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Rick R. Runyeon
Mar 17, 2024
Rick R. Runyeon, 75, entered eternal rest on March 17, 2024, following a courageous battle with a chronic illness. He was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Clyde R. Runyeon and Elva M. Runyeon (Balthaser). He was also predeceased by a newborn brother, David.
Rick had a passion for many things. He spent countless...
Gloria Z. Smith
Mar 16, 2024
Gloria Z. (Turner) Smith, 90, of Bern Twp., passed away in the Reading Hospital on March 16, 2024. She was the loving wife of Marshall L. "Marty" Smith with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Gloria was born in Perry Township on February 26, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Mary (Daughtry) Turner....
Benson D. Zettlemoyer
Mar 15, 2024
Benson D. Zettlemoyer, 66, of Topton, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in his residence.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Benjamin A. Zettlemoyer, Jr., and the late Jean E. (Boyer) Zettlemoyer. He worked as a machine operator, retiring in 2008. Benson was a member of Frieden's Church, Lenhartsville. He loved deer, and...
Anthony J. Buono
Mar 15, 2024
Anthony J. Buono, 71, of Hamburg, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in his residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marcy (Calabro) Buono. He graduated from Reading High School in 1971. Tony was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg. He worked as a welder at ConRail, and...
Janice L. Barr
Mar 14, 2024
Janice L. Barr, 87, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in her residence.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Catherine M. (Kalbach) Miller. Janice worked as an aide at the Hamburg Center. She enjoyed crocheting and concerts.
Janice is survived by her children: Terrance R....
Lester P. Manmiller
Mar 14, 2024
Lester P. Manmiller, 87, of Alsace Twp., passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Faith A. Manmiller, died January 7, 2023.
Born in Fleetwood, he was the son of the late Peter and Gertrude Manmiller. He graduated from Fleetwood High School in 1954. Lester was a member of...
Barry L. Kaley
Mar 11, 2024
Barry L. Kaley, 72, of Spring Twp., passed away in his residence on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Eva Kaley. Barry was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He served for eight years in the US Air Force and later worked for Ingersoll Rand and Goss Graphics....
Alison J. Haines
Mar 10, 2024
Alison J. Haines, 39, of Shoemakersville, passed away in her residence on Sunday, March 10, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of Steven D. Haines, Jr.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Virginia Corrigan, of East Texas, PA. Ali was a nursery school teacher at Church Mouse Nursery...
Shirley J. Keller
Mar 7, 2024
Shirley J. Keller, 78, of Cumru Twp., formerly of Dauberville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Richard E. Keller, who died June 3, 2021.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Carrie (Waxwood) Wenrich. Shirley worked...
Evelyn G. Czimcharo
Mar 6, 2024
Evelyn G. Czimcharo, "Cookie", 75, of Bern Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Reading Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Czimcharo.
Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Evelyn I. (Vanderveer) Gralewski. Evelyn worked as a chocolatier for R,M. Palmer Company. She attended...
Cindy L. Gimbor
Mar 5, 2024
Cindy L. Gimbor, 52, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away in her residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth A. Gimbor. They were married on May 29, 1997 and celebrated twenty-six years of marriage.
Born in Pottstown, Cindy was the daughter of Godfrey Ott, husband of Carol,...
Steven G. Dennis
Feb 29, 2024
Steven G. Dennis, 62, of Wyomissing, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Lisa M. (Rizzardi) Dennis. They were married September 8, 1984 and celebrated 39 years of marriage.
Born in York, he was the son of the late Niles L. and Alice M. (Eiker) Dennis. He graduated from Schuylkill...
Donald R. Bogusky
Feb 28, 2024
Donald "Don" Richard Bogusky, aged 72, passed away on February 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Genevieve "Dolly" (DeRaimondo) Bogusky, with whom he shared a remarkable journey of nearly 54 years in holy matrimony, having exchanged vows on September 25, 1970.
Born in Easton, Don was the adored son of...
Carole L. Imgrund
Feb 22, 2024
Carole L. Imgrund, 81, of Masonic Village- Elizabethtown, formerly of Leesport, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Richard A. Imgrund. They were married September 1, 1962 and celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Born in Richland, PA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy E. and Grace I....
Vincent J. Mcvaugh
Feb 19, 2024
Vincent J. McVaugh, 72, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Dyan L. (Achenbach) McVaugh.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Elizabeth T. (Hogue) McVaugh. Vince was a self-employed contractor. He was a...
William G. Bensinger
Feb 18, 2024
William G. Bensinger, Jr., 76, of Shoemakersville, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in The Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Martin) Bensinger. They were married on March 3, 1975 and celebrated forty-eight years of marriage.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late William G. Bensinger, Sr.; and Louise (Garret)...
Diane M. Driesbach
Feb 16, 2024
Diane M. Driesbach, 69, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Gene R. Driesbach. They were married on April 14, 1973 and celebrated fifty years of marriage.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Marilyn E. (Bailey) Seaman, Fleetwood; and the late Robert R. Seaman,...
Harold J. Derr
Feb 16, 2024
Harold J. Derr, 99, formerly of Perry Twp., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 16, 2024 in Keystone Villa of Fleetwood, where he resided. He was the husband of Esther L. (Hill) Derr, who passed away June 4, 2019.
Born in Upper Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co., he was the son of the late Sadie...
Bonnie L. Correll
Feb 14, 2024
Bonnie L. Correll, 70, of Shoemakersville, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was the wife of Marvin C. Correll.They were married November 21, 1970 and celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Betty E. (James) Lutz, wife of Sterling Lutz. She was currently employed at Hamburg Area School...
Victoria A. Houpt
Feb 13, 2024
Victoria A. "Vicky" Houpt, 71, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Bryan S. Houpt. They were married May 25, 1981 and celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Born in Bryn Mawr, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Theresa (McFadden) Buskirk. She was a...

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