Obituaries
John James Belovich
Mar 12, 2026
John J. Belovich, 76, passed away on March 12, 2026, in his Mt. Penn residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Allentown to the late Anthony and Josephine (DeSilva) Belovich, John graduated from Catasauqua High School. He spent his career working in construction, where he was known as a respected home builder and a highly skilled carpenter, taking great pride...
Christ Gust Kraras
Mar 23, 2026
Christ Gust Kraras, 79, of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Gust C. and Stella G. (Dialectos) Kraras. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann B. Kraras, in 2024.
Christ grew up in Reading and was a proud...
Jeanette E. Mann
Mar 19, 2026
Jeanette E. Mann, 82, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the care of Orwigsburg Center. She was the widow of Robert E. Mann.
She was one of the 15 children born to the late Leonard and Eva (Peters) Peters. Jeanette graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and worked for many years as an Aid at the...
Melody Anne Hiester
Mar 19, 2026
Melody A. Hiester, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of over 50 years to Frederick A. Hiester Jr.
Born in Reading to the late Solon and April (Trout) Fox, Melody attended Reading School District. A sweet soul who enjoyed being with people, Melody worked for...
Stephanie M. Clayter
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, at 9:35 a.m., another angel was called home.
Stephanie Mae Clayter, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully at Reading Hospital after a short fight with lung cancer, with her husband, Robert Clayter, by her side.
She was born Stephanie Mae Boltz on February 22, 1956, at 7:15 a.m. in Lebanon County, PA, to Gordon Boltz and...
Carol A. Bausher
Mar 19, 2026
Carol A. (Stephens) Bausher, 87, passed away March 19, 2026, at The Heritage of Green Hills.
Her husband, Richard A. Bausher, passed died on June 13, 2018.
Born in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mary B. (Bistronish) Stephens.
She graduated from Mahanoy Township High School in 1957, where she took great pride in serving...
Donald D. Deem
Mar 19, 2026
Donald "Pud" D. Deem, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in his Reading residence. He was the widower of Barbara J. Deem, who passed away on May 14, 2023.
Born in Reading to the late Robert D. and Anna A. (Rhodes) Deem, Pud graduated from Reading High School in 1948. He went on to the US Naval Academy,...
Eugene Zigmund Bonkoski
Mar 17, 2026
Eugene Zigmund Bonkoski, 83, of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and respected member of his community.Born in November 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Eugene lived a life defined by dedication, service, and quiet strength. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and went on to...
Dustin Travis Seidel
Mar 16, 2026
Dustin Travis Seidel, 50, of Mohnton, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2026, at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Tara Star (Heckman) Seidel.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of John and Arlene (Kozlowski) Lobach, Mohnton.
He was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.
Dustin's professional career began at Thriftway, where he gained experience in the Dairy Department....
Sandra L. Heere
Mar 14, 2026
Sandra L. (Blank) Heere died on March 14, 2026 at Ephrata Hospital. She was the loving wife of Gerard A. “Jerry” Heere. They married on May 28, 1960.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Fern Virginia (Rothermel) Blank. She was a 1959 graduate of Reading High School. Sandra was employed by Western Electric as a...
Neoma M. Auge
Mar 13, 2026
Neoma (Kramer) Auge, 96, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Complete Care at Berkshire in Exeter. She was the wife of Russell Auge, Jr., with whom she shared nearly 75 years of marriage before his passing in 2024.
Born in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Kermit H. Kramer and Helen (Withers) Kramer....
W. Todd Bowers
Mar 13, 2026
Walter "W. Todd" Bowers, 83, passed away on March 13, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sally (Crockett) Bowers. They married on June 18, 1983, and shared 42 wonderful years together
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Mary Hazel (Fritz) Bowers. Todd graduated from Boyertown...
Merri M. Bengston
Mar 11, 2026
Merri Bengtson, 97, passed away on March 11, 2026 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.Merri loved art, and was a well known portrait artist in her community. She taught classes at the Wyomissing Institute for years, and juried numerous art shows. She studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and attended a myriad of renowned artist's workshops.She was married to Frank Woolley...
Ralph Denton Maurer
Mar 11, 2026
Ralph Denton Maurer, born September 22,1942, in Reading, PA, passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph Daniel Maurer and Leona (Wentzel) Maurer. He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Patricia (Burkhart) Maurer; three children, son Scott Maurer and wife Nancy (Hess) Maurer, daughter Tracey (Maurer)...
Lillian J. Romano
Mar 10, 2026
Lillian J. (DeLong) Romano, of Hamburg, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Romano Sr., with whom she shared 36 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 1993.
Born in Tilden Township, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. H. and Sallie C. (Epler) DeLong....
Margene Jones
Mar 10, 2026
Margene (Hart) Jones, 88, passed away on March 10, 2026 at Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing, where she resided. She was the beloved wife of William “Bud” Jones. They shared 63 years together until his passing in October 2019.
Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Eunice (Miller) Hart. Margene received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from...
Thomas D. Sturgis
Mar 9, 2026
Thomas (Tom) D. Sturgis, 92, of Shillington, passed away March 9, 2026, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center under the care of in-patient hospice. Prior to his hospitalization, the compassionate and competent staff of Comfort Keepers provided professional care in the comfort of his home.
Born in Reading, he was the only child of the late Marriott (Tom) D. and Lottie...
Kevin W. McMullen
Mar 9, 2026
Kevin W. McMullen, 63, passed away March 9, 2026, in his Kenhorst residence. He was the loving husband of Bonnie L. (Staley) McMullen for 20 years. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Richard C. and Mary E. (Schuler) McMullen, and was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. Kevin was a skilled carpenter, and owner and...
Adelfa Sanchez
Mar 9, 2026
Adelfa Sanchez, 84, of Reading, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of Inez Calderon.
Adelfa was full of energy, spirited, and always positive. She brought warmth and enthusiasm wherever she went. She loved Colombian food and Latino music, and she enjoyed being involved in Latin clubs and organizations.
She will be deeply missed by her...
Thomas M Moll
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas M. Moll, 81, of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at St. Joesph's Hospital & Medical Center, Bern Township. He was survived by his cherished wife of thirty years, Anne Overly-Moll.
Born in Reading, Tom was the son of the late Abner "AJ" and Ruth (Putt) Moll. Tom dedicated his life to serving others. Upon his...
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