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Elaine A. Wolf (Miller)
Jul 13, 2025
Elaine A. Wolf, 81, formerly of Perry Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Manor at Market Square, Reading, where she resided for two years. She was the wife of Ronald R. Wolf, who died November 21, 2007.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Isaac W. and Marion E. (Hepner)...
William L. "Chip" Hardy
Jul 12, 2025
William L. Hardy, "Chip", 77, of Perry Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in the Laurel Center.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late William L. and Stella M. (Seidel) Hardy. He attended the University of Florida, studying psychology and law. William was a Marine Corp veteran of the...
Leon Allen Schappell Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Leon Allen Schappell, Jr., 61, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Leon A., Sr. and Shirley L. (Miller) Schappell. Leon attended Hamburg Area High School. He was a construction worker at Rubright Construction. Leon enjoyed hunting, going deer spotting, listening to country music...
Betty M. Strause (Faust)
Jul 10, 2025
Betty M. Strause, 100, formerly of Leesport, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of Wayne P. Strause, who died November 8, 1998.
Born at home in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence (Seaman) Faust. Betty was a graduate of Ontelaunee High School. She worked...
Shirley M. Ulrich
Jul 8, 2025
Shirley M. Ulrich, 83, formerly of Shoemakersville, a resident at Berks Heim, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Clifford J. Ulrich, Jr., died October 6, 2017.
Born in Longswamp Township, she was the daughter of the late Waltler Miller, Sr., and Arlene (Gambler) Miller. Shirley owned and operated...
Judith Marcin Thomasik (Marcin)
Jul 7, 2025
Judith Marcin Thomasik, 72, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 in her residence. She was the wife of Thomas Thomasik, III. They were married on August 1, 1981 and would have celebrated forty-four years of marriage.
Born in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Brem) Marcin. Judy was...
Janet M. Wertz (Spatz)
Jul 6, 2025
Janet M. Wertz, 92, of Centre Twp., entered the land where the roses never fade on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Wertz.
Born in Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late William K. and Nora M. (Rhine) Spatz. Janet was a 1950 graduate of Penn Bernville High School,...
Howard J. Young Jr.
Jul 2, 2025
Howard J. Young, Jr., 64, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was the husband of Debra L. (Moyer) Young. They were married November 30, 1991 and celebrated 33 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Howard J. Young, Sr., Oley, and the late Rose Marie (Gartner) Young. Howard attended...
Janice F Weiss (Breininger)
Jul 2, 2025
Janice F. Weiss, age 86, from Fleetwood, PA peacefully passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 2, 2025.
Born in Reading, PA on December 17, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Violet Breininger.
Surviving is her son Todd (wife Anne) of Fleetwood, PA. Her grandson, Nate (wife Meghan) of Downingtown,...
Mae Lenora Stump (Levan)
Jul 1, 2025
Mae Lenora Stump, 99, of Mohnton, formerly of Windsor Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in her daughter's residence. She was the wife of the late Russell G. Stump, died February 20, 2003.
Born in Greenwich Twp., she was the daughter of the late Irwin R. and Mary R. (Mengel) Levan. She was a member of...
David A. Yourkawitch
Jun 29, 2025
David A. Yourkawitch, 76 of Richmond Twp., passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 in his residence. He was the husband of Susan M. (Hollinger) Yourkawitch. They were married August 28, 1971 and celebrated 53 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony and Leah (Einsig) Yourkawitch. He graduated from Fleetwood High...
Roxanne Porter (Czimcharo)
Jun 26, 2025
Roxanne Porter, 47, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was the wife of Keith B. Porter.
Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late James Czimcharo and Evelyn G. (Gralewski) Czimcharo. Roxanne was a 1996 graduate of Hamburg...
John Richard "Dick" Keiser
Jun 23, 2025
John Richard Keiser, "Dick", 97, of Hamburg, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was the husband of Mary M. (Nies) Keiser. They were married on July 23, 1960 and would have celebrated sixty-five years of marriage.
Born in West Reading on July 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Elmer W. and Elsie...
Lew A. Roth
Jun 21, 2025
Lew A. Roth, 78, of Leesport, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Linda J. (Heinsey) Roth. They were married November 28, 1970 and celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Herbert and Betty J. (Wolfe) Roth. He graduated from...
Norman G. Sunday
Jun 15, 2025
Norman G. Sunday, 80, of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Maidencreek Place, where he was for a short time. He was the husband of Ruthann (Heist) Sunday. They were married November 28, 1965 and celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Born in Richmond Twp., he was the son of the late George W. and...
Robert M. Morrison
Jun 13, 2025
Robert Milton Morrison, 91, of Kempton, Pennsylvania, passed away in his home on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Born in Elkins, West Virginia, Robert was the youngest son of the late Guy Harold and Mary Ellen Graves Morrison. He had four sisters, Ellen, Becky, Jean, and Ruth. Robert graduated from Elkins High School in 1952. He also attended...
Gertrude R. "Trudy" Biebel
Jun 11, 2025
Gertrude R. Biebel, "Trudy," 93, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Laurel Center, Tilden Twp. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Biebel, Sr., died February 18, 2003.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary R. (McCracken) Madden. She worked assembling electronics for Tecknitrol, Philadelphia...
Ronald D. Lawson
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald D. Lawson, 87, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Keller) Lawson. They were married on March 20, 1965 and celebrated sixty years of marriage.
Born in Black Lick, Indiana Co., he was the son of the late Elmer...
William G. Huey
Jun 7, 2025
Husband, father, brother, grand father, great grand father and friend
William G. "Bill" Huey, 76, of Bernville, PA, followed the call from our Lord and Savior to move to his Heavenly home on Saturday June 7, 2025. He is survived by wife and best friend Brenda, daughter Jennifer (Timothy) McKenrick of Boulder MT, grandchildren Victoria (Alexander) Ribner...
Shari L. Lenhart
Jun 7, 2025
Shari L. Lenhart, 64, of Perry Twp., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Penn Sate Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elaine (Bagenstose) Lenhart. She graduated from Brandywine Heights High School in 1978. She worked for Redner's Warehouse Markets since 2005 and was currently employed...

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