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Apr 2, 2022

Arlene E. Reider (Weinhold), 92, of Hamburg, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Shillington, Arlene was the daughter of the late Paul Norman, and Marcella Renee (Weinrich) Weinhold. She was a graduate of Shillington High School, class of 1947. After graduation, Arlene went on to work as...

Mar 31, 2022

Linda S. Gassert, 67, of Shillington passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in the Laurel Center.  Born on August 22, 1954 in Reading, she was the daughter of Ralph M. and Carolyne (Kline) Gassert.  Linda attended the Pathway School, the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, and the Child Development Center at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.  From 1975...

Mar 29, 2022

Russell P. Miller, Jr. of Cumru Township, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 3:21 pm at Reading Hospital.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen A. (Reider) Miller.  Born in Reading, Mr. Miller was the son of the late Russell Paul Miller and Myrtle (Bean) Segars.  He was preceded in death by his step father...

Mar 26, 2022

Francis (Fran) Charles Leskowicz, age 66, passed away suddenly from heart-related complications on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home in Exeter Township, PA. Fran was born in Norristown, PA to Charles and Mary Leskowicz.

He was the youngest of three siblings and graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown, PA. After high school, Fran went...

Mar 22, 2022

Mary Louise Hutchinson, 88, of Temple, went home to The Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:25pm, surrounded by family.

She was born October 18, 1933, in Syracuse, NY, to John Joseph and Iva Mae (Brown) Hanley, and was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy. She moved to Reading in 1979, with Robert B....

Mar 22, 2022

Richard A. Lesher, 57, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, Richard was the son of the late Eugene Lesher and the late  Dorothy (Hutzulak) Lesher, who passed away February 28, 2022.  He had been employed by Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation, but had been his mother’s full time...

Mar 21, 2022

Carl J. Sroka, 85, of Reading, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:19 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, Mr. Sroka was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine L. (Doviak) Sroka.  He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church and was a 1954 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.    Mr. Sroka was a...

Mar 21, 2022

Maria C. Stubblebine, 74, of Bern Township, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2022 at 9:00 pm at Berks Heim surrounded by her loving family .  She was the wife of the late Gary L. Stubblebine who passed away November 4, 2006.  Born in Reading Mrs. Stubblebine was the daughter of the late Frank J. Comito and Sarah R....

Mar 21, 2022

Jean L. Janov, 92, of Fleetwood, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late Howard G. Janov who passed away October 2, 1997. Born in Reading, Jean was the daughter of the late Dr. Hugh P. and Lois E. (Buzzard) Shellabear.  She was a 1947 graduate of Reading High...

Mar 21, 2022

Harold J. Hoffa, 92, of Denver, passed away peacefully of natural causes Monday March 21, 2022 at 11:26 am at Gardens of Stevens Nursing Home, Stevens.  Born in Shillington, Mr. Hoffa was the son of the late John and Anna May (Sweitzer) Hoffa.  He was employed by General Battery in production.  Mr. Hoffa is survived by his sons Rickie...

Mar 20, 2022

Gloria D. Springer (Ream), 90, of Exeter Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was the loving wife to Bruce E. Springer for over 68 years before his passing on June 4, 2018. Born in Reading, Gloria was the daughter of the late, Earl H. and Dorothy M. (Reppert) Ream. She was a graduate...

Mar 16, 2022

In loving memory of Charlotte M. “Dolly” Stum, 90, of Womelsdorf, Pa. Dolly was called to the Lord Wednesday night March 16, 2022 at Berkshire Center where she was recovering. She was the loving wife of the late Boyd E. Stum, deceased June 4, 1994. Dolly was born in Lebanon County, Pa. and was the daughter of...

Mar 9, 2022

Helen Jackson, 88, of Douglassville, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Virtua Voorhees Hospital, in Voorhees, NJ. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to George and Lydia Brown. Helen is survived by five children, Robert Jackson, Edward Jackson, Albert Jackson, Diane Spink and George Jackson. She has twelve surviving grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was...

Mar 8, 2022

Leslie Harold Heere, 89, of Maidencreek Township, passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ruth N. (Weber) and Harold J. Heere.  Leslie graduated from Reading High School Class of 1950 and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wyomissing Polytech in 1952.  He proudly served...

Mar 8, 2022

Marilyn R. Herzog, formerly of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 6:00 am at ProMedica in Laureldale.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Herzog who passed away June 4, 2008.  Born in Reading, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Ruth (McKinney) Furman.  She was a member of Grace...

Mar 7, 2022

Richard D. Hoffman, 82, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane (Reith) Hoffman. Together they shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Luther and Catharine (Brice) Hoffman. Richard served proudly in the United Stated Air Force. He was...

Mar 5, 2022

Stephen “Steve” J. Bohner, 66, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Reading, Stephen was the son of the late, Jacob M. and Agnes M. (Adams) Bohner. Steve worked in the food industry and as a chef for most of his career, working at Russo’s Italian Market, Seafood Shanty and running his...

Mar 3, 2022

Hope Ann Seidel (Zellers), 80, of Uniontown Ohio, formerly of Wellsboro & Reading, passed away on March 3, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife to Jerry C. “Jake” Seidel for 58 years before his passing in May 12, 2020. Born in Leesport, PA Hope was the daughter of the late Victor & Mary (Kerns) Zellers. Hope...

Mar 2, 2022

Lloyd C. Trumbo, Jr., 71, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Eleanor (Donton) and Lloyd C. Trumbo, Sr.  After high school Lloyd continued his education at Penn State Berks and received a certificate to become a Class A Mechanic. ...

Mar 1, 2022

Carrie V. Beam, 95, of West Reading, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 4:26 pm in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Franklin J. Beam (Red) who passed away August 19, 2002.  Born in Walnuttown, Berks County, Mrs. Beam was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Eck) Breidegam.  She was a member of...