James Kline Biemesderfer

James Kline Biemesderfer

Feb 10, 2023

James Kline Biemesderfer, 89, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Highlands in Wyomissing.

Born September 6, 1933 in Penryn, he was a son of the late Robert and Edna (Kline) Biemesderfer. After graduating Middletown High School in Dauphin County in 1951, Jim attended Temple University and graduated the School of Pharmacy in 1955. He served in the US...

Tin Thi Hoang

Tin Thi Hoang

Feb 10, 2023

Tin Thi Hoang, 74, of Reading, passed away February 10, 2023, at the Reading Hospital.

She was the wife of Binh Pham, Reading.

Born in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, she was a daughter of Phuc Hoang and Vui Pham.

She was employed by Giorgi Mushroom Co., Blandon.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by five children: Thuy Pham, Ha Pham, Trinh...

Peter M. Fox

Peter M. Fox

Feb 9, 2023

Peter M. Fox "Pete" passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 9, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1940, in West Reading, PA. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Renee, and his four children: Peter Fox, Jr., Dr. Jennifer Reinhart (David), Michele Padovani, and Dr. Becky Fox. He is also...

Emily R. Dengler

Emily R. Dengler

Feb 9, 2023

Emily R. Dengler, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at Manor Care in Laureldale. She was the loving wife of Wayne E. Dengler, with whom she shared 41 years.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Kate (Readinger) Lorah. After graduating from Mt Penn High School, Emily was a talented seamstress. She and her...

Jared Zane Gerhart Klahold

Jared Zane Gerhart Klahold

Feb 9, 2023

Jared Zane Gerhart Klahold, 31, of Leesport, passed away on February 9, 2023.

He was born in York and was a son of Shaun Kroh and Dawn Klahold.

Jared was a photographer and writer.

Jared is survived by his parents; his siblings: Cody Smallwood, Lance Klahold, Eleanor Kroh and Stephanie Klahold-Koletar; his grandmother, Joyce Kroh; and many aunts and uncles.

He was predeceased by...

Leon Cyrus Moyer

Leon Cyrus Moyer

Feb 9, 2023

Leon Cyrus Moyer, 93, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, at Complete Care at Berkshire.

He was born in Tulpehocken Township and was the son of the late Ralph and Sally (Wartluft) Moyer.

Leon worked as a Carpenter Foreman for The Hamburg Center for 40 years before retiring. Leon served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed woodworking, watching...

Mabel W. Rhoad

Mabel W. Rhoad

Feb 8, 2023

Mabel W. (Spohn) Rhoad, 97, passed away on February 8, 2023, at the Mifflin Center.

She was the wife of the late Charles Rhoad.

Mabel was a daughter of the late Charles Spohn and Mary (Weller) Spohn.

Mabel loved to dance the jitterbug and listen to Lawrence Welk. She also enjoyed eating ring baloney and drinking an occasional glass of beer on a...

Ronald E. Sweigart

Ronald E. Sweigart

Feb 8, 2023

Ronald E. Sweigart, 78, of Reinholds, passed away on February 8, 2023 at Jefferson Abington Hospital after a long and well fought battle with heart disease.

Born in Denver, PA he was the son of the late Stephen C. and Marian (Bonsall) Sweigart. He was one of eight siblings.

Beloved husband, father and Pop, he will be remembered lovingly by his wife,...

Jeanette L. Arnold

Jeanette L. Arnold

Feb 7, 2023

Jeanette L. Arnold, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Stewart Arnold, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage.

Born in Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and June (Thomas) Dorley. Jeanette loved to create ceramics and teach others. She...

Lynne A Howells

Lynne A Howells

Feb 6, 2023

Lynne A. Howells, 60, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in the care of the Highlands of Wyomissing. Born in Danville, she was a daughter of Janet (Dennison) and the late John Barry Howells.

Lynne graduated from Albright College in 1984. She was with Boscov's Department Stores for 38 years, starting as the Candy Department Manager at Boscov's...

Confesor Rivera Mercado

Confesor Rivera Mercado

Feb 5, 2023

Confesor Rivera Mercado, 77, of Reading, passed away on February 5, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Rivera Velazquez and Joaquina Mercado Velez, and was the loving partner of Maritzel Rosario for 32 years.

Confesor worked as a landscaper for many years and enjoyed building things, tinkering on cars,...

Mildred A. Lavalle

Mildred A. Lavalle

Feb 5, 2023

Mildred (Millie) A. LaValle, 99, of Wyomissing, PA passed away peacefully at the on February 5, 2023 after a brief stay at Reading Hospital. Millie was married to the love of her life, Bill LaValle, for forty-five years before he was taken from her way too soon by cancer.

Born in Clifton Park, NY, she was a daughter of the late...

Jeffrey B. Gilmore

Jeffrey B. Gilmore

Feb 5, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"

Jeffrey Bernard Gilmore resided in Promedica Nursing Home Facility in Laureldale, Pennsylvania until January 19th, 2023 where he suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to Reading Tower Health Hospital. He gave up the good fight after having many health challenges over the years on...

Monserrate Castro-Gonzalez

Monserrate Castro-Gonzalez

Feb 4, 2023

Monserrate Castro-Gonzalez, 55, passed away on February 4, 2023 at Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital. He was the fiancé of Evelyn Centeno.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Castro and Ana Lidia Gonzalez. Monserrate was employed as a kitchen worker.

Monserrate was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing games on...

Bobby L. White

Bobby L. White

Feb 4, 2023

Bobby L. White, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Kelly (Boltz) White until her passing in 2017.

Born in Cairo, GA, he was the son of the late Abraham and Margaret (Willis) White. Bobby graduated from Cairo High School. He was employed as a residential therapist for patients...

Barbara A Greim

Barbara A Greim

Feb 4, 2023

On Saturday February 4th, 2023 while at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest; Barbara Ann (Schadler) Greim completed her life on earth to begin her heavenly journey; she was 65. Born in Reading on February 21, 1957, Barbara was the first daughter to Kenneth & Ann (Grimes) Schadler.

She graduated from Reading Senior High School in 1975 and obtained her BA...

Bernard G. Behrenshausen

Bernard G. Behrenshausen

Feb 4, 2023

Bernard G. Behrenshausen, 93, of West Lawn, passed away on February 4, 2023 at Reading Hospital. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Friederich E. and Sophie M. Behrenshausen and was the loving husband to Gloria (Burdan) Behrenshausen since 1951.

A 1947 graduate of Wilson High School, he joined the Naval Reserve in his junior year. Bernard...

Carol Lee Veigle

Carol Lee Veigle

Feb 3, 2023

Carol L. Veigle, 72, of Millerstown, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, at Reading Hospital with loving family at her side.

She was born in Harrisburg and was a daughter of the late James and Donna (Spear) Veigle.

Carol worked as an Independent Quality Assurance Auditor of scientific studies. A very patriotic veteran, she served as a Histologist in the United...

Ellen Louise Chase

Ellen Louise Chase

Feb 3, 2023

Ellen Louise Chase, 80, passed away on February 3, 2023, at Complete Care at Berkshire.

Born in Haverhill, MA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford T. and Ellen L. (McConnell) Chase. Ellen attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated from the American Institute of Banking. Ellen was employed by Bay Bank in MA for twenty-one years leaving as...

Bernard W. Kemp

Bernard W. Kemp

Feb 2, 2023

Bernard "Ben" Kemp, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully in Reading Hospital on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was the loving husband of Joan (Johnson) Kemp, with whom he celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Born in Reading on March 20, 1933, he was a son of the late Thomas and Flora (Rollman) Kemp. Ben was a 1951 graduate of Reading High School...