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Mar 10, 2021

Dr. James Henry, Jr., beloved husband for 59 years to Arlene Ann (nee Zychowski), cherished father of Timothy (Ann), Marc (Monika), Sharon, and Scott LeVan. Devoted grandfather of Thomas, Stewart, Linnea, and Savannah. Loving cousin of Ellis Adams. James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth LeVan, and his younger brother Raymond. Dr. LeVan...

Mar 5, 2021

Douglas A. Walters,89, of Reinholds, PA passed peacefully on March 5, 2021, after a long and fulfilling life. Born in Reading on March 12, l931, he was the son of the late Oscar S. Walters and Alice E. (Ashburn) Walters. He is predeceased by his wife, Kathryn Laura (Carl) Walters, his brother John T. Walters, nephew Glenn, and one...

Mar 5, 2021

Grace Anne Hornickle, 17, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday March 5, 2021.  Born in West Reading, Grace was the daughter of Dr. David J. and Maria T. (Wojcik) Hornickle.  She was a member of Saint Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church and was a junior at Berks Catholic High School. Grace was kind and caring and touched many...

Mar 3, 2021

Wayne O. Larish, Sr., 82, of Reading passed away with his family by his side on March 3, 2021 in Penn State Health – St. Joseph Medical Center.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry and Alverta (Hassler) Larish.  Wayne was the loving husband of Nancy A. (Lerch) Larish, together they shared almost 64 years...

Mar 3, 2021

Rose M. Ciabattoni, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3rd, at the Berkshire Commons Center where she had been a resident for the past year.

She was the wife of Felix Ciabattoni who passed away in 1988.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette DeAngelo, her son, Barry Ciabattoni, daughter-in-law, Anndria Ciabattoni, granddaughter, Angela...

Mar 3, 2021

Lois Anne (Dallenbach) Wensch died March 3, 2021 at the age of 100 in Wyomissing, PA., formerly of Champaign, Illinois.  She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Dr. Glen Wensch.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Emma Dallenbach, and brother, Louis Dallenbach, Jr.  Lois was a graduate of the University of Illinois,...

Mar 3, 2021

Rebecca A. “Becky” Morton, 86, of Cumru Township, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of the late David C. Morton who passed away June 29, 2020.  Born in Johnstown, PA, Mrs. Morton was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (Gnagy) Schmutz.  She was a...

Feb 28, 2021

Betty J. Thomas, 96, of Wyomissing passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late James Thomas whom passed away on December 25, 2009. Born in Cumru Township, she was the daughter of Frank and Carrie (Kohl) Myers.  During her life she worked for Schrafft Candies in West Reading...

Feb 27, 2021

Robert P. Stackhouse, 66, of Spring Township, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Temple University Hospital, surrounded by his beloved wife and children.  He was the husband of Catherine (Mota) Stackhouse.  Born in Hazleton, Mr. Stackhouse (“Bob” or “Bobby” to his family and friends) was the son of the late Robert B. and Anne M. (Hanley) Stackhouse.  After...

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...