Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 27, 2023

Gerald A. Smith, 61, of Coatesville, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Chester County Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Dolores J. (Wert) Younker, Shoemakersville; and William D. Smith, husband of Barbara A. (Dupree), Hamburg. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1979. Before becoming disabled, Gerald had worked at Cougle's Recycling,...

Apr 26, 2023

Clair L. Miller, left his pilgrimage here on earth on April 26, 2023 at the age of 88. He was the son of the late Charles H. and Nora K. (Blatt) Miller. He was born February 12, 1935 in the Penn Valley near Bernville. He was predeceased by his loving wife Marlene L. (Dreibelbis) Miller, passed away February 3,...

Apr 25, 2023

Terry L. Raezer, 60 of Alsace Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 after an accident. He was the husband of Diane Y. (Adams) Raezer. They were married January 19, 1985, and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Sandra A. (Bohn) Raezer, Tilden Twp., and the late William C. Raezer....

Apr 25, 2023

Sean A. King, 32, of Tilden Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in his residence.

Born December 28, 1990, in Reading, he was the son of George A. and Jody A. (Fackler) King, Tilden Twp. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2009. Sean worked with his father in construction. Sean always loved basketball; and...

Apr 23, 2023

Ruth T. Brown, 59, of Windsor Twp., passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William C. Groh, III and the late Mary (Bagenstose) Groh. She attended Hamburg Area High School, and graduated from BTI in the field of medical assistant. Ruth worked...

Apr 21, 2023

Wayne Dennis Yenser, 82, of Lenhartsville, passed away on April 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Robert W. and June L. (Gross) Yenser. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Charleyn A. Yenser, sons Steven and Michael Yenser and his wife Belinda; a brother Barry Lee Yenser and his wife Paula; and nieces and...

Apr 20, 2023

Glenn E. Meiser, 81, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Catherine J. (Lauver) Meiser.

Born in Lewistown, Mifflin Co., he was the son of the late Lewis, Sr. and Prudence Regina (Bossler) Meiser. Glenn worked as a welder/fabricator, last working at API, Beavertown. He was...

Apr 18, 2023

Jordan M. Snook, 34, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Ricky M. and Terri Z. (Zilles) Snook, Leesport. Jordan graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School in 2006, and later attended 2 years at Drexel University....

Apr 18, 2023

Mary R. (Brown) Karnes Brooks Martin, 90, of Hamburg, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in her residence. She was the wife of Richard D. Martin. They were married in 1972.

Born in Pine Grove, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Jimmison) Brown. Mary worked at Myers Canning, and later Camsco, retiring after...

Apr 15, 2023

John P. Tabakelis, Sr., 90, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Complete Care at Berkshire Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth A. (Wenger) Kreiser Tabakelis, who passed away October 23, 2018.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Peter and Demetroula Tabakelis. He was a US Army...

Apr 14, 2023

Jason M. Lassandro, 48, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Angela F. (Madeira) Lassandro. They were married May 25, 2002 and celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Joseph M. Lassandro, husband of Carla, Jensen Beach, FL; and...

Apr 14, 2023

Douglas L. Knoblauch, 67, of Bern Twp., passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Kathy A. (Gross) Knoblauch. They were married June 4, 1977 and celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Forrest L. and Patricia I. (Owens) Knoblauch....

Apr 13, 2023

Kenneth F. Rarick, 81, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Roseanne M. (Fegley) Rarick. They were married June 11, 1966 and celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clayton and Mabel S. (Heinly) Rarick. He graduated from Kutztown...

Apr 9, 2023

Larry E. Baer, 73, of Perry Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Kathleen B. (Blakeney) Baer. They were married on January 30, 1971 and celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Lester...