Obituaries

Oct 21, 2025

Janet Mae Mock, 74, of Boyertown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:20 am at Reading Hospital with family at her side. She was the wife of Clyde A. Mock. Born in Pottstown, Janet, aka Mom Mom or Grandmom, was the daughter of the late Leroy and Flossie (Rausch) Herb. She was employed as an office manager...

Oct 14, 2025

Pasquale "Jay" Muoio, 71, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Margaret A. (Hanna) Muoio.

Born in Comanche County, Oklahoma, Jay was the son of the late Pasquale V. Muoio and Catherine (Brown) Muoio. He attended Frankfurt High School...

Oct 3, 2025

Nancy Jane (Ash) Anderson

May 17, 1932 – October 3, 2025

Nancy Jane Anderson (née Ash), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at The Manor at Market Square in Reading, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Pottstown, PA on...

Oct 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Martin Garcia Valentin

January 1, 1943 – October 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martin Garcia Valentin, age 82, of Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 2025. Martin was born on January 1, 1943 in Moca, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Margaro Garcia Lopez...

Sep 24, 2025

Robert Jacob "Bob" Fakelmann, 82, of York, PA, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1943, in New Brunswick, NJ, to the late Jacob and Florence Fakelmann, Bob was also predeceased by his sister Judy and her husband Charles.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Mary Wragg...

2025

Robert Jacob “Bob” Fakelmann, 82, of York, PA, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1943, in New Brunswick, NJ, to the late Jacob and Florence Fakelmann, Bob was also predeceased by his sister Judy and her husband Charles.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Mary Wragg Fakelmann: his children Patti...

Sep 23, 2025

Margarita María Lopez De Rivas, 61 años, de Reading, Pensilvania, falleció pacíficamente el martes 23 de septiembre de 2025 en el Reading Hospital.

Nacio en Jarabacoa, Republica Dominicana, hija querida de Ruben Lopez y Martina Bueno. Margarita fue una madre y abuela dedicada, cuyo amor y ternura dejaron huella en todos los que la rodeaban.

Le sobreviven su hija, Endrina M. Rivas-Lopez;...

2025

Edelmira Tiburcio De Puntiel, querida costurera y querida matriarca, falleció en paz en su residencia el 19 de septiembre de 2025, rodeada del cariño de su familia. Nacida el 6 de noviembre de 1932 en Bonao, República Dominicana, Edelmira dedicó su vida a sembrar la alegría en su familia y comunidad con su vibrante personalidad y su inquebrantable afecto.

Edelmira fue...

2025

Donald H. Cooper, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00 am in his residence. He was the husband of Amelia M. (Kantner) Cooper. Born in Reading Mr. Cooper was the son of the late John and Helen (Keinard) Spotts. He was employed by Dyer Stone Quarry as a purchasing agent until his retirement. In addition...

2025

Susan May (Orrs) Hawk passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at the age of 73. She was the wife of the late James Hawk and daughter of the late David L and Anna (Heller) Orrs. Born in Reading Susan was a graduate of Reading High School.

Susan is survived by her daughter Tammy wife of Michael Calvaresi, grandson Michael Jr...

Aug 26, 2025

Terry L. Neider, 68, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center.

Terry is survived by his sister, Sharon K. Neider, and his brother, Robert G. Neider. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Kathleen Neider (Whitt), as well as his sister, Linda K. Wood.

Funeral Service for Terry will be held on Thursday,...

Aug 21, 2025

Guerby Aspervil, 22, of Lancaster, passed away on August 21, 2025. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, Guerby was the son of Fredo Aspervil, and Marie Carme Noel.

Guerby is also survived by his brother, Kerby Aspervil, of Lancaster

Funeral Service for Gerby will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM in The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 3344 Reading...

2025

James “Jim” H. Morasco, age 72 of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1952 in Chestnut Hill, PA.

Jim grew up in Ambler, PA, then moved to Collegeville, PA where he started his family. As a teen, he surfed 7th Street in Ocean City, NJ....

2025

Etrula (Hughes) Thomas age 99 affectionally known as Trudie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday July 30, 2025. She was pre-deceased by her loving and devoted husband, Warren N Thomas on October 30, 2015.

She was born in Greensboro NC to Rosa Ana (Butler) Hughes. They moved to Pottsville PA. When she was 3 years...

Jul 7, 2025

Eleanor Mary (Mehrtens) Kruse

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Eleanor Mary (Mehrtens) Kruse, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and widow, who departed this life peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on April 23, 1934, in Manhattan, New York, Eleanor was known for her unwavering strength and compassionate heart....

Jun 30, 2025

Martha C. Morris, 82, of Reading, passed away in her residence on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Lee Earl Morris Sr., whom passed away on September 27, 2024. Together they shared 66 years of marriage.

Born on April 17, 1943, in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Earl T. and Mary...

Jun 17, 2025

Sandra P. Hilbert, 68, of Fleetwood, passed away June 17, 2025 at 11:48 pm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was the wife of Bruce R. Hilbert. Born in Reading, Mrs. Hilbert was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Laura A. (Fritz) Eckert. She held various administrative positions in the human resource department at numerous companies.

Inurnment will be...

2025

Elsie May (Hipple) Budd, age 95, passed away in hospice of natural causes at Reading Hospital/Tower Health, Reading, PA, on September 5, 2025, with family by her side.

Born March 3, 1930, in Hamburg, PA, as the Great Depression began, she was the daughter of Homer William Hipple and Ida May (Rambo) Hipple of Spring City, Chester County, PA.

Elsie grew up...

Jun 5, 2025

Erin K. Byrne, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 5th, 2025, at Reading Hospital, after confronting glioblastoma with admirable courage and dignity.

Born in Watertown, New York, she attended local schools and graduated as valedictorian of South Jefferson High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D....

May 20, 2025

Manuel Morales Gonzalez, 61, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the West Reading Skilled & Nursing Center. He was the beloved husband of Maria Guadalupe Rivera Zamudio.

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, on January 28, 1964, he was the son of Zeferino Morales Gallardo and Maria Gonzalez Gonzalez.

Manuel is survived by his wife Maria Guadalupe Rivera Zamudio...