Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Alan Darryhl Weiss, 79, of Oley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Veronica D. (Hillbish) Weiss, who died March 22, 2010.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Henry S. Weiss and Mildred G. (Levengood) Shonely; and step-son of the late Dolores Weiss...

Dec 31, 2025

Stephen J. Reinheimer, 65, of Hamburg, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Born at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, Steve was the beloved son of the late Herbert W. Reinheimer and Joyce A. (Silvano) Reinheimer-Miglietta.

Steve devoted much of his professional life to management within the landscaping and...

Dec 29, 2025

Barbara L. LeMay, 60, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Orland K., Sr. and Barbara A. (Moyer) LeMay. Barbara was a graduate of Exeter Township High School. She worked as a sewing machine operator. Barbara enjoyed bingo and going to...

Dec 28, 2025

Elsie J. Rothenberger, 92, formerly of Leesport, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in the Laurel Center. She was predeceased by her husbands: Samuel A. Buckley and Lee L. Rothenberger.

Born in Fleetwood, she was the daughter of the late Elwood D. and Viola G. (Oswald) Reis. She worked as a cleaning lady for twenty-two and...

Dec 26, 2025

Riley Jacob Rejniak, 13, of Leesport, died on Friday, December 26, 2025 after an 8 year, 8 month, 1 day, and 18 hour battle with cancer. He was a courageous fighter who often said, "I'm not worried about it."

Born in Reading, he was the son of Gregory and Ashley N. (Leonhard) Rejniak, Leesport. He was a...

Dec 26, 2025

Paul T. Gromlich, 88, of Reading, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was married to the love of his life, Barbara A. (Sematis) Gromlich, for sixty years. Together, they had a wonderful marriage. Barbara predeceased Paul on November 7, 2025, which was also his birthday.

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Dec 22, 2025

Joseph F. Dalton, Jr., 51, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph F., Sr. and Pauline (Spatz) Dalton. Joe was a member of the National Guard. He volunteered for the Keystone Military Families. Joe often gave blood due to his O-...

Dec 21, 2025

Raymond G. Long, 86, formerly of Windsor Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Miller

Long, who died September 1, 2023.

Born in Bern Twp., he was the son of the late Albert and Carrie (Engle) Long. Raymond was a union...

Dec 17, 2025

In the evening of December 17th, 2025, Gordon Ray Kistler was called home by His Lord, where he was reunited with his wife Jane and their only child, Thad. He is survived by his grandchildren, Brock and Savannah Kistler, in addition to his daughter-in-law, Christina Kistler.

Born on August 12, 1940 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, he was the...

Dec 15, 2025

Anthony G. Denatala, Jr., "Tony", 71, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Donna M. (Bowers) Adams Denatala, who died June 1, 2016.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony G., Sr. and Nancy Y. (Schramm) Denatala. Tony was a graduate...

Dec 12, 2025

Richard C. Acker, 78, of Reading, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Dower) Acker. They were married on January 3, 1992 and celebrated thirty-three years of marriage.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl R. and Jean L. (Weil) Acker. Richard was...

Dec 11, 2025

Dorothy A. Potts, 100, co-founder of Potts Nurseries, Ontelaunee Twp., a resident at Maidencreek Place, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Maidencreek Place. She was the wife of the late W. Merrill Potts, died December 15, 1995.

Born in Maidencreek Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen R.M. (Snyder) Shultz. She graduated...

Dec 10, 2025

Franklin G. Schappell, 91, of Perry Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was husband of the late Ruth G. (Reppert) Schappell, died July 31, 2019.

Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late James and Edna (Sunday) Schappell. He graduated from Perry High School in 1952; and was a member of Zion's...

Dec 7, 2025

Marian J. Bagg, 79, of Scranton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in the Berks Heim. She was the wife of James R. Bagg who predeceased her.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William Freeman and Ida Mae (Cowher) Scott Freeman Tronko.

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Dec 4, 2025

Frank LoRusso, beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 53. He was the husband of Tammy (Fisher) LoRusso.

Born in Denville NJ, Frank lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to the people he loved. He was a...

Dec 3, 2025

Corine B. Rollman, devoted wife, Grammy, and Great-Grammy, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96.

She was predeceased by her son, Robert W. Rollman, Jr., and by her beloved husband, Lt. Colonel Robert W. Rollman, Sr.

Born in Strausstown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Beulah A. (Strauss)...

Dec 1, 2025

Rev. Joyce A. Seip, 78, of Reading, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.

Born in Perry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Walter W. Seip and Dorothy B. (James) DeLong. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1965; and later received a master's degree from Millersville University...

Nov 28, 2025

Terry J. Thomas, 64, of Tilden Twp., died Friday, November 28, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County. She was the wife of Mark D. Thomas. They were married July 12, 1980, and celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of...

Nov 24, 2025

Evelyn L. Miller, 87, of Perry Twp., passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 in her residence. May she rest in peace and bask in the warm smile of Jesus. She was the widow of the late Arthur P. Miller, died July 27, 2015.

Born in Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and...

Nov 20, 2025

Harold E. Faust, 86,of Windsor Twp., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Hamby) Faust. They were married May 2, 1959 and celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Born in Windsor Twp, he was the son of the late Elwood and Mabel (Schappell) Faust. He was a...