Jeffrey A. Repinsky
Aug 8, 2022
Jeffrey A. Repinsky, 67, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022 in his Robeson Township residence. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Shupp) Repinsky, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Virginia (Frampton) Repinsky. For over 35 years, Jeff worked as a truck driver for...
Donald G. Kreitz, Sr.
Aug 7, 2022
Donald G. Kreitz, Sr., 85, of Sinking Spring passed away on August 7, 2022 at Rittenhouse Village Muhlenberg.
He was a son of the late Paul Kreitz, Sr. and Gladys (Showaker) Kreitz.
He was a 1954 graduate of Wilson High School.
Donald was owner of Kreitz Oval Track Parts, Inc. in Sinking Spring and he also owned Kreitz Welding & Fabrication, Inc. from...
Troy Allen Rickenbach
Aug 6, 2022
Troy Allen Rickenbach, 37, of West Reading, died tragically and unexpectedly on August 6, 2022, in Morgantown, PA.
Born in Reading, he was the son of John J. Rickenbach, West Reading and Cathy Rickenbach-Lightcap, wife of Kevin "Andy" Lightcap, Hamburg.
He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Troy was a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. He enjoyed playing baseball and football with his...
Elaine Giorgi
Aug 4, 2022
Elaine Giorgi, 83, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, under the care of the compassionate staff at the Mifflin Center in Shillington. Elaine was born and raised in Reading and was the daughter of the late George and Eva Kordopatis. Elaine worked for most of her career as an Administrative Assistant at American Bank & Trust Company and...
Ellen Marie Vanszl
Aug 4, 2022
Ellen Marie Vanszl passed away in the loving care of her family on August 4th, 2022.
Ellen lived a life dedicated to travel, education, and family. She was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Verchot. Ellen graduated St. Josephs High School in 1950 and received her Bachelor's Degree in English at Elms College in...
L. Ronald Hiddemen
Aug 3, 2022
L. Ronald Hiddemen, 78, of Bern Township, passed away August 3, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of N. Louise (Rowe) Hiddemen.
Born in Delaware County, he was a son of the late William H. and Ethel B. (Bouchelle) Hiddemen
He was a graduate of Eddystone High School and Penn State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in...
Samuel R. Castillo Pedraza
Aug 1, 2022
Samuel R. "Shadow" Castillo Pedraza, 36, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, in care of Reading Hospital after his family made the courageous choice to honor his wishes to be a donor for Gift of Life. Sam's legacy will forever change the lives of over 25 other families who receive his heroic gift.
Born in El Coyolote, Michoacán Mexico, he...
Larry Richard Newhard
Jul 31, 2022
Larry R. Newhard, 79, of Shartlesville, passed away on July 31, 2022, at Laurel Center, Hamburg.
Larry was born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Heisler) Newhard.
Larry worked as a lineman for Mac Trucks making Fire Trucks for over 30 years before retiring in May 2022.
Larry is survived by his loving daughter, Lisa Simon....
Earl Schwenk
Jul 30, 2022
Earl J Schwenk, 97, passed away July 30, 2022, at Genesis Mifflin Center, Shillington. He was born Nov 10, 1924, to the late Earl and Junietta Schwenk.
Earl was a World War II Marine Veteran, serving in South Pacific Guadalcanal and Bougainville 1942 to 1944. For many years he worked with Stanley G. Flagg company of Pottstown.
Earl was predeceased by his...
George Milton Hasker
Jul 30, 2022
George Milton Hasker, 94, formerly of Temple, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the care of Mifflin Court. He was the widower of Jacquelyn A. (Pleam) Hasker, with whom he shared over 65 loving years before her passing on March 10, 2018.
Born in Penn Township to the late William and Mabel (Shrack) Hasker, George graduated from Muhlenberg High...
Todd James Wesner
Jul 28, 2022
Todd James Wesner, 58, of Ontelaunee Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Kelly (Browne) Wesner for 31 years.
Born in Reading, he was a son of James, husband of Deb Wesner, Reading, and Elaine, widow of George Simons, Milford, DE.
Todd was employed by Lehigh Cement Company,...
Brenda Gail Sload
Jul 27, 2022
Brenda Gail Sload, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in her Blandon residence.
She was the loving wife of Barry K. Sload; they were married on June 6, 1964.
Born in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Stanley A. and Juanita Wentzel.
Brenda was a graduate of Exeter High School in1962.
She was an executive assistant at Worley Parsons...
John Anthony Czarnecki
Jul 26, 2022
John Anthony Czarnecki, 83, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on July 26, 2022, at his Cornwall residence. He was the devoted husband of Virginia Carolyn Czarnecki (Moyer) with whom he shared 64 loving years of marriage.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony Czarnecki and Sophie Liptak. He was brother to Robert (Ethel), Suzanne, and the...
George Aheleas Kakalelis
Jul 25, 2022
George Aheleas Kakalelis, 78, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his Wyomissing residence. He was the husband of Antegone (Stavrinos) Kakalelis. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary earlier this month.
Born in Filia, Greece, he was the son of the late Aheleas and Marianthi Kakalelis. George was educated in Greece before coming to the United States and fulfilling his...
Jeanette M. Hettinger
Jul 24, 2022
Jeanette M. Hettinger, 95, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at The Highlands at Wyomissing. Born on April 6, 1927, in Wyomissing, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Mamie B. (Miller) Hettinger.
Jeanette was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1945, and The Reading Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She...
Julie A. Waltman
Jul 22, 2022
Julie A. Waltman-Gechter, 52, of Oley, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital after an unexpected medical emergency. The loving wife of Joseph Gechter, they shared over 30 years together.
Born in Lancaster County to Ronald Waltman of Peach Bottom and Carmen Freiler (Tony) of Florida, Julie graduated from Solanco High School in 1988.
Julie was...
Richard E. Stubblebine
Jul 21, 2022
Richard E. Stubblebine, 79, of Myerstown, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, in the care of Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He was a resident at StoneRidge Poplar Run. Richard was the loving husband of Patricia A. (Powers) Stubblebine, with whom he shared 56 years. Born in Reading to the late Harry and Erma Stubblebine, he graduated from Reading High School...
Frederick J. Stankiewicz
Jul 21, 2022
Frederick J. Stankiewicz, 87, of Reading, passed away Thursday July 21, 2022, at St. Joseph Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Jean A. (Hartz) Stankiewicz. They celebrated 65 years of marriage one day before his passing.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Mack and Mamie (Lempas) Stankiewicz.
He retired from the Eastern Foundry Company in Boyertown after...
Efrain Perez-Vargas
Jul 19, 2022
Dr. Efrain Perez-Vargas, 60, passed away on July 19, 2022, in his Spring Township home. He was the loving husband of Liza Perez. They married in 1987 and shared 35 years together.
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Efrain and Elba Perez. Efrain graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School in San Juan Puerto...
Mary E. Campbell
Jul 18, 2022
Mary E. (Ulrich) Campbell, 94, formerly of Reading, passed away July 18, 2022, at Berks Heim.
Her husband, Alexander Campbell, Jr., died on May 31, 2011.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late G. Raymond and Martha (Adam) Ulrich.
She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1945 and Kutztown State Teachers College in 1949 where she earned a...