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Nov 1, 2020

Joyce J. DuGuay, 84, of Temple, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 in her residence.  She was the wife of Lester L. DuGuay. Born in Reading, Mrs. DuGuay was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Kiwik) Schoelkopf.  In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Mitchell M. DuGuay, husband of Barbara J. DuGuay of...

Nov 1, 2020

Mildred E. Krutis, 99, of Wernersville and formerly of Cumru Twp., passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 in her residence.

She was the wife of Joseph C. Krutis who passed away in October 1981.

Born in Dalton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Tracy Gregory and Maude (Mack) Gregory.

A member...

Nov 1, 2020

Robert L. Van Buskirk passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 92 after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He was pre-deceased by his wife June.  Bob is survived by his children, Sherry (Joseph) Romanczyk, Robert (Julie) Van Buskirk, David Van Buskirk, and former daughter-in-law Denise; seven grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren.  He was a lifelong fan of the...

Oct 30, 2020

Patricia A. Zimmerman, 83, passed away on Friday October 30, 2020 at Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg. Born in Ogallala Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Virginia (DeFord) Ziemer. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy A. Zimmerman.

Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by daughters Debra Andrews of Robesonia, Vickie O’Brien of Reading...

Oct 30, 2020

Robert J. Bechtel, 80, of Douglass Township, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:30 am in his residence. He was the husband of JoAnn L. (Muzalski) Bechtel.  Born in Earl Township, Mr. Bechtel was the son of the late Edmund Y. and Arline (Reppert) Bechtel.  He was a 1958 graduate of Boyertown High School and in 1975 graduated...

Oct 30, 2020

Reverend F. Kenneth Hoffer, 91, of Narvon, Lancaster County and formerly of Reading, PA passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at 11:57 pm in his residence.

He was the husband of Cindy L. (Haldeman) Hoffer. His first wife Anna M. (Snyder) Hoffer, passed away February 6, 2011.

Born in Manheim, Lancaster County, he was a...

Oct 29, 2020

George S. Angstadt, 88, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday October 29, 2020 in Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, Lebanon.  He was the husband of the late Jeanne G. (Creoli) Angstadt who passed away September 7, 2006.  Born in Lynons, PA, Mr. Angstadt was the son of the late Morris B. and Mildred (Batz) Angstadt.  He served in the...

Oct 28, 2020

Charles Daniel Fullmer, 91, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Keystone Villa of Douglassville. Born in Williamsport, PA, Dan was the son of the late Charles C. and Helen M. (Sheef) Fullmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joanne M. (Miller) Fullmer.

Mr. Fullmer is also survived by his son Daniel...

Oct 28, 2020

Helena (Ellen) T. Pinkerton, 85, of Exeter Township and Fleetwood Borough, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.  She was the beloved wife of John L. Pinkerton.  Born in Reading, Ellen was the daughter of the late Francis and Alice (Dale) Tobin.  She was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School and had been...

Oct 27, 2020

Gary L. Roshong, 63, of Douglassville, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Peggy A. (Reazor) Roshong. Born in Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Elmer A. and Francis (Miller) Roshong. Gary enjoyed fishing, vacationing to Florida, and spending time with his family.

In...

Oct 26, 2020

Dorothy B. (Bem) Hyland, 88, of West Lawn, passed away October 26, 2020 in her home.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Jarowecki) Bem.  Dorothy was married to the late Robert S. Hyland for 63 years before his death on October 17, 2012.  She faithfully served her God as one of the...

Oct 23, 2020

Madeline C. Loeper, 97, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:08 am at Columbia Cottage in Wyomissing.  She was the wife of the late Albert L. Loeper who passed away March 19, 2000.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Loeper was the daughter of the late Robert Morgan Stover and Gertrude (Everline) Stover.  She was a 1940...

Oct 20, 2020

Josephine F. Lapi, 80, of Reading, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at 11:30 pm in Berkshire Center, Exeter Twp., where she had been a patient for two weeks.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Francis Lapi and Esther L. (Schera) Lapi.

Miss Lapi was employed as a social studies teacher...

Oct 20, 2020

Howard J. Esterly, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 5:45 pm in Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Rosemary A. (Kelly) Esterly.  Born in West Lawn, Mr. Esterly was the son of the late Howard S. and Leona (Staab) Esterly.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and served in the United...

Oct 19, 2020

Mary Lynn (Stoudt) Ormsbee, 78, of Wyomissing passed away on Monday, October 19 in her home with her family gathered around her.

Lynn was the wife of Richard E. Ormsbee, celebrating 62 years of marriage in September.

Born in Reading on January 31, 1942, Lynn was the daughter of the late...

Oct 18, 2020

Virginia L. McCane, 88, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday October 18 in her Sinking Spring residence.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hiester and Emily (Reifsnyder) Hiester.

She was a graduate of the former Sinking Spring High School.

She is survived by her son, Michael G. McCane...

Oct 17, 2020

Gail L. Dallas, 73, of Sinking Spring passed away on Saturday October 17, 2020. Born in Titusville PA, Gail was the daughter of the late Isadore and Florence (Siegel) Resnikoff. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John Dallas III.

Mrs. Dallas is survived by her two children; Mike Dallas, husband of Janine of Berlin...

Oct 17, 2020

Gene D. “Dutch” Yoder, 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm in Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Joan M. (Blum) Yoder with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Born in Exeter Twp., he was a son of the late Scott H. Yoder and Myrtle M. (Seidel)...

Oct 16, 2020

Charles S. Buchter, 95, of Shillington passed away on Friday October 16, 2020 at The Highlands at Wyomissing. Born in Reinholds, Charles was the son of the late Milton and Stella (Trostle) Buchter. He and his beloved wife Ruth E. (Erdman) Buchter were married 67 years ago in Frackville.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived...

Oct 16, 2020

Betty A. Sterner, 91, of Fleetwood, passed away Friday October 16 at The Lutheran Home at Topton where she resided for two weeks.

She was the wife of Donald R. Sterner who passed away August 24, 2019.

Born in Gouglersville, she was a daughter of the late J. Leon Hoffert and Sarah (Bucher) Hoffert.