Paul T. Gromlich
Dec 26, 2025
Paul T. Gromlich, 88, of Reading, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was married to the love of his life, Barbara A. (Sematis) Gromlich, for sixty years. Together, they had a wonderful marriage. Barbara predeceased Paul on November 7, 2025, which was also his birthday.
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Joseph F. Dalton Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph F. Dalton, Jr., 51, of Perry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph F., Sr. and Pauline (Spatz) Dalton. Joe was a member of the National Guard. He volunteered for the Keystone Military Families. Joe often gave blood due to his O-...
Raymond G. Long
Dec 21, 2025
Raymond G. Long, 86, formerly of Windsor Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Providence Place Senior Living, Pottsville. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Miller
Long, who died September 1, 2023.
Born in Bern Twp., he was the son of the late Albert and Carrie (Engle) Long. Raymond was a union...
Gordon R. Kistler
Dec 17, 2025
In the evening of December 17th, 2025, Gordon Ray Kistler was called home by His Lord, where he was reunited with his wife Jane and their only child, Thad. He is survived by his grandchildren, Brock and Savannah Kistler, in addition to his daughter-in-law, Christina Kistler.
Born on August 12, 1940 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, he was the...
Anthony G. "Tony" Denatala Jr.
Dec 15, 2025
Anthony G. Denatala, Jr., "Tony", 71, of Windsor Twp., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Donna M. (Bowers) Adams Denatala, who died June 1, 2016.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony G., Sr. and Nancy Y. (Schramm) Denatala. Tony was a graduate...
Richard C. Acker
Dec 12, 2025
Richard C. Acker, 78, of Reading, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Dower) Acker. They were married on January 3, 1992 and celebrated thirty-three years of marriage.
Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Carl R. and Jean L. (Weil) Acker. Richard was...
Dorothy A. Potts (Shultz)
Dec 11, 2025
Dorothy A. Potts, 100, co-founder of Potts Nurseries, Ontelaunee Twp., a resident at Maidencreek Place, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Maidencreek Place. She was the wife of the late W. Merrill Potts, died December 15, 1995.
Born in Maidencreek Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Helen R.M. (Snyder) Shultz. She graduated...
Franklin G. Schappell
Dec 10, 2025
Franklin G. Schappell, 91, of Perry Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was husband of the late Ruth G. (Reppert) Schappell, died July 31, 2019.
Born in Perry Twp., he was the son of the late James and Edna (Sunday) Schappell. He graduated from Perry High School in 1952; and was a member of Zion's...
Marian J. Bagg (Freeman)
Dec 7, 2025
Marian J. Bagg, 79, of Scranton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in the Berks Heim. She was the wife of James R. Bagg who predeceased her.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William Freeman and Ida Mae (Cowher) Scott Freeman Tronko.
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Frank V. Lorusso
Dec 4, 2025
Frank LoRusso, beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 53. He was the husband of Tammy (Fisher) LoRusso.
Born in Denville NJ, Frank lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to the people he loved. He was a...
Corine B. Rollman (Berger)
Dec 3, 2025
Corine B. Rollman, devoted wife, Grammy, and Great-Grammy, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 96.
She was predeceased by her son, Robert W. Rollman, Jr., and by her beloved husband, Lt. Colonel Robert W. Rollman, Sr.
Born in Strausstown, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Beulah A. (Strauss) Berger.
Corine was a 1946 graduate of Hamburg...
Joyce A. Seip
Dec 1, 2025
Rev. Joyce A. Seip, 78, of Reading, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest.
Born in Perry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Walter W. Seip and Dorothy B. (James) DeLong. She graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 1965; and later received a master's degree from Millersville University...
Terry J. Thomas
Nov 28, 2025
Terry J. Thomas, 64, of Tilden Twp., died Friday, November 28, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County. She was the wife of Mark D. Thomas. They were married July 12, 1980, and celebrated 45 years of marriage.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of...
Evelyn L. Miller
Nov 24, 2025
Evelyn L. Miller, 87, of Perry Twp., passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 in her residence. May she rest in peace and bask in the warm smile of Jesus. She was the widow of the late Arthur P. Miller, died July 27, 2015.
Born in Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and...
Harold E. Faust
Nov 20, 2025
Harold E. Faust, 86,of Windsor Twp., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Hamby) Faust. They were married May 2, 1959 and celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Born in Windsor Twp, he was the son of the late Elwood and Mabel (Schappell) Faust. He was a...
Gabriel R. Seidel
Nov 20, 2025
Gabriel R. Seidel, 17, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Mark A. Seidel, Blandon; and the late Jennifer L. (Sipes) Seidel. Gabriel was a junior at Fleetwood Area High School, where he was a member of the baseball team. He loved baseball and lived...
Jonah M. Horst
Nov 20, 2025
Jonah Michael Horst, 30, of Leesport, passed away on Wednesday, November 19th, after a long and courageous battle with addiction, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and deep connection to those he held dear.
Born in Reading on December 28th, 1994, Jonah was the beloved son of Peter and Gina, and a fiercely loyal brother to...
Jean M. Bowers (Berkheiser)
Nov 16, 2025
Jean M. Bowers, 83, of Hamburg, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She was the wife of George H. Bowers, who died December 5, 2023.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Betty (Geiger) Berkheiser. Jean attended the former Bethany United Methodist Church, Hamburg....
Cynthia L. Christman (Hunsicker)
Nov 15, 2025
Cynthia L. Christman, 60, of Hamburg, passed away in her residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Bruce A. Christman. They were married on June 21, 2008 and celebrated seventeen years of marriage.
Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Robert L. Hunsicker, Sr., Kempton; and...
Robert C. "Bob" Peters
Nov 14, 2025
Robert C. "Bob" Peters, 92, formerly of Edenburg; a resident at Above and Beyond at the Knights, Allentown, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 in Above and Beyond. He was the husband of the late Jean I. (Adams) Peters, died April 20, 2003; and the longtime companion of Judy Hoffman. Bob and Judy enjoyed 20+ years together and were...
