Obituaries

Apr 24, 2020

Carnell "JUNEBUG" Talford, Jr. of Reading,  PA departed this life on Friday April 24, 2020 at home with his loved ones after a long fight with ALS.  The son of the late Cornell Sr. and Gloria (Lowery) Talford. He was the husband of Stephanie (Twyman) Talford.

Junebug as he was affectionately known by was born in Richburg,...

Apr 10, 2020

Doris J. Laity, 84, of Lower Heidelberg, passed away on April 10, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Sinking Spring.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and May (Stoudt) Laity.  Doris was the wife of the late Walter Max Miller. She worked in Housing and Food Service at Penn State Berks Campus as...

Apr 8, 2020

Michele Eileen King, 57, of Temple, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Reading Hospital. She was the daughter of Darrell Gritton and Martha Joanne (Flay) Gritton.

Michele is survived by her husband Terry F. King, her mother, Martha Gritton of Shillington and her sons Robert E. Lee King, husband of Jessica, of West Lawn, Jason...

Mar 30, 2020

Howard F. Wells, 91, of Myerstown, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Stoneridge Village.  Born in Plattsburgh, New York, he was the son of the late William H. and Eva M. (Shene) Wells.  Howard was the husband of Virginia (Vanderwiere) Wells, they shared 41 years of marriage.  Howard served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. ...

Mar 27, 2020

Shirley A. Koller, 80, of Kutztown, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Koller, who passed away February 16, 2020.  Born in Fleetwood, Mrs. Koller was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Esther (Bennecoff) Moyer.  She was employed by Fellowship Manor...

Mar 18, 2020

Ruth Ann Folk, 55, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020  in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was taken to the hospital from Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township.  Born in Reading, Ruth Ann was the daughter of the late Harvey M. and Virginia Mae (Eiche) Folk.  She was a custodian at BARTA for 7 ½ years.  Ruth...

Mar 17, 2020

Editha (Westphalen) Seidel, 89, of Reinholds, passed away in her daughter’s home, on March 17, 2020.  Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Irene (Kopp) Westphalen.  Editha was the wife of the late Ralph P. Seidel, whom she shared 42 years of marriage.  Editha worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  She enjoyed singing in the...

Mar 2, 2020

Sharon B. Hartenstine “Grammy”, 70, passed peacefully on March 2, 2020, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Dale A. Hartenstine, and her two daughters, Lisa Lee-Ann Rollman Taylor, wife of Gregory Hudson of Lebanon and Nicole “Nikki” Alicia (Rollman) Aten, wife of Michael C. Aten, Jr. ; five...

Feb 21, 2020

Anthony J. Rogosz (Tony Rogus), 85, of Reading, passed away on February 21, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Spechalska) Rogosz.  Tony worked for SPS Technologies for over 25 years.  He enjoyed joking around with friends and family but most of all spending time with family.  Tony...

Feb 16, 2020

June J. Trabosh, 83, of Reading, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 6:02 am in her residence.  Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Reppert, Sr. and Ethel A. (Roeder) Reppert.  Ms. Trabosh was employed by Winco Chemical as a shipper for 20 years retiring in 2002.  She is survived by her loving...

Feb 16, 2020

Ralph L. Koller, 84, of Kutztown, passed away February 16, 2020.  Son of the late William and Edna (Hatt) Koller.  Retired from Electro Space Fabricators, Topton, PA.  Surviving are two sons, Ralph Alan Koller and wife Lisa (Dunn) and Rex R. Koller and wife Teresa (Angstadt); grandson Chad Alan Koller and step-grandson John Weinsteiger; also sister Dolores Reppert.  Mr....

Feb 7, 2020

Leonard B. Sutter, 77, of Exeter, passed away on February 7, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of Topton.  Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Hinnershitz) Sutter.  Leonard was the husband of Sharon R. (Yeager) Sutter, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Leonard served his country in the United...

Feb 3, 2020

Elenita (Elly) Duran Sostre, 41, of Reading, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:50 pm in Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Angel Sostre.  Born in Reading, Elenita was the daughter of Elena Duran Morales of Reading.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  In addition to her husband, Elenita is survived by her children Henry Polanco, Elana...

Feb 1, 2020

Margarita Contreras, 66, of Reading, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Dominican Republic, Ms. Contreras was the daughter of the late Segundo and Maria Contreras.  She was of the Catholic Faith and was a factory worker for most of her working life.  Ms. Contreras is survived by her daughter Judith...

Jan 24, 2020

Harold R. Einsig, 87, of Reading, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2020 at his residence.  Born in Walnut Port, he was the son of the late Percy and Nora (Long) Einsig.  Harold was the husband of Patricia M. (Essig) Einsig, whom he shared 63 years of marriage.  Harold was a proud American and served...

Jan 22, 2020

Edwina C. Gass, 73, of Richmond Township, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Donald W. Gass.  Born in Pottstown, Mrs. Gass was the daughter of the late Howard and Marion (Hodge) Stroop.  She was a member of Hope Church in Douglassville.  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gass is survived by...

Jan 22, 2020

Lewis Blimline, 73, of Mohnton passed away Wednesday January 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the son of the late George and Catharine L. (Faust) Blimline. Married on April 7th, 1979, he was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Folk) Blimline for 40 years.

Mr. Blimline was President of Contractors Management Company and was...

Jan 20, 2020

Alice M. Konopelski, age 83 years old, of 322 Morrison Road Reading, PA died Monday, January 20, 2020.

She was the wife of Deacon John P. Konopelski.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice (Nangle) Foley.

She was employed by the Reading Railroad as a...

Jan 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of David Paul Suchoza, Sr. announces his passing.  He passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

David was born on June 25, 1933 in Pottstown, PA.  He played baseball for Pottstown High School and served as a member of the army in...

Jan 12, 2020

Gary L. Finogle, 57, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away on January 12, 2020 at his residence. Born in Troy, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late, Benjamin A. & Dortha Jean (Brown) Finogle.  Gary served in the United States Army & worked as a welder. He enjoyed, Nascar, hiking and fishing, and loved spending time at Blue...