Obituaries

Apr 2, 2021

Iva A. Smith, 90, passed away Friday April 2, 2021 at Elmcroft of Reading, in the company of her daughter. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Harold Weeden and Iva A. (Stone) Weeden. Iva was preceded in death by her husband Neil R. Smith.

Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter Nancy E. Smith of...

Mar 11, 2021

Annette (Wall) Pawelski of Robesonia, beloved wife of Jack Pawelski, died on March 11, 2021 after a long illness. She was 72.

Annette was born in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA in 1948 to Charles and Christine Wall, the second of their six children.

She attended St. Gertrude’s Parochial School in Lebanon, Sacred Heart...

Feb 8, 2021

James Harold Taylor was born October 3, 1937 in Reading, Pennsylvania to Bessie and Ernest Taylor, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.   His formative years were spent in Reading prior to joining the United States Navy. While in the military, he served as a Torpedoman’s Mate on the USS Tusk. James was a devout Christian who loved sharing Bible...

Feb 3, 2021

Gerald Palamara, 63, of Reading passed away Wednesday February 3, 2021 at his residence. Born in Montclair NJ, he was the son of Leo C. and Josephine (Scanniello) Palamara.

Along with his father, Mr. Palamara is survived by his daughter; Maria A. Palamara of Schwenksville PA. He is also survived by a grandson Aiden, his brother Steven...

Jan 31, 2021

Robert Jack Ely, 87, of Shillington, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Mifflin Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. Ely who passed away on April 30, 2018. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Waldo Ely and Mae C. Pauley. Robert served proudly in the United...

Jan 30, 2021

Harvey Stanley Ernst, 82, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Paula P. (Wilinsky) Ernst whom shared 49 years of marriage together. Born in Shartlesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Ernst and Alice (Keller) Ernst.

Harvey served proudly in the United States...

Jan 29, 2021

Gumersinda Muñoz born on January 13th,1941 a loving wife of Perfecto Muñoz and mother of Alex Flores, Olga L. Flores, Norma Bryan, Javier Torres, Juan Muñoz and Perfecto Muñoz. She had 16 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Loved by so many and impacted so many lives. God-fearing woman. She will be highly missed. Passed January 29th, 2021.

Jan 18, 2021

Guillermo Ramos, 73, of Reading passed away Monday January 18, 2021 at Reading Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor Ramos and Guillermina (Melendez) Ramos.

Mr. Ramos is survived by four children; William Ramos of Harrisburg, Charlie Ramos of Puerto Rico, Sandra Ramos of New York and Guillermo Ramos Jr. of Bronx NY....

Jan 11, 2021

David N. Willig Sr., 42, of Reading, passed away January 11, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Barry Kohl Sr. and Katharine (Reichert) Kohl.  David was a very intelligent man and received his Associates Degree in IT at BTI.  He mastered many trades but most recently he repaired and maintained classic arcade...

Jan 11, 2021

Marie (Kramer) Rentschler, 84, of Reading, passed away January 11, 2021 in St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  Born in Hamburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Kramer.  Marie was the wife of the late Charles Rentschler together they shared 61 years of marriage.  Marie really enjoyed crocheting and making gifts to give to her grandchildren.  She...

Jan 8, 2021

George T. “G.T.” Messner, 80, of Robesonia, passed away Friday January 8, 2021 at 4:00 am in Berks Heim.  He was the husband of Sandra T. (Fernandez) Messner.  Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Messner was the son of the late Thomas and Eva (Rumph) Messner.  He was a graduate of Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia and served in the...

Jan 1, 2021

Sheryl Eileen Braun, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died peacefully on Tuesday, June 15th.  Born in 1943 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Sherry graduated from nursing school and spent her adult years enriching the lives of family members and friends. Her sense of adventure took her all the way to Africa on safari and she fulfilled her philanthropic...

Dec 28, 2020

Dolores E. Wann, 79, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Leon W. Wann whom passed away on August 2, 2008. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of John Schultz and Idia (Moore).

Dolores enjoyed reading, taking walks, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by...

Dec 26, 2020

Eleanor A. Kilbury, 76, of Shillington passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at Reading Hospital. Born in Erie PA , she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Goodrich) DiNunzio.

Ms. Kilbury is survived by her daughter Robin A. Raber, wife of James A. of Shillington. She is also survived by her previous husband Robert...

Dec 24, 2020

Barbara L. (Nally) Mierzejewski, 83, of Shillington, formerly of Reading, passed away quietly Thursday December 24, 2020 at Reading Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Nally and Adelaide M. (Mitchell) Nally. She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Mierzejewski Sr. who passed away March 11, 2018.

Mrs. Mierzejewski is survived...

Dec 21, 2020

Peter M. Goda, Sr., 79, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Reading Hospital from complications of COPD.

Born in Reading PA, he was the son of Kermit J. Goda, Sr. and Florence R.G. (Noll) Goda. He is survived by his brother Kermit J. Goda, Jr., his children Julie, Mark & Jonathan Goda, and...

Dec 16, 2020

Rebecca E. Markey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Manor Care Health Service, Sinking Spring at the age of 80 years.  She is survived by her husband Walter E. Markey, Jr. and her children Monique Markey Heathcock of Gainesville, Florida and Michael D. Markey of Hamilton, New Jersey and her three grandchildren Pierce Heathcock, Isabella Markey,...

Dec 16, 2020

Diane Brown, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Earl C. Brown Sr.. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Preston Hancock Sr. and Helen (Guthrick). Diane was a Reading High School graduate. During her life, she was a Nursing Assistant for ManorCare Laureldale until retirement.  She...

Dec 15, 2020

Martin V. “Marty” Grounard, 89, formerly of Shillington, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Rittenhouse at Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Marjorie “Peggy” (Drab) Grounard. Born in Madison, NJ, on February 26, 1931, Mr. Grounard was the son of the late John and Florence (Burns) Grounard. He was Chief Hospital Corpsman HMSC (SS) Submarine Service for United...

Nov 3, 2020

George A. Debo, 93 passed away November 2, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Albert and Malki (Loup) Debo.  George is survived by his niece, Beth Burmeister and husband Steve of Clifton, VA; nephew William H. Brown, Jr. and sons Ben and Scott of Manalapan, FL; and nephew Ernest Nassif, Jr....