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Dec 18, 2019

Alejandro Alberto Almanzar Sanchez, 68, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 8:30 am in Fox Subacute Center, Warrington, Bucks County.  He was the husband of Leonor (Arana) Almanzar.  Born in Salcedo, Dominican Republic, Mr. Almanzar was the son of the late Erasmo Almanzar and Lidia (Sanchez) Almanzar.  He was a member of Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic...

Dec 15, 2019

Earla A. Bossler, 86, of Leesport, passed away on December 15, 2019 at Berks Heim.

She was the wife of the late Bruce W. Bossler. They celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Born in North Heidelberg Twp., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Adaline B. (Good) Kissling.

Earla was employed...

Dec 14, 2019

On Saturday, December 14th, 2019, Rose E. Bodner, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

Rose was born on November 16, 1933 in McAdoo, Pennsylvania to Mildred and Martin Wanyo.

On May 28, 1955 she married Francis L. Bodner. They raised three daughters, Donna Spaar, wife of Steven Spaar of Fleetwood,...

Dec 14, 2019

Patricia Anne (Oliver) Everhart, 84, formally of Fleetwood, PA, most recently residing at The Heritage of Green Hills in Shillington, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Mifflin Center in Shillington, PA. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Calvin Gordon & Margaret Matilda (Delong) Oliver. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1953, and...

Dec 13, 2019

Annabelle Kessler, 90, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Gouglersville, passed away peacefully,  Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:06 am in her residence.  Born in Gouglersville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (Fitterling) Kessler.  Annabelle was a graduate of Shillington High School and the University of Wisconsin.  She was an assistant auditor for the former Bank...

Dec 13, 2019

Elsie W. Witycyak-Smith, 91, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mifflin Center, where she resided for the last 2 years. She was the loving wife of Douglas C. Smith Sr. for over 22 years.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on July 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Samuel D. &...

Dec 13, 2019

Charles J. Kerchusky, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Berkshire Center. He was the loving husband Helen M. (Abicunas). In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Charles D. Kerchusky, husband of Eva ( Greentown, PA), Elaine (Kerchusky) Tucker, wife of Jay (Milford, PA), 4 grandchildren, Stephanie Kerchusky (Tucson, Arizona)...

Dec 12, 2019

Eleanor Helen (Schmieder) Wenzel-Unger, 76, of Cumru Township, joined the angels on December 12, 2019, after a courageous 8 year battle with ovarian cancer. Eleanor was the beloved wife of Marvin L. Unger whom shared 43 years of marriage together. Born in Huntington, New York, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Schmieder and Edith (Becker).  She was a graduate of Walt Witman High School Class of...

Dec 9, 2019

John “Jack” Daniel Buser, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12:14 am in his residence following a long battle with cancer.

Born at home in Johnstown, PA, September 20, 1930, he was the son of Charles E. Buser, Sr., and Clara M. Nightingale, of Johnstown. He was one of four children, and was...

Dec 8, 2019

Erma Jean Simcox, 82, passed away December 8, 2019 in her residence at Country Meadows Assisted Living. She was the loving wife of Charles D. Simcox who passed away on January 22, 1982 from ALS. Born March 14, 1937 in Morris Township in Clearfield Pa, Erma was the daughter of the late Roy E and Jean Marie...

Dec 7, 2019

Thomas W. Gries, Sr., 78, of Maidencreek Township, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:30 AM at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy A. (Graeff) Gries. Born in Reading, Mr. Gries was raised by his mother, the late Josephine (Schlear), and his step-father, the late Donald Neider. He graduated...

Dec 7, 2019

Louise M. Tassone, 91, of, Wyomissing, passed away Saturday December 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM in Berks Heim where she had resided since February.

Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Dominic Tassone and Carmella (Palumbo) Tassone.

Louise was employed as a salesperson for Empire Beauty School for 13 years retiring in...

Dec 7, 2019

Frank “Moe” D. Klopp Sr., 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away on December 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was the husband of the late Fay Lorraine Klopp who passed away on November 14, 2018.

Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Frank R. Klopp Jr. and Rachel Ella (Bicher) Klopp.

Dec 7, 2019

Steven M. Kulaga, 63, of Reading, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, Steven was the son of John J.Kulaga, Jr.  and the late Patricia A. (Biondo) Kulaga.  He was a machinist at Rockwell International and enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and watching horse racing.  Steven is also survived by his siblings...

Dec 5, 2019

Duane R. “Buzz” Lockwood, 71, of South Heidelberg Township, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 2:23 pm in the Mifflin Center.  He was the husband of Deborah J. (Kava) Lockwood.  Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Buzz was the son of the late Raymond H. and Ramona E. (Hutchinson) Lockwood.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wernersville...

Dec 5, 2019

Carl L. Ruth, 83, of Brecknock Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in the Reading Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Ilene (Bender) Ruth.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leonard M. Ruth & Clara (Kutsher) Ruth.

Not enough can be said of Carl in the span...

Dec 3, 2019

Barbara J. Hartman, 87, of Phoenixville, and previously of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:49 am in Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville.  She was preceded in death by her husband Salona K. Hartman in 1973, and two sisters, Gloria Dahms and Charmaine Casey.  Born in Hyde Park, Berks County, Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of the late Ralph...

Dec 2, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Cy Driver. Cy passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 14. He was born to parents, Elba N. Serrano-Torres , with whom he resided in West Pottsgrove Township, and Tony D. Driver of Louisville, KY. In addition to his parents, he...

Dec 2, 2019

Wilson S. Chen, 87, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away on December 2, 2019, at the Highlands of Wyomissing.

Beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he was the loving husband of Carolyn (Chandler) Chen, with whom he was thrown together in high school by the whims of alphabetical seating. For him, it was love at...

Dec 1, 2019

Charlotte Ann Rinehart, 77, of Mohnton, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10:28 pm at home.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Rinehart.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Mrs. Rinehart was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Sheporaitis) Przybylowski.  She graduated from Kingston High School in 1960 and attended Wilkes-Barre Business College.  She was a...