Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Glenn B. Miller, Jr., 52, of Reading, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Joyce B. (Hartman) Miller, Hamburg; and the late Glenn B. Miller, Sr. Glenn was a self-employed contractor. He always enjoyed building things, riding bicycles and motorcycles. Glenn also enjoyed being...

Nov 10, 2023

Twila Dixon, Mohrsville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the age of 66. A loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Twila was born April 21, 1957 to Nellie (Long) and George Dixon of Emporium, PA. She graduated from Cameron County High School (1975) and received a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from...

Nov 10, 2023

James T. Hendricks, "Jimmy", 40, of Centre Twp., passed away in his residence on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of Janet S. (Breidegam) Hendricks, Centre Twp., and the late James I. Hendricks. Jimmy was a 2002 graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He was a member of St. Michael's Church,...

Nov 10, 2023

Alesia A. Ely, "Lisa", 59, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the wife of Kevin K. Ely. They were married on September 4, 2010 and celebrated thirteen years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late...

Nov 9, 2023

Cheri L. Riegel-Hettinger, 68, of Shoemakersville, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 in her residence. She was the widow of the late David S. Hettinger, died October 20, 2001.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edmond W. "Mondie" and Vivian L. (Dengler) Adams. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1972. In...

Nov 8, 2023

Richard P. Yerger, 87, of West Brunswick Twp., Schuylkill County, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Shirley L. (Deibert) Yerger. They were married September 5, 1954 and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Howard M. and Florence (Leibensperger) Yoder. He...

Nov 7, 2023

Rocco (Rocky) Santilli, 97, of Bern Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in his residence.

Born in Monocacy Pa. on September 16, 1926 to Giuseppe (Joseph) and Theresa Santilli, Rocky attended the West Leesport 3 room school until the 8th grade, transferring to Reading High, Class of 1944. Like many young men at the time of...

Nov 2, 2023

C. Pete Kennedy, 79, of Shoemakersville, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Julie A. (Duhigg) Kennedy. They were married May 23, 1969 and celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Cornelius J., and...

Oct 30, 2023

Richard D. "Rich" DeVough, 58, of Perry Twp., passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Drabinsky) DeVough. They were married October 17, 1987 and celebrated 36 years of marriage.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Marie B. (Derr) DeVough, and the late Dallas...

Oct 29, 2023

Gene T. Rhoads, 83, of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Arlene B. (Naftzinger) Rhoads. They were married November 28, 1964 and celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Born in Tilden Twp., he was the son of the late Paul V. and Hilda M. (Ernst) Rhoads....

Oct 25, 2023

Robert A. "Greenie" Green, 81, a resident at Keystone Villa, Blandon, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Keystone Villa.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Erwin and Dorothy (Michael) Green. Greenie worked as a truck driver for many years, and during retirement enjoyed driving school buses. He loved restoring and displaying his...

Oct 22, 2023

Ricky Reed Roth, 56, of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Karen L. (Krumanocker) Roth. They were married May 7, 1988 and celebrated 35 years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Ralph Reed Roth and Janet L....

Oct 20, 2023

Sheryl E. Wert, 64, of Mohrsville, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Shirley M. (Bailey) Reber. She graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School in 1977. Sheryl worked as a seamstress at Crown Globe Inc., Shoemakersville until they closed. She was a member of...

Oct 17, 2023

Linda L. Brenneman, 73, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of Jeffrey J. Brenneman. They were married January 27, 2000 and celebrated 23 years of marriage.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Marvin C. and Carrie D. (Mervine) Brandstatter. She graduated from Hamburg...

Oct 14, 2023

Francis A. Nave, "Frank", 79, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Laurel Center.  He was the husband of Cherelyn D. Nave.  They were married on May 26, 1980 and celebrated forty-three years of marriage.

Born in Darby, Delaware County, he was the son of the late Paul, Sr.; and Pauline (Walsh)...

Oct 12, 2023

Fern A. Good, 96, of Edenburg, Windsor Twp., passed away in her residence on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was the wife of Donald H. Good, who died July 21, 1984.

Born in Windsor Twp., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Rothermel) Rubright. She owned and operated Pop's Dinette, Hamburg, for twenty-seven years....

Oct 11, 2023

Martin L. "Marty" Mohn, Jr., 85, of Cumru Twp., passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Margaret E. "Peggy" (Savage) Mohn. They were married June 27, 1964 and celebrated almost 60 years of marriage.

Born in Stonetown, he was the son of the late Martin L. Mohn,...

Oct 7, 2023

Matthew S. Brady, Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Debra K. (Long) Brady. They were married on August 22, 1992 and celebrated thirty-one years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Mary Ellen (Knoblauch) Brady. Matt was...

Oct 6, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" (McIntyre) Gaspari, 57, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2023. Kathy was the loving wife of James Gaspari, Lenhartsville, PA of 17 years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas McIntyre Sr and Maureen (Kirn) McIntyre, Laureldale, PA. Kathy graduated from Holy Name High School in 1984 and...

Oct 4, 2023

James T. Sweeney, Jr., "Jim" passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp., after a 9 month battle with cancer. He was the husband of Joy J. (Jonathan) Sweeney. They were married March 6, 1976 and celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of...