Edward Alan Pearson
Mar 7, 2022
Edward (Ed) Alan Pearson, 78, of Wyomissing, was a beloved husband, father and pop. He passed away on March 7, 2022, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 9, 1943, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Alice Victoria (Johnson) Pearson. He spent much of his childhood growing up in Englewood,...
Santiago Rivera Maldonado
Mar 5, 2022
Santiago Rivera Maldonado, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in his Wyomissing residence. Born in Humacao, PR, to the late Andres Rivera Rodriguez and Juana Maldonado Audifred, Santiago was one of ten children.
A self-employed electrician, Santiago was able to retire early to enjoy the time he had with his family. Santiago was always a loving father and much...
Thomas Walter Slapkowski
Mar 5, 2022
Thomas Walter Slapkowski, 76, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Hershey Medical Center.
Thomas was born in Reading, PA, to the late Walter and Mary (Palka) Slapkowski on September 27, 1945. Thomas graduated from Reading High School in 1963, where he was an avid baseball player in Reading City leagues. He was last employed by Reading School...
Mark A. Rivera
Mar 5, 2022
Mark A. Rivera, 65, passed away on March 5, 2022 at Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Rafael and Marie (Hamilton) Rivera.
Mark was a connoisseur of all types of music and a member of the Odd Fellows Hunting Lodge in Tionesta, PA. He was known as a loving father and grandfather.
Mark is survived by...
Jesse Ramon Guilarte
Mar 3, 2022
Jesse R. Guilarte 68, of Mohnton, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Reading Hospital.
Jesse was born in Cuba, to the late Jesus and Francesca Guilarte on August 15, 1953. Jesse proudly served in United States Navy during Vietnam. He was awarded the following medals for his courageous service: Nation Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,...
Susan Daphne Kurtz
Mar 3, 2022
Susan Daphne Kurtz, 42, of Reading, passed away on March 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Dean P. and Donna (Roche) Kurtz.
She was a graduate of Wilson High School in 1998 and Central Michigan University in 2002.
Susan enjoyed working at Mission Screen Printing as a graphic designer.
She loved to follow motorsports...
Judith Ann Stufflet
Mar 1, 2022
Judith Ann (Fink) Stufflet, 79, passed away on March 1, 2022 at her Delaware residence. She was the wife of Larry D. Stufflet, with whom she shared 41 wonderful years.
Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of Ernest Fink and Frances (Devine) Swoyer.
Judith loved living by the beach, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, and puzzles. In her youth she was...
Kimberly Bridget Updegraff
Mar 1, 2022
Kimberly Bridget (Bennett) Updegraff, 67, of Robeson, passed away March 1, 2022, at Mifflin Center.
She was the wife of Gary David Updegraff.
Born in New Kensington, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harold A. and Mary Lou (Wright) Bennett.
She was a graduate of Kiski Area High School, Pittsburgh.
Kimberly was employed by Cruise One as a travel manager.
She enjoyed walking,...
Jerre R. Gehris
Feb 28, 2022
Jerre R. Gehris, 84, passed away on February 28, 2022, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Baerbel (Rosenkranz) Gehris, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years.
Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Anne R. (Reist) Gehris. He served in the United States Air Force before working for Cartech for 35...
Joanna Eileen Stine
Feb 28, 2022
Joanna "Jo" E. (Swanger) Stine, 77, of Hamburg, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at St. Francis Home.
Jo was born in Reading, PA on December 24, 1944 to the late John E. and June N. (Hess) Swanger. Jo graduated from Hamburg High School. She was last employed as a proofreader for the Windsor Press until her retirement.
Jo was an...
Deborah Ruth Hummel
Feb 28, 2022
Deborah Ruth Hummel, 67, passed away on February 28, 2022, at her Shillington residence.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph Emerson and Naomi Vivian (Anderson) Hummel. She graduated from Conrad Weiser High School before working as a trainer at Aetna Insurance for many years.
Deb loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews and take family trips...
Gladys B. Walton
Feb 27, 2022
On January 10, 1939, the late John Henry Walton and the late Ruth Olivia Jones-Walton was blessed with their third child, Gladys Bernice Walton. Gladys ran her race and finished the battle. The Lord called her home to Glory on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Gladys was the third child of twelve children of which ten preceded her...
William Joseph Vojtasek
Feb 26, 2022
William Joseph Vojtasek, 79, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, surrounded by family, after years of battling cancer.
Bill was born on February 9, 1943 to John and Elizabeth (Bigos) Vojtasek, in Reading. After Bill graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1960, he entered the apprentice program through the Textile Machine Works in Wyomissing, and received...
Mary Sianis
Feb 25, 2022
Mary Sianis, 98, passed away on February 25, 2022 in her Wyomissing residence surrounded by her loving family.
Her husband, Christ Sianis, passed away on November 8, 2012. They shared 66 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Milton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Fevronia (Sacalis) Lamprinos.
She was a graduate of Milton High School, and later worked...
Marie L. Gehring
Feb 25, 2022
Marie L. (Periandri) Gehring, 95, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, in the care of Celebration Villa, Exeter. She was the loving wife of George D. Gehring, who passed away August 17, 2017. Born in Reading she was a daughter of the late Raffaele and Filomena (Cacciacarne) Periandri, who immigrated from Italy.
Left to treasure Marie's memory are her sons...
Michael Howard Shade
Feb 25, 2022
Michael Howard Shade, Sr., 71, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at his Centerport residence. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late James and May (Ludwig) Shade. Michael grew up as one of ten children.
Mike was wild, crazy and spontaneous, you were always in for an adventure when spending time with him. At heart he...
Earl Milton Adams
Feb 24, 2022
Earl Milton Adams, 85, died peacefully in his Hamburg residence on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
He was the husband of Betty (Hess) Adams; they were married on June 10,1995.
Born in Shartlesville he was a son of the late Louis M. and Ada (Henne) Adams.
Earl was the father of two children, Cheryl Martin, companion of Jeff Groff; Shartlesville and Ronald (deceased), widower...
Paul Curtis Himmelberger
Feb 24, 2022
Paul C. Himmelberger, 75, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest.
Paul was born in Ontelaunee Township, PA, to Howard and Katie (Anspach) Himmelberger on August 2, 1946. Paul graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting after serving our nation in the U.S. Navy during the time...
James Edward Walsh, Jr.
Feb 24, 2022
James Edward Walsh, Jr., 81, formerly of Spring Township and Nineveh, NY went to his heavenly home on February 24, 2022. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late James E. Walsh Sr., and Margaret (Quirk) Walsh. His uncle Edwin Quirk also lived with his family and adored him.
Jim attended Bryant High School in Queens, NY, where...
Rolland D. Ackelson
Feb 23, 2022
Rolland D. "Ack" Ackelson, 95, of Wyomissing, died February 23, 2022.
He was married to LaVerna Y. "Bernie" (Bier) Ackelson for over 70 years.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late James S. and Laura M. (MacPherson) Ackelson.
Rolland served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Army during World War II in the European Theatre as a combat...