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Nov 25, 2019

Brian Hartey, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Dawn (McMonagle) Hartey for 33 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Edna May Hartey and the late Michael J. Hartey Sr. In addition to his wife, Dawn, Brian is survived by his children, Brian...

Nov 25, 2019

Donald P. Madara, 87, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Savior on November 25, 2019. He was a resident at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation and spread his love and laughter to all who came to know him.

The son of Allen and Esther Madara, he is survived by his wife of...

Nov 25, 2019

Ruth C. Piccone, 83, of Reading, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Mifflin Center.

She was the wife of the late Rocco D. Piccone. They were married for 50 years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and Catherine H. (Youse) Moyer.

Ruth was a 1954 graduate...

Nov 24, 2019

An angel on Earth has went home to Heaven.  Kathleen's loving, caring, generous and genuine ways made her unforgettable to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.  The greatest blessing Kathleen's family ever had was having Kathleen as a wife, mother, and grandmother.  Services were held privately by the family.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made...

Nov 24, 2019

Sean Robert King, 29, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 peacefully at home.  Born in West Reading, Sean was the son of Donna Gray-King and the late Donald Birmingham King.  He graduated from Wyomissing High School in 2008 and furthered his education at the Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in Pittsburgh. Sean was a great marksman and enjoyed target...

Nov 24, 2019

Bogdan J. “Bob” Kusnierz, 66, of Birdsboro, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Mary E. (Lucarz) Kusnierz. Born in Krakow, Poland, Mr. Kusnierz was the son of Genevieve (Sznajder) Kusnierz and the late John Kusnierz.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Roman Catholic Church and served in the United...

Nov 23, 2019

Dawn L. Mihalcik, 70, formerly of Shillington, passed away on November 23, 2019 at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Y. and Helen (Dotterer) Dry.

Dawn was employed as a secretary for Leesport Bank. She was later employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant working for...

Nov 21, 2019

Loving Matriarch and former co-owner of long-established business

Marjorie O. Garman, 78, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 5:00 am in her residence.  She was the wife of James W. Garman.  Born in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Eugene Q. and Jane Ochs.  She was the co-owner...

Nov 21, 2019

Dorothy A. Dziamba, 85, of Shillington, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:35 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Walter Dziamba, who passed away November 27, 2001.  Born in Williamsport, Mrs. Dziamba was the daughter of the late Michael S. Swetek and Helen (Aleksandrowicz) Swetek.  She was employed by Sharpoint/ALCON in quality control...

Nov 20, 2019

Joan I. (Cauley) Guistwite, 88, of Spring Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was the loving wife of William J. Guistwite, who passed away on April 1, 2000. Born in Delano, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Edward M. & Minnie I. (Faust) Cauley. Joan was...

Nov 20, 2019

Reverend Terry L. Byrd, 79, of Spring Township, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Dorothea D. (Schussler) for 56 years. Born in Houston, Pennsylvania, Terry was the son of the late Sylvester S. & Louise D. (Corey) Byrd. Terry graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School....

Nov 17, 2019

Kenneth E. McKibben, 80, of Cumru Township passed away Sunday, November 17 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the loving husband for over 28 years to Debra A. Wityczak. Born in Houlka, Mississippi, Kenneth was the son of the late Bethard L. McKibben and Modelle R. Ferguson. After spending his school-age years in Mississippi, Arkansas...

Nov 15, 2019

Esther Mae (Weller) Moyer, 94, of Spring Township, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Manor Care, of Sinking Spring. She was the loving wife to the late Luther E. Moyer, who passed away on March 24, 2008. Born in Fritztown, Esther was the daughter of the late Israel James & Alice (Miller) Moyer. She worked at Valley...

Nov 14, 2019

Thomas James Isaiah Finn, 32, of Exeter Township, joined loved ones and friends in heaven on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Thomas was the son of Thomas and Susan (Chandler) Finn. Tom was a 2005 graduate of Exeter Senior High School. These past years he worked at his craft as an independent contractor.

We would...

Nov 12, 2019

Louise C. Miller (Viering), 94, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the loving wife for over 50 years to the late Paul G. Miller who passed away September 24, 2005. Born in Temple, PA Louise was the daughter of the late Laurence W. Viering Sr. and...

Nov 11, 2019

Kathy A. Griesemer, 59, of Spring Township, passed away on November 11, 2019 at Reading Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Thelma (Hill) Griesemer. Kathy was a graduate of Wilson High School & Findley Univeristy. She is survived by her sister, Susan Griesemer of Rehoboth Beach, DE. Kathy wil...

Nov 11, 2019

Hazel M. Johnson, 93, of Bern Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 8:05 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Robert Johnson, Jr. who passed away November 16, 2009.  Born in Motley, Minnesota, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Frank James...

Nov 11, 2019

William G. Wentzel, 91, of West Lawn, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:50 am in his residence.  Born in Muhlenberg Township, he was the son of the late Samson E. King and Esther R.(Wentzel) Schaeffer.  Mr. Wentzel served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 25th Infantry, 35th Regiment.  He was employed for...

Nov 8, 2019

Bruce M. “Buck” Rohrbach, Sr., 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:55 am in Lebanon VA Medical Center.  He was the husband of Elva F. “Fay” (Cox) Rohrbach to whom he married on November 25, 1950.  Born in Laureldale, Mr. Rohrbach was the son of the late Claude and Evadia C. (Kuhn) Rohrbach.

Nov 8, 2019

Patricia D. Livenspire, 87, formerly of Reading, passed away on November 8, 2019 at Berks Heim.

She was the wife of the late Richard W. Livenspire, who passed away on December 11, 2018.

Born in Vandergrift, PA she was the daughter of the late Warren M. and Leila A. (George) Snyder.

Patricia was...