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Feb 25, 2021

Patricia Ruth Nagy, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Linden Village in Lebanon. She was the beloved wife of the late Tibor A. Nagy whom passed away in November 2004. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Wilson Way Shoff and Margaret Yocum (Fisher) Shoff.

Patricia was a 1953 graduate of Muhlenberg High...

Feb 25, 2021

Benjamin L. Fick, 70, of Maidencreek Township, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 in his residence.  He was the husband of Sarah J. (Thompson) Fick.  Born in Fleetwood, Mr. Fick was the son of the late Paul O. and Helen (Manwiller) Fick.  He was employed as a laborer at Firestone Tire in Pottstown and PK Garage Door Company.  In...

Feb 25, 2021

Jean Darlene Kooken, 80, formerly of Franklin, Maryland, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:59 pm in the residence of her son Charles R. Kooken, Jr., Exeter Township, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of the late Charles R. Kooken, Sr. who passed away in 1991.  Born in Westernport, Maryland, Mrs. Kooken was the daughter of the late Paul...

Feb 25, 2021

Samantha L. Neider, 48, of Spring Township, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:50 am in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of Joshua R. Neider.  Born in Thetford, Norfolk, England, Samantha was the daughter of Lesley (Barrett) Shoup of Blackpool, England, and the late Robin L. Shoup.  In addition to her husband...

Feb 23, 2021

Teresa Figueroa Cruz, 91, of Spring Township, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021 at 3:03 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Luis Antonio Ortiz, Sr.  Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Ms. Figueroa was the daughter of the late Emilio Figueroa and Juana Figueroa Cruz.  She attended Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in...

Feb 23, 2021

Vivian E. Casper, 93, of Reading passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2021 at Reading Hospital. Born in Shillington, Vivian was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Erma M. (Mohn) Coller. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Frank S. Casper.

Mrs. Casper is survived by three daughters; Vicky L....

Feb 23, 2021

Donald Mac Forsyth, 84, of The Heritage of Green Hills, PA, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Don was born August 18, 1936 in Howard, Kansas, to Allen and Bessie (McKirahan) Forsyth. He grew up on his father’s farm. After high school in Howard, Don attended Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, graduating in 1958....

Feb 23, 2021

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Dillman, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 9:27 pm at Mifflin Court.  She was the wife of the late Albert N. Dillman who passed away December 27, 1998.  Born in Mt. Royal, New Jersey, Mrs. Dillman was the daughter of the late James A. and Jennie E. (Talley) Gould.  She was...

Feb 22, 2021

Deborah L. Kurtz, 62, of Mohnton, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after a brave battle against Leukemia. She was the beloved wife of Steven R. Kurtz whom shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Mull and Dolores G. (Strause).

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Feb 20, 2021

Vilna “Tinana” Joseph, 78, of Sinking Spring passed away on Saturday February 20, 2021. Born in Haiti, she was the daughter of Vilma and Saint Elise (Denis) Joseph. She is survived by five children; Montina Bapiste of New Jersey, Cronkite Vilbrun of Sinking Spring, Bethie Destine of Sinking Spring, Myrlande Vilbrun of Sinking Spring and Hubert Vilbrun of Sinking...

Feb 18, 2021

Dolores Ernestine Seitzinger, 91, formerly of Whitfield, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Green Hills Manor in Shillington. She was the wife of the late Ronald C. Seitzinger who passed away in 1992. Born in Reading, Mrs. Seitzinger was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine G. (Prioriello) Lombardo.  During her life she was employed by...

Feb 18, 2021

Kathryn A. Platanos, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 4:30 pm at Laurel Center, Hamburg.  She was the wife of Nicholas Platanos.  Born in Sharon, Pa, Mrs. Platanos was the daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Gardner) Wepsic.  She was a member of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church and was a...

Feb 18, 2021

Ethan A. Smith Jr., 97, of Reading PA, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021 after a long and fulfilling life.

Predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Ruth J. (Erlacher) Smith, his brother, Richard Smith and Sister, Audrey (Smith) Reinhart. He is survived by a son, daughter, brother Jacque and a sister-in-law, Trudy (Erlacher) Ritter, 3...

Feb 17, 2021

Irene K. (Olock) Hower, 90, of Temple passed away on February 17, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Frackville, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Kaczmaryk) Olock. Irene was the wife of the late Rev. William J. Hower, Sr. who passed away October 15, 2003. She was a member of...

Feb 17, 2021

Glenn E. Eyer, 72, formerly of Muhlenberg Township passed away February 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lester D. and Fern H. (Hess) Eyer.  He graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1966 and furthered his education in Secondary Education at Millersville University where he received his Bachelor’s...

Feb 14, 2021

Janice M. Reber, 92, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 8:45 am in Berkshire Commons, Exeter Township, where she resided for 5 ½ years.  She was the wife of the late William L. Reber who passed away in 1990.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Reber was the daughter of the late William F. Pflum, Sr. and Rozilla E. (Gettel)...

Feb 14, 2021

Betty Jane Heliger, 88, of Oley, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 11:17 pm in Berkshire Center.  She was the wife of John F. Heliger.  Born in Telford, PA, Betty was the daughter of the late Mark G. and Florence (Fink) Frederick.  She attended worship at the New Life Bible Fellowship Church in Oley.  Betty enjoyed sewing, gardening,...

Feb 13, 2021

Geraldine B. Kennedy, 99, formerly of Shillington, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2:45 pm in Manor Care Health Services, Sinking Spring where she was a patient for one week. She was the loving wife of the late George W. Kennedy who passed away July 17, 1991.  Born in Hyde Park, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter of the...

Feb 11, 2021

Sherry Ann Kreitz, 85, of Wernersville, passed away on February 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Paul A. Kreitz Jr. whom this past January celebrated 67 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Mervyn L. Brumbach and Hilda (Reese). During her life, Sherry was employed at Boscov’s for 35 years until retirement. Sherry...

Feb 10, 2021

Barbara M. (Kondracki) Orlando, 83, of Sinking Spring passed away on February 10, 2021 in Manatawny Manor.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Michalik) Kondracki.  Barbara was the wife of the late Joseph Orlando, together they shared 60 years of marriage before his passing on May 30, 2015.  She graduated Reading High...