Danielle T. Patterson
Oct 31, 2022
Danielle T. (Bowcock) Patterson, 46, of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of Daniel Bowcock, Florida and Pamela H.A. (Clohessy) Lambert. She was of the Catholic faith. Danielle graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1996. She worked as...
Richard E. Sterling
Oct 29, 2022
Richard E. Sterling, Jr., 88, of Centre Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Complete Care at Berkshire, Reading. He was the husband of Ruth H. (Manwiller) Sterling, who died October 3, 2000.
Born in Minnesota, he was the son of the late Richard E. Sterling, Sr.; and Rachel (Gussman) Sterling. Richard was a graduate...
Joseph A. Elacqua
Oct 28, 2022
Joseph A. Elacqua, 77, of Spring Twp., passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Jennie M. (Ernst) Elacqua.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Catherine (Gruber) Cini. Joseph was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked for Hoffman Industries, Sinking Spring. Joe was a member...
Jane E. Thomas
Oct 28, 2022
On October 28, 2022, we said goodbye to Jane Elizabeth Thomas-Frey, wife, mother and grandmother, in her Greenfields home after a long courageous battle against Alzheimers.
Jane is survived by her husband of nearly thirty-four years, Leroy G. Frey, marrying him on Christmas Eve 1988; daughter: Ashley L. Frey; grandson: Vincent Zambrana; a granddaughter expected in December;...
Grover K. Houpt
Oct 20, 2022
Grover K. Houpt, 90, of Wayne, PA passed away on October 20, 2022. He died peacefully in the residence of his son Bryan, with his loving family by his side. Born in Abington, PA he was the son of the late Horace and Daisy (Roberts) Houpt and one of six children. Grover was the husband of Joan (Kach) Houpt...
David A. Yeager
Oct 20, 2022
David A. "Yogi" Yeager, 74, of Windsor Twp., passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 in his residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Curtis D. and Arlene E. (Adam) Yeager. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1966, and later received a journeyman's certificate from Penn State University. In high school, he...
Dale A. Beissel
Oct 14, 2022
Dale A. Beissel, 68, of Spring Twp., passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Donna M. (Saweikis) Beissel.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late John D. and Betty J. (Yoder) Beissel. Dale was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He first worked at...
David D. Reber
Oct 14, 2022
David D. Reber, 68, of Shoemakersville died Friday, October 14, 2022 in the Laurel Center.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ralph S. and Verna A. (Musser) Reber. He was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg. David graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1973. He was the owner and operator...
Malcolm C. Justice
Oct 13, 2022
Malcolm C. Justice, 80, of Shoemakersville and State College, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. He was the husband of Carol E. (Bogart) Justice. They were married June 13, 1964 and celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Herbert H. Justice, Jr.,...
Francesca Liguoro
Oct 8, 2022
Francesca Liguoro, 85, passed away peacefully into eternity on October 8, 2022. It was on this day that an Earth angel ascended and was at last reunited with her departed family. Francesca and Carmine, her husband of 49 years, were finally reunited, two souls, at long last, coming back together in their rightful place as one. She was also...
Betty A. Dower
Oct 8, 2022
Betty A. Dower, 94, of Centre Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Dawson E. Dower, who died April 21, 2008.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late Sanford, Sr. and Elphina (Koller) Smith. Betty was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Twp....
Dianne M. Kauffman
Oct 1, 2022
Dianne M. (Haletsky) Kauffman, 70, of Temple, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 in her residence.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Michael J., and Ena M. (Parker) Haletsky. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1970, and received a Technology Degree in Histology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972. Dianne...
Doris L. Leibensperger
Oct 1, 2022
Doris L. Leibensperger, 86, passed away on October 1 as she lived her life – quietly and with dignity - surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Shoemakersville, PA, the daughter of Paul and Adele Kreider. She graduated second in her class from Perry High School. Doris was the wife of John (Mick) Leibensperger for 68 years....
Delores M. Seaman
Sep 29, 2022
Delores M. Seaman, "Lollie", 92, formerly of Centre Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Rittenhouse Village at Muhlenberg where she resided. She was the wife of Ralph D. Seaman, who died March 6, 2019.
Born in West Leesport, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Flossie O. (Anderson) Young. Lollie worked...
Frances R. Wagner
Sep 29, 2022
Frances R. Wagner, 74, of Maidencreek Twp., a resident of Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Laurel Center. She was the wife of Calvin T. Wagner, Jr., they were married February 22, 1975 and celebrated 47 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. Barcz,...
Mildred A. Heckman
Sep 27, 2022
Mildred A. Heckman, 85, of North Manheim Twp., Schuylkill Co., passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in her residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Glenn Emerich; and her long-time companion, Raymond Noecker.
Born in Schubert, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Gingrich) Reber. Mildred was a cook for Dutch Kitchen,...
Charles B. Dix
Sep 27, 2022
Charles Bertrand Dix III (89) of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Charles was born in McKeansburg, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1933 to Charles B. Dix Jr. and Olive Jones Dix. Charles graduated from Ontelaunee High School and grew up in a family dedicated to teaching and performing music. As a result,...
Audrey M. Gallagher
Sep 25, 2022
Audrey M. Gallagher, 72, of Laureldale, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Deacon John B. Gallagher. They were married June 12, 1971 and celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Broney and Rita (Lawrence) Porambo. She...
Leslie G. Weller
Sep 17, 2022
Leslie G. Weller, "Les", "Pinky", 75, of Dauberville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Ara R. (Schaner) Weller. They were married on September 11, 1971 and celebrated fifty-one years of marriage.
Born in Leesport, he was the son of the late...
Cheryl A. Bachman
Sep 15, 2022
Cheryl A. Bachman, 64, of Perry Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of Gary L. Bachman. They were married on June 14, 2008 and celebrated fourteen years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl T. Wentzel and Myrtle (Ruth) Wentzel Kline. Cheryl...
