Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Brenda Ann Bennett, 79, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 8:14 pm in her residence.  Born in Reading, Ms. Bennett was the daughter of the late Gunnie Charles Allen and Anna Victoria (Houseknecht) Allen.  She received at Bachelor of Arts Degree from Coe College and was employed by the Veterans Hospital in Denver, Colorado as an...

Dec 22, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dana Scott Kistler announce his passing on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Dana was born on February 19, 1967 to Charles R. Kistler, Jr. and Elaine Ellouise (Goodhart) Kistler.  Dana was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School and a veteran of the United States...

Dec 18, 2021

Hannie Miller, 75, of West Lawn, passed away Saturday December 18, 2021 at 5:00 am in her residence.  She was the wife of the late Daniel N. Miller.  Born in Kentucky Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late Brack and Orlena Collins.  She is survived by her children Sophia Collins of Lancaster; Israel Medero of Reading; Seneida Ndure of Rhode Island; Micdalia Espinoza of Reading; Richard Arthur of Womelsdorf; Peggy...

Dec 17, 2021

Barbara D. Kies, 80, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at 2:00 am at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.  She was the wife of the late Robert Kies.  Born in Buffalo, New York, Mrs. Kies was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Chapman) Robison.  She was an accountant for Lehigh County Housing Authority in Emmaus for...

Dec 16, 2021

Harry F. Kruse, 89, of Spring Township, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home.  He was a brilliant, funny, hard-working, honest, loving, and sweet man who treasured being the father of three and grandfather of four.  He will be sorely missed.

Harry was the devoted husband of Eleanor M. (Mehrtens) Kruse, with whom he shared almost...

Dec 15, 2021

Yalibet Lopez Perez. She left this world suddenly on December 15, 2021 at age 24

She was born on September 12, 1997 in San Francisco De Macolis in Dominic Republic to her father Jose Luis Lopez and mother Yalibis (Perez) Lopez. Yalibet loved spend time family and friends any chance she could. She will be truly miss...

Dec 14, 2021

Donald B. Duncan, Sr., 91 of Robesonia, Berks County, PA passed away on December 14, 2021 in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – Sinking Spring. Born on October 8th, 1930 in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Eugenia Barroll Duncan and Donald Duncan. Don was the beloved husband of Carol (McClave) Duncan ~ together...

Dec 8, 2021

Nancy F. Gilliams passed at Berks Heim on the 8th of December, 2021. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Otto and Frida (Pfleiderer) Semle. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard G. Gilliams. Also surviving is her daughter, Diana (Gilliams) Lins, son Michael J. Gilliams, 3 grandchildren Jeremy Lins, Seth Lins and...

Dec 5, 2021

Clyde H. Smith, 87, of Douglassville PA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2021 surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Rowena R, his two sons Christopher and Matthew Smith. His two daughters Beth Green and Denise Jackson, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death...

Nov 19, 2021

Kimberly "Kim" D. Mastroianni was a caring wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on November 19, 2021 at age 58.

She was born on September 27, 1963 to her father Richard and mother Joe Ann. Kimberly was happily married to John Mastroianni for 21 years. Kim was an amazing...

Nov 18, 2021

Richard T. Miller, 87, of Reading passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Gertrude L. (Drupp) Miller, of Reading. Together they shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Mt.Carmel, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clinton James Miller Sr. and Mary (Kroutch) Miller. Richard was a graduate...

Nov 7, 2021

Juan Nájera, 52, of Galivants Ferry, SC, previously of Johnstown and Reading, PA, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC.

He was born July 6, 1969 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francisco Nájera-Ramirez and Josefina (Garcia) Nájera of Reading, PA.

He graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School...

Oct 20, 2021

Mildred E. Tyson, 94, of Temple, passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm at Berks Heim.  She was the wife of the late John L. Tyson who passed away in 1986.   Born in Baumstown, Mrs. Tyson was the daughter of the late Hunter S. and Marguerite (Noll) Guldin.  She was a supervisor at Ocello Industries in Richland...

Oct 6, 2021

Jimmie Caldwell, 69, of Reading, Pa. passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 12:56 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Leesville, South Carolina, Mr. Caldwell was the son of the late Clarence Alonzo Caldwell and Marrie (Nichols) Caldwell.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board ,Dana Corporation and Covington Counseling.

Surviving are his widow,...

Oct 6, 2021

Patricia L. (Allen) Graeff, 71, of Temple passed away on October 6, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and M. Jean (Boyer) Allen.  Pat was the beloved wife of Harold I. Graeff with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.  She was a member of Immanuel United Church of...

Sep 26, 2021

Susan H. Keay, 81, of Weavertown, Amity township, passed away Sunday September 26,2021 at 5:20 pm in her residence. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert S. Keay. Born in Reading, Mrs. Keay was the daughter of the late Frank J. Harmut jr. and Sylvia (Clauser) Harmut. She was a 1957 graduate of Daniel Boone High...

Sep 26, 2021

Russell Charles “Bones” Bergman Sr., 55, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late, Russell Tatum and Shirley (Hinnershitz). Russell was a self-employed Painter and Dry Waller. He will be missed, and always remembered for his love of fishing.

Surviving Russell is...

Sep 25, 2021

Pearl J. Geyer, 88, of Wyomissing, formerly of Mount Joy, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Francis Home in Shillington.  She was the wife of the late Jay Lawrence Geyer who passed away in 2012.  Born in Colebrook, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Geyer was the daughter of the late John Youtz and Bertha (Gipe) Alleman.  She was employed by...

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 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....