Robert Eugene Meckley
Jan 2, 2023
Robert Eugene Meckley, 81, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Margie (Gabel) Meckley, with whom he shared 24 years.
Born in Lancaster on May 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Victor and Miriam (Weidman) Meckley.
A proud veteran, Robert served in the US...
David A. Wassmer, Jr.
Jan 2, 2023
David A. Wassmer, Jr., 43 of Reinholds, passed away at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones on January 2, 2023.
Born in Reading, he was the son of David A., Wassmer, Sr., husband of Cindy Celmer, Reinholds, and his mother, Carol M. (Ravel) Smith, Mohnton.
He was a graduate of Cocalico High School and was employed by Pet Food Experts,...
Edith Wentzel
Jan 1, 2023
Edith Thelma (Masano) Wentzel, 98, of Cambridge Commons, Wyomissing, passed away on January 1, 2023. She was the daughter of Frank and Carmela (Sgro) Masano. Born April 19, 1924, she lived in all hundred years.
After graduating from Reading High School, she spent many years in retail sales and management. Edith was a spiritual woman who had a devout connection with...
Jeanette Gernert
Jan 1, 2023
Jeanette Gernert, 91, of West Reading, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Earl W. "Tuna" Gernert, who passed away in 2014.
Born in West Reading to the late Tomasso and Assunta (Raffanelli) Campitelli, Jeanette graduated from West Reading High School. She worked as a Spooler for Narrow Fabric Mill from...
Bernice B. Rissmiller
Dec 29, 2022
Bernice B. "Bonnie" Rissmiller, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Robert D. Rissmiller, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Windsor Township, she was a daughter of the late Alvin and Grace (Hartman) Bowers. Bonnie was a devoted wife and a dedicated mother to...
Brian L. Weiss
Dec 28, 2022
Brian L. Weiss entered this world in Reading on September 18, 1956, the pride and joy of June (Heck) and Lester Weiss. After a few moves and elementary years in Pottstown, the family returned to Reading.
He met his future wife, Denise (Englehart) at Northeast Jr. High in 1971. Both graduating from Reading High in 1974, they married in 1979.
His son...
Margaret E. Bausher
Dec 27, 2022
Margaret E. Bausher, 97, formerly of Edenburg, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in the care of Maidencreek Place and Caring Hospice. She was the widow of Roy S. Bausher, who passed away in 1994. They had shared a marriage of 50 years. She was also predeceased by their son, William Bausher.
Born in Lancaster County, Margaret was a daughter of...
Susano Santiago Vega
Dec 27, 2022
Susano "Santos" Santiago Vega Jr., 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Susano Santiago and Andrea Vega.
Santos worked as a commercial truck driver for Santi and Sons for the last 15 years. He was a member of the APA Pool League Rackless...
Carlos R. Rivera
Dec 27, 2022
Carlos R. Rivera, 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Minerva (Gago) Rivera.
Born in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Justino and Juana Rivera. After graduating from high school, Carlos moved from Puerto Rico to New York City where he eventually became a...
Katherine C. Reiter
Dec 26, 2022
Katherine C. Reiter, 85, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was the widow of Jay W. Reiter, who passed away in 2012 after 55 years of marriage.
She was born in Lockhaven to the late Clifton H. and Ruth (Dullen) Bropst. Katherine graduated from Jersey Shore High School in 1955 and went on to graduate from...
Victor F. Carhuayano
Dec 26, 2022
Victor Carhuayano, 70, of West Reading, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was the husband of Rina (Del Castillo) Carhuayano.
Born in Huacho, Peru, he was the son of the late Gerardo and Enedina (Diaz) Carhuayano. Victor was an entrepreneur and master carpenter who owned a Custom Cabinet Shop in Brooklyn, NY and did work for celebrities, politicians, and...
Andrew Horst Wolfe
Dec 26, 2022
Andrew Horst Wolfe, 63, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born on July 2, 1959, at the Reading Hospital, he was a son of Joanne Leyda Wolfe (Dayton, OH) and the late Philip D. Wolfe (Temple, PA).
Andy was a graduate of the Hill School in Pottstown, PA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from...
Gene R. Miller
Dec 25, 2022
Gene R. Miller, 72, passed away on December 25, 2022, in his Wyomissing residence surrounded by his loving family. He is now in the arms of Jesus.
He was married to Marlene Bleiker. They were married for 52 years.
Born in Fleetwood, he was a son of the late Stanley Miller and the late Virginia (Kreidler) Trewin.
He was a graduate of Muhlenberg...
Dr. Clodualdo S. Orquiza
Dec 25, 2022
Dr. Clodualdo (Clod) S. Orquiza died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 89. The oldest child of Dr. Clodualdo T. Orquiza and Raymunda Soriano Orquiza was born in 1933 and spent his early life in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kaaren Boyer Orquiza.
In 1957 he graduated from the...
Judith Ann Sherman
Dec 25, 2022
Judith A. Sherman, 85, a resident of Reading since 1969, died of natural causes on December 25, 2022.
Judy, who most recently resided at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John R. and Jean M. (Herold) Adriansen.
She was a 1959 graduate of College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio and a registered nurse.
Judy was a member...
Barbara A. Lubas
Dec 25, 2022
Barbara A. Lubas, 88, of Wernersville, passed away on December 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Joseph E. Lubas, who passed away in 1985.
Born in Reading to the late Joseph S. and Anna A. (Bilak) Galdun, Barbara graduated from Reading Catholic High School in 1951. She worked for many years as a clerk in...
Helen Mae Moyer
Dec 23, 2022
Helen M. (Edwards) Moyer born in Reading on February 6, 1927, was the daughter of the late Helen and Harvey Edwards, passed away on December 23, 2022 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth "CB" Moyer and son, Scott Anderson.
She is survived by her four children: Frank Anderson, husband of Susan; Judith Hudak, wife of...
Donna Marie Ciraulo
Dec 22, 2022
Donna Marie Ciraulo, 53, passed away December 22, 2022, in her Reading residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of James, husband of Linda Ciraulo and Mary (Dato) Ciraulo, all of Reading.
She was employed by Burlington Department Store, Reading.
Donna was a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother who will be truly missed by all who knew her.
In additions to her parents,...
Mary Kontaxes
Dec 22, 2022
Mary Kontaxes, 95, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on Dec. 22 at Phoebe Allentown.
Her husband, Nicholas Kontaxes, died on Oct. 7, 1988. Mary and Nick were married 42 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Stamatia (Maroulakeli) Architas. She was a 1945 graduate of Reading High School and earned her Associate's degree at Reading Area...
Charles F. Flannery
Dec 21, 2022
Charles F. Flannery, Jr., born December 1, 1934, passed from our sight but not our hearts on December 21, 2022.
He was a son of the late Charles F. and Vivian (Bocam) Flannery. He is survived by his wife, Donna. He was brother to Bernice (Poeller) of Wyomissing, James of Spring Township, and Martin of West Lawn. He is also survived...