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...
Beverly J. Young
Dec 20, 2022
Beverly J. (Lynn) Young, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away December 20, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
She meant everything to her loving husband, Donald J. Young, Sr. The two were married for 65 wonderful years.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ethel (Trayer) Lynn.
Beverly was a 1954 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School....
Cam T. Vu
Dec 20, 2022
Cam T. Vu, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Wyomissing Health and Rehab. Born in Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Duc Vu.
Cam was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include her three sisters: Lan Nguyen, Tung Vu, and Tan Vu, nephews, Kenny Vu and Trung Doan and nieces Tina Vu and Phuong...
Phyllis L. Ensher-Peters
Dec 18, 2022
Phyllis L. Ensher-Peters, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away on December 18, 2022 at Reading Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Frank Peters, Jr. on January 29, 1998.
Born in West Bridgewater, MA, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Virginia (Essayan) Ensher. Virginia loved the piano and opera, but she particularly loved the harp. She...
Darlene Moyer Krumanocker
Dec 17, 2022
Darlene Moyer Krumanocker, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of Henry Sterling Krumanocker, Jr., with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Fleetwood, she was a daughter of the late Milan and Eva (Moyer) Scheidt. Darlene devoted her life to her family, raising three daughters alongside Henry. Her...
William H. Gallagher
Dec 17, 2022
William H. Gallagher, 87 , passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Keystone Villa. He was the loving husband of Janet M. (Pontious) Gallagher, with whom he shared nearly 67 years.
Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Neil J. and Kathryn (Howard) Gallagher. As a boy, William was the catcher for the 1947 Maynard Little League...
Myriam Batista
Dec 16, 2022
Myriam Batista, 76, of Reading passed away on December 16, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, she moved to New York City to be with her siblings. She then moved to Reading, PA to set roots with her congregation and establish a life of tranquility. Myriam kept true to her faith in God and bestowed that belief unto...
Domenica Trabosh
Dec 16, 2022
Domenica "Minnie" (Cucinotta) Trabosh, 87, of Mohnton, passed away on December 16, 2022. She was the widow of her loving husband Salvatore Trabosh, to whom she was married for 66 years.
Minnie was born in Reading to the late Frank and Viola (Zappacosta) Cucinotta. She graduated from Central Catholic High School.
Minnie was a wonderful person who touched so many hearts. She...
Minerva Eva Scalese
Dec 16, 2022
Minerva Eva (Miller) Scalese, 96, passed away December 16, 2022, at Phoebe Berks.
Her husband, Thomas Scalese, Sr., died on July 1, 2018.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Speicher) Miller.
Minerva was a graduate of Reading High School.
She was employed by CNA as an accounting clerk.
Minerva is survived by two children, Thomas Jr., husband of...