Ernestine M. Harris
Aug 25, 2025
Ernestine M. Harris, 99, passed away on August 25, 2025. She was the widow of James Harris who died December 4, 2017.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Lucy DiMascio and Andrew Cusano. She was raised by Charles and Mary Scaramella.
She worked in the garment industry, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, 3rd and...
Jean Louise Kocher
Aug 25, 2025
Jean Louise (Drexler) Kocher passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, aged 96, at the home of her daughter Rosemary Jaswa in Virginia. She was the wife of the late Donald Edward Kocher, Sr. who passed away November 26, 1972. They were married on February 9, 1952 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Reading, PA.
Born at St. Joseph's Hospital in...
Elaine D. Spooner
Aug 22, 2025
Elaine D. Spooner, 88, formerly of Hamburg, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Lutheran Home at Topton where she resided since 2016. Elaine was the wife of Albert W. Spooner who predeceased her on January 13, 2016.
Elaine was born on December 14, 1936 in Greenwich Township, Berks County and was the daughter of the late Walter J. and...
Walter W. Kazmierczak, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Walter W. "Sonny" Kazmierczak, Jr., 90, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the Residence of Village Greens in Sinking Spring. He was the devoted husband of Erma (Kleinsmith) Kazmierczak, with whom he shared 66 wonderful years.
Born in Reading, Walter was the son of the late Walter W. Kazmierczak, Sr., and Helen (Bialek) Kazmierczak. A proud graduate of Reading...
Agnes Bridget Treacy
Aug 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Agnes Bridget Treacy
August 19, 1955 – August 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Agnes Bridget Treacy, of Reading, PA, who left this world peacefully on August 21, 2025, just two days after celebrating her 70th birthday.
Born on August 19, 1955, in Manhattan, Agnes lived a full, vibrant...
John M. Warfel
Aug 21, 2025
John Martin Warfel, 90, formerly of Maidencreek Township, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Rome, NY. Born and raised in Fagleysville, PA, he was the son of John Emanuel Warfel and Farrah Dean Warfel and brother of the late Mima Sue (Hollowbush) Warfel and the late Helen (Weller) Warfel. John grew up on his family farm until age 14....
Charlotte L. Rausch
Aug 20, 2025
Charlotte L. Rausch, 75, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Thomas S. Rausch, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Sulligent, Alabama, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Hubert and Azilee (McClendon) Roberts. A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, she devoted...
Marlene M. Reisch
Aug 19, 2025
Marlene M. (Showalter) Reisch, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away August 19, 2025 at Country Meadows. She was the loving wife of Martin L. Reisch.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Richard T. and Betty (Bell) Showalter. She was a 1950 Graduate of Reading High School. Marlene & Martin were married in 1953 at Hains Church, Wernersville and...
Robert R Rudy
Aug 19, 2025
Robert R Rudy, 68, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Born in Reading to the late Robert, Sr. and Patricia (Rader) Rudy, Robert served his country proudly in the Marine Corps from 1974 to 1978. For many years following his military service, he worked for Baldwin Hardware as a metal...
Marie J. Rossi
Aug 17, 2025
Marie J. Rossi, 94, of Spring Township, passed away August 17, 2025, peacefully at the Reading Hospital.
Her husband, Francis M. Rossi, died on January 4, 2022.
Born in Birdsboro, she was a daughter of the late Benedetto and Rosina (DiCamillo) Rossi.
Marie was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying...
Sylvia Barra
Aug 17, 2025
Sylvia L. Barra, 83, of Royal Oak, MI, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in the care of the Residence at Village Greens, Sinking Spring, PA, after a long illness.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Sylvio J. Barra and Genevieve M. (Karl) Barra. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960 and graduated...
David Zapalac
Aug 16, 2025
David Zapalac, 46, of Pottstown, passed away on August 16, 2025 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he was the son of Thomas and Melody (Crause) Zapalac. David was the loving spouse of Heather (Kemps) Zapalac, with whom he shared 15 beautiful years with.
David enjoyed playing Grand Theft Auto, spending quiet moments walking with his dog, Baby, and working...
Peter M. Meade
Aug 15, 2025
Peter "Newfie" M. Meade, 77, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Reading Hospital.
Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Stan and Mary (Gillis) Meade. Being part of a large family in Corner Brook, he developed a strong work ethic and a deep love for his family. He moved to Nova Scotia, where he...
Constantinos D. Zeppos
Aug 15, 2025
Constantinos D. ("Gust") Zeppos of Schaefferstown, PA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 91.
A great cook and gardener, Gust's passion for food started at an early age, when he immigrated to America from Vlahokerasia, Greece, at the young age of 15. His career in food service began at the Crystal
Restaurant and then at the Chat...
Larry J Powers
Aug 13, 2025
Larry J. Powers, 81, passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Katherine (Hlatky) Powers. They shared 25 years of love, laughter and wonderful memories.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Eugene and June (Hodgkins) Powers. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1962, and attended McCann's School...
Rafael Romero Cantero
Aug 8, 2025
Rafael Romero Cantero, 79, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Lee (Stufflet) Cantero, with whom he shared 30 wonderful years before her passing in 2010.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Cristino Romero Lopez and Inocencia Cantero. He was employed for many years in foundry work for...
Dorothy Irene Peffer
Aug 8, 2025
Dorothy Irene "Cookie" (Williams) Peffer, 81, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late John F. Peffer. They married on September 18, 1965, and shared 59 years together until his passing on July 31.
Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Blaine Jay and Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Williams. Cookie...
Helen D. Dalaveris
Aug 7, 2025
Helen (Eleni) Dalaveris (Vouyiatsis), a precious mother, adoring grandmother and great-grandmother, and a woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on August 7, 2025 at the age of 102. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and kindness that touched everyone she encountered.
Helen was born in Ayia Paraskevi, Myteline, Greece in 1923,...
Michael L. Scharf
Aug 5, 2025
Michael L. "Mike" Scharf, 66, of Hamburg, passed away on August 5, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Miami, Florida, Mike was the son of Morty and Caryl (Stern) Scharf. He was the loving husband of Beverly (Lydon) Scharf with whom he shared 30 wonderful years of marriage.
Mike was a graduate of Asbury Park High...
George A. Connolly
Aug 5, 2025
It is with tremendous grief that the family of George Alan Connolly, of Wyomissing, PA announces his passing on Tuesday August 5th, 2025. He was only 87 years old.
Born in Englewood, NJ, he was the son of the late William Michael and Frances (O'Connell) Connolly. George graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a degree in Business Psychology and Rutgers University,...