Obituaries
Douglas S. Richart
Feb 15, 2023
Douglas S. Richart, 91, of Wernersville, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Howard and Muriel (Long) Richart and was the husband of Joan J. Richart, his life partner of 33 years, until her passing in 2019.
Douglas graduated from Franklin & Marshall College, where he...
Edwin Ruiz
Feb 15, 2023
Edwin Ruiz, 51, of Reading, passed away on February 15, 2023, at Reading Hospital.
He was born in Philadelphia and was a son of Francisco Ruiz Velazquez and Gladys Garay Rolon.
Edwin was a truck driver for over 30 yrs, enjoying the opportunity of traveling every and any where across the 50 states. Edwin loved taking his dogs on his travels and...
Eleanor M. Henne
Feb 15, 2023
Eleanor M. (Eline) Henne, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in her residence. She was the loving wife of Terence J. Henne and devoted Mother.
Born in Reading to the late John and Kathryn (McDonnell) Eline, Eleanor graduated from Reading High School in 1960.
Eleanor and Terence, known as "Granny and Pop-Pop," were proud of their kids and...
John J. Donahue
Feb 14, 2023
John J. Donahue, 74, passed away on February 14, 2023, in his Wyomissing residence.
He was the loving husband of Anna Marie (Ferrara) Donahue. They were married on August 25, 1973, and enjoyed 49 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Katherine M. (Busch) Donahue.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic...
Eric J. Vorgity
Feb 14, 2023
Eric J. Vorgity, 75, of Shillington, passed away on February 14, 2023 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Rosemary (Stoner) Vorgity, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Emil and Josephine (Dizenzo) Vorgity . After serving in the United States Army, Eric...
Lucille M. Cappel
Feb 13, 2023
Lucille (Luci) Moyer Cappel, 90, a lifetime educator, and the daughter of Morris William Moyer and Frances Singer Moyer, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Allentown, PA. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Leland Lewis Cappel. And she is survived by her cherished partner of 18 years, Raymond Thomas...
Dennis J Menzies
Feb 13, 2023
Dennis J. Menzies, 70, resident of Wyomissing and loving husband of Denise Goeltz-Menzies, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Born in Baltimore to the late Robert and Margaret (Miller) Menzies, Dennis graduated from Parkville High School in 1971. Following high school Dennis attended Johns Hopkins University, where he proudly played Lacrosse for the...
James Kline Biemesderfer
Feb 10, 2023
James Kline Biemesderfer, 89, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Highlands in Wyomissing.
Born September 6, 1933 in Penryn, he was a son of the late Robert and Edna (Kline) Biemesderfer. After graduating Middletown High School in Dauphin County in 1951, Jim attended Temple University and graduated the School of Pharmacy in 1955. He served in the US...
Tin Thi Hoang
Feb 10, 2023
Tin Thi Hoang, 74, of Reading, passed away February 10, 2023, at the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Binh Pham, Reading.
Born in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, she was a daughter of Phuc Hoang and Vui Pham.
She was employed by Giorgi Mushroom Co., Blandon.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by five children: Thuy Pham, Ha Pham, Trinh...
Peter M. Fox
Feb 9, 2023
Peter M. Fox "Pete" passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 9, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1940, in West Reading, PA. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Renee, and his four children: Peter Fox, Jr., Dr. Jennifer Reinhart (David), Michele Padovani, and Dr. Becky Fox. He is also...
Emily R. Dengler
Feb 9, 2023
Emily R. Dengler, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at Manor Care in Laureldale. She was the loving wife of Wayne E. Dengler, with whom she shared 41 years.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Kate (Readinger) Lorah. After graduating from Mt Penn High School, Emily was a talented seamstress. She and her...
Jared Zane Gerhart Klahold
Feb 9, 2023
Jared Zane Gerhart Klahold, 31, of Leesport, passed away on February 9, 2023.
He was born in York and was a son of Shaun Kroh and Dawn Klahold.
Jared was a photographer and writer.
Jared is survived by his parents; his siblings: Cody Smallwood, Lance Klahold, Eleanor Kroh and Stephanie Klahold-Koletar; his grandmother, Joyce Kroh; and many aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by...
Leon Cyrus Moyer
Feb 9, 2023
Leon Cyrus Moyer, 93, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, at Complete Care at Berkshire.
He was born in Tulpehocken Township and was the son of the late Ralph and Sally (Wartluft) Moyer.
Leon worked as a Carpenter Foreman for The Hamburg Center for 40 years before retiring. Leon served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed woodworking, watching...
Mabel W. Rhoad
Feb 8, 2023
Mabel W. (Spohn) Rhoad, 97, passed away on February 8, 2023, at the Mifflin Center.
She was the wife of the late Charles Rhoad.
Mabel was a daughter of the late Charles Spohn and Mary (Weller) Spohn.
Mabel loved to dance the jitterbug and listen to Lawrence Welk. She also enjoyed eating ring baloney and drinking an occasional glass of beer on a...
Ronald E. Sweigart
Feb 8, 2023
Ronald E. Sweigart, 78, of Reinholds, passed away on February 8, 2023 at Jefferson Abington Hospital after a long and well fought battle with heart disease.
Born in Denver, PA he was the son of the late Stephen C. and Marian (Bonsall) Sweigart. He was one of eight siblings.
Beloved husband, father and Pop, he will be remembered lovingly by his wife,...
Jeanette L. Arnold
Feb 7, 2023
Jeanette L. Arnold, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Stewart Arnold, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage.
Born in Northumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and June (Thomas) Dorley. Jeanette loved to create ceramics and teach others. She...
Lynne A Howells
Feb 6, 2023
Lynne A. Howells, 60, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, in the care of the Highlands of Wyomissing. Born in Danville, she was a daughter of Janet (Dennison) and the late John Barry Howells.
Lynne graduated from Albright College in 1984. She was with Boscov's Department Stores for 38 years, starting as the Candy Department Manager at Boscov's...
Confesor Rivera Mercado
Feb 5, 2023
Confesor Rivera Mercado, 77, of Reading, passed away on February 5, 2023 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Rivera Velazquez and Joaquina Mercado Velez, and was the loving partner of Maritzel Rosario for 32 years.
Confesor worked as a landscaper for many years and enjoyed building things, tinkering on cars,...
Mildred A. Lavalle
Feb 5, 2023
Mildred (Millie) A. LaValle, 99, of Wyomissing, PA passed away peacefully at the on February 5, 2023 after a brief stay at Reading Hospital. Millie was married to the love of her life, Bill LaValle, for forty-five years before he was taken from her way too soon by cancer.
Born in Clifton Park, NY, she was a daughter of the late...
Jeffrey B. Gilmore
Feb 5, 2023
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith"
Jeffrey Bernard Gilmore resided in Promedica Nursing Home Facility in Laureldale, Pennsylvania until January 19th, 2023 where he suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to Reading Tower Health Hospital. He gave up the good fight after having many health challenges over the years on...
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