Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Adriana (Catani) Torchia, aged 94, passed away on September 11, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Shillington, surrounded by her beloved family, and has now gone to be with the Lord.

Her husband, Antonio G. Torchia, died on January 1, 2005.

Adriana was born in Caccuri, Italy, to the late Serafino and Irma (Venturi) Catani.

She was employed as a seamstress...

Sep 10, 2023

Sister Antoinette Keiser, 78, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2022.

Born in Danville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Chesney) Keiser.

Sister Antoinette entered the Bernardine Sisters Congregation on June...

Sep 9, 2023

Cornelia B. Katzin, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenburg.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dawn (Lehman) Shoup. A mother of three, Connie (as she was affectionately known) worked as a waitress and housecleaner for most of her life. In her spare time, she loved to paint and...

Sep 7, 2023

Amalia "Molly" Foley, 91, passed away at home on Thursday, September 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Edward L. Foley, Sr. with whom she shared 49 years of marriage before his passing in 2004.

Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, she was a daughter of the late Erving and Maria del Socorro Eskildsen. Amalia graduated...

Sep 5, 2023

Richard "Dick" Freymoyer, 91, of Perry Township, passed peacefully at the Highlands at Wyomissing, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rita C. (Fick) Freymoyer, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage with.

Born in Reading, on December 7th, 1931, he was the son of the late Elwood J. and Myrtle (Weand) Freymoyer. Richard was a...

Sep 3, 2023

Robert "Bob" L. Keller, 89, passed away on September 3, 2023, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehab. He was the husband of the late Henrietta J. (Keffer) Keller. Born in Shoemakersville, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Strausser) Keller. Bob served in the US Army and was employed as a cutter by R. P. Miller's. He was...

Sep 3, 2023

Nicholas Teddy Limberiou, 45, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his Bern Twp. home. Born in Reading, he was the son of Constantina (Karatzas) Limberiou and the late Teddy A. Limberiou. Nicholas graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and then joined the family business, The Riveredge Restaurant and Silo Nightclub, before becoming a skilled lighting technician.

Nicholas loved to...

Sep 2, 2023

Allan Lee Storck, 90, passed away on September 2, 2023 at Columbia Cottage. He was the husband of Suzanne Karterman-Storck and the son of the late Horace R. Storck and Gertrude (Borkenhagen) Storck.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Allen graduated from Southside Division High School, after which he enlisted in the Air Force, serving in both Colorado and Hawaii.

He returned to...

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 30, 2023

Janina "Tanya" Overley (Bartowska), passed peacefully at home with her devoted husband by her side after a lengthy illness, on August 30, 2023. For 46 beautiful years, she shared her life with W. Scott Overley as his beloved wife.

Born in Warsaw, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Hellana (Bloomberg) Bartowski. While living in Poland, Janina studied...

Aug 30, 2023

Patricia Ann Bennett, 83, passed into glory on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her significant other, Elwood "Woody" Trievel.

Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Hart) Grumbine. Pat graduated from Seton High School, Class of 1958. She devoted herself to her family, raising three children, and later...

Aug 28, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Heimbach, 92, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 in the care of Homewood at Plum Creek, Hanover, PA. She was the widow of Warren W. Heimbach, who passed away in February of 1974.

Born in Stamford, CT, to the late James J. and Pearl N. (Reigner) Donahue, Jackie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Aug 28, 2023

Donald Mullen, 77, passed away August 28, 2023, in his Wyomissing residence.

He was the loving husband of Karin E. (Yurdock) Mullen. They married on May 31, 1969. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Amy and Abby, and three grandchildren, Ezio, Veda, and Maddox.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Hardee and Catherine...

Aug 26, 2023

Mary Louise Usher, 67, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 in her Blandon home after a courageous battle with cancer.

The daughter of Genevieve "Jean" (Bryan) Stein and the late Robert Stein, Mary grew up in Glens Falls, NY surrounded by loving family and friends. She graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1974. She went on to earn an...

Aug 24, 2023

Patricia S. Moyer, 85, passed away August 24, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Pat was the wife of the late Jay H. Moyer, who passed away on July 28, 2020, and with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She is survived by her four children: Deborah Andreas, wife of James Andreas; Sandra Durinzi; Scott Moyer, significant...

Aug 24, 2023

Ronald Dwain Stonefelt, 88, of Lower Heidelberg passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was the husband of Monica Phyllis Stonefelt and the son of the late Elmer G. and Wilmot (Johns) Stonefelt. Ronald was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 5, 1935. While growing up, in addition to Oak Park, he also lived: in Downers Grove, IL;...

Aug 23, 2023

Arlene Margaret Hartz, 94, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Complete Care at Berkshire in Exeter Township.

She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Harz, Jr.

Born in Reading, she was daughter of the late Harry C. Rudy, Sr. and Ethel (Knicely) Rudy.

She was employed by Governor Mifflin School District as the cafeteria manager until retiring. She was...

Aug 21, 2023

Lula C. Goodhart, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Monday August 21, 2023, at 8:50 pm. She was the wife of the late Richard Goodhart who passed away in July 1997. Lula and Richard raised two children, Clifford and Despina, and she was a grandmother to two loving grandsons, Louis (Goodhart) and Daniel (Veilleux).

Born in Reading, Mrs. Goodhart was...

Aug 18, 2023

Mary I. Kreisher of Exeter Township, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away on August 18, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on May 12, 1942, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russel S. Moyer and Jessie E. Moyer (Keefer). Mary was predeceased by her brother Russel Moyer. Her legacy is woven with love,...

Aug 16, 2023

A. Stanley Ochocki, 72, of Reading, passed away on August 16, 2023.

Born on August 22, 1950, in Reading, he was the son of the late Stanley and Angela (Amos) Ochocki.

Stanley was formerly employed at CNA Insurance and Verizon.

Stanley, "Stan", "Stosh", or "Uncle", was known and loved by many, including: his sister, Amelia M. Biancone, Reading, PA; nephews: George Spracklin Jr.,...