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...
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,...