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Richard R. Bayliss

Richard R. Bayliss

Jan 23, 2025

Richard R. Bayliss, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Miriam “Meme” Mohr Bayliss. Born in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, Mr. Bayliss was the son of the late Kenneth T. and Carol (Burkey) Bayliss. He received a Bachelor of...

Harvey H. Heffner, Jr.

Harvey H. Heffner, Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Harvey H. Heffner, Jr., 86, formerly of West Lawn, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at 12:22 pm at Ephrata Manor. He was the husband of the late Dawn L. (Burkhardt) Heffner who passed away April 5, 2024. Born in Reading, Mr. Heffner was the son of the late Harvey H. Heffner, Sr. and Carrie (Barlet) Heffner. He was a...

Calvin J. Englehart

Calvin J. Englehart

Jan 19, 2025

Calvin J. Englehart, 92, formerly of Bern Township, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Laureldale Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the beloved husband of 63 years of Marian D. (Franke) Englehart. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Joel Englehart and Mary (Emrick) Englehart. Calvin served proudly in the United States Marines...

Lucinda "Cindy" L. Curran

Lucinda "Cindy" L. Curran

Jan 17, 2025

Lucinda “Cindy” L. Curran, 80, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved companion of 40 years to Ronald A. Wagner. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Betty L. (Roth) Gring. Cindy was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1962. Throughout...

James W. Garman Sr.

James W. Garman Sr.

Jan 16, 2025

James W. Garman Sr., 71, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Marjorie O. (Ochs) Garman. Born in Fritztown, PA., he was the son of the late William H. Garman Jr. and Sarah J. Garman (Huber). James retired from AT&T Mobility in 2020. He was predeceased...

Eugene S. Bernhart

Eugene S. Bernhart

Jan 15, 2025

Eugene S. Bernhart, 89, of Fleetwood, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Reading Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Eugene was the loving husband to Barbara A. (Huber) for over 64 years of marriage, before her passing on August 7, 2020. Born in Reading, Eugene was the son of the late, Edward Bernhart and Evelyn (Stief)....

Patricia A. Buchanan

Patricia A. Buchanan

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia A. (Brennan) Buchanan, 75, formerly of Robesonia, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Sinking Spring, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the loving wife to David K. Buchanan for over 27 years of marriage before his passing on October 27, 2016. Born in Pottsville, Patricia was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Brennan, and Mary (Melinick)....

William F. Hedl

William F. Hedl

Jan 14, 2025

William F. Hedl, 83, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:11 pm at Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown. He was the husband of Roberta M. (Lannigan) Hedl. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Hedl was the son of the late William J. and Catherine R. (Lawlor) Hedl. He was a member of Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter...

Sebastiano Lombardo

Sebastiano Lombardo

Jan 14, 2025

           Sebastiano “Ciano” Lombardo, 90, of Reading, passed away on January 14, 2025, in Complete Care – Berkshire, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Province Messina, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Grazia (Dovi) and Guiseppe Lombardo. Ciano was the loving husband of Mary B. (Attinello)...

Rochelle L. "Shelly" Seltzer

Rochelle L. "Shelly" Seltzer

Jan 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Shelly Seltzer

 

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved friend, Shelly, a vibrant soul who touched the lives of so many. Shelly graduated from Wilson High School in West Lawn (1974) and from Central Penn College. Shelly became an Operations Manager with Jonathan Logan and, later on, she created Chocolate Delights by Shelly, crafting exceptionally...

Bonnie May Rubright

Bonnie May Rubright

Jan 11, 2025

Bonnie May Rubright, 70, formerly of Wernersville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:17 am at Berks Heim. Born in Reading, Ms. Rubright was the daughter of Raymond Jay Zimmerman, Sr. of Wernersville and the late Eleanor May (Klink) Zimmerman. She was employed by Redner’s Warehouse Markets as a meat wrapper until her retirement. In addition to her father,...

Lucille H. Carabello

Lucille H. Carabello

Jan 11, 2025

Lucille H. Carabello, 86, of Kenhorst, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Carabello who passed away June 18, 2023. Born in Kutztown, Mrs. Carabello, was the daughter of the late Hardworth and Elizabeth (Leimbach) Huseman. She was employed by various banking and insurance companies in...

Milton L. Embree

Milton L. Embree

Jan 9, 2025

Milton L. Embree, 100, of Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was married for over 70 years to Nadine M. Embree, who predeceased him on June 13, 2021. Born in Marceline, Missouri, Mr. Embree was the son of the late Ulyster ‘Bud’ M. and Dovie Virginia Embree. Milton served in the U. S Navy...

Phyllis F. Mertz

Phyllis F. Mertz

Jan 7, 2025

Phyllis F. Mertz, 78, of Mohnton, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:50 pm at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gregory Mertz who passed away in 2001. Born in Reading, Mrs. Mertz was the daughter of the late Lester and Stella (Eagan) Schaeffer. She was of the Lutheran Faith and was employed by Willson Safety...

Marian A. Henry

Marian A. Henry

Jan 7, 2025

Marian A. Henry (nee Segner), 100, of Reading, passed away peacefully in her home with family on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM. She was the widow of Oscar G. Henry, who died in 1985. Born to the late Tyson Segner and Elsie Rohrbach, she is survived by her son, Curtis C. Henry of Alsace Township; former daughter-in-law Beverly...

Frances M. Russo

Frances M. Russo

Jan 6, 2025

Frances M. Russo 95, of Reading Pa, went to our Heavenly Father & Lord on January 6, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Santo J. Russo who passed away in 2004, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage.

Born on May 28, 1929, she was the only child of Rose & Anthony De George, owners of De...

Elbert Chester Hudson " Chet"

Elbert Chester Hudson " Chet"

Jan 4, 2025

Elbert Chester Hudson, affectionately known as "Chet," was born on January 24, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He departed this world on January 4, 2025, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy characterized by kindness and welcoming spirit.

Chet devoted a substantial part of his life to his career, serving diligently as an engineer for the School District of Philadelphia for 20...

Charles E. Henke

Charles E. Henke

Jan 4, 2025

Charles E. Henke, 72, of Bern Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born January 25, 1952 in Frankfurt, Germany to Edward and Erna (Hackert) Henke. Born into the Henke family of accomplished musicians, Charlie quickly mastered the organ, piano, and guitar and was quick to learn any...

Karen J. Parzanese

Karen J. Parzanese

Jan 3, 2025

Karen Jean (Brendle) Parzanese, 63, of Alsace Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, whose love and kindness touched everyone she met. Karen’s 37-year marriage to her loving husband, Stephen A. Parzanese, was filled with laughter, adventures, and unwavering support. Together,...

Pamela J. (Barone) Ward

Pamela J. (Barone) Ward

Jan 1, 2025

Pamela J. (Barone) Ward, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in her home. Born in Abington, she was the daughter of the late Katherine A. Hinkle and Albert T. Barone. She graduated from Hatboro-Horsham School District in 1971. Pam married the love of her life and best friend, Stephen G. Ward, on June 7, 1975. She was a...

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