Obituaries

Jan 28, 2023

Enzo George Pissarra, infant son of Stephen A. and Heather M. (Knappenberger) Pissarra, passed away on January 28, 2023 in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Enzo is survived by his twin sister: Twyla Celeste Pissarra; brother: LCpl Zachariah M. Kern, USMC; and sister: Sheila P. Kern.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at...

Jan 26, 2023

Daniel M. Clouser, 96, formerly of Perry Twp., a resident at Maidencreek Place passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 in Maidencreek Place. He was the husband of the late Delores M. (Geiss) Clouser. Delores passed away on April 5, 2018.

Born in Tilden Twp., he was the son of the late Warren D. and Florence E. (Leiby)...

Jan 22, 2023

On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Eric B. "Bart" Green passed away at the age of 69. After a string of medical setbacks, he died peacefully of natural causes and surrounded by family.

Eric was born in Reading to Mary Jane (Hulet) Green and the late Albert B. Green. Eric grew up working hard on the family farm...

Jan 22, 2023

William M. Elliott, "Bill", 73, of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Vitas Hospice at Jefferson Methodist Hospital.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late George W. Elliott, Jr. and Elizabeth M. (Junker) Elliott. Bill attended Royer Greaves School for the Blind in Paoli. He was a member of West...

Jan 21, 2023

Mary Lou Kauffman, 84, formerly of Fleetwood, a resident at St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 in St. Barnabas Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Harold M. Kauffman, who died November 21, 2017.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul O. and Irma R....

Jan 19, 2023

William E. Benson, 92, a resident at Berks Heim, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Berks Heim. He was the husband of the late Nettie S. (Moser) Benson. She passed away March 31, 2009.

Born in Tamaqua, he was the son of the late Fritz and Susan (Kerschner) Benson. He graduated from Tamaqua High School, and...

Jan 16, 2023

Glenda A. (Ernest) Zimmerman, 72, of Centre Twp., passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. She was the wife of Russel B. Zimmerman. Glenda met her missing piece on November 27, 1982, and they were married on August 13, 1983 and celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Born in Bloomsburg, she was the daughter...

Jan 15, 2023

Leroy P. Kershner, 95, of Windsor Twp., passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown.

Born in Windsor Twp., he was the son of the late Milton H. and Carrie M. (Leiby) Kershner. He had served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Leroy worked as a commercial truck driver...

Jan 13, 2023

Thomas G. Tinley, Jr., 96, a resident at Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., and formerly of Centre Twp., passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 in Laurel Center. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Graeff) Tinley. She passed away February 27, 2021.

Born in Boothwyn, PA he was the son of the late Thomas G....

Jan 12, 2023

Floyd H. Stauffer, 89, of Greenwich Twp., passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 in his residence. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Burgess) Stauffer. They were married August 30, 1957 and celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Born in Hummelstown, he was the son of the late Carroll and Dorothy (Floyd) Stauffer. he graduated from Hummelstown High...

Jan 10, 2023

Daniel C. Kline, "Putt", 84, of West Hamburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in ManorCare,, Laureldale. He was the husband of Marlene M. (Seaman) Kline. They were married on June 28, 1958 and celebrated sixty-four years of marriage.

Born in Shoemakersville, he was the son of the late Leroy and Annie (Hess) Kline. Daniel was...

Jan 8, 2023

Anna J. McCaully, 79, of Centre Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Harry B. McCaully. They were married on February 14, 1966 and celebrated fifty-six years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Facek) Marko. Anna was...

Jan 7, 2023

Charles W. Gring, passed away January 7, 2023 in his residence in Hamburg.

Jan 7, 2023

Faith A. Manmiller, 80, of Alsace Twp., passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Lester P. Manmiller. They were married June 27, 1958 and celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen (Himmelberger) Niemczyk. She graduated from...

Jan 5, 2023

Maryann D. Mahoney, 64, of Bernville, PA, passed away in her residence on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was the wife of Thomas J. Mahoney. They were married on April 30, 1988 and celebrated thirty-four years of marriage.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Tiofa and Mary (Mello) Arruda. Maryann received...

Jan 2, 2023

Kenneth F. Moser, 81, of Centre Twp., passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Elmer H. and Edith M. (Wolf) Moser. He was a US Army Veteran. Kenneth worked for Dana Corporation for many years until retiring. He...

Jan 2, 2023

Frank C. Piehel, Jr., 82, of Bern Twp., passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Joan L. Piehel, died March 28, 2020.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank C. Piehel, Sr., and Anna (Nagle) Piehel. He graduated from...

Jan 2, 2023

Norman R. Kramer, 62, of Hamburg passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in his residence. He was the husband of Denise M. (Brazenec) Kramer. They were married May 28, 2011 and celebrated 11 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Edward and Mamie (Mentzer) Kramer. He...

Jan 1, 2023

Delores B. Cullen, 71, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace A.A (Fitzgerald) Sunday. Delores was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She worked for East Penn Manufacturing. Delores was a member of St. John's...

Dec 30, 2022

Robert E. Comer, Sr., 82, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol A. (Tittle) Comer. They were married on January 23, 1960 and celebrated sixty-two years of marriage.

Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Leo and Stella (Gessner) Comer. Bob...