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Jun 3, 2021

Thuy Nguyen, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home in Manassas, Virginia.  She was the wife of Nam Nguyen.  Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen was the daughter of the late Phan and Thao Duong.  She was a member of Saint Claire of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Manassas, Virginia and a former member...

Jun 2, 2021

CMSgt (Ret.) David M. Vogel, 76, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.  Married for 53 years, he was the beloved husband of Judy A. Vogel (Davis) of Denver.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John A. Vogel Sr. And Ardella B. (Hafer).

David served proudly...

Jun 2, 2021

Cecelia C. Ranalli, 92, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:30 pm in Manor Health Care Services, Laureldale.  She was the wife of the late Harry G. “Woody” Ranalli who passed away August 24, 2012.  Born in Reading Mrs. Ranalli was the daughter of the late Leo J. Loeper, Sr. and Cecelia V. (Gieringer) Ranalli. ...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary L. Yoder, 89, of Phoebe Berks Village Chateau and formerly of Wyomissing, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 7:30 pm.  She was the wife of the late Charles W. Yoder who passed away December 8, 1999.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Dorothy J. (Smith) Sell.  Mrs. Yoder was a...

Jun 1, 2021

On Tuesday June 1, 2021, Keith Edward Traynor, 65, of Shillington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a year long battle with cancer. He was born to Edward and Cyrilla Traynor on January 4, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA. Keith was a loving father, grandfather and friend to everyone. He leaves behind two sons, Gabe and Kristopher,...

May 30, 2021

Mervin E. Schroll, 90, of Spring Township, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Columbia Cottage. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Brossman) Schroll, who passed away on August 31, 2016. They shared 65 years of marriage together. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mervin L. Schroll and...

May 30, 2021

Robert E. Seidel, Jr., 74, of Reading, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gail (LaPearl) Seidel.  Born in Reading, Mr. Seidel was the son of the late Robert E. Seidel, Sr. and Emma (Fick) Seidel.  He was a graduate of Reading...

May 27, 2021

Thomas W. Strahan, Sr., 81, of Laureldale, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George L. and Thelma E. (Springer) Strahan.  He was the husband of the late Kathleen N. (Strunk) Strahan, who passed away November 9, 2004.  Tom proudly served his country in the...

May 27, 2021

Beverly A. Calvaresi, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Calvaresi, of Exeter Township. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John E. Schilling and Mary M. (Leinbach).

Beverly was a...

May 25, 2021

Benjamin D. Crowell, 45, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Reading Hospital.  Born in West Reading, Ben was the son of Charles F. and Kathleen J. (Gibney) Crowell.  He was a 1997 graduate of Oley Vocational Technical School Preparation For  Adult Life program.  Ben was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church and was employed by Goodwill Industries in...

May 23, 2021

Jacqueline Elaine Moyer – Huyett (nee. Moser)  was born to Calvin L. Moser and Theodora R. Moser in West Reading on December 16, 1938.  Jackie lived in the Reading area most of her life.   She graduated from Reading High in 1956 and from the Bryland Institute of Beauty in 1960.

Jackie married Jack...

May 23, 2021

Glenn D. Dziamba, 51, of Cumru Township, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:20 am at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Reading, Glenn was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Swetek) Dziamba.  He attended Holy Name High School and was a deliveryman for local auto parts stores.  Glenn was an avid sprint car fan,...

May 22, 2021

Alvin C. Fogelman, 77, of Robesonia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Manor Care Health Services, West Reading.  He was the husband of M. Joyce (Hudock) Fogelman.  Born in Reading, Mr. Fogelman was the son of the late Alvin and Pearl (Weiland) Fogelman.  He was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church and served in the United...

May 21, 2021

Myrtle L. Brown, 86, of Amity Township, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:10 am at Berkshire Center.  She was the wife of the late James F. Brown who passed away December 13, 2011.  Born in Leesport, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late John Westley Beissel and Alma E. (Kline) Beissel.  She was a 1975 graduate...

May 21, 2021

Samuel J. Marabella, 95, Reading, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones and caregivers on Friday, May 21, 2021.  Born in Reading he was the son of the late Santo A. and Frances (Muscara) Marabella.

He was the widower of Anna Marabella, with whom he shared nearly 69 years of marriage...

May 21, 2021

Evan John Ream passed away unexpectedly in his home in Reading, PA on Friday May 21, 2021, aged 30 years.  Evan leaves behind a heartbroken family; his father Randy L Ream, mother Debbie A (Colon) Ream and sister Marissa Q Ream all of Exeter Twp. Evan also leaves a son, Gage, with adoptive parents in Virginia...

May 19, 2021

Dean Richard Schappell, 54, passed away May 19, 2021 in Reading, PA.  He was born June 23, 1966 in Reading, PA to Richard Arlan Schappell and Marilyn Elizabeth (Mantz) Schappell.  He lived in Hamburg, PA for most of his life and attended Hamburg Area High School. Dean loved sports, football in particular, especially his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. From a...

May 19, 2021

Maurice Eugene “Gene” Endy, 92, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 pm at Elmcroft of Reading.  He was the husband of the late Shirley Jane (Schweitzer) Endy who passed away May 9, 2019. They were married on September 22, 1951 for 67 years until her passing. Born in Reading, Mr. Endy was the...

May 18, 2021

Frank W. Weber, Jr. of West Lawn, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 7:15 pm in Berkshire Center.  He was the husband of the late Marilyn E. (Miller) Weber who passed away September 19, 2020.  Born in Reading, Mr. Weber was the son of the late Frank W. Weber, Sr. and Gertrude (Bright) Weber.  He was a member...

May 17, 2021

MARGARET V. KERBY (nee Lippiatt) was born July 19, 1925 to Martha A. Whalen and Alfred F. Lippiatt. “Marge’ as she was known had 4 half-sisters, Grace, Helen, Mae and Hazel.

Marge attended St. Paul's Church and grade school, Northeast Middle School and

Graduated Reading High School 1943. She was married to Donald James Knickerbocker,...