Julio R. Ortiz
Dec 1, 2022
Julio R. Ortiz, 54, of West Reading, died December 1, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Julio Cruz and Aida (Cruz) Henry.
He was a 1986 graduate of Reading High School.
Julio was employed by the City of Reading and previously working at BARTA as a bus driver for 30 years.
He was...
Andrew M. Olock, Sr.
Nov 30, 2022
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Andrew M. "Bunky" Olock, Sr., 72, of Blandon, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He will live on forever in the hearts of his beloved wife of 49 years, Lucinda "Cindy" (Spaar) Olock; his daughter, JoEllen Pritz, wife of Peter; his son, Andrew M., Jr.; his granddaughters, "Poppy girls" Jade and Devin...
Kevin Joseph Mcquaite
Nov 30, 2022
Kevin McQuaite, 66, of Reading, PA passed away on November 30, 2022.
He was born July 31, 1956, to Melvin and Helen (Kozlowski) McQuaite in Reading, PA. After graduating from Central Catholic High School he went on to honorably serve in the Air Force, and then began his 40-year career with US Postal Service until his retirement in 2017.
During retirement he...
Nestor L. Reyes
Nov 29, 2022
Nestor L. Reyes, 53, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. He was the partner of Leslie A. Colon.
Born in Ponce, P.R., he was the son of Antonia Maldonado and the late Ceasar Reyes. Nestor loved music, especially salsa. He was a happy person and was always willing to help others.
He is survived by the family...
Louise V. Arbegast
Nov 29, 2022
Louise V. Arbegast, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Seton Manor. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Arbegast.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Virgilio and Dora (Borgatti) Venturin. Louise graduated high school and went on to dedicate her life to her family.
Louise was a member of St. Ignatius...
Sandra Kachel Farrell
Nov 28, 2022
Sandra Lee (Kachel) Farrell, 76, formerly of Shillington, passed away in her Paoli residence on November 28, 2022.
She was the loving wife of Thomas Lynn Farrell who passed away in April, 2021. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing.
Born in Shillington, Sandra was the 2nd of four daughters to the late Fern Pershonic Kachel.
She was a graduate of...
Wayne Gregory
Nov 27, 2022
Wayne K. Gregory, 83, formerly of West Reading, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, in the care of Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada. He was the widower of Margaret K. (Evans), who passed away in 2016.
Born in Marianna, AR, to the late Roscoe and Delia (King) Gregory, Wayne was one of six boys. After graduating high school, Wayne served...
Bill Alan Repko
Nov 27, 2022
Bill A. Repko III, 38, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, in the care of Temple University Hospital. Born in Bloomsburg, he was the son of Mary and Lee Murter of Fleetwood.
Bill was a talented and creative writer who wrote several award-winning short stories and contributed to numerous periodicals. He attended Kutztown College.
Left to treasure Bill's memory are his parents,...
E. Phyllis Loder
Nov 26, 2022
E. Phyllis Loder, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her Leesport residence. She was the wife of the late Ray "Skip" A. Loder.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Kathryn (Weitzel) Fisher. Phyllis graduated from Reading High School and went on to earn her Nursing Diploma from the Reading Hospital School...
Paul H. Wikerd
Nov 26, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rev. Paul Huber Wikerd, 102, peacefully on November 26, 2022, at Lutheran Home at Topton.
Paul was born on March 13, 1920, in Lititz, PA to the late Jonas and Anna (Huber) Wikerd. Paul was a Clergyman for Emmanuel Mennonite in Reinholds, Kempton Mennonite in Kempton, First Mennonite Church in...
Florence Louise Szymborski
Nov 24, 2022
Florence Louise Szymborski, 100, formerly of Reading, passed away November 24, 2022, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ignatius and Pauline (Skrabalak) Szymborski.
She was employed by Hans C. Bick, Inc., as a hosiery maker.
Florence is survived by her brother, Edward G Szymborski, of West Hills, CA and several nieces...
David M. Mcdermott
Nov 24, 2022
David M. McDermott, 79, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He resided at Phoebe for two and a half years.
His wife, Maryhelen "Bunny" (Wiest) McDermott, passed away on February 28, 2020. They shared over 56 wonderful years of marriage.
He was the son of the late F. Joseph and Mildred (Gudikunst) McDermott....
Stephen J. Core
Nov 22, 2022
Stephen "Steve" Core III, 82 of Limekiln PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Steve was born on February 23, 1940, in Pottstown, PA to the late Stephen J Core Jr. and Josephine Marie (Amadio) Core.
Steve was a Vietnam War veteran in the United States Air Force serving two enlistments and continued service in the Air Force Reserves. In...
Anne Elizabeth Smith
Nov 22, 2022
Anne E. Smith, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of William G. Smith, with whom she shared over 40 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Eline) Devine. Anne graduated Central Catholic High School (Class of 1952) and later in life, completed an Associates...
Marian I. Miller
Nov 22, 2022
Marian I. (Adams) Miller, known as Paddy, 89, of the Highlands at Wyomissing, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Reading Hospital.
She was the widow of Leon A. Miller, who died Aug. 21, 2017. They were married July 20, 1952, at Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading. They were married 65 years.
Born Dec. 14, 1932, in West Reading, she was the daughter of...
Rudy P. Visser
Nov 21, 2022
Wyomissing -- Rudy Pieter Visser, 95, took his final walkabout after sharing his last meal in the arms of his ardent and devoted wife of 68 years, Annelies C. Visser, on Monday, November 21,2022, in Shillington, PA.
Rudy and Annelies, long-time members of the Berks County Hiking Club, were known to enjoy daily 4–5-mile hikes along the Tulpehocken Creek, Wyomissing, PA....
Bernice H. Dolinski
Nov 20, 2022
Bernice H. Dolinski passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Berkshire Commons in Reading. She was the loving wife of late Edmund F. Dolinski.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Zdradzinski) Erwetowski.
Bernice was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Bernice Loness, wife of...
Mikaal Luis Rahiem-Soto
Nov 19, 2022
Mikaal Luis Rahiem-Soto, aged one year, two months, and 20 days, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was the beloved and treasured son of Isaiah Rahiem and Elaylee-Anne Soto of Wyomissing.
Mikaal was such a bubbly baby with the sweetest smile that could touch even the coldest hearts. All those that were blessed to meet him spoke on how...
Helen C. Konkolus
Nov 18, 2022
Helen C. (Lubasiewski) Konkolus, 104, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Maidencreek Place in Reading. She was the wife of the late John J. Konkulos, who passed away in 1978.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Jablonski) Lubasiewski. Her parents returned to Poland, taking Helen with them when she was a child....
Adele G. Mills
Nov 18, 2022
Adele G. Mills, 88, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on November 18, 2022. Her husband, David F. Mills, passed away in 1999.
Born in Reading to the late William and Adele (Kuzminski) Walton, Adele graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952.
Adele retired as an executive secretary from CNA Insurance. She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,...