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Jul 24, 2022

Stephanie Ann Cox, 24, of Sinking Spring, walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  Despite their heroic efforts, the medical staff at The Reading Hospital were unable to fend off the impact of a sudden, unexpected, yet fatal abdominal issue.  She passed away surrounded by numerous members of her...

Jul 23, 2022

The Reverend Charles J. Charles, 85, of Wyomissing passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the Highlands of Wyomissing.  Born in Sunbury, PA, he was the son of the late Sarah M. (Keichline) and John E. Charles.  Pastor Charles was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Eser) Charles, this September they would have shared 59 years of marriage.  He...

Jul 23, 2022

Joshua M. Hodowanec, 31, of Exeter Township, was called to Heaven on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in West Reading, on August 23, 1990, he was the beloved son of Michael A. Hodowanec and step-mother Beth Hodowanec and Tina M. Moyer-Fuchs and step-father Travis S. Fuchs.

He was a graduate of Exeter High School Class of 2008....

Jul 22, 2022

Nelson W. Freyling, 92, of Cumru Township passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey he was the son of the late S. Helen (Salter) and Allen J. Freyling.  Mr. Freyling was the husband of Virginia S. (Rogers) Freyling, together they shared 64 years of marriage.  He was a member of Lincoln...

Jul 22, 2022

Thomas C. Sechrist, 85, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia D. (Owens) Sechrist, who passed away on June 9, 2019. Together they shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Warren C. and Sara (Schell) Sechrist. Thomas served...

Jul 20, 2022

Nam Nguyen, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2022 in Manassas, Virginia. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen was the son of the late Ky and Ngoi Nguyen. He was a member of Saint Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Manassas, VA, and a former member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church,...

Jul 19, 2022

Margaret Hartman, 102, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Phoebe Berks. She was the loving wife to Charles A. Hartman, for over 50 years, before his passing in February 6, 2001. Born in Manhattan, New York City, she was the daughter of the late, Henry Strunk and Tillie (Worschitz).

Margaret is survived by...

Jul 16, 2022

Donald R. “Chunk” Young, Jr., 64, of Reading, passed away Saturday July 16, 2022 at 9:25 am at the home of his son Chris in Wyomissing.  He was the husband of Phyllis L. (DeTemple) Young.  Born in Reading, Mr. Young was the son of the late Donald R. Young, Sr. and Catherine M. (Acker) Young.  He was employed by...

Jul 14, 2022

Gerald L. “Jerry” “Pop” Martin, 89, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Thursday July 14, 2022 at 7:20 pm at Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, Mr. Martin was the son of the late LeRoy J. and Mildred L. (Bechtel) Martin.  He was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School and attended Reading Moravian Church.  Mr. Martin was employed as...

Jul 12, 2022

Dorothy M. Held, 91, formerly of Breinigsville, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:20 am at The Henry Health Care Center at Topton Lutheran Home.  She was preceded in death by her husband Carl A. Held who passed away October 30, 2018.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Held was the daughter of the late Russell W. and Evelyn E....

Jul 11, 2022

Darlene F. “Frances” Weitzel, 92, formerly of Wernersville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at 10:30 pm at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.  Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Emily (Reifsnyder) Hiester.  Ms. Weitzel was a fashion designer for Dolfin Corp. in Shillington for 28 years and then a plant manager...

Jul 10, 2022

Robert Peter Demanski, 85, of Cumru Township, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. Demanski (Remp), of Cumru Township. Together they shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna (Bordick) Demansky. Robert served in...

Jul 10, 2022

Charles L. Stauffer, 90, of Whitfield, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband for over 60 years to Sandra L. (Letcher). Born in Stonersville, Charles was the son of the late, Lester Stauffer and Stella (O’Grattis). He was a graduate of Reading High School,...

Jul 7, 2022

W. Lee Texter, 85, died peacefully on July 7, 2022 at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Wyomissing, PA. Born on May 16, 1937 in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Willard A. and Eleanor H. (Jeffries) Texter. Lee was the widower of Geraldine “Gerry” (Weiherer) Texter. They resided in Muhlenberg Township since 2003. Lee met Gerry...

Jul 5, 2022

Mildred S. Drey, 87, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Phoebe Berks. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray C. Drey.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Irvin B. and Sarah G. (Staudt) Dickinson.

Mildred was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in...

Jul 3, 2022

James F. Peterson, 92, of New Holland, passed away at home on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 3:22 a.m. after a short illness.  He was the husband of the late June A. (Graves) Peterson who passed away July 3, 2015.  Born in Reading, Mr. Peterson was the son of the late Franklin M. and Elizabeth (Kreisher) Peterson.  He was...

Jun 28, 2022

Carmela “Millie” Rossi, 101, of Reading, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 12:01 pm in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Louis J. Rossi who passed away March 17, 1999.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Rossi was the daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Rossi) DiGuardi.  She was the oldest member and life member of...

Jun 28, 2022

Russell L. Larish, 92, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Berks Heim.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Lorraine F. (Shaeffer) Larish.  Born in Berks County, Mr. Larish was the son of the late Harry Larish, Sr. and Alverta (Hassler) Larish.  He served in the United States Army...

Jun 28, 2022

John F. Macomber, Jr., 82, of Birdsboro passed away on June 28, 2022 in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – West Reading.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Esther (Browne) and John F. Macomber, Sr.  Mr. Macomber was the loving husband of Sarah A. (Gains) Macomber and together they would have shared 56 years of...

Jun 27, 2022

Jean Marie Methlie, age 92, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Dunnellon, Florida. Jean was born August 28, 1929 in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania to the late Rudolph Boyer and Myrle T. (Heil) Knies.

Jean was a retired registered nurse and nurse anesthetist. She enjoyed oil painting landscapes and other scenery. Jean loved traveling with her...