Obituaries
Theresa M. Althouse
Oct 4, 2023
Theresa M. Althouse, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Ralph J. Althouse, Jr., with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Edna (Buckley) Winkler. Theresa graduated Albright College (Class of 1955) with a degree in...
Joann L. Keltz
Oct 4, 2023
Joann L. Keltz, 88, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the care of Mifflin Center. She was the widow of Bernard "Beanie" T. Keltz, who passed away on January 11, 1990.
Born to M. Luther and Evelyn L. (Nagle) Kerchoff, Joann graduated from Reading High School in 1952. Joann was a hard worker who officially retired...
Joseph John Appleton
Oct 3, 2023
Joseph John Appleton, "Joe," 30, died on October 3, 2023 at his home in Glen Burnie, MD.
Born in Reading, PA on August 15, 1993, he was the son of the late Brian Appleton, Sr. and Kathleen (Reedy) Appleton. He was the loving husband of Bailey (Swann) Appleton.
As a child, Joe was active in many organizations and sports. A natural athlete,...
Barbara Ann Jablonski
Oct 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Jablonski (Lefkowecz), 81, of Temple passed away unexpectedly at her
home on October 1, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Irene Lefkowecz, she was raised by the St. Catherine's Children's Home of Reading and later lived with Henry and Hildagarde Plank. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and was employed by the David Crystal Co for many years...
Leonard C. Miller
Oct 1, 2023
Leonard C. Miller, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Highlands of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Marjorie (Lechleitner) Miller.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nevin and Myrtle (Nafe) Miller. Leonard attended Reading High School. He graduated from Empire Beauty School. He worked as a display artist and window trimmer for Pomeroy's...
William Michael Quigley
Sep 28, 2023
William Michael "Bill" Quigley, 55, of Reading, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was the loving husband of Stephanie Miller-Quigley.
Born October 3, 1967 in Lehighton, he was the son of Michael and Sylvia (Wolfgang) Quigley.
Bill was a 1985 graduate of Lehighton High School. He was a self-employed contractor most of his life until he became...
Rochelle L. Graeff
Sep 28, 2023
Rochelle L. Graeff, 61, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Stanton F. Graeff. They shared 23 years together.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late C. Wilbur and Gloria M. (Wentzel) Love. Rochelle graduated from Wyomissing Area High School in 1980 and Central Penn College in 1982....
Claude E. Field
Sep 26, 2023
Claude E. Field, Sr., 85, of Leesport, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the care of Keystone Villa Ephrata. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley Ann (Wyatt) Field, who passed away on January 7, 2023.
Born in Cleveland, OH, to the late Norman C. and Marian (Smith) Field, Claude graduated from Reading High School in 1955. He...
Richard C. Scull
Sep 25, 2023
Richard C. Scull, 81, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 in his Wernersville home. He was the loving husband of Deborah P. (Mogel) Scull, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Scheffey) Bower. For many years, Richard was a salesman of automotive parts and tires for...
Benjamin F. Ebling, Jr.
Sep 25, 2023
Benjamin F. Ebling, Jr., 91, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, in his Lower Alsace Township residence.
He was the husband of Marlene E. (Gebhart) Ebling.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Benjamin F., Sr., and Stella (Moyer) Ebling.
Benjamin served the United States Navy with great pride and bravery, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to our nation.
After dedicating an...
Carl H. Noecker
Sep 23, 2023
Carl H. Noecker, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away September 23, 2023 in his home at The Highlands in Wyomissing. Carl is predeceased by his wife, Shirley E. (Brossman) Noecker.
Born in Robesonia, he was the son of late Harvey and Edna (Schwartz) Noecker. He attended Robesonia High School before attending Albright College where he majored in Economics. He worked as a...
Robert Bruce Adams
Sep 23, 2023
R. Bruce Adams, 81, of Cumru Township, passed away in his residence on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Susan (Hellrung) Danna Adams, with whom he celebrated over 20 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Gertrude (Glynn) Adams, Bruce graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. He was a tremendous athlete,...
Richard B. Seidel
Sep 22, 2023
Richard B. Seidel, 86, passed away Friday September 22, 2023, in his Boyertown home.
He was the loving husband of Carole W. (Fulmer) Seidel. They were married on July 3, 1981.
Born in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late George H. and Mary E. (Bishop) Seidel.
Richard was a 1955 graduate of Pottstown High School.
He was employed by the Boyertown...
J. Richard Koch
Sep 21, 2023
J. Richard Koch, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his Sinking Spring home. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Voss) Koch, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Orpha (Koch) Schell. After graduating Reading High School (Class of 1969), he attended Kutztown University. He...
George D. Zeppos
Sep 20, 2023
George D. Zeppos, 77, of Wyomissing, passed away on September 20, 2023 at Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Diane Schrenko Zeppos. They were married on April 25, 1971, and enjoyed over 52 years of marriage.
Born in Vlahokerasia, Greece, he was a son of the late Demosthenes G. and Magdalene Katsafanas Zeppos. He immigrated to America in 1954.
George was...
Lewis W. Olszewski
Sep 20, 2023
Lewis W. Olszewski, 86, of Ontelaunee Township, passed away on September 20, 2023 at Penn State Health Saint Josephs Medical Center.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Louis S. and Ethel (Young) Olszewski. Lewis was the loving husband to Barbara J. (Stamm) for 65 years.
Following his graduation from Reading High School, Lewis proudly served in the Army National Guard...
Carol Jean Roth
Sep 20, 2023
Carol Jean (Mauger) Roth, 70 of Cumru Township, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her children. She was the widow of Michael N. Roth.
Born September 24, 1952 in Reading, Carol was a daughter of the late John W. Mauger, Sr. and Bernice J. (Kehs) Mauger. She attended Reading High School. For the last 20...
Susan Rachel Tietbohl
Sep 19, 2023
Susan Rachel Tietbohl, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away during the late hours of Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the care of Country Meadows.
She was the widow of Dr. Ralph Harry Tietbohl, Jr., who passed away on November 9, 2016, with whom she shared over 65 years of adventures and travel. Born in Lyons, PA to the late Lewis Franklin and...
Vicki Rothenberger Renninger
Sep 19, 2023
Vicki Rothenberger Renninger, 73, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in the care of Hershey Medical Center. Born on the family farm in Oley, Vicki was one of the 11 children born to the late Harry and Sallie (Rothenberger) Renninger.
Vicki graduated from Exeter High School in 1967. She worked as a tax accountant for over 28 years,...
Melvin Michael James
Sep 19, 2023
Michael Melvin James, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Catherine (Verbinski) James, whom he married nearly fifty years ago on September 29, 1973.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Melvin and Frances (Reifsnyder) James. Michael graduated from Wilson High School (Class of 1963) before...
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