Obituaries

Stella (Wheeler) Moyer

Stella (Wheeler) Moyer

Jan 10, 2024

               Stella (Wheeler) Moyer, 92, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Laureldale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in North Heidelberg, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Steinhower) and Harry Wheeler.  She was the loving wife of the late Eugene Moyer.  Stella worked at Polymer as a molder.  She...

Rafael Fuentes

Rafael Fuentes

Jan 2, 2024

Rafael Fuentes 94, of Reading, Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday January 2, 2024, in the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Maria Rosado and Juan Fuentes. He was the loving husband of Amelida Fuentes (Betancourt) whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage with and who passed away on...

Mildred J. (Luppold) Sekulski

Mildred J. (Luppold) Sekulski

Dec 20, 2023

               Mildred J. (Luppold) Sekulski, 95, formerly of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Berks Heim Nursing Home.  Born in Laureldale, she was the daughter of the late Jennie (Schell) and Harvey Luppold.  She was the loving wife of Edward F. Sekulski, who passed away in 2001.  Mildred worked as a...

Barbara Gail Moyer

Barbara Gail Moyer

Dec 13, 2023

Barbara Gail Moyer, 88, of State College, PA passed away in her residence while sleeping on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Moyer who predeceased her in January of 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 14, 1935, daughter of the late Frank Lester and Myrtle Reynolds Else. Barbara was employed by Penn State...

Vicki E. Guilliams

Vicki E. Guilliams

Nov 21, 2023

 

Vicki E. Guilliams, 73, of Amity Township, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her residence.  She was the wife of James Thomas Guilliams.  Born in Dothan, Alabama, Mrs. Guilliams was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ellen (Clark) Lang.  She was title clerk for various title companies.  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Guilliams is survived...

Gene Lynwood Klopp

Gene Lynwood Klopp

Oct 21, 2023

 

Gene Lynwood Klopp, 85, of Shillington, passed away Saturday October 21, 2023 at 12:30 pm.  Born in Stouchburg, Mr. Klopp was the son of the late Harry Wilson Klopp and Pearl Romaine (Beus) Klopp Miller.  He was a 1956 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and served in the United States Army.  Mr. Klopp was employed by L&B Dodge...

Ruth M. Bertolet

Ruth M. Bertolet

Oct 20, 2023

 

Ruth M. Bertolet, 95, formerly of Reiffton, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6:15 am at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Harry J. Bertolet who passed away on July 29, 2003 after being happily married for 58 years.  Born in Prospect Park, Mrs. Bertolet was the daughter of the late Morton B. and Annetta...

Maritza Lopez

Maritza Lopez

Oct 4, 2023

 

Maritza Lopez, 50, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  Born in Bronx, New York, Maritza was the daughter of Olga (Santiago) Lopez of Reading and the late Miguel Lopez.  She was a clinical assistant at Pivot Physical Therapy last working on October 4, 2023.  In addition to her mother, Maritza is survived by her companion Adam D....

Sandra L. (Dayock) Harris

Sandra L. (Dayock) Harris

Sep 30, 2023

Sandra L. (Dayock) Harris, 79 of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St.Joseph Medical Center. Born in Nuremberg, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Dayock, Mary (Foose) Kaszmetskie and stepfather John Kaszmetskie. Sandra graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1962, and spent the majority of her career in education, retiring as an...

Bernice Nixon

Bernice Nixon

Sep 26, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Bernice Nixon, 94, died peacefully among close family members, September 26, 2023. Born in Stowe, PA August 7, 1929 to the late Richard Reed Nixon, and Helen Nixon Johnson. She was step daughter of the late, Daniel C. Johnson, formerly of Washington, D.C. She leaves behind her loving daughters,...

Samuel Pierce Ulrich

Samuel Pierce Ulrich

Sep 22, 2023

 

Samuel Pierce Ulrich, 80, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Reading Hospital from complications from a stroke.  He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Ann (Zorena) Ulrich who passed away Monday, December 13, 1999.  He met the love of his life, Barbara, at the Neversink Playground, East Reading.  They were married June...

BarbaraAnn M. Sweimler

BarbaraAnn M. Sweimler

Sep 13, 2023

 

BarbaraAnn M. Sweimler, 87, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was the beloved wife of Robert L. Sweimler Sr. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. Born on August 7, 1936, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Rhein and Barbara (Balatgek).

She is...

Irene A. Slater

Irene A. Slater

Aug 11, 2023

 

Irene A. Slater, 93, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:58 pm at Reading Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Norman C. Slater, who passed away June 19, 2021.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Slater was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hattie (Michalak) Lucas.  She was employed by...

Hyacinth Philomena Davis

Hyacinth Philomena Davis

Aug 5, 2023

 

Obituary - Hyacinth Philomena Davis (September 6, 1935 - August 5, 2023)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Hyacinth Philomena Davis on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Reading Hospital. Surrounded by her loving God-given family, she peacefully journeyed to her heavenly home. She was 87 years old and leaves behind a...

Richard N. Kellenberger

Richard N. Kellenberger

Aug 3, 2023

 

Richard N. Kellenberger, 95, of Cumru Township, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna A. Kellenberger, who passed away on March 16, 2022. Together they shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late...

José L. Irizarry

José L. Irizarry

Jul 31, 2023

 

José L. Irizarry Vargas, 85, of Reading, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was the loving husband to Eloina (Alicea) for over 67 years of marriage. Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, José was the son of the late Maximino Irizarry and Cruz Vargas.

In addition to his wife Eloina,...

Richard R. Trythall

Richard R. Trythall

Jun 26, 2023

 

Richard R. Trythall, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at 2:55 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  Born in Reading, Mr. Trythall was the son of the late John A. and Hazel A. (Hicks) Trythall.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was manager at A&P Markets, later Super...

Rita C. Rhoads

Rita C. Rhoads

Jun 19, 2023

 

Rita C. Rhoads, 79, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Laurel Center, Hamburg, PA. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Gieringer) O’Donnell. Rita worked at the Credit Bureau in Reading for many years and last worked at the Shillington Laundry Mat. Rita cherished her cats and...

Ruth E. Darinsig (Jenkins)

Ruth E. Darinsig (Jenkins)

Jun 15, 2023

 

Ruth E Darinsig 88, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in the Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late George Darinsig., who passed away January 7, 2019. Ruth was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Jenkins, and Elsie Mae (Cooke) Jenkins. She was a candy packer at Hershey...

Madlyn J. Snyder

Madlyn J. Snyder

Jun 13, 2023

 

Madlyn J. Snyder, 92, of Robeson Township, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:12 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Wilson H. Snyder who passed away August 2016.  Born in Shillington, Mrs. Snyder was the daughter of the late Sylvanus and Ethel (Homan) Moyer.  She was employed by various card & magazine stores...