Obituaries

Marilyn D. Leightheiser

Marilyn D. Leightheiser

Nov 10, 2023

Marilyn (Dohner) Leightheiser, 90, passed away on November 10, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved widow of the late Bernard Leightheiser, Jr. She was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Kalbach) Dohner.

Marilyn graduated from Reading High School in 1951, received her RN from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Frances A. Moszczienski

Frances A. Moszczienski

Nov 8, 2023

Frances A. (Jeschke) Moszczienski, 103, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Rittenhouse Village of Muhlenberg. She was the widow of Joseph E. Moszczienski, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage before his passing in 1984.

Born in Birdsboro, Fran was a daughter of the late John and Lottie (Ziolkowski) Jeschke. After graduating Birdsboro High School (Class of 1938),...

Domenica Ciarlone

Domenica Ciarlone

Nov 8, 2023

Domenica Ciarlone, 102, of Wyomissing, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was the widow of Silvestro Ciarlone, who passed away on July 6, 1979.

Born February 18, 1921, in Roccasicura, Italy, to the late Costanzo and Maria (Siraco) Bucci, she was one of three children.

Domenica loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Linda F. Reichert

Linda F. Reichert

Nov 6, 2023

Linda F. (Christman) Reichert, 72, of Lenhartsville, passed away Monday November 6, 2023, at the Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg.

She was the loving wife of 54 years of Larry Reichert. They married on September 20, 1969.

Born on November 14, 1950, in New Tripoli, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Arlene (Kressley) Christman.

She was a graduate...

Margaret Mcallister

Margaret Mcallister

Nov 6, 2023

Margaret R. McAllister, 109, passed away peacefully at her home in Pottsville on November 6, 2023.

Born in Edwardsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert R. and Mary Ann (Jones) Richards. Margaret attended Edwardsville High School where she proudly graduated in 1932.

On September 1, 1939, Margaret married E. Leroy McAllister and started a family. Margaret was a devoted...

Cathy Lynn Spatz

Cathy Lynn Spatz

Nov 4, 2023

Cathy Lynn Spatz, 67, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.

Joe H. Steffy, who has been Cathy's devoted companion for nearly three decades, will deeply miss his beloved Cathy.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late James and Antoinette (Fierro) Spatz.

Cathy dedicated many years of her life to working hard as a waitress in different...

Allen E. Hopkins

Allen E. Hopkins

Nov 3, 2023

Allen E. Hopkins passed away on November 3, 2023 of natural causes.

Born December 1, 1951 in Reading, he was the son of the late Elenore V. Hopkins (Copeland) and Johnnie Merritt of Reading, PA. He attended the Reading Area School District and was a member of the 1966 North West Jr. High School Football Championship Team.

A Vietnam era Veteran, he...

Jaime Noel Ramos

Jaime Noel Ramos

Nov 2, 2023

Jaime Noel Ramos passed away on November 2, 2023, in Reading Hospital. Jaime was born in Ponce Puerto Rico on March 3, 1954. He was a son of the late Ramon and Maria (Cruz) Ramos. Jaime grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and was one of 11 children.

Jaime was a talented percussionist, playing the drums, bongos and congas, music was his...

Michael C. Adams

Michael C. Adams

Nov 2, 2023

Michael C. Adams, 71, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in his Shoemakersville residence.

He was the loving husband of Rhona L. (Gambler) Adams.

Born in Bunkie, LA, he was a son of the late Ewell M. and Ruth (Saul) Adams.

Michael was employed by Carpenter Technologies for 34 years as a melter, retiring on February 1, 2014.

Michael, a diligent family man, took...

Helen Iannucci

Helen Iannucci

Nov 1, 2023

Helen (Gay) Iannucci, 95, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Alfonso Iannucci.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Liss) Gay. Helen attended Reading Catholic High School. She went on to work at American Polarizers as a Group Leader, where she oversaw manufacturing of...

Dennis G. Flemming

Dennis G. Flemming

Nov 1, 2023

Dennis G. Flemming, 80, of Wernersville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Phillips) Flemming, having shared 56 wonderful years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis G. and Mary S. (Boyer) Flemming. Like his seven siblings, Dennis was a graduate of Central Catholic High...

John A. Corio

John A. Corio

Nov 1, 2023

John A. Corio, 69, of Tilden Township, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Strode) Corio, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of John A. Corio Sr. and Claire Chinery.

John spent his career mastering the art of diesel...

Lena M. Kaley

Lena M. Kaley

Oct 31, 2023

Lena M. (Kramer) Kaley, 89, of Hamburg, passed away during the early hours of Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in her daughter's Orwigsburg residence. Lena was the widow of George R. Kaley, who passed away February 19, 1998. They married on October 19, 1957.

Born in Seipstown to the late Edgar R. and Mantana S. (Kunkel) Kramer, Lena was one of ten...

Joshua Ingram Bell

Joshua Ingram Bell

Oct 30, 2023

Joshua Ingram Bell, 53, departed this earth on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his brother's Mohnton home. Born on August 1, 1970 on Sasebo Naval Base on Kyushu Island Japan, his international birth marked the beginning of a lifelong love of travel and cultural curiosity.

He was an artist with a distinctive style, creating a prolific body of work, including paintings,...

Donald Thomas Burns

Donald Thomas Burns

Oct 29, 2023

Donald Thomas Burns, MD passed away at his home in Wyomissing on the morning of Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the age of 91 with his wife Carol by his side. Donald was born on January 24, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, the second son of Albert E. Burns and Hildegarde M. (Holtgreve) Burns.

He spent his childhood living in Washington, DC...

Caroline Ann Hendel

Caroline Ann Hendel

Oct 29, 2023

Caroline Ann (Leach) Hendel passed peacefully October 29, 2023 surrounded and guided by her loving Family. She was born December 23, 1930, the fourth of five children; quite a present for her Family; a real "Christmas Carol". Her Parents Rose Frances and William F Leach instilled in her a strong sense of Love and Family. She attended school first in...

Gerardo Efrain Gonzalez Ortiz

Gerardo Efrain Gonzalez Ortiz

Oct 28, 2023

Gerardo Efrain Gonzalez Ortiz, 31, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his mother's Reading home. He was the fiancé of Jenna M. Shade.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Arnold J. Gonzalez Reyes of Florida and Arlyne Ortiz Lopez of Reading. He was employed as a mechanical technician. He loved his family dearly, especially his...

Antonina M. Mollica

Antonina M. Mollica

Oct 28, 2023

Nina Mollica, 71, went to be with her heavenly family, Joseph and Josephine Mollica, on October 28, 2023. She passed in the comfort of her home supported by her dedicated community of friends and caregivers. A devoted daughter, Nina is known to all for the loving care she gave to her mother. She is survived by several cousins and was...

Dorothy E. Lebo

Dorothy E. Lebo

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy E. (Blew) Lebo, 89, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Complete Care, Exeter Twp.

Her husband, Kenneth Lebo, died on September 28, 2019. They were married for 69 years.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Guistwite) Blew.

She was employed by Mohnton Knitting Mills for many years.

Dorothy enjoyed country music and...

Marcia Vogt

Marcia Vogt

Oct 27, 2023

Marica L. Vogt, 73, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. She was the wife of Warren Vogt. They celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in August.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Leona F. (Irwin) Stein. Marcia graduated from Muhlenberg High School, and was employed at Albright College for 28 years. She also worked with...