Obituaries

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)...

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...

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....

Mar 24, 2024

Barry L. Schaeffer, 66, of South Manheim Twp., passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 in his residence. He was the husband of Kathryn A. (Trankle) Schaeffer. They were married March 21, 1981 and celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Grace M. (Himmelberger) Schaeffer. He graduated...

Mar 23, 2024

Amy L. Christian, 48, of Shenandoah, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Martin "Marty" Christian. They were married March 1, 1997 and celebrated 27 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Thomas E. "Tom" and Linda M. (Wesner) Snyder, Mohrsville. She graduated from Hamburg Area...

Mar 20, 2024

Ralph L. Noll, Sr. 88, of Topton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Willow Brook Nursing Home, Kutztown. He was the husband of Helen M. (Krick) Noll. They were married on April 17, 1954 and would have celebrated seventy years of marriage.

Born in Tilden Twp., he was the son of the late Samuel and...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....