Obituaries
Ruth M Mercado
Dec 10, 2023
Ruth M. Mercado, 75, passed away on December 10, 2023 in her Reading residence. Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Bernardino Mercado. Ruth worked as a housekeeper, but her true passion was her family. She was known to be the pillar of her family, making it a priority to spend as much time...
Florence E Pleitner
Dec 9, 2023
Florence E. "Floss" Pleitner, 80, passed away on December 9, 2023, in her Robeson Twp. residence.
She was the loving wife of James E. Pleitner. They were married on June 18, 1977 and enjoyed over 46 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Albert J. and Florence E. (Stratton) Fox.
She was a graduate of South Philadelphia...
Nelson H. Long
Dec 8, 2023
Nelson Harry Long, 84 years, passed away on Friday, December 8th at Reading Hospital after a lengthy illness with Parkinson's disease. He was the dear, beloved husband of Patricia E. (Piro) Long and shared 58 wonderful years together.
Nelson was born in Scranton, Pa on July 5th, 1939 and was the son of the late George and Mary (Smith) Long. He...
Martha C. Davis
Dec 8, 2023
Martha Catherine Davis (Gram), passed peacefully on December 8, 2023, at the age of 96. She went home to join husband of 73 years, Walter Harry Davis (Pop), and daughter Catherine Marie Sublette.
Growing up, Martha was the oldest child with three younger sisters, Yvonne Hoover, Marian Malick, Carole Eastman and one brother, Dennis Raho. Family was always her first priority,...
Jessie L. Taksa
Dec 8, 2023
Jessie L. Taksa, (95), passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at her Reading home. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susan (Kerber) Jozwiak. Jessie graduated from Reading High School and attended Temple University. She was employed as an administrator for the city of Reading.
Jessie was an expert knitter and seamstress. She was an...
Richard Michael Vogrin
Dec 7, 2023
Richard Michael "Zeek" Vogrin, 61, of Reading, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2023.
Born in New York, he was raised in Yardley, Bucks County. He was the son of the late Christian Michael and Anne Marie (Cotter) Vogrin.
He was a 1980 graduate of Pennsbury High School.
Zeek embarked on his professional journey as an independent plumber before venturing into expanding his expertise...
Thomas J. Kendall
Dec 6, 2023
Thomas J. Kendall, 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in his Sinking Spring residence, with his loving family by his side. Born November 25, 1958, in Reading, Tom was a son of the late Elton and Betty (O'Boyle) Kendall. He was married earlier this year to his longtime companion Louise R. (Cavalieri) Kendall.
In addition to his wife, Tom...
John M. Kaczor
Dec 5, 2023
John M. Kaczor, 83, formerly of Reading, passed away on December 5, 2023 in Lewes, DE. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Edna (Shaner) Kaczor.
John was drafted into the US Army, where he obtained his GED. Following his military service, John worked as a yard Marshall for Dana Incorporated for 32 years until his...
Judith A. Diffendal
Dec 5, 2023
Judith A. Diffendal, 77, proudly of Wyomissing Hills, passed away at Hershey Medical Center on December 5, 2023.
Judy was the wife of James J. Diffendal. They were married on April 20, 1974 and enjoyed 49 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Floretta E. (Binder) Sassaman. Judy was a 1964 graduate of...
Tamma A. Katzenmoyer
Dec 5, 2023
Tamma A. Katzenmoyer, 56, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on December 5, 2023 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Charles Michael Katzenmoyer. Tamma was the loving fiancé of Emory Wehr, Jr.
Tamma was a 1985 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She joined the workforce in office management positions. She also attended Del Tech Owen's campus for...
David A. Shaak
Dec 5, 2023
David A. Shaak, 64, of Hamburg, passed away on December 5, 2023 at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Harry P. and Elda May (Wessner) Shaak. David was the loving husband of Deborah, to whom he was married for 39 years, until her passing in February 2023.
David was a 1977 graduate of Hamburg Area High School....
Michael C. Boland
Dec 1, 2023
Michael Cleary Boland, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at his home in Flying Hills, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Kathy J. (Hummel) Boland.
Born June 29th, 1953, he was the son of the late Lawrence F. Boland (1917-2011), and Nancy Lou (Lebengood) Boland (1926-2010). His father was vice president...
Nelson E. Schwartz
Dec 1, 2023
Nelson E. Schwartz, 77, of Reading, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, in the care of Promedica Sinking Spring, where he resided since 2021. He was the widower of Diane L. (Blimline) Schwartz, who passed away on August 7, 2019.
Born in Reading to the late Henry E. and Janet M. (Moser) Schwartz, Nelson graduated from Exeter High School in 1964.
Nelson...
Frank G. Suruskie
Nov 30, 2023
Frank G. Suruskie, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing.
He was the widower of Nancy L. (Holdeman) Suruskie who died on August 27, 2017.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Agnes (Sasser) Suruskie.
He was employed by Carpenter Technology Corporation as an ESR panel operator for 37...
John B. Rule
Nov 29, 2023
July 15, 1933 ~ November 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Baxter Rule, 90, of Wyomissing, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2023, in Reading Hospital.
Jack was born on July 15, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Miriam (Laird) Rule. He graduated from John Bartram High School...
Melva J. Guinther
Nov 29, 2023
Melva J. (Wanner) Guinther, 82, of Ephrata Township, went to Heaven to be with the love of her life, Sonny, and their son, Donny, who passed away in 1993, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Ephrata Manor. She was the loving wife to Donald F. "Sonny" Guinther until his passing in 2019. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of...
Anna P. Harkness
Nov 29, 2023
Anna P. Harkness, 102, passed away peacefully from the late effects of dementia on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Berks Heim where she had resided for the past two and a half years. She previously resided at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. She was the widow of Thomas Harkness, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage before his passing in...
George E. Macsisak
Nov 29, 2023
George E. "Mac" Macsisak, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Linda L. (Curley) Macsisak, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Grynastyl) Macsisak. George served in the US Air Force from 1962...
Donald G. Buchert
Nov 28, 2023
Donald G. Buchert, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville.
Carolyn A. Armer was his cherished life partner, and they resided together for 44 years, creating a lifetime of memories.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Florence (Eck) Buchert.
He was a 1959 graduate of Oley Valley High School.
Donald served our nation...
Joanne D. Koch
Nov 27, 2023
Joanne D. Koch, 93, formerly of Wyomissing, and of Lancaster, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Lancaster General Hospital.
Her husband, Richard H. Koch, passed away on March 2, 2018. She enjoyed 67 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary (Weber) Deiter.
She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School...
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