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Jun 27, 2022

James A. Millisock Sr. "Jim", 75, of Brecknock Township, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was the loving husband to Joan C. Millisock (Harding) for over 50 years before her passing on August 24, 2013. Born in Elverson, PA, Jim was the son of the late John D. Millisock and Elizabeth (Petersheim). Jim worked...

Jun 24, 2022

Sharon Fox, 72, was called to heaven on June 24th, 2022 surrounded by her family and friends. Sharon was born in Pittsburgh, PA in November of 1949. She had a fierce love of cooking which she and her late husband (Solon “Sonny” Fox) shared a talent. When she wasn’t bowling or dancing she was camping with her friends and...

Jun 22, 2022

Daryl S. Krick, 70, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Daryl was the loving husband to Eileen Y. (Young), they had just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Born in Reading, Daryl was the son of the late, Allison G. Krick and Evelyn L. (Moyer). Daryl was...

Jun 21, 2022

Donald R. Knowles, 69, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on June 21, 2022 at Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the loving husband to Dorothy M. (Smith) for almost 50 years. Born in Levittown, New York, Donald was the son of the late John Knowles, and Agnes (Sloane). Donald was a graduate of Levittown Memorial High School...

Jun 19, 2022

John W. “Jack” Harner, 66, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at 6:15 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of Elizabeth J. “Liz” (Byerly) Harner.  Born in Reading, Jack was the son of Doris S. (Britton) Harner of Mount Penn and the late William W. Harner.  He was a 1973 graduate...

Jun 17, 2022

Philip Michael LaScala, 73, of Reading PA, died June 17, 2022 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.

He was married October 12, 1974 to Colleen Marie Duddy.

He was born in Pottstown, PA on December 17, 1948.  He was a son of the late Michael and Helen LaScala.

He was a 1966 graduate...

Jun 15, 2022

Ralph L. Rennard, Jr. 95, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 9:06 am in the Highlands at Wyomissing Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of the late Katharine D. (Davis) Rennard.  Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Mr. Rennard was the son of the late Ralph L. Rennard, Sr. and Ruth (Tellison) Rennard.  He was...

Jun 15, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Schuyler) Davis, 94, of Brewton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Catharine R. (Miller) and Walter A. Schuyler, Jr.  She graduated from Reading High School and worked as a Bank Teller for Meridian Bank for 29 years before her retirement on...

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...