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Sep 4, 2020

Thomas R. Oeffinger, 73, of Robeson Township, died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on September 4, 2020 at home. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late C. Bruce Oeffinger & L. Jane (Putman) Oeffinger.

He was a 1964 graduate of Altoona High School and received his B.S. in Physics from Macalester College...

Sep 3, 2020

Judith Marie Tolland, 66, of 387 Old River Road, Birdsboro, passed away Thursday September 3, 2020 in her residence.

She was the wife of John J. Tolland Jr., with whom she shared 23 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Edmund Hock and Corinne (Levan) Ludwickowski.

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Sep 3, 2020

Wanda Joyce Gordon-Hill, 62, of Exeter Township passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James and Joyce (Clouser) Gordon. Wanda is survived by her loving husband Rodney J. Hill.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gordon-Hill is survived by her sons Mark L. Roberts Jr, husband of...

Sep 2, 2020

Robert Hartley Burdge, 88, of Wernersville, passed away September 2, 2020.  Born in Dover, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Daniel and Beryl (Hartley) Burdge, and step father, Allan Boyd.  Bob was the husband of Ann Marie (Brubaker) Burdge.  They shared 39 years of marriage.  Bob served his country in the United States Navy during the...

Sep 1, 2020

Thomas R. Hartzell, 74, formerly of Bowmansville, passed away September 1, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Arthur and Margaret (Merget) Hartzell.  He was the husband of the late Linda (Oettel) Hartzell, they shared 40 years of marriage together.  After graduating, Tom served in the United States Army then continued his service...

Aug 30, 2020

Audrey S. Michael, 90, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 7:56 am in the residence of her grandson Todd C. Reedy, husband of Deana R.  Reedy of Wernersville.  She was the wife of the late James Michael who passed away in 2000.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Michael was the daughter of the late George and...

Aug 30, 2020

Robert E. Keim Sr., 87, of Sinking Spring passed away on Sunday August 30, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Edward and Irene (Hinkle) Keim. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Stern) Keim. Robert is survived by his longtime companion, Elnora F. Smythe....

Aug 28, 2020

Jean M. Rapp, 79, a resident at Birdsboro Lodge, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at 5:45 am in Manor Care Health Services, Laureldale.  She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Rapp who passed away January 29, 2020.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Rapp was the daughter of the late Harold and Naomi (Reeser) Bitting.  She was a...

Aug 26, 2020

Donald A. Van Reed, 91, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 9:30 pm in Berks Heim.  Born in Reading, Mr. Van Reed was the son of the late Henry and Debbie (Ziegler) Van Reed.  He was a 1947 graduate of Reading High School and served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. ...

Aug 26, 2020

Albert Allen Ash, Sr., 80, of Muhlenberg, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 8:49 am in the residence of his daughter Tracy L. McVeigh.  He was the husband of the late Audrey V. (Weitzel) Ash who passed away June 23, 2000.  Born in Reading, Mr. Ash was the son of the late Albert R. Ash and Dorothy M....

Aug 20, 2020

Carolyn Chandler Chen, 86, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on August 20, 2020 at the Highlands of Wyomissing.

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she was the widow of her high school sweetheart, the late Wilson S. Chen—she the salutatorian and he the valedictorian of their graduating class. They were married for...

Aug 19, 2020

Maureen P. Conlon, 73 of Sinking Spring,  passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Francisco CA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Geraldine (Pittman) Feeney, and stepfather Frank Tempone. Mrs. Conlon is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Conlon.

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Aug 18, 2020

JoAnn F. Donton, 75, of Alsace Twp., passed away on August 18, 2020 at The Reading Hospital.

She was the spouse of the late Ernest S. Donton. Together they celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sara (Schultz) Jones.

JoAnn was a member...

Aug 18, 2020

Randy Lee Schlappich, 57, of Wernersville, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:25 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of Lisa Ann (Zimmerman) Schlappich whom he shared 34 years of marriage.  Born in Reading, Randy was the son of the late Terry R. and Mary Ann (Button) Schlappich.  He was employed by DS...

Aug 17, 2020

Peace, Love, Joy, God Bless.

If yo have received a greeting card from Ginny over the last 50 years, those are the words she always left you with.

Virginia R. Scarpignato, age 91, died peacefully at home while in the loving care of her daughter. She was the youngest of seven children and grew up...

Aug 17, 2020

Rodney L. Salem, 58, of Wernersville, passed away on August 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was the husband of Kimberle Ann (Chrzanowski) Salem. Together they celebrated 32 years of marriage.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of Kathryn (Sell) Salem and the late Harry Salem.

Rodney was a 1981 graduate of...

Aug 16, 2020

Antonia M. (Morales) Kelleher, 83, of Sinking Spring formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y., passed away August 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Julio Rodriguez and Matilda Serrano.  Antonia was the wife of the late James M. Kelleher, they shared 52 years of marriage together before he passed...

Aug 16, 2020

B. Jean Burkhart, 86 of Cumru Twp. passed away on Sunday August 16, 2020 at Reading Hospital. Born in Pontiac Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Francis (Porter) Scott.

Mrs. Burkhart is survived by seven children; E. Robert Burkhart Jr., husband of Marcia of York, Michael S. Burkhart of Gilbertsville, Walter Todd Burkhart,...

Aug 15, 2020

Robert J. Trewella of Reading passed away at home on August 15, 2020.  He was 95.

Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years Laura (Henne) Trewella, sons Jeffrey (Sandy) of Kennett Square and Brian (Cheryl) of Alburtis, and grandchildren Kelly, Mark, Ian and Chelsea.  He is predeceased by his parents Charles J. and...

Aug 15, 2020

Helen E. DeHart, 101, formerly of Summit Avenue, Shillington, passed away Saturday August 15, 2020 in Berkshire Commons where she had resided since 2017.

She was the wife of Willard J.A. DeHart who passed away March 26, 1992.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Martin and Annie (Lichty) Martin.