Obituaries

Mar 19, 2023

 

Nancy A. Hernandez, 83, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose G. Hernandez, who passed away on August 9, 2009. Born on March 21, 1939, in San Pedro Sula Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Rodriguez and Edelmira Paz. Nancy was...

Mar 17, 2023

 

Stanley G. Schaffer Sr., 91, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, March 17, 2023.He was the beloved husband of the late Pearl F. (Kulp) Schaffer, who passed away on September 17, 2017. Together they shared 66 years of marriage.

Born in Limeport, PA he was the son of the late William B....

Mar 3, 2023

               Juana (Fuentes) Morales, 95, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 3, 2023.  Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is was the daughter of the late Maria Santiago and Juan Fuentes.  Juana was the wife of the late Francisco Morales and they were married...

Mar 2, 2023

 

Mary Irene (Eck) Lambert, 97, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 12:06 pm at Genesis HealthCare, Bethlehem.  She was the widow of the late Harold Joseph Lambert who passed away November 1, 1994.  Born in Oriole, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Anna (Kimmick) Eck.  She was a graduate of Montoursville High School. ...

Feb 19, 2023

Julia M. Lopez, 86, of Wildwood NJ, currently residing in Reading, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Frank Lopez Sr., of Wildwood, NJ. Together they shared 64 years of marriage. Born on January 27, 1937, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter...

Feb 6, 2023

Diane L. (Killian) Xavios-Essick, 62, of West Lawn passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Promedica – West Reading.  Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Rosenstiehl) Killian and Kenneth Killian, Sr.  Diane graduated from Wilson Sr. High School in 1979 and continued her education at Beauty School but found a career as a...

Jan 24, 2023

Mildred (Milly) Babb Leiby, 88, of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Edwin Leiby.  Raised in West Lawn, Milly was the daughter of the late Gordon and Helen (Keeney) Hassel.  She was a long-time employee of Met-Ed until her retirement.  She was feisty and fun. For years, she...

Jan 17, 2023

Geraldine E. Westley, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Spring Township.  She was the wife of the late Jack H. Westley.  Born in Mt. Carmel, Mrs. Westley was the daughter of the late George and Annabelle (Lasko) East.  She was employed by various businesses in administration and bookkeeping. ...

Jan 11, 2023

Stephen J. Usher, 79, of Bernville, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at The Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband to Virginia G. (Messer).  Born in Reading, Stephen was the son of the late LeRoy Usher, and Julia (Metivier) Usher.

Stephen graduated from Milton Hershey High school and went on to work as a Draftsman...

Jan 3, 2023

Lamar Robert Gift, 84, of Laureldale, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:06 am at Complete Care, Berkshire.  Born in Evansville, Berks County, Mr. Gift was the son of the late Harold and Irene (Focht) Gift.  He served in the United States Army and the United States Navy.  Mr. Gift was employed by various companies in Berks County...

Dec 25, 2022

Van der Goes, Elizabeth (Betsy), SHILLINGTON PA.  Elizabeth “Betsy” van der Goes died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Heritage of Green Hills after succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease.

Born in New York City in 1936, she lived most of her adult life in the Capital District area of New York State.  She graduated from Chatham High...

Dec 6, 2022

Theodore S. “Ted” Guzewski, 71, of Alsace Township, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:40 am at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of Marian D. (Kohler) Guzewski.  Born in Reading, Mr. Guzewski was the son of the late Theodore L. and Helen J. (Konczewski) Guzewski.  He served in the United States Army during the...

Nov 12, 2022

Our brother Diego “D” Velazquez passed away this weekend leaving behind unfinished adventures and broken hearts. D was 18 years old, on his last year of High school when our oldest brother arrived at the hospital to receive the news that our Brother D had tragically passed away.

D’s birthday was the 29th of November where he...

Nov 11, 2022

Pamela June Bair-Grubb, 66, of Shillington, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm in her residence.  Born in Philadelphia, Pamela was the daughter of the late Donald J. and Norma (Palmer) Barrington.  She was previously employed by the Animal Rescue League of Berks County as an animal care technician until her retirement.    Pamela loved animals and was a...

Oct 31, 2022

Robert G. Brazier, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at The Heritage of Green Hills. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Helen (Dannaker) Brazier. Robert was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1951.  He served in the United States Army during 1954-1956.

During his life,...

Oct 26, 2022

David L. Wagner, Sr., 81, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:39 am at Reading Hospital.  Born in Boyertown, Mr. Wagner was the son of the late John H. and Erma B. (Moser) Wagner.  He was employed as a shipper at Conestoga Wood for 20 years, retiring in 2006.  Mr. Wagner is survived by his sons,...

Oct 22, 2022

Reverend Dr. George Schaff Fitz, 89, of Wernersville, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia M. (Cunningham) Fitz in July 1988 and by his second wife Marjorie R. (Eckert) Fitz, September 2020.  Born in Rowan County, Salisbury, North Carolina, Reverend Dr....

Oct 13, 2022

Joan L. Clemmer (Bowers), 88, of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Mifflin Center. She was the loving wife to Robert L. Clemmer, who passed on November 9, 2017. Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Stewart Bowers and Kathryn (Madeira). Joan was a graduate of Reading High School and went on to work...

Oct 7, 2022

Barbara Ann Gehret, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:55 am at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert Edward Gehret who passed away February 20, 1993.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Gehret was the daughter of the late Lester W. and Barbara (Schott) Link.  She was member a long-standing member of Reading...

Oct 5, 2022

Sandra L. Cramner, 61, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022 at 2:40 pm at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Scott A. Cramner.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Cramner was the daughter of the late George and Catharine (Faust) Blimline.  She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church and was a 1979 graduate of Governor Mifflin...