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Emily A. Shuman
May 29, 2023
Emily A. Shuman, 92, formerly of Shoemakersville, of Tilden Twp., passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Shuman, Sr., died February 28, 2021.
Born in Centre Twp., she was the daughter of the late Irvin D. and Carrie M. (Schappell) Yeager. She worked as a supervisor...
Charles N. Berger
May 26, 2023
Charles N. Berger, 82, of Leesport, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Deborah Ann (Pray) Berger. They were married May 5, 1962 and celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles L. and Dorothea I. (Greenawald) Berger. He...
Shirley A. Bailey
May 25, 2023
Shirley A. Bailey, 85, of Richmond Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Richard A. Bailey, who died February 11, 2016.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Albirght and Annie (Bubbenmoyer) Fidler. Shirley first worked for Wennton Shoe Factory,...
Lori M. Shaak
May 25, 2023
Lori M. Shaak, 60, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in her residence.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry P. and Elda M. (Wessner) Shaak. Lori was a graduate of Oley Valley High School. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Perry Twp. Lori loved...
Jacqueline A. Reber
May 24, 2023
Jacqueline A. Reber, 82, of Bern Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Samuel C. Reber, who died March 19, 2020.
Born in Temple, she was the daughter of the late Norman R. and Florence M. (Barlet)...
Julia S. Bickel
May 24, 2023
Julia S. Bickel, 85, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of Carl J. Bickel, who died March 20, 2017.
Born in Upper Bern Twp., she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Strause) Strause. Julia was a graduate of Hamburg High School and McCann...
Marie C. Rubright
May 18, 2023
Marie (Kistler) Rubright, 79, of Ashland (formerly of New Ringgold) died May 18 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill with her children by her side.
Complications from a motor vehicle accident November 22, 2022, attributed to her death. The numerous injuries caused a severe decline of health during the last 6 months of life. We will miss...
Shirley "Chutty" Renno
May 14, 2023
Shirley "Chutty" Renno, 67, of Tilden Twp., passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Orwigsburg Center where she resided for a short time. She was the wife of the late William F. Renno, IV, died July 6, 2014.
Born in Ruscombmanor Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harvey Readinger Sr., and Norma (Stufflet) Readinger. She...
Herbert Bruce Roth
May 12, 2023
Herbert Bruce Roth, 72, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Diana L. (Yocum) Roth.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Herbert E. and Betty J. (Wolfe) Roth. Bruce was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He...
Carl M. Moyer
May 10, 2023
Carl M. Moyer, 92, of Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, and formerly of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Doris L. (Mengel) Moyer. They were married in September 1994 and celebrated twenty-eight years of marriage. Carl was predeceased by his first wife: Shirley (Moser) Moyer.
Born in...
Georgine M. Koch
May 9, 2023
Georgine M. Koch, 75, of Perry Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of Barry F. "Nick" Koch, who died November 7, 2009.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Fredericka S. "Sugie" (Gruber) Romanic. Georgine was a graduate of...
Harold I. Riegel
May 9, 2023
Harold I. Riegel, 87, of Perry Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in the Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. He was the husband of Carole F. (Heffner) Riegel. They were married on March 8, 1982 and celebrated forty-one years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Irvin and Beulah (Wolf)...
Robin E. Fisher
May 9, 2023
Robin E. Fisher, 63, of Leesport sadly left us on Tuesday, May 9th after a courageous battle with cancer.
Robin was born on October 11, 1959 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Robin worked in the first aid and safety industry for over 25 years for Zee Medical. She took her profession with great pride and grace. She is survived...
Nevin W. Adams
May 8, 2023
Nevin W. Adams, 87, formerly of Shoemakersville., passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in the Middletown Home, where he resided. He was the husband of Myra Faye (Taldo) Adams, who died September 23, 2015.
Born in Maidencreek Twp., he was the son of the late Paul W. and Florence M. (Wesner) Adams. Nevin was a U.S....
Ralph R. Rhoads
May 7, 2023
Ralph R. Rhoads, 85, formerly of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Orwigsburg Center, where he resided.
Born in Oley Twp., he was the son of the late Luther R. and Kathryn M. (Klopp) Rhoads. He worked for Diamond Brothers Furniture, Reading; Quaker Maid; and last worked for RTC, Perry Twp. Ralph was a...
Suzanne Lucine
May 5, 2023
Suzanne Lucine, 67, of Riverview Park, passed away in her residence on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Koller. They were married on September 23, 2006 and celebrated sixteen years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Mary Jane (Lawson) Lucine, Kennett Square; and the late Albert A. Lucine,...
Roy C. Naftzinger
May 3, 2023
Roy C. Naftzinger, 75, of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Linda J. (Read) Naftzinger. They were married on March 13, 1976 and celebrated forty-seven years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Walter and Ellen (Price) Naftzinger. Roy worked...
Judith A. Dickison
May 2, 2023
Judith A. Dickison, 80, formerly of Shartlesville and then Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 surrounded by her family, in Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, where she resided.
Born in West Reading on April 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Clarence R. and Hannah I. (Roeder) Luckenbill.
She was the wife of...
Thomas W. Vollmer
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas W. Vollmer, 87, of Tilden Twp., passed away in his home surrounded by love and family on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was the patriarch of his family, the anchor that held them steadfast, a man so great there's not enough words to describe him. Touching all those around him, bringing a smile and laughter to anyone he'd...
Dwight N. Kloiber
Apr 28, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Dwight Kloiber announce his passing….on 04/28/2023
He will be sadly missed by Friends and family alike.
Lovingly remembered by All.
Dwight was not fond of having his picture taken as he got older, Included here are some he kept with him and close to...

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