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Sep 11, 2022

Ronald A. Estock, 87, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Maidencreek Place. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Estock (Finerfrock), who passed away on November 24, 2021. Together they shared 65 years of marriage.

Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mildred (Heimbach) Estock....

Sep 11, 2022

Charles William Matchett, 88, of Reading, PA passed peacefully in his home on September 11, 2022. Born on February 15, 1934 in Reading PA, he was the only child of the late Sterling W. and Alma Matchett.

Charlie was a loving husband and supportive, energetic father as well as a generous and much-loved grandfather. In his professional...

Sep 11, 2022

Joyce M. Shell, 96, of West Lawn passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in her home. Born in West Lawn, she was the daughter of Eda Rebecca (Fidler) and Edward C. Shell. She is a 1943 graduate of Wilson High School. Joyce was a lifelong member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. She worked for Berkshire Knitting Mill...

Sep 10, 2022

Norman F. Hess, Jr., 95, died September 10, 2022 in Promedica, Sinking Spring with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gloria to whom he was married for 63 years. Born on December 5, 1926 in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Norman F. Hess and Agnes (Mace) Hess.

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Sep 7, 2022

Alice M. Cutts, 87, of Wyomissing, PA passed away on September 7, 2022.

She was the wife of Fred M. Cutts who passed away on June 14, 2022.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the only daughter of the late Eric McLeod and Opal Megginson.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Elaine who passed...

Sep 5, 2022

Lee A. Miller, 77, of Wyomissing Hills, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Lutheran Home at Topton Nursing Care Center.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Yost) Miller who passed away in 2009 following 40 wonderful years of marriage.    Born in Pottsville, PA. Mr. Miller was the son of the late Dr....

Sep 3, 2022

Nancy A. Larish (Lerch), 83, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Wayne O. Larish Sr. for almost 64 years before his passing in March 3, 2021. Born in Reading, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul W. Lerch Sr. and Ruth G. (Unger). Nancy was a...

Sep 3, 2022

Betty Jane Bowers, 93, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Berks Heim. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel M. Bowers, who passed away on August 9, 2014.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Colonel and Pearl (Eschbach) Hartman. Betty was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School,...

Aug 31, 2022

Shirley A. (Naftzinger) Schwartz, 92, formerly of Wyomissing passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Minerva (Guldin) and Paul F. Naftzinger.  She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew B. Schwartz who passed away March 27, 2004.  Shirley graduated from Reading High School in...

Aug 30, 2022

Dallas Spencer Bowser died on August 30, 2022 in Reading, PA. Dallas was born on December 1, 1931 in Warren, Ohio. Dallas lived in Fayetteville-Manlius for 30 years and spent 14 winters as a snowbird in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Dallas graduated from Hiram College, attended Columbia University and served in the Naval Air Reserve. As an...

Aug 26, 2022

O’MALLEY, JAMES WILLIAM JR. – born January 17, 1948, Jim passed from his home in Exeter Township, Berks County, PA on Friday August 26, 2022, following a battle with Liver Cancer. “Pop” was the patriarch of his Irish family, 5 children and 12 grandchildren.  He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years Jane Marie (nee Thomas) O’Malley, daughter...

Aug 25, 2022

Marilyn R. Yeager, 82, of Denver, Lancaster County, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Gerald E. Yeager who passed away December 10, 2021.  Born in Hyde Villa, Berks County, Mrs. Yeager was the daughter of the late John H. and Thelma R. (Honsberger) Schell.  She was employed as a...

Aug 25, 2022

Doris E. Reeves, 87, formerly of Shillington, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:40 pm at Berkshire Center.  She was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Blessing in 1975 and by her second husband Paul Reeves in 2000.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Reeves was the daughter of the late Howard and Matilda M. (Moyer) Young.  She...

Aug 23, 2022

Michael J. Reed, 75, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 7:30pm in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda L. (Weand) Reed. Born in Philadelphia, Michael was the son of the late Michael J. Burns and Kathryn Reed. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Reading and was employed by...

Aug 22, 2022

Nancy A. Lease, 86, of West Lawn, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Barry L. Lease who passed away on June 6, 2019. Together they shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Buccino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Erminia (Candela)...

Aug 20, 2022

Sandra L. Stauffer 83, of Whitfield, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at The Reading Hospital. She was loving wife of Charles L. Stauffer for over 60 years before his passing on July 10, 2022. Born in Reading, Sandra was the daughter of the late Marvin Letcher and Mary (Hain). Sandra worked for the Wilson School District and...

Aug 20, 2022

Betty J. Rickenbach, 98, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late J. Robert Rickenbach, Jr. who passed away on November 4, 2016.

Born in Shillington, she was the daughter of the late Norman Robert and Catherine Trostle (Holtry) Dunkelberger....

Aug 19, 2022

O’MALLEY, JANE MARIE (nee Thomas) – born July 14, 1948, Jane passed from her home on August 19, 2022, following a long and courageous battle with Breast Cancer. “Mimi” was the matriarch of her Irish family, 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents William J. Thomas, Sr. and Margaret Rose (nee...

Aug 17, 2022

Charles J. Stewart, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away surrounded by his loving family in his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  Born in  Goldsboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Norman and Myrtle (Wade) Stewart.  Charles was the loving husband to Juana (Gutierrez) Genis Stewart, together they shared 23 years of marriage.  He proudly served...

Aug 17, 2022

David P. Klein, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 8:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes A. (Ott) Klein.  Born in Reading, Mr. Klein was the son of the late Martin H. and Anna M. (Harter) Klein.  Mr. Klein was a member of...