Obituaries

Richard G. Razzano

Richard G. Razzano

Jul 3, 2023

Richard G. Razzano, 92, of Wyomissing, passed away July 3, 2023, at Berkshire Commons.

His wife, Clara A. (Antonucci) Razzano, died on October 26, 2020.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Patrick and Clara (Neidert) Razzano.

Richard served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He was employed by Carpenter Technology, as a mechanical...

Ruth Ann Kershner-Ramos

Ruth Ann Kershner-Ramos

Jul 1, 2023

Ruth Ann Kershner-Ramos, 63, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her Mohrsville home. She was the wife of Jaime Ramos and mother of Abram, Gabriela, and Leanna.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George Kershner and Jane (Mohn) Kershner of Mohrsville. Ruth graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School (Class of 1978) before completing her degree...

Mary R. Schrader

Mary R. Schrader

Jun 30, 2023

Mary R. Schrader, 94, formerly of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, in the care of Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Schrader, who passed away in 2006.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George J. and Regina A. (Shire) Spuhler. Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School...

Barbara Yatron

Barbara Yatron

Jun 29, 2023

Barbara Yatron, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Penn State St. Joseph Hospital after a six year long battle with lung cancer. She was the loving wife of William P. Yatron with whom she shared 38 years of marriage before his passing in 2007.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late C. Edgar and Ruth...

Robert Calvin Miller

Robert Calvin Miller

Jun 29, 2023

Robert Calvin Miller, 93, formerly of West Wyomissing, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Genesis Senior Living-Mifflin Court.

Robert was married to Carol Ann (Krieger) Miller for 50 years prior to her passing on September 6, 2004.

Born in Bethel Township, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Naomi (Spitler) Miller-Henne.

He grew up in Shillington and was a...

Ronald Lee Torok

Ronald Lee Torok

Jun 26, 2023

Ronald Lee Torok, 76, passed away on June 26, 2023, at his Wyomissing residence. He was the loving husband of Susan L. (Foley) Torok. They married on August 26, 1967.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Yeager) Torok. Ronald graduated from Pottstown High School in 1964, attended Ursinus College and received his associates...

Janet C. Clemmer

Janet C. Clemmer

Jun 24, 2023

Janet C. "Betty" Clemmer, 88, of Shillington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 24, 2023, during her stay at the Reading Hospital.

Born at home in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Melvin H. and Amanda (nee Conrad) Clemmer. She was a sister of the late Anna Giardillo.

Janet was a graduate of Reading Hospital School...

Christopher Alan Schorn

Christopher Alan Schorn

Jun 24, 2023

Christopher Alan Schorn, 59, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the care of Mifflin Center. Born in Reading to the late William J. Schorn and Sally F. Schorn (Cremins), he was the youngest of three children.

Christopher graduated from Reading Senior High School in 1981. After high school Chris enlisted in the United States Air Force. He...

Margaret G. Houser

Margaret G. Houser

Jun 21, 2023

Margaret G. Houser, 77, of Spring Township, passed on to her heavenly reward surrounded by her loving husband and sons on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was born in West Reading, the daughter of Clarence B. and Dorothy W. Gardner. Having suffered for several years, she was looking forward to heaven, a paradise without pain.

Peg, as she liked to be...

Thomas E. Voelker

Thomas E. Voelker

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas E. Voelker, 88, passed away on June 21, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Jean (Linton) Voelker.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ernst B. and Ruth E. (Wenrich) Voelker and brother to the late Ann Marrella.

Thomas graduated from West Reading High School in 1952 and went on to attend...

Josephine K. Regneth

Josephine K. Regneth

Jun 21, 2023

Josephine (Kroiss) Regneth, 92, passed away at her residence with her devoted son by her side. She was the wife of the late Lorenz Regneth. They shared many wonderful years before his passing in 2008.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Joseph Kroiss. For 30 years she was employed by Lucent Technologies, having held several positions until...

Nicholas A. Giovanelli

Nicholas A. Giovanelli

Jun 21, 2023

"I make people happy!" That's what my dad, Nick Giovanelli, would say when people asked what he did for a living. And boy did he! For 70 years, retiring at the age of 90, he repaired over 120,000 instruments. Who works like that anymore?! He got his start in instrument repair after his service in the Army. Thanks to the...

Mary Reilly

Mary Reilly

Jun 20, 2023

Mary Reilly, 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Gardens at Stevens in Denver, PA. She was the loving wife of Joseph Reilly who passed away just six days prior. They shared 71 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the sweet and adorable daughter of the late John and Sarah (Walsh) Jennings. A devoted wife and...

Michael Anthony Setley

Michael Anthony Setley

Jun 18, 2023

Michael Anthony Setley, known to all as Mike, a husband, accomplished attorney, and beloved member of his family and his community, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his Wyomissing home. He was 66 years old. Mike was the husband of Yvonne (Balthaser) Setley, with whom he shared his life since August 8, 2008. Mike's legacy will forever be...

Mary C. Pierce

Mary C. Pierce

Jun 18, 2023

Mary "Mamie" C. (Bielski) Pierce, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the care of Willow Brook Nursing Home. She was the widow of Samuel H. Pierce, who passed away in 1993.

One of the six children born to the late Joseph and Hattie (Limpus) Bielski, Mary graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949. She worked...

James Henry Noecker

James Henry Noecker

Jun 18, 2023

James "Jim" Henry Noecker, Jr., 49, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, while on vacation in Ohio. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James H. Noecker, Sr. and Edith K. (Dalton) Noecker. Jim graduated from Wilson High School in '91 and Northampton Community College in '93. He was employed as a park ranger in the...

Leona H. Domsic

Leona H. Domsic

Jun 17, 2023

Leona H. Domsic, 93, formerly of Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in the care of The Villages Veranda. She was the widow of William J. Domsic, who passed away in 2006.

Born in Reading to the late Leon and Stephania (Snaj) Kaminski, Leona graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948.

For many years she served as a purchaser...

Gene H. Paris

Gene H. Paris

Jun 16, 2023

Gene H. Paris, 93, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 in his West Lawn residence. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Wengert) Paris, with whom he shared 71 years.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Alessandro and Angela (Biagi) Paris. He graduated Wilson High School (Class of 1949). He was an insurance agent with Prudential...

Walter James Brookover

Walter James Brookover

Jun 15, 2023

Walter J. Brookover, 68, of Reading, passed away in his home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Summit Hill, he was a son of the late Andrew J. III and Claire (Nihen) Brookover.

Raised from birth in the Catholic faith, Walt studied for four years at seminary before being called to serve in other ways.

He enlisted in the United States...

Joseph W. Reilly

Joseph W. Reilly

Jun 14, 2023

Joseph W. Reilly, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Gardens at Stevens, beside his wife of 71 years, Mary (Jennings) Reilly. She passed away just six days later.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Kelly Reilly. In his youth, he excelled as a baseball player. A fan of all sports, his...