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Oct 20, 2021

George R. Knappenberger, 74, formerly of Shillington, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Southeastern Veterans Center. Born in Reading, Mr. Knappenberger was the son of the late Paul H. and Kathryn (Medrick) Knappenberger. He was a 1965 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by...

Oct 18, 2021

Arthur Raymond Thomas, Jr. 91, a former resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm at Berks Heim.  He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Bare) Thomas who passed away February 22, 1989 and by his second wife Mae E. Kauffman who passed away April 25, 2021.     Born in Reading,...

Oct 18, 2021

Wayne W. Freeman, 91 passed away on October 18, 2021 at his residence, the small farm he loved in Bernville PA, joining his life partner and love, Mary (Noss) Freeman, who he wed on June 2, 1958 and celebrated 60 years of marriage, prior to her death on July 8, 2018. Born in Cumru Township, September 20, 1930, to the late...

Oct 17, 2021

Matthew J. Spence, 87, of Reading passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Berks Heim Nursing Home.  Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ella May (Van Horn) and Clarence Spence.  Matthew was the loving husband to Peggy A. (Rapp) Spence, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.  Matthew proudly served his country...

Oct 17, 2021

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Carole (Hunter) Raub, on October 17, 2021. After a long battle with dementia, Carole peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loved ones at home. Carole was born in Newton, NJ on January 23, 1945.  She resided in Kingsley, PA for over 50 years before moving to Reading, PA in early 2016....

Oct 16, 2021

Roy S. Smith, 95, of Shillington, passed away on  Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Phoebe Berks.  He was the beloved husband of the late Vilma D. (Schelly) Smith, who passed away on January 29, 2012.

Born in Grantville,Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Roy B. Smith and Mary Jane (Neidig). Roy was a graduate of Reading High...

Oct 16, 2021

George E. Evans, 90, of Cumru Township, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband to Arlene L. (Deysher) for over 64 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late, Charles R. Evans Sr. and Florence M. (Eckert). George served in the United States Navy Reserves, and...

Oct 15, 2021

Arlene M. Hoster (Hagan), 95, of Kenhorst, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home. She was the loving wife to Paul S. Hoster for 42 years, before he passed on June 5, 2001. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Jacobs) Hagan. Arlene was a graduate of Reading High School,...

Oct 14, 2021

Brian L. Moyer, 67, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at 6:24 pm in his residence.  He was the husband of Wendy C. (Hendricks) Moyer.  Born in Reading, Mr. Moyer was the son of the late Donald and May (Palm) Moyer.  He was an auto body technician for Savage Chrysler-Jeep on Route 724 for 35 years...

Oct 13, 2021

Joan L. Foster, 90, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:36 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.  She was the wife of the late Harry T. Foster, Jr. who passed away March 23, 2002.  Born in Cressona, Schuylkill County, Mrs. Foster was the daughter of the late George H. and Helen M. (Teichman) Wenrich.  She was employed...

Oct 12, 2021

Thomas E. Readdy, 57, of Spring Township, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:48 pm in his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lolita A. (Reber) Readdy. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Tom was the son of Richard E. Readdy and the late...

Oct 10, 2021

Richard J. Lipka, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Mary Ann J. (Sanza) Lipka.  Born in Pottsville, Mr. Lipka was the son of the late Joseph and Jay (Mazzoli) Lipka.  He was employed by Crompton & Knowles as an accountant for...

Oct 6, 2021

Patricia McGovern Burt passed away October 6, 2021.  Pat was the daughter of Elizabeth and Bernard McGovern, now deceased.   She was preceded in death by her husband Laurence C. Burt, Jr. and daughter Mary P. Stoudt (nee Burt).  She is survived by her sister Joan McGovern, sons Laurence(Renee), Bernard(Kerri), Christopher(Lynne) and grandchildren Gabrielle, Taylor, Conner, Blair and  Christopher.

Oct 6, 2021

Robert J. “Bob” Speece, Jr., 65, of Brecknock Township, passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 3:30 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in West Reading, Bob was the son of Dorothy (Vilardo) Speece and the late Robert J. Speece, Sr.  He was employed by Car Tech as a bar straightener until his retirement.  He is survived by his children...

Oct 5, 2021

Leo Robert Koehler, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:13 am at Country Meadows of Wyomissing.  His loving companion of 45 years preceded Anna Irene Chase, who passed away on February 5, 2017.  Born in Sinking Spring, Mr. Koehler was the son of the late William and Helen (Cammauf) Koehler.  He was a graduate of Sinking Spring...

Oct 5, 2021

Franklin R. Ludwig of Birdsboro, PA. Passed peacefully at ManorCare facility in Sinking Spring at age 85. He is survived by his wife N. Mardell (Zuber) Ludwig, his two daughters Michele, wife of Robert Nagle of Birdsboro, and Lynn, wife of John Peshniak of Wernersville, two grandchildren, Collin Williams and Justin Williams. Born in Reading on May 15, 1936,...

Oct 3, 2021

Robert L. Miller “Pop”, 75, of Bern Township, passed away at his home, on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He was the loving husband to Phyllis (Hafer) for 48 Years. Born in Perry Township, Robert was the son of the late, Curtis V. and Marie Annie (Ketner) Miller. Robert was a graduate of Perry High School, and worked as a...

Sep 29, 2021

Doris “Pinky” E. (Bressler) Ellingsworth, 89, of Mt. Penn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  Born in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Ackley) and Clayton Bressler.  She was the wife of the late Harry Ellingsworth with whom she shared 8 years of marriage until his...

Sep 29, 2021

Mary S. Dublin, 70, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Reading Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Craig E. Dublin.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Dublin was the daughter of the late Alexander and Rita (Dougherty) Sutherland.  She was a beloved elementary school teacher for 27 years, spending the...

Sep 28, 2021

Irene Rose Burnatowski,87, of Cumru Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 29,2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of late Frank Charles Burnatowski, who passed away in November 1980. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Caroline (Unger). Irene enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover.

She is survived by her...