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Lura V. Pearson
Aug 5, 2024
Lura V. Pearson, 93, of Shillington and formerly of Dauberville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Reading Hospital, with her children by her side. She was the wife of Gerald R. Pearson who died October 6, 1998.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Sanford R., Sr. and Elphina (Koller) Smith....
Peggy A. Epler
Aug 4, 2024
Peggy A. Epler, 67, of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She is survived by her fiance: Ricky Hafer.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Alice M. (Yoder) Epler, Hamburg; and the late Harold D. Epler. She was a member of Frieden's Church, Shartlesville. She graduated from...
Kenneth W. Engle
Aug 4, 2024
Kenneth W. Engle, 85, of Leesport, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Complete Care of Berkshire. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Schwab) Engle, died September 4, 2022.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Calvin and Ellen (Hoster) Engle. He was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Parish. Kenneth...
Linda L. Gougler
Aug 1, 2024
Linda L. Gougler, 75, of Tilden Twp., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. She was the wife of Lee W. Gougler. They were married on August 9, 1969 and would have celebrated fifty-five years of marriage.
Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late...
Betty J. Hill
Jul 29, 2024
Betty J. Hill, 84, of Perry Twp., passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. She was the wife of Daniel T. Hill. They were married July 26, 1958 and celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Born in Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Earl D. and...
Anna M. Meck
Jul 26, 2024
Anna M. Meck, 94, a resident at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, died Friday, July 26, 2024 in Cornerstone Living. She was the wife of the late Lester H. Meck died September 15, 2008.
Born in Klinesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Clauss) Arndt. She graduated from Kutztown High School. Anna was...
Jean M. Kershner
Jul 19, 2024
Jean M. Kershner, 90, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, where she resided. She was the wife of Curtis L. Kershner, who died January 13, 2006.
Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Arlan L. and Mary J. (Kalbach) Miller. Jean worked at the Globe...
Ronald A. Hoger
Jul 18, 2024
Ronald A. Hoger, 77, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Constance V. (Atkins) Hoger.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Rieger) Hoger. He graduated from Edison High School in 1966; and went on to serve our country in the...
Jeffrey M. Seidel
Jul 16, 2024
Jeffrey M. Seidel, 55, of Tilden Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jamie E. (Readinger) Seidel. They were married September 18, 1999 and celebrated 24 years of marriage.
Born on August 10, 1968 in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald...
Sandra L. Kieffer
Jul 13, 2024
Sandra L. Kieffer, "Sandie", 67, of Shoemakersville, passed away in her residence on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was the wife of David P. Kieffer, Sr. They were married on March 26, 1999 and celebrated twenty-five years of marriage.
Born in Englewood, New Jersey on November 11, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George C....
Carl J. Edling
Jul 13, 2024
Carl J. Edling, 76, of Centerport, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Yvonne S. (Staller) Edling. They were married on November 7, 1970 and celebrated fifty-three years of marriage.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lillian (Wildermuth) Edling. Carl attended Schuylkill Haven...
Alice E. Boucher
Jul 11, 2024
ALICE E. BOUCHER (NEE: AMES) May 26, 1931-July 11, 2024. Eldest daughter of Leon A. Ames, and Mary Ellen (Walsh) Ames. Alice is survived by her brother Leon, sister-in-law Ruth, her nieces and nephew, and her four children: Richard and daughter-in-law Sandy, John and daughter-in-law Tracy, Colette and son-in-law Edward, and youngest daughter Janine,
with whom she...
Judy A. Bausher
Jul 10, 2024
Judy A. Bausher, 79, of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Russell G. Bausher. They were married on August 14, 1965 and would have celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage.
Born in Brockport, New York, she was the daughter of the late...
Forrest A. Blatt
Jul 9, 2024
Forrest A. Blatt, "Woodie", 83, of South Heidelberg Twp., passed away in his residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He was the husband of Edna N. (Weitzel) Blatt. They were married on March 14, 1964 and celebrated sixty years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late W. John and Esther C....
Adam G. Roerig
Jul 9, 2024
Adam G. Roerig, 38, of Leesport, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Born in Flemington, New Jersey, he was the son of Adam T. Roerig, Leesport; and the late Kimberly E. Colvenbach. Adam was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, serving in Afghanistan. He later graduated...
David G. Schappell
Jul 7, 2024
David G. Schappell, 82, of Hamburg, passed away in his residence on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was the husband of Carol Ann (Witman) Schappell. They were married on October 15, 1960 and celebrated sixty-three years of marriage.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Arlan F. and Irene M. (DeLong) Schappell. David was...
Julie A. Yoder
Jul 6, 2024
Julie A. Yoder, 69, of Centre Twp., passed away in her residence on Saturday, July 6, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Samuel T. Yoder. They were married on April 27, 1974 and celebrated fifty years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul...
Sandra Jones
Jul 5, 2024
Sandra K. Jones, 78, of Tilden Twp., passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Alex T. George. They were married in 2009 and celebrated 15 years of marriage.
Born in Hastings, NE, she was the daughter of the late Dick and Lela (Breithup) Jones. She graduated from Hastings High School...
Robert L. Merkt
Jul 4, 2024
Robert L. Merkt, 82, of Tilden Twp., passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 in his residence. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. (Correll) Merkt. They were married September 18, 2004 and celebrated 19 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara A. (Reber) Merkt, died October 12, 2001.
Born in Pine Grove,...
Alfred Trivellini
Jul 4, 2024
Alfred "Al" Trivellini of Leesport, PA passed away on July 4, 2024 at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.
Al was born on July 31, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to parents George Trivellini and Lucy Rossi Trivellini. He spent his growing up years in Pineville, Bucks County, PA. Al is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon...

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