Obituaries

Dec 30, 2019

Betty Lee (McCoy) Meck, 74, of Wernersville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 30, 2019 at her residence.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Grover McCoy Sr. and Grace (Heister) McCoy.  Betty Lee shared 16 years of marriage with her late husband Russell P. Meck Jr. until he passed away on December...

Dec 30, 2019

Charles Earl Weinhold, Jr., 93, of Shillington, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:58 pm in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Alice Marie (Wert) Weinhold who passed away May 14, 2017.  Born in Reading, Mr. Weinhold was the son of the late Charles Earl Weinhold, Sr. and Minnie (Love).  He was a member of...

Dec 24, 2019

Richard E. Weitzel, 74, of Kenhorst, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:15 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading he was the son of the late Edgar R. and Virginia R. (Stoyer) Weitzel.  He was an auto polisher for Baldwin Hardware for 31 years until his retirement.  Mr.Weitzel is survived by his brother Barry Weitzel of Muhlenberg...

Dec 22, 2019

Micheline Dougherty, 91, of Fleetwood, passed away on December 22, 2019 at Penn State Health St. Joseph.

She was the wife of the late Hugh P. Dougherty. They celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosario (LaPorta) Borzellino.

Micheline was employed by AT&T,...

Dec 21, 2019

Mildred M. (Barnett) Martin, 87, of Mt. Penn, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2019 at the Mifflin Center.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. Barnett and Mable (Rudy) Barnett.  Millie was the wife of the late John B. Martin who passed away May 16, 1965.

Millie was...

Dec 15, 2019

Mervyn B. Dietrich Jr., 60, passed away on, Sunday, December, 15, 2019 at his residence. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late, Mervyn B. Sr., & Jeanne (Lerch) Dietrich.  Mervyn served in the United States Marine Corps and worked for himself his entire life.

Surviving Mervyn his children; Shannon N. Dietrich, of Shillington,...

Dec 14, 2019

John K. Showalter, 65, of Reading passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, John was the son of the late John E. Showalter and Sarah (Wenrich) Showalter.  John graduated Reading High School in 1972 and later made a career as a truck driver.  John was known as quite the car enthusiast and owned several muscles cars...

Nov 26, 2019

Victor H. Rush Jr., 82, of Windsor Township, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Neptune, Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor H. Rush Sr. & Lillian (Parker) Rush.  Upon graduating high school, Victor served in the U.S. Marines from 1955 to 1962.

Surviving Victor is his...

Oct 12, 2019

Jane C. Shuey, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8:04 am in her residence. Born in Pottsville, Ms. Shuey was the daughter of the late John H. and Emily Claire (Ulsh) Shuey. She was a 1949 graduate of Pottsville High School and was an engineer for Bell Telephone. Ms. Shuey is survived by her brother...

Oct 7, 2019

David A. Glaser, Sr., 79, of Reading passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Ginger A. (Casantini) Glaser. Born in Reading, David was the son of the late Frederick Glaser and Eleanor (Klein) Glaser. Mr. Glaser worked as the Head of Quality at Reading Body Works for 39 years until he retired in...

Sep 29, 2019

David E. Schmieder died on September 29, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Reading. He was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A devoted Catholic he was a member of St. Paul's RCC. He had a deep love for animals and donated countless hours to volunteer work...

Sep 12, 2019

Christine A. Schantz, 69, of Reading, passed away on September 12, 2019 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Julia (Pollock) Schantz. After graduating Holy Name High School she went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree at Alvernia College. Christine is survived by her loving cousin Patricia Herber. Interment...

Sep 9, 2019

Patricia Ann (Bender) Mackewicz, formerly of Pottstown, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Spruce Manor Nursing Home in West Reading, where she was under their compassionate care for the past year. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul, their two daughters; Lisa A. Graham, wife of Todd, of Sinking Spring and Carol L. Gryzwacz,...

Aug 30, 2019

Corean Miles, 96, of Bryn Mawr, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at 3:50a.m. in Rosemont Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond Miles who passed away December 2016. Born in Lancaster, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cora (Lewis) Braxton. Mrs. Miles worked as a seamstress for most of her...

Aug 28, 2019

Wilfredo Diaz Sr. 66, of Reading passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio and Luisa (Vasquez) Diaz. Mr. Diaz worked for Rachlin Furniture, operating in manufacturing and the textiles department for 15 years. He enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar and spending time with his friends and family. Wilfredo...

Aug 24, 2019

Shirley N. Demopulos, 83, of Reading, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Reading, Ms. Demopulos was the daughter of the late George and Vera (Einsel) Demopulos. She worked at the Lunch Counter at Walmart for 2 years. Ms. Demopulos is survived by her children; Lisa A. (Blankenbiller) Yerger of Reading, Cheryl N....

Aug 24, 2019

Leon Joseph Koch, 87, of Reading, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 3:45 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Katherine (Drexel) Koch who passed away November 27, 2013. Mr. Koch served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a truck driver for local companies in the Reading area. He is...

Aug 23, 2019

Michael W. Dougherty Sr. 75, of Wyomissing, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of the late Sharon (Devine) Dougherty who passed away November 12, 2002 and spent 37 years of marriage with. Born in Geneva New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Geraldine (Kenyan) Dougherty. Michael...

Aug 17, 2019

Norman B. Schnable, Jr., 84, of Millsboro, DE passed away on August 17, 2019 at Berkshire Center. He was the husband of Barbara R. (Shoemaker) Schnable. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Norman B. Schnable, Sr. and Emily M. (Kohl) Schnable. Norman was a 1952 graduate of Shillington High...

Jul 3, 2019

Manuel A. Carrero, 75, of Blandon passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Isabel M. (Feliciano) Carrero. Born May 10, 1944 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Matias and Inocensia (Cruz) Carrero. He worked as a floor person at Hershey Foods where he retired after 36 years. Along with...