Obituaries

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...

Jan 24, 2025

Bradley J. Trabosh, 67, of Windsor Twp., passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Donna J. (Kline) Trabosh. They were married September 10, 1977 and celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Rosetta C. (Keller) Trabosh, Leesport; and the late John C. Trabosh, Jr....

Jan 19, 2025

Barbara Ann L. Miller, 82, a resident at Providence Place, Pottsville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Providence Place. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Miller died December 11, 2023.

Born in Molino, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ida (Faust) Baver. She was a member of St....

Jan 18, 2025

Violet L. (Davis) Cooley, age 95, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 in Phoebe Berks, Wernersville. She was born in West Lawn on August 4, 1929 to George and Sara (Merkel) Davis.

Violet had an eclectic career, having many varied occupations. For several years, she worked at Heck's Diner in Shillington. Having attended...

Jan 15, 2025

Anna R. Mengel, 85, of Centerport, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Ronald G. Mengel. They were married July 18, 1964 and celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Born in Centerport, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Edith P. (Machemer) Shollenberger....

Jan 14, 2025

Keith D. Buch, 66, of Centre Twp., passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Roger S. and Ruth K. (Moyer) Buch. He graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1976. Keith worked on the family farm, later working with other area farmers as well....

Jan 12, 2025

Barbara A. Schappell, 92, formerly of Hamburg, passed away in Berks Leisure Living, Leesport, where she resided. She was predeceased by her husband: Hayden C. Schappell, who died July 25, 1998.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. and Ethel May (Casper) Becker. Barbara worked at the Windsor Knitting Mill, Hamburg. She...

Jan 11, 2025

Forrest A. Machmer, 87, of Centre Twp., passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Janet F. (Unterkofler) Machmer. They were married January 18, 1958 and were preparing to celebrate 67 years of marriage.

Born in Centre Twp., he was the son of the late Forrest S. and...

Jan 10, 2025

Jane A. Brobst, 90, formerly of Tilden Twp., passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Lester W. Brobst, died December 17, 2018.

Born in West Leesport, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Mary E. (Bubbenmoyer) Stitzel. He graduated from Perry High School in 1952....

Jan 10, 2025

Adam W. Borkey, 41, of Tilden Twp., passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Roy W. Borkey, Tamaqua, and Melanie A. (Fisher) Borkey, Tilden Twp. Adam graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2001; and later received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Alvernia University. Adam had...

Jan 8, 2025

Bradley E. Breininger, 59, of Shoemakersville, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Christine M. (Stafford) Barron.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Ruth A. (Yeager) Adams, Windsor Twp., and the late Leonard Earl Breininger. Bradley worked at Materion.

Surviving in addition to his wife and...

Jan 6, 2025

Robert D. Hoffman, "Pete", 80, formerly of Leesport, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 in Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community, Narvon. He was the husband of Jane L. (Fisher) Hoffman, who died August 28, 2023.

Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late Richard and Elda (Fisher) Hoffman. Robert was a 1963 graduate of Schuylkill...

Jan 5, 2025

Vera M. (Ketner) Breidigan, 89, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 in St. Luke's Geisinger Medical Center, Orwigsburg. She is the wife of Elmer R. "Pat" Breidigan, Strausstown. They were married October 3, 1953.

Born in Strausstown on October 25, 1935, Vera was the daughter of the late Carrie M. (Henne) Ketner and Ernest C. Ketner. She...

Jan 4, 2025

Linda J. Kauffman, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Ray J. Kauffman, Jr., who died February 27, 2021. Linda was a resident of Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, Blandon PA for the last 3 years; previously a life long resident of Hamburg.

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Jan 1, 2025

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER TODAY, THE SERVICE FOR WILBUR WOLFE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, AT THE SAME TIMES. SEE OBITUARY BELOW FOR TIMES OF THE SERVICE.

Wilbur W. Wolfe, 90, of Auburn, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was the husband of Shirley E.J. (Greenzweig) Wolfe who...