Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Gene A. Shenk Sr., 83, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Sharon L. (Stitzman) Shenk, who passed away in 2014. Together they shared 55 years of marriage.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Earl W. Shenk...

Apr 1, 2022

Rowena R. Smith, 90, of Douglassville, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Clyde H Smith who passed away December 5, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Rowena was the daughter of the late Dennis McAvoy and Elizabeth Gray. She was a member of the Ladies AOH and women’s society at Immaculate....

Apr 1, 2022

Sylvia A. Dennis (Sawicki), 86, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kruzick) Sawicki. She was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Class of 1953. During her life, she...

Mar 23, 2022

Anthony E. Ratkiewicz  "Tony",  passed away March 23, 2022 at age 54. Anthony worked at Cartech in Reading, PA. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony Ratkiewicz deceased, and Barbara Ratkiewicz (deceased). Surviving children Seth Ratkiewicz , Zachary Ratkiewicz , Breanna Ratkiewicz from Reading, PA.  Anthony’s sisters. Kim Eschelman, Heather Ratkiewicz . Grandchildren, Natalie,...

Mar 19, 2022

Angel M. González, 48, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Miguel A. Vargas and Ana H. Rivera. Angel was very active in his community. His passion was volunteering and always being a helping hand. Angel also loved music.

He is survived by his...

Mar 16, 2022

Donna A. Kellenberger (Dunkel), 86, of Cumru Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Mifflin Center. She was the beloved wife of Richard N. Kellenberger. Together they shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Bellwood Antis High School Class of 1955. During her life, she was employed...

Mar 14, 2022

Gene Marcella Wise “Coach Wise”, 96, of Boyertown, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Birdsboro, she was the daughter of the late Howard Rhoads Wise, VMD, and Mabel (Painter) Lammey Wise. Marcella grew up in the Elverson and Morgantown area, graduating from Carnarvon High School.

Coach Wise to many, was an...

Mar 10, 2022

William A. Knight, 80, of Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Beverly J. (Dierolf) Knight. Together they shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Stubblebine) Knight. William was a graduate of Reading High School...

Mar 7, 2022

Elva K. Seidel, 95, formerly of Birdsboro, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. She was the beloved wife of the late James S. Seidel who passed away in 1983. Together they shared 35 years of marriage.

Born in Plowville, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Harvey and Esther (Glass) Kurtz. Elva...

Mar 6, 2022

Jorge A. De La Rosa, 58, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in his residence. He was the beloved husband of Gladys Decena De La Rosa, of Reading.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of Basilio and Olga (Linares) De La Rosa. In addition to his wife and parents, Jorge is survived by...

Feb 11, 2022

Pantelis "Paul" Patestas, 86 of Reading, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sinking Spring.  He was born in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey and was the son of the late Yiannis and Paraskevi (Malezidou) Patestas; and preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Patestas, who recently passed away and just months shy of...

Feb 5, 2022

Luis Orlando Murcia, 66, of Reading passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bogota, Colombia, he was the son of the late Isaac Murcia Pulga and Ana Virginia Herrera De Murcia. Luis migrated to the United States in 1983. He lived in New York City till the early 2000’s. He earned his...

Jan 27, 2022

Maria “Maritsa” Patestas, 88 of Reading, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sinking Spring.  She was born on the small island of Oinoussai, Chios in Greece, she was the daughter of the late Panagiotis and Eleftheria (Moundoula) Kolevas.  Surviving is her beloved husband, Pantelis Patestas, whom they shared 64 years of marriage,...

Jan 25, 2022

Angel Del Carmen Toro 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 25, 2022.  He was the son of Angel Toro and Carlina (Montero) Toro. Angel was born Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico June 26, 1937. Angel is survived by his lifetime companion Catalina Negron, his Sons Angel Toro Jr., son Luis A. Toro and his daughter Maria D....

Jan 21, 2022

Edwina P. Reis, 82, of Muhlenberg Township passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Reading Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late James K. Reis, who passed away on October 27, 2020.

Together they shared more than 60 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of...

Jan 14, 2022

John Arthur Renninger, 91, of Reading, passed away Friday January 14, 2022 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Dolores E. (Costello) Renninger who passed away July 12, 2017.  Born in Minersville, Schuylkill County, John was the son...

Jan 13, 2022

Stacey Lee Morasco, 44, of Reading, PA had passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Stacey was born March 2, 1977 in Norristown. She was a 1995 graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School. She was an Assistant Manager at Zoup, a Mother, a sister and a friend.  Stacey enjoyed coloring, creative writing, gardening and...

Jan 9, 2022

Born Mary Foscone of Reading, PA July 16, 1927

Died Jan. 9, 2022 at age 94 at Berks Heim following a period of failing health.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert Kissinger, daughter Kathleen Cammarano, and 7 siblings.

She leaves behind her devoted children; Scott, Cindy, Robin and their spouses. 7 grandchildren...

Jan 9, 2022

Robin L. Foustner Passed away on January 9, 2022.  She was born in Reading to Robert and Bonnie(Beissel) Jenkins

She worked as an administrative assistant at Berks Family Practice.

A memorial service will be held at Whelan Schwartz funeral home on Tuesday Jan 18, 2022. Family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00 am to 12:15...

Dec 26, 2021

Brandon Reppert, 31, of Temple, passed away on December 26, 2021 at home.  Born in Reading on June 5, 1990, he was the son of Michelle (Dierolf) Hetrick and Kenneth Reppert, Jr.  Brandon graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 2008.

Brandon survived by his sons, Matthew and Michael, his brothers, Christopher Reppert, Ryan Reppert, and Damien...