Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Cynthia C. Salvador Branch, 35, went to be with her Lord and Savior, January 12, 2023.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ynoemia Beriguete.

She was a member of Lighthouse Christian Center, Reading.

Cynthia was a graduate of Reading Area Community College and furthered her education at Kutztown University, where she received her Bachelors in Criminal Justice.

She was...

Jan 11, 2023

Gale R. "Stormy" Patton, 85, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away at Country Meadows, Wyomissing, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Kathryn (Fredericks) Patton, and the husband of the late Sara L. (Reifsnyder) Patton, who passed away in April, 2022. They shared...

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 10, 2023

Peter A. Marabella, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the care of Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was the loving husband of Dorothy H. (Vilardo) Marabella, with whom he shared a marriage of 70 years.

Born in Reading to the late John and Lena (Sfameni) Marabella, Peter attended Reading High School. He was a...

Jan 10, 2023

Carlo Genova, 98, passed away January 10, 2023, in his Exeter Township residence.

Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Diego and Gracia Genova.

His wife, Vanda D. (Vicari) Genova, died on September 6, 2014.

He was a United States Army veteran.

Carlo was employed by the City of Reading in the water treatment department.

He enjoyed food, spending time with family...

Jan 9, 2023

Joan Reppert, 91, passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to James and Thelma (Garland) Smith. Her father was a general practitioner and her mother was a teacher.

Joan graduated from Radcliffe College where she met her husband of fifty years, James Reppert. They relocated to Reading, Pennsylvania where she became active in the Womens' Auxiliary...

Jan 9, 2023

David E. Jones of Wyomissing, PA, died peacefully on January 8, 2023, at the age of 89 and one half. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, during the depression, David aspired to go to college; he applied and was accepted at Ohio Wesleyan University. After promising to send laundry home each week to his mother, he arrived on campus, suitcase in...

Jan 8, 2023

Bonita "Bonnie" R. Flammer, 70, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in the care of St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born in West Hamburg, she was a daughter of the late Roy J. Flammer Sr. and Nancy L. (Varner) Flammer.

Bonnie attended Hamburg High School. For over 32 years she worked as a sewing machine operator. Many would remember her...

Jan 8, 2023

Frank B. Denbowski, 46, passed away on January 8, 2023, in his Reading residence.

He was the loving husband of Raquel Ruiz-Denbowski. They were married on August 23, 2003, and enjoyed over 19 years of marriage.

Born in Reading he was a son of Lucy (Loeper) Denbowski, West Reading and the late Robert Denbowski.

He was a graduate of Holy Name High School...

Jan 7, 2023

Hector M. Burgos -Diaz, 80, passed away January 7, 2023, in his Reading residence.

Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eustacio and Laura (Burgos) Diaz.

He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Rivera) Diaz.

Hector enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with his family. He was also an active member of Iglesia

Hermanos Unidos En Cristo Church,...

Jan 7, 2023

Shirley Ann (Wyatt) Field, 88, passed away January 7, 2023, in her Leesport, PA residence.

She was the wife of Claude E. Field, Sr.

Born in Clarion, PA., she was the daughter of the late Roy Wyatt and Marie Sarver Rehrer and step daughter to George Rehrer and Aysha Wyatt Nordrum.

She was a graduate of Reading High School in 1952 and Shadyside...

Jan 5, 2023

Marylouise Pichini, 89 of Spring Township left us peacefully on January 5, 2023. Affectionately known as "Nannylou", she is terribly missed by her surviving sons Mike and Andy, their loving wives Erin and Donna and her devoted granddaughters Ava and Anna – who for them she will forever be their Nannylou.

Born in Reading at St. Joseph's hospital, she was the...

Jan 5, 2023

Martha L. (Glosser) Lehane, 81, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Lehane.

Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Dr. William E. Glosser and A. Virginia (Renninger) Glosser.

She was a graduate of Wyomissing High School in 1959 and the Chamberlain School of Retail, Boston, MA.

Martha had a flair for...

Jan 5, 2023

Joseph Stephen Kohalmi returned to his heavenly home on January 5, 2023. Born on July 2, 1947, to Anna (nee Barbalics) and Laszlo Kohalmi in Pápa, Hungary, he was the youngest of eight children.

Charming, charismatic, and hard-working, he was dedicated to his family and friends. At 15, he lied about his age to get a job in Pápa's meat factory,...

Jan 4, 2023

Joseph P. Burns, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away on January 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Rita R. (Pantano) Burns. They were married on April 24, 1976.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis "Pat" and Verna (Marino) Burns.

He was a graduate of Holy Name High School in 1967 and Alvernia University...

Jan 4, 2023

Bridget A. McDevitt, 91, passed away January 4, 2023, at The Heritage of Green Hills surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, Leonard C. McDevitt Sr., passed away on June 2, 2007.

Born in New Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Brennan) Edwards.

Bridget was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Reading.

A lifelong...

Jan 4, 2023

Janice S. Miller-Firestone, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in the care of Reading Hospital. Janice was the widow of Marlin L. Miller and later the widow of Wayne R. Firestone.

Born in Palmyra to the late Miles T. and Ethel B. (Baum) Shuey, Janice graduated from Palmyra High School, Class of 1947. She retired in 2004...

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret Rose Krivi, 96, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading on February 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Konkol) Krivi. After graduating from Reading High School in 1943, she worked for the Price Control Board in Reading. Upon her subsequent graduation from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut...

Jan 3, 2023

Marian C. Tuzes, 98, of Shillington, PA, and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the care of Genesis Mifflin Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Tuzes, who died October 12, 2014, after 47 years of marriage.

Born on August 17, 1924, in Plainfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late...

Jan 2, 2023

Robert Eugene Meckley, 81, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Margie (Gabel) Meckley, with whom he shared 24 years.

Born in Lancaster on May 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Victor and Miriam (Weidman) Meckley.

A proud veteran, Robert served in the US...