Joy D. Parr
Mar 1, 2022
Joy D. Parr, 53, of Washington, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Barry E. Mann, of Troy, PA; and Linda D. (Zollers) Mann, Reading. Joy was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School and received a Master's Degree in speech and audiology. She worked as a speech therapist. Joy...
James L. Yeakley
Feb 28, 2022
James Lee Yeakley born August 16, 1945 has passed on February 28, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Anyone who knew Jim was touched by his kindness and his giving heart. Jim was always there if you needed him and would be at your side helping in a moment's notice. Jim loved the outdoors, hunting and driving to many...
Bernice F. Sterner
Feb 27, 2022
Bernice "Bonnie" Sterner, 80, passed away peacefully in her Mertztown, PA home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 surrounded by her children, her husband of 55-years, Robert "Bob" Sterner, and her beloved dog, Mochi. Born on November 27, 1941 at Community General Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania, Bonnie was a graduate of Hamburg Area High School. She met her husband, Bob, while...
Karl J.A. Engel
Feb 22, 2022
Karl J.A. Engel, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg. Karl was residing in Hamburg, but formerly resided on Snyder Drive, Leesport, from August 1960 until April 2019. He grew up in Shoemakersville PA. Karl was the husband of Ella M. (Miller) Engel, who died September 7, 2018. Born in Shoemakersville, he was...
Craig N.L. Rentschler
Feb 19, 2022
Craig N.L. Rentschler, 68, of Shoemakersville, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Lynne M. (Melcher) Rentschler. They were married September 10, 2005. Born in Reading, he was the son of Norman L. and Rose Marie (Blackwell) Rentschler. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1971. Craig worked as a tow motor...
Joseph N.R. Jalbert
Feb 18, 2022
Joseph N.R. Jalbert, Jr., 61, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 in his residence. Born in Miles City, Montana, he was the son of Joseph N.R. Jalbert, Sr., Lewiston, ME and the late Wilma A. (Purdy) Jalbert. He worked as a truck driver for Denver Cold Storage for approximately the past 10 years. Joe was a supporter of...
Dorothy J. Sandridge
Feb 18, 2022
Dorothy J. Sandridge, 82, of Shoemakersville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 in the comfort of her home at her request, and then demand. She was the wife of the late Edward E. Sandridge, Sr. A coworker of Ed's at Carpenter Steel, by the name of George Rickenbach, asked him for a ride home and if he wanted to...
Richard A. Lutz
Feb 16, 2022
Richard A. Lutz, "Squirrel", 85, of Hamburg, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was the companion of Carline M. Blatt. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Earl D. and Edith M. (Henn) Lutz. Richard was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for nine years. He worked for Wright's Knitting...
John G. Keller
Feb 16, 2022
John G. Keller, 95, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Blandon, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (George) Keller. He was a US Army veteran serving in the 78th Amphibious Tank Division. He worked in the landscaping business with his father, spent some time working...
Cynthia C. Richards
Feb 15, 2022
Cynthia Colcord Richards, 64, of Mohrsville, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of George A. Richards. Born in Dover, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Yvonne (Mansson) Colcord. She graduated from Hopatcong High School (NJ). Cyndi worked as a home health care professional. She loved life, her family, and...
Michael C. Cafurello
Feb 12, 2022
Michael C. Cafurello, Jr., "Mick" passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Sandra J. (Steckler) Cafurello. They were married December 16, 1978 and celebrated 43 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael C. Cafurello, Sr., and Elizabeth (Becker) Cafurello....
Todd G. Olsen
Feb 8, 2022
Todd G. Olsen, 63, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away Tuesday February 8, 2022 in his residence. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Gilbert S. and Joan C. (Strusz) Olsen. He graduated from Hicksville High School in 1976. He was employed as a dockbuilder for Local No. 1456 in the City of New York. He...
Glenn A. Schoener
Feb 7, 2022
Glenn A. Schoener, 65, formerly of Hamburg, a resident at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, Reading, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Randall C. and Emily L. (Knappenberger) Schoener. He graduated from Slatington High School in 1975. He was employed by Greyhound Bus Company, Omaha, NE in the customer service...
John E. Rittle
Feb 7, 2022
John E. Rittle, 68, of North Heidelberg Twp., passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Oxenreider) Rittle. They were married on September 11, 1976 and celebrated forty-five years of marriage. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Gloria...
Frederick R. Ancillai
Feb 5, 2022
Frederick R. Ancillai, 64, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was the husband of Donna L. (Eckman) Ancillai. They were married September 15, 1985 and celebrated 36 years of marriage. Born in Newark, NJ, Fred was the son of the late Fred and Barbara (Carver) Ancillai. He graduated from South Mountain High School, West Orange, NJ....
Nicholas Deeter
Jan 30, 2022
Nicholas Deeter, Jr., 65, of Centre Twp., passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in his residence. He was the husband of Lana R. (Leibensperger) Deeter. They were married June 13, 1977 and celebrated 44 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nicholas Deeter, Sr., and Margaret V. (Seyler) Brader. He graduated from Exeter High...
Kim R. Emes
Jan 28, 2022
Kim R. Emes, 68, of Muhlenberg Twp., formerly of Hamburg, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Jane A. (Wayne) Emes. He graduated from Reading High School in 1971, and later received an associates degree in Criminal Justice from Alvernia University. He was a US...
David E. Brickey
Jan 28, 2022
David Emery Brickey, 82, of Hamburg, passed away on January 28, 2022. David was born on August 7, 1939 in Alton, Illinois. He served six years in the Navy in special forces during Vietnam and worked for the FAA until retirement. He spent considerable time in Colorado and Wyoming, loved his horses, played the bagpipes, and enjoyed reading. David is...
Dennis L. Hettinger
Jan 25, 2022
Dennis L. Hettinger, 65, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Norman and Carolyn (Krause) Hettinger. Dennis was a 1975 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He worked for Shartlesville Farm Service. He was a member of the former Trinity United Church of Christ, Leesport....
Catherine E. Adams
Jan 25, 2022
Catherine E. Adams, 78, of Centre Twp., passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth C. Adams. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Pauline (Foieri) Roth. Catherine was a 1962 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She enjoyed sewing and baking; and loved her plants. Catherine...
