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Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Jul 1, 2019

Robert Howland "Bob" Jones, 59, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at 4:35 pm in Berkshire Center from complications due to Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Yuma, Arizona, Robert was the son of R. Clifton Jones, Jr. and Margaret E. (Mcglynn) Jones of Lansdowne, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons Zachary R. Jones, Adam...

Genevieve Brungard

Genevieve Brungard

Jun 30, 2019

Genevieve H. "Jennie" Brungard, 78, of Sacred Heart Villa, Reading, formerly of Avis, passed away with her loving family by her side on June 30, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital in Reading, PA. Born in Lock Haven, she was the daughter of the late Charles J.A. and Josephine H. (Packer) Brungard. Jennie was employed as a devoted...

Kenneth Deeds

Kenneth Deeds

Jun 28, 2019

Kenneth E. Deeds, 54, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2019. He was the husband of Lucia Rodriguez. Born in Reading, he was the son of Norman and Eleanor (Britton) Deeds. Kenneth was employed as a HVAC Technician for JLL Engineering. He is also survived by his son: Kyle F. Deeds, husband of Allison of Baltimore, MD, step-children:...

William Diehl, Jr

William Diehl, Jr

Jun 26, 2019

William J. Diehl, Jr., 89, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:00 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Casserly) Diehl who passed away June 5, 2009. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late William J. Diehl, Sr. and Anna (Bishop) Diehl. Bill was a member of Holy...

Sherry Reimert

Sherry Reimert

Jun 25, 2019

Sherry Ann Reimert, 67, of Kenhorst, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm in her residence. She was the wife of Jon M. Reimert. Born in Reading, Mrs. Reimert was the daughter of the late John Jack Rudy and Joan (Helfrich) Rudy. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shillington for 35 years and was...

Erwin Cola�N

Erwin Cola�N

Jun 20, 2019

Erwin "Earl" ColA�n, 61, of Cumru Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 20, 2019. He was the husband of Marcia L. Moore. Celebrating 12 years of marriage and 24 years of partnership, they became soulmates at the moment that they met. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late GregA�rio ColA�n, Sr., and...

Phyllis Kowalski

Phyllis Kowalski

Jun 20, 2019

The Honorable Phyllis J. Kowalski, 68, loving mother, grandmother and long-time resident of Exeter Township, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Born in Reading, she was the beautiful daughter of the late Phillip M. and Jeanina L. (Coccio) Majka. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1968, she married and had...

John Michalski, Sr

John Michalski, Sr

Jun 19, 2019

John J. Michalski, Sr., 78, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at his residence, on June 19, 2019. He was the husband of the late Evelyn J. (Pawling) Michalski. Born in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Andrus) Michalski. John was employed his entire career as an engineer, last working...

Patricia Wise

Patricia Wise

Jun 17, 2019

Patricia L. Wise, 88, formerly of Bowmansville, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10:01 pm in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late C. Mark Wise who passed away November 25, 1985. Born in Reading, Mrs. Wise was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Wenger) Haas. She was a member of Mohn's Hill Church. Mrs....

Nancy Baksa

Nancy Baksa

Jun 16, 2019

Nancy Foley Baksa, 72, of Morgantown, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 7:34 PM in Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born in Hazard, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles Spurgeon and Hazel Porter Foley. Nancy graduated from Hazard High School. She continued her education at Cumberland College, Williamsburg, KY and received a Bachelor of...

William Fehr

William Fehr

Jun 16, 2019

William G. "Bunk" Fehr, 89, of Myerstown, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2:58 pm in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine E. (Richards) Fehr. Born in Reading, Mr. Fehr was the son of the late William Fehr and Helen (Keller) Stamm. He was raised by his grandmother, Selah Keller. He...

Catherine Duggan

Catherine Duggan

Jun 15, 2019

Catherine B. Duggan, 68, of Reading, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8:20 am in Manor Care Health Care Services, West Reading. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore D. Marabella, Sr. and Anne M. (Blanski) Marabella. Catherine was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church and graduated in 1969 from Central...

Jack Ledbetter, Sr

Jack Ledbetter, Sr

Jun 15, 2019

Jack T. Ledbetter, Sr., 72, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8:00 pm in the Reading Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence "Ben" Knepp and Erma "Annie" (Chirieleison) Knepp. Jack was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church and was a local...

Nancy Hoban

Nancy Hoban

Jun 15, 2019

Nancy G. Hoban of Exeter Township passed away on June 14th at home with her loving family at her side. Nancy fought a courageous 6-year battle with cancer with the aid of her family and her deep Christian faith. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Moyer) Herring of Tamaqua. She was the much loved wife of...

Joseph Rotkiske Jr

Joseph Rotkiske Jr

Jun 13, 2019

Joseph Anthony Rotkiske Jr., 71, of Birdsboro passed away on Thursday June 13, 2019 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph A. Rotkiske Sr. and Veronica (Griswold) Rotkiske. Mr. Rotkiske is survived by son Joseph A. Rotkiske III. of Wernersville and daughter Patricia A. Stockholm, wife of Richard,...

Henry Heflich Jr

Henry Heflich Jr

Jun 11, 2019

Henry Heflich, Jr., 56, of Bethel, passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 9:08 PM at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia where he had been a patient since May 16. Born in Somerville, NJ he was a son of Diane A. (Goula) Heflich of Bernville and of the late Henry Heflich. Mr. Heflich was the owner and operator of Summit...

Richard Delp Sr

Richard Delp Sr

Jun 11, 2019

Richard Clarence Delp Sr., 86, of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, Richard was the son of the late Arthur A. Delp and Fannie (Quire) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann (Zabel) Delp. Mr. Delp is survived by daughters Bonnie L....

Chester Emerich Jr

Chester Emerich Jr

Jun 11, 2019

Chester L. Emerich, Jr., 65, formerly of Reading, passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Kutztown Manor, Kutztown where he had resided for 3 years. Born in Reading he was a son of the late Chester L. Emerich Sr. and of Georgine V. (Bortz) Emerich. He was the loving companion of Deborah Rick. Mr. Emerich was...

Patricia Sechrist

Patricia Sechrist

Jun 9, 2019

Patricia D. Sechrist, 78, of Ephrata and formerly of West Lawn, passed away in her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday June 9, 2019 at 5:46 PM. She was the wife of Thomas C. Sechrist, with whom she was married for nearly 59 years. Born in Wernersville she was a daughter of the late Bruce Owens and of...

Barry Lease

Barry Lease

Jun 6, 2019

Barry L. Lease, 78, of West Lawn, passed away on June 6, 2019 at The Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Caruso) Lease. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Fern F. (Bennethum) Lease. Mr. Lease was a US Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country...