Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Randy L. Flammer, 69, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in the Reading Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Debra L. (Rentschler) Flammer. They were married on November 7, 1992 and celebrated thirty-two years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen M. Badulak, 87, of Perry Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of Roman Badulak who died July 22, 1997.

Born in Hajowniki, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Katarzyna (Kuzniak) Samulak. Helen was a Master of Pysanky, decorated Ukranian Easter Eggs; and received...

Feb 14, 2025

Scott R. Boyer, 67, of Reading, passed away suddenly in Reading in February.

He was born on May 6, 1957, in Reading, to the late Russell C. and June A. (Rollman) Boyer.

Scott was a 1975 graduate of Oley Valley High School.

Scott was a bass player with the band Rooms in the...

Feb 13, 2025

Denise Lynn Hassler, 59, of Lehighton, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Dennis James Hassler and Sandra Lynn Prussman.

Denise worked as a certified nursing assistant.

Denise is survived by many brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces.

A private memorial service...

Feb 13, 2025

Betty J. Pilkerton, 76, of Shartlesville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of the late James T. Pilkerton, Jr., who passed one day before Betty on February 12, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Betty J. (Nesbitt) Wilson. She enjoyed frogs, reality tv...

Feb 13, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

James T. Pilkerton, Jr., "Poncho" 88, of Shartlesville, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Betty J. (Wilson) Pilkerton. Betty passed away one day after James on February 13, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James T. Pilkerton, Sr., and Catherine A. Pilkerton. He graduated...

Feb 10, 2025

Jack B. Kochan, Reading, passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 85.

His family will be holding a Celebration of Life ceremony to honor his memory. Anyone who knew Jack is welcome to attend.

The celebration will be held on Saturday July 19, 2025, at 9:00 am at Leibensperger Funeral Home, 223...

Feb 10, 2025

Tom Gess, 68, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Jacquelyn (Arico) Gess. They were together for 44 years!

Born in Blaichah, Germany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Wexler) Gess. Tom was a welding teacher in...

Feb 9, 2025

Suzanne Horton, 78, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Glever B. Horton, who died January 24, 2021.

Born in Morristown, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Emma Jane (Dawson) Lee.  Suzanne was a graduate of Spartan High School, New Jersey. ...

Feb 8, 2025

Richard A. Strause, 73, of Leesport, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Elaine C. (Chruney) Strause. They were married August 19, 1978 and celebrated 46 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William D. and Evelyn S. (Huey) Strause. He...

Feb 6, 2025

Edna R. Remp, 98, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Lester C. Remp, who died December 11, 2014.

Born in Cumru Twp., she was the daughter of the late Wayne A. and Mary A. (Ruth) Hoffert. Edna worked as a sewing machine operator at...

Feb 6, 2025

Sonia M. (Ciesielko) Kessler, 82, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of Jacob L. Kessler, Sr., died May 17, 2015.

Born in Royersford, she was the daughter of the late Sophie M. Dobbs and the late John Ciesielko. She graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1960....

Jan 31, 2025

Vera M. Kerschner, 90, formerly of Exeter Twp., passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. She was the wife of Mahlon A. Kerschner, who died on November 17, 2015.

Born in Lansford, Carbon County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond H. and M. Rhea (Pitman) Hein. Vera was a...

Jan 29, 2025

The Glorious Life of Gloria Marie (Uliana) Stellar

Gloria Marie (Uliana) Stellar—known to her favorite people as Mom, Nona, Nona Bird, or Nonz—passed peacefully at home, surrounded by love and supported by her husband, Emrich Stellar.

She is survived by a family as big and vibrant as she was: her daughter Jessica Ryan and husband...

Jan 29, 2025

Janet E. Kleffel, 82, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of Frederick C. Kleffel, Sr., who died April 23, 2005.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leon Miller, Sr. and Florence E. "Babe" (Jacobs) Miller. Janet was a graduate of Muhlenberg High...

Jan 27, 2025

Richard K. Ogden, 78, of Shartlesville, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in Fairlane Gardens, Reading.

Born in Shoemakersville, he was the son of the late Bishop K. and Dorothy V. (Madeira) Ogden. He attended Perry Schools. Richard was a US Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion;...

Jan 27, 2025

William D. Smith, 88, of Hamburg, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Aumack) Smith.

Born in Blossburg, Tioga County, he was the son of the late Robert E. Smith, Sr., and C. Beatrice (Leonard) Smith. He graduated from Liberty High School, Tioga County. He was a US...

Jan 26, 2025

Arlene B. Miller, 90, of Leesport, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Laureldale Nursing and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Carl Russell Miller, died October 8, 1994.

Born in Muhlenberg Twp., she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Eliza S. (Anspach) Boyer. She graduated from Wilson High School Class of...

Jan 24, 2025

Robin L. Miller, 64, of Richmond Twp., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 in her son's residence. She was the wife of Clint W. Miller. They were married April 27, 1985 and celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Linda (Bailey) Shenk, Rockland Twp., and the late Donald Shenk. She worked...