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Jul 7, 2021

James Philip Helms, Sr., 69, of Mohnton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the Mifflin Center surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late G. Edwin and Phyllis (Taylor) Helms.  Jim was the husband of Sharon M. (Cerra) Helms, with whom he shared 49 loving years of marriage.  He...

Jul 6, 2021

Teresa Borelli, 83, of Sinking Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 9:00 am at Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Serafino “Sam” Borelli, who passed away March 14, 2008.  Born in Sersale, Catanzaro, Italy, Mrs. Borelli was the daughter of the late Carmine and Rosa (Alvaro) DeFazio.  She married...

Jul 3, 2021

Rachel L. Heller, 63, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:22 pm in her residence.  She is survived by her loving companion Michael C. Spinka, Jr. of Temple.  Born in Ephrata, Rachel was the daughter of the late Eugene M. and Ruth J. (Krall) Heller.  She attended GT Church, West Lawn and was the owner...

Jul 3, 2021

Kathryn F. Schmoyer, 99, of Wyomissing, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Reading Hospital. Kathryn was born May 21, 1922 in Slatington Pa. She was one of four children born to the late George and Elizabeth (Parry) Krause of Schnecksville Pa. She was married January 1, 1944, at Neff’s Church, to Harvey L. Schmoyer, Jr., who passed away...

Jun 30, 2021

Kathryn “Kit” M. Zimmerman, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. A lifelong resident of Reading, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Catherine M. (Vogel) Zimmerman.  She was a 1947 graduate of Central Catholic High School.

Kit worked as a Customer Service...

Jun 30, 2021

Rosemary Grace (Keefer) Boltz, 79, of West Lawn, PA., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 30, 2021, in the care of her family and Right At Home Care aids.

Rosemary was born on August 27, 1941 in Union Square, near White Oaks, between Manheim and Elizabethtown, PA.  She was the fourth of six...

Jun 21, 2021

On Monday June 21, 2021, Dr. Adam Thomas Dialectos, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, Nouno, friend passed away at the age of 34. Adam was born on April 29, 1987 in Reading, PA to Athan and Gretchen Dialectos. Adam was a 2005 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, before receiving his degree in Health Sciences...

Jun 19, 2021

Margaret Ann Hartman, 78, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 9:44 am in Reading Hospital.  Peggy, as she was known, enjoyed singing.  She was a member of Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church for many years serving as a cantor and member of the choir.  Peggy was a former active member of the Legion of Mary doing works of charity.  She also...

Jun 14, 2021

Joseph Maenza, 95, of Myerstown, formerly of Reading, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at 8:10 am in Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Jean M. (Terrey) Maenza.  Born in Reading, Mr. Maenza was the son of the late Erasmo and Maria (Spica) Maenza.  He served in the United States Army and was employed by Dana Corporation in...

Jun 13, 2021

Nadine M. Embree, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Milton L. Embree.  Born in Holts Summit, Missouri, Mrs. Embree was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Dora M. Repper.  A school teacher employed by various districts, she was a member of Calvary United Church of...

Jun 12, 2021

Darryl M. Keim, 87, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Mifflin Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ray & Myrtle (Miller) Keim. He was the loving husband of Janet (Plumb) who had passed away in October, 2019.  Darryl served in the United States Army, upon exiting the military he...

Jun 11, 2021

Jacqueline L. Suchnick “Jackie”, 92, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 in her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late David R. Suchnick who passed away in 1993. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Springer and Eleanor (Patterson). Jackie was a graduate of Reading High School Class of...

Jun 10, 2021

George “Red” D. Mogel, Sr., 92, formerly of Bernville, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Phoebe Berks.  Born in Mohrsville, he was the son of the late Herbert and Viola (Nelson) Mogel.  Red was the husband of the late Virginia (Casper) Mogel whom passed June 21, 2014.  He worked as a mechanic and body man for various body...

Jun 9, 2021

Janice Margaret Ott, 76, of Sinking Spring, passed away on June 9th, 2021 at the Reading Hospital after an eight yearlong battle with cancer. Born in London, England on August 10th, 1944, she was daughter to the late Harry Gathergood and Gladys(Blythe) Gathergood. She was a beloved wife to Thomas Ott of Sinking Spring. They married in Tokyo, Japan,...

Jun 8, 2021

Annette Lucille Schweitzer, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at ManorCare in Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of James Roland Schweitzer. Jim and Anne shared 63 years of marriage since their wedding day on September 28, 1957.  Born on June 23, 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota she was the eldest of the seven children born to Edwin...

Jun 8, 2021

Erwin G. Woessner, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia August 11, 1945, he was the loving son of the late Erwin G. Woessner, Sr and Regina “Jean” M.. (Hoffecker). Woessner. Erv grew up in Shilllington and graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1963.

After graduating...

Jun 7, 2021

Raymond (John) Hafer, Jr. 96, of West Lawn passed away on June 7, 2021 at home.  He is survived by his son, John R. Hafer, West Lawn, PA, daughter, Shelley M. Domsicz, Delray Beach, FL, sister Grace (Hafer) Walter, Shillington PA and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews.  He was the devoted husband to Doris (Lascomb) Hafer for 67...

Jun 7, 2021

Stanley L. Katulis, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Williams) Katulis of Exeter Township. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley J. Katulis and Jean (Daynorowicz). Stanley served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Stanley retired from Carpenter...

Jun 3, 2021

Arthur J. “Kippy” Bowers, 89, of Maiden Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda H. (Heist) Bowers. Born in Reading, Kip was the son of the late LeRoy M. and Mary E. (Andrejansky), Martin Bowers. He was a graduate of Reading High school and served...

Jun 3, 2021

Frances J. Doherty

Frances Civila Doherty (Jeffreys), a resolutely proud Tarheel died on June 3, 2021, in Martinsburg, WV.

She was born in Nash County, North Carolina on January 30, 1932, FDR’s 50th birthday. To the mortification and eye rolls of her four children, unprompted she often told perfect strangers that...