Thomas E. Shultz

Thomas E. Shultz

Jul 9, 2022

Thomas E. Shultz, MD, 90, of The Highlands at Wyomissing, died on July 9, 2022, at The Highlands.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of Roy Shultz and Olive (Blatt) Shultz Brocha and the partner and spouse of Darryl S. Jeffries of 43 years.

He graduated from Albright College and Temple University and was a pathologist at the Reading Hospital and...

Amanda Dubois

Amanda Dubois

Jul 7, 2022

On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Amanda (Harris) DuBois of Reading, who was affectionately known as Mandy passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 34.

Mandy was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. She could light up a room just by entering it with her smile and a laugh that will not be forgotten. She adored...

Barbara E. Bitz

Barbara E. Bitz

Jul 7, 2022

Barbara E. (Caldwell) Bitz, 75, formerly of Whitfield, passed away July 7, 2022, at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville.

She was the loving wife of Kevin G. Bitz, with whom she just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. They were married on June 13, 1970 at St James UCC in West Reading.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John C. and...

Ethel H. Woytek

Ethel H. Woytek

Jul 7, 2022

On July 7, Ethel Helen (Dufallo) Woytek, age 96, beloved matriarch of her extended family, passed away peacefully at her home in Wyomissing, PA, from complications due to Covid.

Ethel was born on December 23, 1925, to Helen (Kalessar) and Joseph Dufallo, in Hazlebrook, PA, a coal mining hamlet now overgrown by weeds "where the road no longer goes." She was...

Kevin M Antosy

Kevin M Antosy

Jul 6, 2022

Kevin M. Antosy, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Laureldale.

Born in Reading, PA. He was the son of the late Andrew and Frances (Rush) Antosy. Kevin graduated from Reading High School in 1978. Kevin was an avid racing fan. He always enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. Kevin had...

Todd A. Jones

Todd A. Jones

Jul 5, 2022

Todd A. Jones of Wyomissing died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at age 60. He is survived by his mother, Janice Jones, and sister, Kim Ensslen (Carl) of Reading. He is predeceased by father Donald Jones and brother Robert "Bobby" Jones.

Todd earned his diploma from Wilson High School in 1980, a business management, marketing, and mechanical engineering degree from Penn State...

Kristin Marie Nawoczenski Wassil

Kristin Marie Nawoczenski Wassil

Jul 3, 2022

Our beloved Kristin gained her angel wings suddenly on July 3, 2022. She was born September 12, 1985. Kristin resided in California with the love of her life, her husband James.

Kristin grew up in Sinking Spring and enjoyed her childhood with her cousins and family. Some of her most cherished memories were of family gathering, driving to Florida, and time...

Maria Ann Schieber

Maria Ann Schieber

Jul 3, 2022

Maria Ann (Pirocchi) Schieber, 71, of Flying Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Phoebe, Allentown.

She was the loving wife of Joseph Donald Schieber Jr. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 15.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (DiDonato) Pirocchi.

Maria was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1968,...

Stanley J. Szortyka

Stanley J. Szortyka

Jul 1, 2022

Stanley J. Szortyka, formerly of Reading, PA, currently residing in Wyomissing, PA died on July 1, 2022, due to complications of cancer.

Born in Pringle, PA, on May 14, 1927, to Polish Immigrants, Stanley Szortyka, a coal miner, and his wife, Alexandria. Growing up in a coal mining town was a hard and difficult life, and Stanley lost his father at...

Karin A. Flatt

Karin A. Flatt

Jul 1, 2022

Karin A. Flatt (née Pohlschmidt), 78, of Wyomissing, died July 1, 2022, in Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Walter C. Flatt, Jr. Born in Bierstadt-Wiesbaden, Germany, she was the only daughter of the late Wilhelm and Anneliese (née Gilbert) Pohlschmidt. Karin was originally employed as a corporate translator for Hoechst AG (now Sanofi Aventis). She enjoyed music, cooking,...

Fern Krzak

Fern Krzak

Jun 30, 2022

Fern (Klopp) Krzak, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 in her Coal Township residence. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Krzak.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Clift) Klopp. Fern worked as a textile worker.

Fern is survived by a son, Dennis Paul; daughters, Richelle Krzak and Lisa Peterson; and...

Katharine M. Randazzo

Katharine M. Randazzo

Jun 29, 2022

Katharine "Kitten" M. (Lord) Randazzo, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Benjamin A. Randazzo, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, Katharine was the daughter of William A. and Catherine M. (Levan) Lord. She graduated from Reading High School and Alvernia University before going on...

John D Weidenhammer

John D Weidenhammer

Jun 29, 2022

John D. Weidenhammer, 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his Shillington home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara D. (Daly) Weidenhammer. They married on September 8, 1985.

Born in Reading, PA. John graduated from Reading High School in 1973 and went on to earn a degree from Kutztown University in 1977. He was...

Brenda L. Miley

Brenda L. Miley

Jun 28, 2022

Brenda L. Miley, 62, passed away on June 28, 2022 at her Exeter residence. She was the wife of Robert F. Miley. They married on April 22, 1989.

Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Shirley (Fick) Snyder. Brenda graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1977. She was employed as a receptionist at Reading...

Kirk Lane Barnett

Kirk Lane Barnett

Jun 28, 2022

Kirk Lane Barnett, 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Born in Reading, PA, to the late Carroll and Sandra (Walker) Barnett, Kirk attended Governor Mifflin High School.

He was a friend to many and will be missed. Kirk enjoyed fishing and listening to music.

Kirk is survived by his brother, Thomas Ritter of Blandon, PA.

Services for...

Albert J. Gombar

Albert J. Gombar

Jun 28, 2022

Albert J. Gombar, 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his Shillington home. He was the husband of Robin A. (Domagalski) Gombar. They married on May 16, 1981.

Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Loughlin) Gombar. Al graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1972 and went on to earn a...

Dorothy M. Becker

Dorothy M. Becker

Jun 28, 2022

Dorothy M. (Faust) Becker, 87, passed away June 28, 2022, in her Hamburg residence.

She was the widow of Kenneth D. Becker.

Born in Windsor Castle, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Mabel (Schappell) Faust.

Dorothy was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her children was staying at home to raise...

Charlotte M. Carrigan

Charlotte M. Carrigan

Jun 26, 2022

Charlotte M. Carrigan, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 26th, 2022 in her daughter's home in Swoyersville. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph H. Carrigan Jr., with whom she shared 62 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Fannie "Margaret" (Black) Videtto.

Charlotte was of the Catholic faith, a member of St. John...

Linda Gail Petersheim

Linda Gail Petersheim

Jun 25, 2022

Linda Gail (Keenan) Petersheim, 74, of Fleetwood, went home to the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was the loving widow of Glen Petersheim, who passed away in 2018.

Born in Reading to the late Bernard R. and Adrienne M. (Wolf) Keenan, Linda was the manager and owner of Home of Natural Foods health food store for 35 years until...

Julia A. Wenrick

Julia A. Wenrick

Jun 25, 2022

Julia A. "Judy" Wenrick, 78, of Reading, passed away June 25, 2022, at Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Frank P. and Rita M. (Eck) Wenrick.

She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1962.

Judy was a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Millmont.

She was an avid crocheter, and...