Keith D. Buch
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....
Barbara A. Schappell
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...
Forrest A. Machmer
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...
Jane A. Brobst
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....
Adam W. Borkey
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...
Bradley E. Breininger
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...
Robert D. Hoffman
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...
Vera M. Breidigan
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...
Linda J. Kauffman
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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Wilbur W. Wolfe
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...
Robert R. Beckey
Dec 31, 2024
Robert R. "Bob" Beckey, 66, of Bern Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Wendy J. (Dautrich) Beckey. They were married June 27, 2015 and celebrated 9 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and...
Deborah A. Hoster
Dec 31, 2024
Deborah A. Hoster, 63, of Tilden Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Dwayne C. Hoster. They were married on May 31, 2008 and celebrated sixteen years of marriage.
Born in Englewood, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Murphy) Coakley. She...
Pauline M. Bond
Dec 30, 2024
Pauline M. Bond, 97, formerly of Bern Twp., a resident at Maidencreek Place, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 in Maidencreek Place. She was the wife of the late George A. Bond, died June 9, 1991.
Born in West Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Mamie (Wagner) Kauffman. She attended Ontelaunee Vocational School....
Carl E. Hollenbach
Dec 29, 2024
Carl E. Hollenbach, 83, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was the husband of Carolyn B. (Dreibelbis) Hollenbach. They were married on June 22, 1968 and celebrated fifty-six years of marriage.
Born in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., he was the son of the late Miles D. and Lillian (Kauffman) Hollenbach. Carl was...
Giacomo “Jack” Dimaio
Dec 27, 2024
Giacomo DiMaio, "Jack", 83, of West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill Co.,
passed away at home on Friday, December 27, 2024, with his family by
his side. He was the loving husband of Leslie A. (Lyons) DiMaio. They
were married on February 26, 1991, and celebrated thirty-three years of
marriage.
Born...
Marguerite Larue Waldman
Dec 26, 2024
Marguerite LaRue Waldman, 99, of College Heights, Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Albert C. Waldman, died April 20, 2003.
Born in St. Lawrence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and LaRue M. (Weidener) Hasson. She was a member of Spring Valley Church...
Florence M. Deisher
Dec 24, 2024
Florence Mae Deisher, 93, formerly of Centre Twp., a resident at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Country Meadows. She was the wife of the late Curtis G. Deisher who died July 12, 1997.
Born in Muhlenberg Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Dorothy M. (Shade) Wesner....
David A. Weidenhammer
Dec 22, 2024
David A. Weidenhammer, 81, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Birney) Weidenhammer, who died November 27, 2023.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence and Frances (Palsgrove) Weidenhammer. David was a graduate of Exeter...
David E. Swoffer
Dec 22, 2024
David E. Swoffer, 86, of South Heidelberg Twp., died Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Debra R. (Horning) Swoffer. They were married August 20, 1994 and celebrated 30 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Sara (Wolfskill) Swoffer. He graduated from Upper Merion...
James G. Reside
Dec 19, 2024
James G. Reside, 69, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Sherry L. (Haring) Reside.
Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late John and Eileen (Troutman) Reside. James was a graduate of Newport Jr./Sr. High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. James...
