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Nov 8, 2022

LeRoy A. Ramer, 82, of Reading, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was the loving husband to Patricia Ann (Lentz) for over 65 years before her passing on October 6, 2008. Born in Reading, LeRoy was the son of the late Gerald H. Ramer and Dorothy Mildred (Stichter). LeRoy was a graduate of Reading...

Nov 8, 2022

Dolores Mae Hollenbach, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert H. Hollenbach, who passed away on February 9, 2018. Together they shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Elmer Neider and Maude (Drunkenmiller)...

Nov 8, 2022

Fiorino Grande, 71, of Sinking Spring, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Carmina (Ligaro) Grande. Together they shared 49 years of marriage.

Born on June 4, 1951, in Andali, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Guatieri) Grande. Fiorino Grande was an immigrant that conquered the...

Nov 7, 2022

Warren L. Fichthorn, Jr., 79, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at 12:46 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his companion of 19 years, Sandy R. Klemmer with whom he last resided.  Born in Reading, Mr. Fichthorn was the son of the late Warren L. Fichthorn, Sr. and Rita (Kahs)...

Nov 5, 2022

Nancy Carolyn Williams of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 5, 2022, with her daughter Cara by her side. She was 89.

Born November 21st, 1932 in Gadsden, Alabama to Marvin & Frances (Whorton) Waldrop. In her younger years, Nancy enjoying dancing and community theatre, where she met the love of...

Nov 5, 2022

Lawrence A. Adams, 75, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022.  Born in Reading, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Luke and Alberta E. Adams.  He served in the United States Army Reserves and was a self-employed machinist and welder.  Mr. Adams is survived by his sons Larry A. Adams, husband of Karen A. Adams...

Nov 3, 2022

Gloria J. Swierczewski, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:53 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of  Stanley J. Swierczewski.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Swierczewski was the daughter of the late Roy and Elmira (Smith) Speck.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Church, Douglassville.  In addition to...

Nov 3, 2022

Kerry M. Gring, 69, of West Lawn, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:00 pm in his residence.  Born in Reading, Mr. Gring was the son of the late Woodrow and Beatrice (Rae) Gring.  He was employed by Car Tech for over 40 years in Shipping and Receiving.  Mr. Gring is survived by his children Colleen M. Gring...

Nov 2, 2022

Amelia R. “Mia”, (Guidotti) Tothero, 93, formerly of Mohnton PA, passed away Wednesday, November 2 surrounded by family.  Born in Temple, PA, on November 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Emidio and Felicia (Valeriano) Guidotti.   She was the widow of the late Richard L. Tothero who died on February 14, 2015.

Amelia graduated in...

Nov 1, 2022

On November 1, 2022, Roy Baardsen passed away unexpectedly during a routine medical visit. Roy was born in New York City on February 21st 1942, to his Norwegian parents Olaf and Tomine. He spent most of his life in New York City (Brooklyn and Staten Island), moving to Reading in 1998. After his early retirement, he embraced Berks County,...

Nov 1, 2022

John W. Abrams, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12:00 pm at Keystone Villa, Fleetwood.  Born in Reading, Mr. Abrams was the son of the late Willard J. and Cynthia L. (Reider) Abrams.  He was a graduate of Reading High School and received an associate degree in Food Service from Paul Smith College, Saranec Lake, New York. ...

Oct 31, 2022

Florence D. Mell, 96, of Cumru, passed away Monday October 31, 2022 at 5:10

am at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Mell. Born in

Reading, Mrs. Mell was the daughter of the late Henry F. and Daisy A. (Burkhart)

Mohn. She was of the Lutheran Faith and...

Oct 31, 2022

Fern L. Price, 94, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Monday October 31, 2022 at 1:00 am at Berks Heim.  Born in Reading Ms. Price was the daughter of the late Mark S. and Beatrice D. (Hartranft) Price.  She was a member of Schwarzwald United Church of Christ and was employed by former Bell Atlantic for 43 years as...

Oct 30, 2022

Shirley A. Urkuski (Amoroso), 87, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth K. Urkuski, who passed away in July 2007. Together they shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Schmeck) Amoroso. Shirley worked in retail for...

Oct 27, 2022

Irene Edwards (Pietrzykowski), 96, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife for over 54 years to Edward J. Edwards, before his passing on January 9, 2005. Born in Reading, Irene was the daughter of the late Frank Pietrzykowski and Frances (Gierot). Irene was a graduate of Reading High School,...

Oct 27, 2022

Constance “Connie” Lorraine (Slaney) Luccarella, 67, of Exeter passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Janet (Whilden) and Paul Slaney.  Connie grew up in Heislerville, NJ and moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from Alhambra High School.  After...

Oct 25, 2022

Barbara A. Madara, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 25, 2022 at Complete Care - Berkshire, Exeter Township.  She was the wife of the late Donald P. Madara who passed away on November 25, 2019. Born in Reading, Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Domagalski) Waligorski.  She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph L....

Oct 25, 2022

Linda H. (Homsher) Summers, 79, of Mohnton, passed away surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Exeter, Pennsylvania.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Mildred (Homsher) Carter.  Linda was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. “Max” Summers.  Together they would have shared almost 57 years of marriage before his...

Oct 24, 2022

Evelyn L. Bordner (Weitzel), 91, formerly of West Lawn, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Carlen R. Bordner, who passed away on July 13, 2021. Together they shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth...

Oct 24, 2022

Barbara Ann (Schein) Peffel, 76, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center. She was the loving wife to George P. Peffel, Jr. for 48 years, before his passing on November 28, 2017. Born in Reading, Barbara was the daughter of the late, Clarence W. Schein and Anna M. (George). She...