Obituaries
Paul H. Wikerd
Nov 26, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rev. Paul Huber Wikerd, 102, peacefully on November 26, 2022, at Lutheran Home at Topton.
Paul was born on March 13, 1920, in Lititz, PA to the late Jonas and Anna (Huber) Wikerd. Paul was a Clergyman for Emmanuel Mennonite in Reinholds, Kempton Mennonite in Kempton, First Mennonite Church in...
Florence Louise Szymborski
Nov 24, 2022
Florence Louise Szymborski, 100, formerly of Reading, passed away November 24, 2022, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Ignatius and Pauline (Skrabalak) Szymborski.
She was employed by Hans C. Bick, Inc., as a hosiery maker.
Florence is survived by her brother, Edward G Szymborski, of West Hills, CA and several nieces...
David M. Mcdermott
Nov 24, 2022
David M. McDermott, 79, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He resided at Phoebe for two and a half years.
His wife, Maryhelen "Bunny" (Wiest) McDermott, passed away on February 28, 2020. They shared over 56 wonderful years of marriage.
He was the son of the late F. Joseph and Mildred (Gudikunst) McDermott....
Stephen J. Core
Nov 22, 2022
Stephen "Steve" Core III, 82 of Limekiln PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
Steve was born on February 23, 1940, in Pottstown, PA to the late Stephen J Core Jr. and Josephine Marie (Amadio) Core.
Steve was a Vietnam War veteran in the United States Air Force serving two enlistments and continued service in the Air Force Reserves. In...
Anne Elizabeth Smith
Nov 22, 2022
Anne E. Smith, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of William G. Smith, with whom she shared over 40 years.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Eline) Devine. Anne graduated Central Catholic High School (Class of 1952) and later in life, completed an Associates...
Marian I. Miller
Nov 22, 2022
Marian I. (Adams) Miller, known as Paddy, 89, of the Highlands at Wyomissing, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Reading Hospital.
She was the widow of Leon A. Miller, who died Aug. 21, 2017. They were married July 20, 1952, at Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading. They were married 65 years.
Born Dec. 14, 1932, in West Reading, she was the daughter of...
Rudy P. Visser
Nov 21, 2022
Wyomissing -- Rudy Pieter Visser, 95, took his final walkabout after sharing his last meal in the arms of his ardent and devoted wife of 68 years, Annelies C. Visser, on Monday, November 21,2022, in Shillington, PA.
Rudy and Annelies, long-time members of the Berks County Hiking Club, were known to enjoy daily 4–5-mile hikes along the Tulpehocken Creek, Wyomissing, PA....
Bernice H. Dolinski
Nov 20, 2022
Bernice H. Dolinski passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Berkshire Commons in Reading. She was the loving wife of late Edmund F. Dolinski.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Zdradzinski) Erwetowski.
Bernice was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Bernice Loness, wife of...
Mikaal Luis Rahiem-Soto
Nov 19, 2022
Mikaal Luis Rahiem-Soto, aged one year, two months, and 20 days, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was the beloved and treasured son of Isaiah Rahiem and Elaylee-Anne Soto of Wyomissing.
Mikaal was such a bubbly baby with the sweetest smile that could touch even the coldest hearts. All those that were blessed to meet him spoke on how...
Helen C. Konkolus
Nov 18, 2022
Helen C. (Lubasiewski) Konkolus, 104, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Maidencreek Place in Reading. She was the wife of the late John J. Konkulos, who passed away in 1978.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Jablonski) Lubasiewski. Her parents returned to Poland, taking Helen with them when she was a child....
Adele G. Mills
Nov 18, 2022
Adele G. Mills, 88, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on November 18, 2022. Her husband, David F. Mills, passed away in 1999.
Born in Reading to the late William and Adele (Kuzminski) Walton, Adele graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952.
Adele retired as an executive secretary from CNA Insurance. She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,...
Shirley Jeanne Liptock
Nov 17, 2022
Shirley J. Liptock, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, John J. Liptock, Sr, passed away on October 1, 2022.
Born in Pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late George and Alma (Wise) Stahl. She devoted her life to caring for her family.
Shirley was a volunteer for Teen Challenge in the...
Stanley P. Christman
Nov 16, 2022
Stanley P. Christman, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Bradenton, FL at the age of 91.
Formerly of Shappell Road, Windsor Township, PA, he was the husband of Janet C. (Zimmerman) Christman and son of the late Paul A. Christman and Elda M. (Miller) Christman. Mr. Christman was a self-employed truck...
Deborah M. Mengel
Nov 16, 2022
Deborah M. (Moffett) Mengel, 64, passed away November 16, 2022, in her Oley Township residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Michael E. Mengel, whom they shared 44 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Ollinger) Moffett.
Deborah was employed by Reading Area Community College as an Adjunct Professor...
Josephine M. Farley
Nov 16, 2022
Josephine M. Farley, 91, of Reading, passed away peacefully early on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Albert E. Farley Jr., who passed away in 1996.
She was born in Bridgeville, DE, to the late Charles T. and Anna E. (Short) Taylor.
Jo retired in 1986 after 18 years with Fisher and Porter,...
John C. Strausser
Nov 16, 2022
John C. Strausser, 64, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the care of St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem Campus. He was the widower of Susan F. (Sweitzer), who passed away September 3, 2016.
Born in Reading to the late Paul L. and May Helen (Deisher) Strausser, John graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School '76. He worked for over 20...
Emma Jean Mengel
Nov 16, 2022
.Emma Jean (Jeanie) Mengel, 93, of Womelsdorf, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
Jeanie was born in November 1929, to John D. and Verna M. Greif.
She was a loving wife to Theodore (Ted) Mengel for 58 years until his passing in 2014.
Jeanie was a member of Community Evangelical Church...
Helen R. Becker
Nov 13, 2022
Helen N.R. Becker, 90, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.
She was born in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, to Charles and Clara (Fox) Reber. Helen graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1949, McCann's School of Business in 1959; before working as a Client Banking Officer at Hamburg Center for The Department of Public...
Doris E. Cartwright
Nov 11, 2022
Doris E. Cartwright, 86, passed away on November 11, 2022, at Promedico, Sinking Spring.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Anna (Eddinger) Cartwright.
She was a graduate of Reading High School.
Doris was a legal secretary for Reading Aviation. She was a Christ Lutheran Church, Reading.
She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Doris is survived by...
Kristen D. Werner
Nov 11, 2022
Kristen D. Werner (59) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 11th, 2022.
Born December 25th, 1962, she is the daughter of the late Sabine (nee Kohler) and C. Russell Werner.
Kristen spent most of her career working as the director of telecommunications at the Berks County Services Center, Reading.
Kristen was a lover of language, an avid gardener, and a fierce...
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