Betty Dietrich
Apr 20, 2022
Betty L. Dietrich, 90, Hamburg, died April 20, 2022, in Reading Hospital.
Betty was born in Fleetwood and was a daughter of the late Elwood and Viola (Oswald) Reis.
She is survived by her three children: Arlan R. Dietrich, Upper Bern Township; Linda S. (Dietrich), wife of Dennis Anspach, Robesonia; and Dr. Scott A., husband of Michele Dietrich, Bernville; three grandchildren: Matthew...
Jeremiah John Budzik
Apr 17, 2022
Jeremiah Budzik, a friend of the world, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2022.
Jeremiah was born February 1, 1973, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Gerald W. Budzik and Caroline McGraw. His adventures began when the family moved to Canada for five years when he was 8. There he made lasting friendships, began to study French, and won several awards in...
Steven W Mcbeth
Apr 16, 2022
Steven W. McBeth, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home in Temple. He was the loving husband of Sharlene (McGlinchey) McBeth, with whom he shared 39 wonderful years.
Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Horace M. Jr. and Ruth (Siedler) McBeth. He attended Quakertown High School and Upper Bucks County Technical School.
Steven...
Richard Alan Paris
Apr 16, 2022
Richard "Rick" "Ricky" A. Paris, 70, quietly passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2022, his loving wife Nancy (Kells) by his side. They had shared more than 48 wonderful years together and he will always be her sunshine.
Rick was born on November 1, 1951 to the late Albert and Marilyn (Miller) Paris in Fort Dix. A 1969...
Irma C. Farina
Apr 15, 2022
Irma Farina, 93, of Robesonia, passed away on April 15, 2022.
Born in Anzio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cardoselli. She was the wife of the late Paul Farina, who passed on December 20, 1979.
She is survived by her three loving daughters, Lisa Wolfe, Theresa Baver, and Diane McPeek; deceased son, Steven Farina and her...
Sara L. Patton
Apr 15, 2022
Sara L. (Reifsnyder) Patton, 84, passed away at Berks Heim on Friday, April 15, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Previously residing in Shillington and then Cumru Township, she was the youngest of nine children born to the late Clayton and Eva (Weidner) Reifsnyder.
She is survived by her husband, Gale R. Patton, a resident at Country...
Jennifer Ann Sarnes
Apr 14, 2022
Jennifer Ann Sarnes, 44, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2022, in her Wyomissing residence.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Frank W. Sarnes, Jr. and Joanne C. (Mies) Sarnes, Sinking Spring.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1995 and Kutztown University in 1999; she went on to earn her master's degree from Kutztown University. While...
Anne L. Schreck
Apr 14, 2022
Anne L. Schreck, 87, of Sanibel Florida and Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at her Florida home. She was the wife of Richard H. Schreck. They shared 65 wonderful years together.
Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Helen (Prendergast) Hankee. Anne graduated from Northampton High School and Kutztown University.
Anne was a...
Mary E. Howell
Apr 13, 2022
Mary E. Howell, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the care of the Woods at Cedar Run. She was the loving wife of Mahlon E. Howell, who passed away in 2006. Born in Port Carbon, she was a child of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Skalley) Heisler.
Mary graduated from St. Stephen's High School of Port Carbon...
Elias Anthony Esposito
Apr 12, 2022
Elias Anthony Esposito, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 in his Reading residence. He married Dorothy M. (Juzwiski) on August 29, 1953, and they shared 69 years together.
Elias was a lifelong educator. After earning masters' degrees in chemistry and secondary education, he began teaching in the Schuylkill Valley School District, where he remained for his entire 30-year career.
He...
Romi Malhotra
Apr 12, 2022
Romi Malhotra, 73, passed away on April 12, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Satish Malhotra, with whom she shared 26 wonderful years.
Born in Noormahal, India, she was the daughter of Omprakash and Chandrani Kapania.
After high school, Romi worked at the Children's Home of Reading until her retirement in 2011.
Romi was fond of shopping and cooking,...
Donald Bott Heilman
Apr 12, 2022
Donald B. "Bud" Heilman, former Head Football Coach at Kutztown State University of Pennsylvania, and long-time Associate Athletic Director at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, died in his sleep in his home in Wyomissing, PA, on April 12, 2022 surrounded by family, friends. He leaves behind a legacy of guidance, advice, support, and friendship to the thousands with...
Marie I. Spiegle
Apr 11, 2022
Marie I. Spiegle, 64, of Blandon passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas, D. Spiegle. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Doris (Weil) Atkinson.
A loving wife and mother, Marie was caring and nurturing. She always desired to be working, though her health was often a...
Ronald N. Weitzel
Apr 11, 2022
Ronald N. Weitzel, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, in his home. He married Shirley A. (Wanner) on October 22, 1955, and shared 67 loving years together.
Born to the late Paul R. and Ruth N. (Weyandt) Weitzel, Ron graduated from Wyomissing High School in 1950, and Ursinus College in 1959. Serving in Germany during the Korean...
Anita E. Gundersen
Apr 11, 2022
Anita E. Gundersen, 81, formerly of Bernville, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. She was the wife of the late Allan A. Gundersen. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 1995.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Lawson) Pildis. Anita graduated from Ridley Township High...
Nancy L. Bentz
Apr 10, 2022
Nancy L. Bentz, 84, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Country Meadows, Allentown. She was the wife of the late James N. Bentz. They shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 2000.
Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Pearl (Miller) Snyder. Nancy graduated from Reading High School...
Paul R. Fisher
Apr 9, 2022
Paul R. Fisher, Jr., 82, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Sharing a marriage of 46 years, he was the loving husband of Judith A. (Sheehan) Fisher.
The only child of the late Paul and Jane (Wagner) Fisher, Paul was born in West Reading. He graduated from Reading High School '58 before enlisting in the United States Army...
C. Wilbur Love
Apr 9, 2022
C. Wilbur Love, 86, of Wernersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A son of the late O. Lloyd and Bertha E. (Hathorn) Love, he was married for 61 wonderful years to the late Gloria (Wentzel) Love, who passed in 2018. He is also predeceased by a son Darrin, who...
Dennis Schuster Schuster
Apr 8, 2022
Dennis J. Schuster, 73, of Wyomissing, passed away on April 8, 2022 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pottsville to the late Joseph and Helen (McAlarney) Schuster, Dennis graduated from St. Clair High School in 1966. Following graduation he headed west to play college football at New Mexico State University. In 1968, he enlisted in the...
Leroy B. Bard, Jr.
Apr 6, 2022
Leroy B. Bard, Jr. 80, formerly of Sinking Spring and Shillington, died April 6, 2022, at the Reading Hospital.
His wife, Christine M. (Maslar) Bard, died on August 3, 2007.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Leroy and Alice (Spresser) Bard.
He attended West Reading High School where he played football, basketball, swimming, and track.
Leroy was employed by...