Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Carl A. Waldman, 87, of Tilden Twp., passed away peacefully in his residence on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with his family and companion Pat by his side. He is survived by his companion of twenty years, Marguerite C. "Pat" (Riegel) Crow. Carl was predeceased by his wife: Geraldine A. (Kompa) Waldman, who died September 23, 1995.

Born...

Oct 2, 2023

Portia K. Stein, 82, of Ontelaunee Twp., died Monday, October 2, 2023 in ProMedica Sinking Spring, where she was a resident for a short time. She was the lifelong companion of 30+ years of Glenn A. Reinhart died March 5, 2023.

Born in Pottstown she was the daughter of the late Larry E. Carl Sr., and the...

Sep 21, 2023

Linda J. Baer, 78, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was the wife of Norman Allen Baer, who died November 3, 2019. Allen and Lin were married for 50 years before his passing.

Born in Alameda, California, she was the oldest daughter of the...

Sep 20, 2023

June R. Riegel, 90, formerly of Leesport and Centerport, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Complete Care at Berkshire, Exter Twp., where she resided since 2020. She previously resided at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Wyomissing from 2014 to 2020. June was the wife of Robert L. Riegel, who died June 4, 2011.

Born in Centerport,...

Sep 17, 2023

Roberta Marie Adam, 81, of Windsor Twp., passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., where she had been a resident. She was the wife of the late Harry L. Adam, Jr., died February 12, 2013.

Born in Shartlesville, she was the daughter of the late Earl R. and Mae Marie (Wehr) Potteiger. She...

Sep 14, 2023

Marianne H. Matrisciano, nee Killian, 88, a resident of The Villa St. Elizabeth in Wyomissing, PA, passed away peacefully at the residence of her daughter surrounded by family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She will be greatly loved and missed by her entire family and friends of which she had many.

Born in Landingville, Schuylkill Co, PA,...

Sep 11, 2023

James H. Culver, of Bernville, PA passed away on Monday, September 11th. He was a patient at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville where he was being treated for breathing issues.

James was the son of William B. Culver and Erma (Brandstetter) Culver in Tyrone, PA. Born November 6, 1934. He graduated from Tyrone High School in...

Sep 4, 2023

Sonja K. Richie, 84, formerly of Shoemakersville, passed away at Maidencreek Place Assisted Living on September 4th . She was born on February 23, 1939 in Lewistown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clair Thomas and Charlotte Coldren.

Sonja is survived by her three sons, Bill (Karen) of Mechanicsburg, PA; Bob (Wanda) of Landisville, PA;...

Sep 2, 2023

Kathryn J. Gravish, 74, of Windsor Twp., passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Gravish, Jr., died June 13, 2013.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Butchko) Tokanets. She graduated from Pottsville High School. Kathryn worked as a Licensed...

Sep 1, 2023

Patricia A. Long, 80, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Raymond G. Long. They were married on February 13, 1960 and celebrated sixty-three years of marriage.

Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Katie (Adam)...

Sep 1, 2023

Paul M. Foust, 73, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Hamburg, he was born in Reading, PA, to Herbert M. and Louise M. (Yocom) Foust. He was a 1968 graduate of Hamburg High School. Paul was a soldier in the U.S. Army and a proud Vietnam War Veteran. His wartime...

Aug 31, 2023

Clark W. "Buddy" Zimmerman, 72, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 in his son's residence. He was the husband of Cathie J. (Strausser) Zimmerman. They were married January 9, 1971 and celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Born in Windsor Twp., he was the son of the late Clarkson S. and Catherine S. (Sorar) Zimmerman; and...

Aug 28, 2023

Jane L. Hoffman, 73, formerly of Leesport, a resident of Harvest View assisted living facility, Narvon, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 in the nursing home. She was the wife of Robert D. Hoffman. They were married December 7, 1968, and celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul...

Aug 28, 2023

Diane C. Middlecamp, 78, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of Eugene T. Middlecamp. They were married on July 3, 1965 and celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage.

Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of Robert R. Coombe, Andreas; and the late Helen C. (Hoppes) Coombe....

Aug 27, 2023

Mildred L. (Kline) Koller, 91, of Penn Township, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Koller, died January 1, 2008.

Born in Blandon, she was the daughter of the late Milton L. and Dorothy M. (Sutter) Kline. Mildred and her husband owned Star Mushroom from 1950-1986....

Aug 22, 2023

Maynard L. Hook, 86, of Marion Twp., passed away peacefully in his residence on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Carol A. (Haag) Hook. They were married on August 29, 1964 and would have celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage on Tuesday.

Born in Reading, he was the son...

Aug 22, 2023

Harold A. Spatz, 87, of Centre Twp., passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Jennings) Spatz. They were married May 28, 1976 and celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Born in Penn Twp., he was the son of the late Walter A. and Mae L. (Balthaser) Spatz. He was...

Aug 20, 2023

Gail A. Grill, 77, of Hamburg, PA passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023.

Born in Reading, PA on November 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Charlotte A. (Biles) Raubenhold.

Gail was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She continued her education at Kutztown University (BS) and Arizona...

Aug 19, 2023

Jason A. Rutt, 45, of Whitehall Twp., passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was the husband of Katie J. (Raschke) Rutt. They were married May 7, 2005 and celebrated 18 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James K. and Irene T. (Fargus) Rutt. He was a lifelong member of...

Aug 18, 2023

Ronald P. Snell, 85, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Gloria Adele Yvonne (Ellis) Snell.

Born in Bangalore, India, he was the son of the late Percival A. and Emma Victoria (Matthews) Snell. Ronald was...