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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.

May 13, 2022

Barbara Lillian Soos (Reber), 96, of Exeter Township, formerly of Phoenixville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Victor J. Soos Jr. for over 50 years of marriage before his passing in October 2007. Born in Phoenixville, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Helen Reber. Barbara loved...

May 11, 2022

Wayne R. Cumiskey, 78, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Reading Hospital. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marie (Klemm) and Edward Cumiskey. Wayne was the beloved husband of Peggy E. (Bowers) Cumiskey. They shared almost 4 years of marriage but were soulmates from the beginning. Wayne received his Bachelor’s degree and practiced as...

May 10, 2022

Doris O. Eisenhower (Kleckner), 96, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her son’s home. She was the loving wife to Charles J. Eisenhower for over 60 years before his passing on November 15, 2007. Born in Loganton, PA, Doris was the daughter of the late Charles Lamey, and Beryl (Kleckner). Doris was a graduate...

May 6, 2022

Joan K. Fischer, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Reinholds, PA on May 6, 2022, after a lengthy cancer battle. Joan leaves behind her adoring husband of 54 years, Rick, her daughter, Amanda, wife of Matthew Robertson, of Monrovia, Maryland, her dog, Molly, and her granddog, Gordon. Joan was preceded in death by her son, Daniel, in...

May 5, 2022

Wayne A. Lorah Sr., 74, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was the husband of Pamela J. Bowers (Waelchli). Together they shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Merritt and Helen (Ludwikowski) Lorah. Wayne was a graduate of Central Catholic High School...

May 5, 2022

Julius Arthur Grauf, 101, of York County, passed away Thursday May 5, 2022 at 8:43 am in the residence of his son Karl L. Grauf.  He was the husband of Marie J. (Freese) Grauf who passed away November 2, 2014.  Born in Reading, Mr. Grauf was the son of the late Charles V. and Margaret (Werner) Grauf.  He served...

May 2, 2022

Dr. Jeffrey Harris Woodward, 82, of Reading, died on Monday, May 2, 2022, after an extended period of illness.  Born on April 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Harris) and Van Doren Woodward.

Jeffrey, “Jeff,” was a professor and member of the Albright College Department of English from 1969 until 2005. He grew...

May 2, 2022

Elizabeth Hafer Crow, 65, of Spring Township, passed away Monday May 2, 2022  in her residence.  Born in West Reading, Ms. Crow was the daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy (Martin) Hafer.  She was employed by Arrow International as a materials planner until her retirement.  Ms. Crow is survived by her sons George R. Crow, husband of...

May 1, 2022

Eric Burt, 42 was taken from this world on May 1st, 2022. Eric was born on August 20, 1979 in Syracuse New York. Peter and Doretta Rockwell were the loving parents of this amazing man.

Eric moved to Reading Pennsylvania when he was thirteen years old and attended the Wilson school district. Eric graduated from Wilson High...

Apr 30, 2022

Paul M. Miller, 75, of Sinking Spring, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Amity Place, Douglassville. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Paul was the son of the late Clarence Miller and Mary Ann (Seesholtz). Paul graduated from Dixie Hollins High School, St. Petersburg FL, and went on to work as an auto...

Apr 30, 2022

Morris "Moe" Demsko, 79, of Reading passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Ann B. Demsko.  They shared 51 years of marriage.  Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Morris was the son of the late Walter and Victoria (Topolski) Demsko.

He graduated from McKeesport High School in...

Apr 29, 2022

Sia Vang, 100, of Brecknock Township, passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at 12:10 am at Reading Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her first husband Zerchue Lo and her second husband Nhia Long Thao.  Born in Long Cheng, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Paj Xiong Vang and Lia Lee.  She was a member of...