Obituaries

Apr 19, 2020

Steven A. McGowan, 62, of Hamburg, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 in ManorCare- Pottsville after a short stay. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Harry R. McGowan, Jr., and the late Shirley M. (Gaumer) McGowan. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1975, and later received his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University...

Apr 16, 2020

Dawn E. Smith, 90, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Daniel O. Smith, who died December 24, 1997. Born in Schuylkill Co., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katie (Heim) Long. Dawn was a member of the Shoemakersville Senior Citizens. Dawn is survived by...

Apr 16, 2020

Jamie A. Moser, 48, of Hamburg, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Alvin Shade, Sr., and the late Karen Moser Stankiewicz. He formerly was employed by Bachman Roofing as a roofer. He enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is survived by three brothers:...

Apr 15, 2020

Darlene A. Boyer, 69, of Perry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Penn State Health St. Joseph. She was the wife of Ray M. Boyer. They were married on November 13, 1982 and celebrated thirty-seven years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late William "Bud" and Joyce (Luckenbill) Henry. She worked for...

Apr 14, 2020

Raymond C. Miller, 90, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the husband of Doris M. (Yoder) Miller, who died November 20, 2015. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond C., Sr. and Pearl (Long) Miller. Raymond worked for thirty years for Weist Sporting Goods, West...

Apr 14, 2020

Edwin J. Weaver, 67, of Temple, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Reading. He was the husband of Sue A. (Boyer) Weaver. They were married September 21, 1974 and celebrated 45 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Marvin G. and Virginia G. (Henne) Weaver. He graduated...

Apr 13, 2020

Faith A. Miller, 59, of Tilden Twp., passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of Dennis A. Miller. They were married January 9, 1982 and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Jean M. (Moyer) Wisser. She...

Apr 12, 2020

Arlene M. Hopkins, 91, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Maidencreek Place. She was the wife of James M. Hopkins, who died December 24, 2015. Born in Sinking Spring, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Edna (Miller) Wealand. Arlene worked as a sewing machine operator for March Sportswear. She was a member of...

Apr 10, 2020

Clyde C. "Junior" Casper, Jr., 76, of Windsor Twp., passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Linda L. (Hess) Casper. They were married October 27, 1962 and celebrated 58 years of marriage. Born in Hamburg, he was the son of the late Clyde C. Casper, Sr., and Arlean J. (Ring)...

Apr 10, 2020

Grace A. Schartel, 88, formerly of Auburn, passed away, Friday, April 10, 2020 in Schuylkill Center. She was the wife of Kerry F. Schartel, who died September 24, 2004. Born in Windsor Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen A. (Reppert) Bower. She was a member of St. John's Church, Auburn. Grace enjoyed her grandchildren...

Apr 9, 2020

John L. Hartman, 35, of Upper Bern Township, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 as a result of a tragic accident. Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael A. Hartman, Upper Bern Twp., and the late Carol L. (Deeter) Hartman. John graduated from Tulpehocken High School in 2002. He was a member of St. Thomas Church, Bernville. John...

Apr 7, 2020

Craig E. Zuber, Sr., 73, of Centre Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Carol A. (Rice) Zuber. They were married July 22, 1989 and celebrated 30 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his first wife: Carol A. (Pauley) Zuber, died July 11, 1981. Born in Reading, he was the son...

Apr 7, 2020

Guy W. Petery, formerly of Upper Bern Township, passed away April 7, 2020 at Arden Court, Allentown. Born in West Hamburg June 26, 1936, he was the son of the late John Petery and Minnie (Spatz) Petery. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John Petery and Russel Petery, sister Mary Ann (Petery) Gaul, and former wife Rita...

Apr 6, 2020

Paul E. Auge, 85, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in his residence. Joanna D. (Watycha) Auge, 82, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. Paul and Joanna were married on March 14, 1997 and celebrated twenty-three years of marriage. Joanna was predeceased by husband: Russell I....

Apr 5, 2020

Paul E. Auge, 85, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in his residence. Joanna D. (Watycha) Auge, 82, of Upper Bern Twp., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 in the Reading Hospital. Paul and Joanna were married on March 14, 1997 and celebrated twenty-three years of marriage. Joanna was predeceased by husband: Russell I....

Apr 4, 2020

Gregory H. Krick, 57, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Kim L. (Drumheller) Krick. They were married May 29, 1993 and celebrated 26 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of Robert C. and Marilyn F. (Haag) Krick, Hamburg. He was a...

Apr 4, 2020

Cynthia M. Hettinger, 45, of Douglassville, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Montrose, she was the daughter of Charles D. Hettinger, Sr., and Sharon L. (Rubincan) Hettinger. She graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1993. Cindy was owner of JnC Crafts, Douglassville, last working in January 2020. Cindy enjoyed...

Mar 28, 2020

Joan L. Piehel, 77 of Bern Twp., passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Frank C. Piehel, Jr. They were married April 28, 1962 and would have celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and...

Mar 26, 2020

Betty Jane Levan, 87, of Tilden Twp., passed away in her residence on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was the wife of Paul B. Levan, who died February 18, 2017. Born in Brickerville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Silva (Zartman) Fry. Betty was happy to be a farmer on the family farm in Tilden Twp. Betty...

Mar 22, 2020

Jeffrey L. Sonon, 65, of Lake Wynonah, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 in his residence. He was the husband of Denene J. (Townley) Sonon. They were married September 30, 1972 and celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Helen L. (Wisser) Sonon. He graduated from...