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Jun 14, 2022

Mary C. Pettis, 90, of Spring Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 14, 2022, at 4:18 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Christ I. Pettis who passed away October 18, 2008.

Born in Reading, Mrs. Pettis was the daughter of the late Pantelis and Despina (Hadjipavlis) Carnoles.  A 1949 graduate of...

Jun 14, 2022

Fred M. Cutts, Jr., 88, a resident of Berks County for over 50 years passed away June 14, 2022.  Mr. Cutts was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 30, 1934 the son of Fred M. and Grace M. Cutts.  He was a 1957 graduate of Auburn University and was employed by Vanity Fair Mills (VF Corporation) as an Industrial...

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Jane Calvaresi Parsons, 94, passed away on June 13.  She was the loving wife of Thomas Livingood Parsons, Sr. who passed away on February 24, 2003  and her first husband Thomas Calvaresi who passed away  on July 20, 1975.   Mary Jane said many times “I was blessed” I had two wonderful husbands.  They were both...

Jun 12, 2022

Shirley A. Adam, 83, of Wernersville, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Adam, who passed away on September 8, 2016.

Born, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Mary...

Jun 12, 2022

Elsie L. Schoenert (Neff), of Leesport, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Berks Heim Nursing Home. She was the loving wife to Robert N. Schoenert for 60 years, before his passing on February 14, 2013. Born in Reading, Elsie was the daughter of the late, William Neff and Jennie (Snyder). Elsie was a...

Jun 12, 2022

Mary Theresa Ogden, 85, of Robeson Township, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 11:00 pm in her residence.  Born in Philadelphia, Ms. Ogden was the daughter of the late James Joseph Dailey and Mary Catherine (Sica) Dailey.  She was a 1955 graduate of Hallahan High School in Philadelphia and was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in unemployment...

Jun 9, 2022

Derek M. Wise, 58, of Laureldale, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nelson and Sandra (Schafer) Wise.  He graduated from Reading High School in 1981.  While in High School he participated in Swimming and Water Polo.  In August Derek would have worked in the...

Jun 5, 2022

Craig B. Ziemer, 62, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Columbia Cottage of Wyomissing. He was the husband of Caroline L. (Becker) Ziemer. Born in Lancaster, Craig was the son of Norm and Janet (Sensenig) Ziemer of New Holland. He was a 1977 graduate of Garden Spot High School in New Holland. Craig received a Master’s degree in...

Jun 2, 2022

Carole J. Helbig (James), 79, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Country Meadows, Wyomissing. Carole was the cherished wife of Karl J. Helbig for 41 years. Born in Johnstown, PA, Carole was the daughter of the late, Elmer David James, and Grace James Geist.

A loving mother, and wife, Carole was a...

May 31, 2022

Sandra M. Riegel, 77, of Womelsdorf, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 9:15 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Leroy J. Riegel who passed away in 2013.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Riegel was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Jeanette J. (Wesley) Schmehl.  She attended Reading High School...

May 31, 2022

Laurian L. Lengel, 67, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:20 pm in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Eric T. “Rick” Lengel who passed away October 27, 2018.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Lengel was the daughter of the late Norman F. and Barbara J. (Speiers) Barth.  She...

May 28, 2022

Jeannie A. Somerville, 74, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in her residence.

Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Homer Falin and Thelma Ruth (Hamby). During her life, Jeannie worked as a Waitress for the former Ciao Pizzeria for around 20 years, until retiring.

Jeannie enjoyed...

May 27, 2022

Linda C. Hallman, 63, of Kenhorst, passed away Friday May 27, 2022 at 1:20 pm in Reading Hosptial.  She was the wife of Thomas J. Hallman.  Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Hallman was the daughter of the late Frank and Dusalina “Lena” (Aiello) Martorano.  She was a graduate of Saint Maria Goretti High School in Philadelphia.  In addition to her...

May 22, 2022

 

Stanley Griffin Pounds of Marysville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022. Stan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Rose (Aulicino) and Mack Pounds on January 24, 1957. Rose and Mack were both in the military and stationed in Hawaii. Afterwards they moved with Stan to New York and then eventually moved to Hopatcong, NJ, where Stan grew...

May 22, 2022

William R. Waren, 78, of Denver, Lancaster County, formerly of Montrose Manor passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 1:07 am in his residence.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roseann B. (King) Waren.  Born in Kenhorst, Mr. Waren was the son of the late David W. and Lottie M. (Pawlewicz) Waren.  He was a 1962...

May 17, 2022

Mary Louise Vaughan of Spring Ridge, Wyomissing, was a loving wife, amazing mother, and devoted Mom-Mom.  She left this world on May 17, 2022 at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family to join her husband and son in Heaven.

Mary is survived by her two daughters, Jessica Orrell & Jennifer Davis.  She was the...

May 16, 2022

Elmer C. Pantaleo, Jr., 78, of Leesport, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5:50 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Eileen (Shimp) Pantaleo who passed away January 9, 1981.  Born in Reading, Mr. Pantaleo was the son of the late Elmer C. Pantaleo, Sr. and Catharine (Leiby) Pantaleo.  He served...

May 15, 2022

To know Kally (Kalliope) English was to love her. She always thought of others before herself. Kally was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Throughout her life, Kally taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and volunteered in the church office. She was an active member in St. Xenia Philoptohos (charitable society). Kally regularly organized...

May 15, 2022

David D. Boyer, 88, of Shillington, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carlton F. and Mabel (Fritz) Boyer. David was a graduate of Shillington High School and went on to attend the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute.

He served in the United States Army...

May 15, 2022

Luis Manuel Oliva (October 15, 1952 - May 15, 2022) beloved husband, brother and uncle, died peacefully surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife Audrey, his sister Carmen, his  nieces, Rebecca, Nicole and Melissa as well as his three beloved cats, Emma, Princess, and Precious.  He was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.