Gina Marie Pingitore
Dec 11, 2022
Gina Marie Pingitore, 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2022, in her Reading residence.
She was the 30 year companion of Richard Lee DaLessio.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of Sally (Perfetto) Emore of Reading.
Gina attended Reading High School and earned her cosmetology degree from Empire Beauty School.
Gina was the owner/operator of Gina's Hair Designs at three locations throughout...
Karen Stout
Dec 10, 2022
Karen Anne (Brauer) Stout, 67, of Shillington, Pennsylvania, passed away December 10th, 2022, peacefully in her sleep.
She was born on December 12, 1954 to the late Walt and Anna Brauer in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Haddonfield, NJ. In her childhood, she most enjoyed summers in Wildwood Crest, NJ, where she spent her time reading, surfing, fishing, and crabbing.
Karen attended...
Paul L. Herr
Dec 10, 2022
Paul L. Herr, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in his Shillington home.
His wife, Sandra (Schymik) Herr, passed away on October 18, 2021. They were married on February 11, 1961, enjoying over 60 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Evansville, IN, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Matilda M. (Korressel) Herr.
Paul graduated from Evansville University....
Elaine Rio
Dec 10, 2022
Elaine E. Rio, 69, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. She was the companion of Patrick Taffe for 38 years.
Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Amada Murphy and Carlos Maldonado. She was employed as a secretary for a church.
Survivors include her companion, Patrick, and two sisters, Eileen Garcia and Diane...
Stanley Eugene Michalak
Dec 9, 2022
Stanley Eugene Michalak, 90, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Bradford Oaks Nursing Home in Temple Hills, MD. He was the loving husband of Ruth Aschenbrenner Michalak, with whom he shared over 69 years.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Druzd) Michalak. Stanley's life was defined by service, proudly serving in the...
Maria A. Payero
Dec 9, 2022
Maria A. Payero, 88, passed away on December 9, 2022, in her Reading residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she was a daughter of the late Juan Ulloa and Francisca Payero.
Maria dedicated her life to her family and keeping them together was an intangible gift she gave to them every day. She always wanted to help...
Joyce Horowitz
Dec 9, 2022
Joyce "Joy" Ann Horowitz, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. God welcomed her joyously into Heaven and she was reunited with her mother, Juanita (Jones) Deal; dad, Charles Deal; brother, Dennis F. Abe; and other loved ones who passed before her.
Joy was born in Maryland and called many places throughout the US and...
Robert G. Holl
Dec 8, 2022
Robert G. Holl, 75, passed away on December 8, 2022, in his Robesonia residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Marsha G. (Schell) Holl. They were married on September 16, 1967 and shared over 55 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in Reading he was a son of the late Harold H. and Geraldine M. (Bauer) Holl.
A graduate of...
Gladys L. Wernicki
Dec 7, 2022
A woman of great faith and independence, Gladys L. (Fick) Wernicki, 88, proud daughter, loving wife, grandmother, aunt, friend, and mentor made her final journey home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Wernicki. She was also predeceased by her former husband, Grover W. Hogue, Sr.
She was the youngest...
David Peters
Dec 7, 2022
David Peters, 82, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in the care of the Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of the late Linda (Patches) Peters, who passed away in 2014. David and Linda met at a county fair and married in October of 1962.
Born in Booneville, KY, David was a son...
James Carmen Menicucci
Dec 5, 2022
James Carmen Menicucci, 74, of Sinking Spring, passed away on December 5, 2022, at St. Francis Home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Joan M. (Wolszczenski) Menicucci. Married on May 5, 1973, they shared over 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was a son of Silvia (Corcetto) Menicucci, Wyomissing and the late Peter Menicucci.
Jim...
Nicholas F. Fillips
Dec 4, 2022
Nicholas F. Fillips passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in his Hamburg residence with his loving daughter, Julia, by his side.
Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Harriet (Jarowenski) Fillips.
Nick is survived by his daughter, Julia Fillips, and a loving companion, Cathy Leibensperger. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy S. Stumhofer.
According...
Michael A. Fox
Dec 4, 2022
Michael A. Fox Sr., 69, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his Sinking Spring residence after battling lung cancer for the past year. He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Dehaven) Fox.
A Reading local, Michael was the son of the late Ernest and Alberta (McMichael) Fox. Michael attended Governor Mifflin High School. He was employed in various positions...
Shirley M Zeppos
Dec 4, 2022
Shirley M. Zeppos, 88, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, in the care of Promedica West Reading. She was the loving widow of George Zeppos who passed away in 2004.
Born in Lyons, PA, to the late Morris B. Angstadt and Mildred Batz, Shirley graduated from Reading High School in 1952. Shirley worked as an Administrative Assistant in...
Sandra Defranco Giannini
Dec 3, 2022
Sandra "Sandi" DeFranco Giannini, 68, passed away December 3, 2022, in her Perry Township residence.
Born in Roseto, PA, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy (Bradoka) DeFranco.
She was the loving wife of Leonard A. Giannini. They married on May 21, 1988.
Sandi was incredibly talented and creative. She graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia,...
Stephen Matthew Lackmeyer
Dec 3, 2022
Stephen M. Lackmeyer, 69, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Terry (Haupt), with whom he shared a marriage of 29 years.
He was born in Harrisburg to the late Dahlia (Callen) and Robert Lackmeyer (survived by wife, Jane Lackmeyer, FL). Steve, a graduate of Springford High School, Royersford, went...
Natale M. Accordino
Dec 3, 2022
Natale M. Accordino, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in his Exeter residence, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Domenica (Cambria) Accordino with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Virginia (Cambria) Accordino. A proud veteran, he served in the U.S. Airforce....
Robert P. Holland
Dec 3, 2022
Robert P. Holland, Sr., 93, passed away on Saturday, December 3 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the loving husband of the late Betty J. (Goheen) Holland, with whom he shared 43 years.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late William and Sadie (Mayer) Holland. He worked for Glidden Paints for 38 years before his...
Bruce David Wanner
Dec 2, 2022
Bruce D. Wanner, 89, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Reading to the late Forrest P. Wanner and Loretta (Falter) Loucks, Bruce graduated from Reading High School '50.
Bruce was active in his church, St. John's Lutheran Church of Sinking Spring. He was also active with the West Lawn...
Harold F. Christman
Dec 1, 2022
Harold F. Christman Sr, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in his Bern Township residence. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Weinhold) Christman, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Monocacy, he was a son of LeRoy Christman and Evelyn (Krick) Christman and stepmother Lovia Christman.
Harold was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps...