Ralph L. Groff
Apr 22, 2024
Ralph L. Groff, 93, of Tilden Twp., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of the late Grace S. (Kline) Groff, died September 1, 2021.
Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Lester T. and Evelyn (Steinmetz) Groff. He worked as a welder at DANA, retiring in 1996;...
Darlene R. Klopp
Apr 22, 2024
Darlene R. Klopp, 80, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 in her residence in the presence of her daughter and Pastor Fred Diehl. She was the wife of the late Herman D. Klopp, Jr., died February 5, 1995.
Born in East Greenville, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy...
Sarah E. Yoder
Apr 21, 2024
Sarah E. Yoder, 96, of Centre Twp., passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Luther Yoder.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Lascomb) Beissel. She worked as a housekeeping supervisor at Berks Heim for 4 years, but spent most of her...
Betty J. Naftzinger
Apr 18, 2024
Betty J. Naftzinger "Yodeling Betty", 94, of Centre Twp., passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 in her residence. She was the widow of the late Norman C. Naftzinger, died June 6, 2001.
Born in Centre Twp., she was the daughter of the late Leroy J. and Mary (Graeff) Weist. Betty was a member of St. Michael's Church,...
Tammy L. Budwash
Apr 17, 2024
Tammy L. Budwash (Scherer), 52, of Kutztown, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Todd W. Scherer.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Margaret (Drachmas) Miller; and step-daughter of Robert G. Miller. Tammy attended Kutztown Area High School and graduated from Mahlon Technical School in...
David G. Rice
Apr 16, 2024
David G. Rice, Sr., 77, of Centre Twp., died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol J. (Hoffman) Rice. They were married August 28, 1965 and celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Galierd A. and LaRue G. (Devine) Rice. David worked as...
Michael D. Godfrey
Apr 13, 2024
Michael D. Godfrey, 71, of Mohrsville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca J. (Phillips) Godfrey. They were married on June 18, 1977 and celebrated forty-six years of marriage.
Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Betty (Diehl)...
Robert E. Noecker
Apr 9, 2024
Robert E. Noecker, Jr., 66, of Tilden Twp., passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Debra A. (Miller) Noecker. They were married September 27, 1980 and celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert E. Noecker, Sr., and Emma Mae (Dixon) Noecker....
Dori A. Schappell
Apr 7, 2024
Lori L. Schappell and Dori A. Schappell, conjoined twins, 62, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Born in West Reading, they were the daughters of Franklin G. Schappell, Perry Twp.; and the late Ruth G. (Reppert) Schappell. Lori and Dori both graduated from the Hiram G....
Lori L. And Dori A. Schappell
Apr 7, 2024
Lori L. Schappell and Dori A. Schappell, conjoined twins, 62, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Born in West Reading, they were the daughters of Franklin G. Schappell, Perry Twp.; and the late Ruth G. (Reppert) Schappell. Lori and Dori both graduated from the Hiram G....
Jane M. Breininger
Apr 6, 2024
Jane M. Breininger, 81, of Tilden Twp., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Breininger. They were married April 13, 1963 and celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Emma L. (Bagenstose) Metz. She was a member...
Carl G. Berger
Apr 4, 2024
Carl G. Berger, 85, of Shartlesville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Balthaser) Berger. They were married on September 17, 1960 and celebrated sixty-three years of marriage.
Born in Upper Bern Twp., he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Stella E. (Rissmiller) Berger. Carl was...
Hazel M.B. Schappell
Apr 3, 2024
Hazel M.B. Schappell, 83, of Leesport, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Larry G. "Skip" Schappell, died March 23, 1998.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Esther (Barlet) Rothermel. Hazel loved her family. She enjoyed watching television-...
Patricia A. Dudash
Apr 3, 2024
Patricia Ann Dudash, 83, of Shoemakersville, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She is survived by her husband of nearly sixty-two years, William (Bill), whom she met at the former American Legion dance hall in Minersville in 1960.
Born in Pottsville on July 15, 1940, Pat was the second daughter of the late...
Kenneth W. Rose
Apr 2, 2024
Kenneth W. Rose, 81, of North Manheim Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Jeanne A. (Becker) Rose.
Born in Schuylkill Haven, he was the son of the late Charles and Anne (Schappell) Rose. He graduated from Blue Mountain High School. Kenneth worked as a lineman...
Patricia Bellinger
Apr 2, 2024
Patricia Bellinger, 82, of Hamburg, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in the residence of her son. She was predeceased by her husband: Bobbie M. Bellinger
Born in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Annabell (Brunson) Kinley. She graduated from Wilson High School, Florence, SC. Patricia worked as a New York...
Emma C. Kline
Mar 31, 2024
Emma C. Kline, 80, of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 in St. Luke's Hospital- Bethlehem. She was the widow of the late Arlington L. Kline, II, died October 30, 2020.
Born in Reading, she was the son of the late Harrison W. and Elsie I. (Nagle) Wagner. She graduated from Penn Bernville High School in...
Barry L. James
Mar 28, 2024
Barry L. James, 85, of Leesport, passed away in his residence on Thursday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carol A. (Melanson) James. They were married on November 29, 1958 and celebrated sixty-five years of marriage.
Born in Ontelaunee Twp., he was the son of the late Alma L. (James)...
Eric L. Kissinger
Mar 27, 2024
Eric L. Kissinger, 74, of Mohrsville, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Carlene A. (Weaver) Kissinger. They were married September 12, 1970 and celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Albert C. and Helen I. (Rex) Kissinger. He...
Daniel G. Berger
Mar 24, 2024
Daniel G. Berger, "Sonny", 81, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of June L. (Wagner) Berger. They were married on July 10, 1965 and celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Stella (Rissmiller) Berger....
