Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

Lisa M. Ekvall (Reyell), 54, of Reading, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. Lisa was the loving wife to Carl S. Ekvall Sr. for over 33 years of marriage. Born in Winsted Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late, Irving Reyell Sr., and her mother, Mary (Agnew) who still resides in Winsted, CT....

Sep 24, 2021

Harold J. “Butch” Schlegel, Jr., 71, of Mount Penn, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 in his residence.  He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Judy E. Reed with whom he last resided.  Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Mr. Schlegel was the son of the late Harold J. Schlegel, Sr. and Florence P. (Miller) Schlegel.  He served...

Sep 23, 2021

Anna Mae Jean Wilson, 92, of Reading, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert T. Wilson who passed away in January 2009.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Sarah (Murray) Helms.  She was employed by the Mount Penn School District...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael J. Thomas, 36, of Reading, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Donald and Martha (Flay) Thomas. Michael was a graduate of Fairview Christian Academy in Reading.  He enjoyed cooking, singing, playing the piano, and teaching others how to play chess.

Michael is survived...

Sep 9, 2021

Roxanne Fioravanti, 71, of Mohnton, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at home after her one year battle with brain cancer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, John Moore & Anne Bruckart (Hass).  Roxanne worked as a nurse aide taking care of elderly in their home. Roxanne loved to spend time with her family...

Sep 4, 2021

Pauline V. Bortz, 79, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at ManorCare Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Bortz. Together they shared more than 50 years of marriage.

Born in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Funck and Ethel Jones.

Pauline loved sports, she enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2021

Patricia Rae Howard (King), 90, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Stone Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown, PA where she resided for the last 11 years. Born in Niles, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clifford O. and Virginia Louise (Miller) King. Patricia worked as a Butcher for Faye’s Market and as an Advertising Salesperson for WYSE Radio before...

Sep 1, 2021

Linda Lee Bohn (Hoffman), of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, William R. & Nellie J. (Yerger) Hoffman. Linda was employed by Manor Care Nursing until her retirement in 2009. She was an avid animal lover & watching Christmas movies,...

Sep 1, 2021

Stratos Hatzistavrakis, 82, of Reading passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Born in Polichnitos, Lesvos, Greece, he was the son of the late Haralambos and Irene (Karakla) Hatzistavrakis. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Irene (Avagianou) Hatzistavrakis.

Stratos is also survived by his daughter...

Aug 27, 2021

Mildred E. Schmehl (Benner), 101, of Reading passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren E. Schmehl, who passed away in 1953.

She was a graduate of Reading High School and McCann Business School. During her life, she was employed for The Berks...

Aug 22, 2021

After a lifetime of voracious reading, late-night conversations and curveball adventures, Helen’s off to get the answers to all her questions. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Merle (Gilfillan), stepbrother Fran Leasure and his daughter Jennifer, she leaves behind siblings Barb Gardner, Charles (Rose), Anna DeZarn (RD) and Teresa Keyes (Corey) who will always look up to their big...

Aug 21, 2021

Wilfredo Cruz Osorio, 56, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Luzbery Cruz Ortiz. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Gregory Cruz and Ana Luisa Osorio.

In addition to his wife Luzbery Cruz Ortiz, he is survived by...

Aug 19, 2021

Kenneth H. Fake, 89, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl E. Fake Sr. and Ruth H. (Hoffman) Fake.  He attended Pennside Schools, graduated from Reading High in 1950, and studied at the Reading Business Institute.  Kenneth worked at many well-known local businesses including, General Battery,...

Aug 5, 2021

Andres Laboy Diaz, 74, of Reading PA, passed away at Reading Hospital, on August 5, 2021. Born in Humacoa, PR he was the son of the late Benito Laboy Diaz, and Nemencia Diaz Laboy. Andres worked as a chef for Crystal Springs Family Restaurant. He enjoyed playing his guitar as well as building small homes such as doll houses....

Jul 24, 2021

Bernice Ruth (LaPierre) Shive, 90, of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, July 24, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ruth Ellen (Webber) LaPierre. She was the loving wife to Ernest William Shive before he had passed away. Bernice was known for her love that shown to everyone who came in...

Jul 20, 2021

Sabas Regalado- Regalado.  Passed away peacefully with his family, on July 20, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 6, 1940 to Laurino and Maria Regalado.

Service will be held at Bean Funeral Homes, 1605 Rockland Street, Reading PA 19604,  on Wednesday July 28, 2021 family will receive relatives and friends  from 6:00 to 9:00pm...

Jun 30, 2021

Richard I. Blankenbiller, 74, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 4:43 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of Patricia H. (Enzmann) Blankenbiller.  Born in West Reading, Mr. Blankenbiller was the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Reardan) Blankenbiller.  He served in the United States Army and was an...

Jun 29, 2021

Michele Cherie Moyer, 65, of Topton, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, due to complications from heart surgery. She was challenged by physical ailments for many years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd H. Moyer and Josephine (Oliver). Michele was a graduate of Reading...

Jun 21, 2021

Sue Ann O’Buck, age 76, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2021 at her home in Sinking Spring, PA after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas O’Buck, her partner in life for over 53 years.

Sue Ann was born on August 13, 1944 in Liverpool, PA. She graduated from...

Jun 19, 2021

Norman C. Slater, 93, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his wife Irene A. (Lucas) Slater and together would have celebrated 73 years of marriage in August.  Born in Reading, Mr. Slater was the son of the late Chester Snyder Slater and Anna...