Rivera.

Maria was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise them.

Maria had a deep affection...

John M. Fosnocht

John M. Fosnocht

Apr 4, 2024

John Michael Fosnocht peacefully entered into eternal life on April 4, 2024, at 91 years of age. Called Dr. Fosnocht, John, Jack, Popa, Uncle Jack, Dad (or Pop), depending on whether he was your dentist, spouse, brother, friend, grandfather, uncle, or father, he was always ready with a twinkle in his blue eyes to tell a funny joke or to...

Tiffany Christine Allbert

Tiffany Christine Allbert

Apr 3, 2024

Tiffany Christine Allbert, 41, of West Lawn, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024.

Tiffany was born at Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Leslie (Nord) Kirk and the late Christopher Allbert. As her father was in the Air Force, her family lived in several different places. In her teens, she...

George Yoe

George Yoe

Apr 3, 2024

Greg Yoe, 76, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Mary E. (Richardson) Yoe. Greg was the loving husband of Marileen (Ellens) Yoe. They were married on June 8th, 1968 and celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Surviving in...

Evelia Solalinde-Rivera

Evelia Solalinde-Rivera

Apr 3, 2024

Our beloved Evelia Solalinde Rivera passed away peacefully at age 37 on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her family in the care of Reading Hospital. She was born November 4, 1987, in Mexico to Father Luis Solalinde and Mother Rufina Rivera.

Evelia Graduated from Reading Senior High School Class of 2006. She worked as a medical assistant with Reading Hospital. Evelia...