Ruth M. Ramsey
Oct 10, 2022
Ruth M. (Kopsell) Ramsey 89, passed away October 10, 2022, at the St. Francis Home, Shillington.
She was the loving wife of George E. Ramsey.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul Kopsell and May (Sunday) Celmer.
Ruth worked at various jobs over the years; but her most rewarding was working as a caregiver with children at her sister-in...
Gladys M. Stump
Oct 9, 2022
Gladys M. (Hoffman) Stump, 94, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on October 9, 2022, at Berks Heim.
She was the widow of Norman Stump, who passed away on January 22, 2022.
Born in Reading, Gladys was the daughter of the late Harvey O. and Margaret (Hahn) Hoffman.
Gladys started her career as a seamstress, later working at Windsor Card Shop, and retiring from...
Richard L. Schilpp
Oct 8, 2022
Retired radio executive Richard L. "Dick" Schilpp, 93, of Reading, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Dick was the son of the late Fridl (Haag) Schilpp Hepler and the stepson of Ralph Hepler. Dick is survived by his wife, Doris (Reed) Breneman Schilpp, whom he married in 1972. Also surviving are:...
Mary Jane Herman
Oct 6, 2022
Mary Jane "M.J." Herman, 96, passed away on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at St. Francis Home in Reading. She was the loving wife of the late William R. Herman.
Born in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Renney) Sullivan. She was preceded in death by brother Jack Sullivan, of West Seneca, New York and...
Frank Young
Oct 5, 2022
Frank Young, 89, of Mohnton, formerly of Narberth, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Anita (Giuliani), with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage.
He graduated from St. Joseph's Preparatory School of Philadelphia and completed his Bachelor of Engineering Degree at Villanova. He began his professional career...
Joan E. Hornberger
Oct 5, 2022
Joan E.,"Joanie", Hornberger (née Strubing) 91, formerly of Laureldale, passed away at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lititz, PA,. She was married to Arthur J. Hornberger for 57 years, until his death in 2011. Born at Reading Hospital to Edna R.(Kennedy) and James W. Strubing, Joan graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1949 and was proud to graduate from the...
Robert S. Karabinos
Oct 5, 2022
Robert S. Karabinos, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading. He was the loving husband and favorite dance partner of Elizabeth "Betty" (Henry) Karabinos, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Wanda (Ciemiewicz) Karabinos. Bob graduated from Central...
Cindy A. Killian
Oct 4, 2022
Cindy A. Killian, "Susie Summer," 51, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Jeff Engelhardt of Ephrata for close to 20 years. Born in Reading, she was a graduate of Reading High School and Muhlenberg Vocational and Technical School. Most recently she worked with Penn...
Eric Hamlette
Oct 2, 2022
Eric "Umar" Hamlette, 63, of West Reading, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, in his residence. He was the loving husband of Patti (Fegley), with whom he celebrated 14 happy years of marriage.
Born in Plainfield, NJ, to the late Walter Hamlette and Patricia Craig, Eric served in the United States Army. He most recently worked as an In-take Coordinator for...
John Joseph Liptock
Oct 1, 2022
John Joseph Liptock, Sr., 94, passed away on October 1, 2022, at the St. Francis Home. He was the husband of Shirley J. (Stahl) Liptock. They shared many wonderful years together.
Born in Primrose, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Hardock) Liptock. John graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School. He served his country honorably in the...
Larry E. Lesher
Oct 1, 2022
Larry E. Lesher, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl and Mae (Hamsher) Lesher.
Larry worked for the Reading Eagle for over 40 years until his retirement.
He is survivied by several cousins.
Larry will be laid to rest at Laureldale Cemetery.
Edward J. Kuhn...
Emerita Sepulveda
Sep 30, 2022
Emerita Sepulveda, age 81, loving mother of five, grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of eighteen, passed away peacefully in her home on September 30th, 2022 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Emerita was born on September 25th, 1941 in the beautiful island of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
Emerita was a hard worker. She devoted much of her childhood to taking care...
Shirley Ann Templin
Sep 28, 2022
Shirley A. Templin (Moyer), 86, of Shillington, passed away on September 28, 2022 with her daughters by her side.
Born in Reading, she is the youngest daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Heffelfinger) Moyer.
A 1954 graduate of Reading High School, she cherished her high school friends Elaine, Nancy, and Silvia to the end; she called their friendship "Pure Gold." Shirley's...
Rachael M. Druzba
Sep 27, 2022
Rachael M. (Suchoza) Druzba, affectionally known as Bunnie, 82, passed away September 27, 2022, at the Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. She was the widow of the late Ronald Druzba.
Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Alice (Erb) Suchoza.
She was employed by Albright College as a secretary for many years.
Rachael was a member of Holy Guardian...
Richard Kerry Bretz
Sep 26, 2022
Richard K. Bretz, 69, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the attentive and thoughtful husband of JoAnn (Cieniewicz), with whom he shared a loving marriage of over 30 years.
Born in Reading to the late Calvin A. Bretz, husband of Kathryn Bretz, and the late Shirley Ann (Coller), Rick...
John E. Blazier, Jr.
Sep 25, 2022
John E. Blazier, Jr., 61, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away September 25, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the husband of Dawn E. (Vallely) Blazier.
Born in East Orange, N.J., he was the son of the late John E., Sr., and Joan (Saalmueller) Blazier.
He was a graduate of Hanover High School and Morris Community College. He also attended Rowen University.
John was...
Barbara Jean Massie
Sep 24, 2022
Barbara Jean Massie, 75, of Reading passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, in the care of Promedica Sinking Spring. She was the widow of John Loving Massie Jr.
Born in Reading to the late William and Elizabeth (Adams) Care, Barbara graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1964. She retired from Reading School District as a lunch aid and served in...
John Eugene Snyder
Sep 23, 2022
John E. Snyder Sr., 78, of Reading, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, in the care of Pottstown Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of 25 years to Sandra (Terwilliger).
Born in Coatesville to the late Eugene and Frances (Gardner) Snyder, John graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1962. He later graduated from Albright College with A Bachelor's...
Luke L Eberly
Sep 23, 2022
Luke L Eberly, 84, passed away on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading. He leaves behind his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Arlene (Gring) Eberly, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.
Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Rev. Alvin Eberly and Beulah (Long) Eberly. After graduating...
Hope Cullen Rood
Sep 22, 2022
Hope Thompson Cullen Rood, 89, passed away on September 22, 2022, in her Spring Township home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Hervey and Priscilla Thompson.
Born in Stamford, CT, and raised in Greenwich, CT, Hope attended Greenwich Country Day School and graduated from Garrison Forest School in Baltimore, MD, in 1951. She...