Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2021

Laura Jean Brown, born in Far Rockaway NY on March 7th, 1979 died Saturday June 19th, 2021.  Laura was the daughter of George F. Brown and Gertrude R. Brown-August, both whom have preceded her in passing.  Laura will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Laura was a resilient, bold, and courageous women who owned her...

Jun 16, 2021

Linda J. Moser, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 8:40 am at the Henry Healthcare Center at the Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of Alfred H. Moser, Jr.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Moser was the daughter of the late William and Annamae C. (Moore) Gabbei.  She was a graduate of Arsenal...

Jun 11, 2021

William “Bill” Anthony Rowley, Jr., 68, of Sinking Spring passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William A. Rowley, Sr. and Irene (Hyneman) Rowley.  Bill was the husband of Joan M. (Reagan) Rowley and together they shared 40 years of marriage.  He...

Jun 9, 2021

Briana Kaylei Whiting, 20, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gerry Whiting and Amy Spitler of Willingboro, New Jersey.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her siblings, Kaitlyn Spitler, Kessiah Brown,Bryleigh Taylor, CJ Brown, Aniyah Brown, Evie Brown and Sophia Whiting;...

Jun 6, 2021

Earl Bookheimer, 57, of Douglassville has left the station on his final call. Born in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, he was the son of Hannelore (Kaiser) of Macungie, and the late Robert G. Bookheimer. Earl is survived by his wife, Donna (Duffield), his children, Christopher, Daniel, Benedict, and canine companion, Ava. He is also survived by his sister, Gwen Bookheimer,...

Jun 5, 2021

Aurel Zaharia, 76, of Reading, passed away on June 5th 2021, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Bucharest, Romania, he was the son of the late Dumitru and Elena Zaharia. Aurel worked as an automotive mechanic before coming to the United States of America. Surviving Aurel are his children: Aurelia Zaharia, Adrian Zaharia, Claudiu Zaharia, Daniel Zaharia, Alexandru Zaharia,...

Jun 2, 2021

Rosa O. Corona, 73, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Camerino Corona of Reading. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of Vicente Olivares and Juana Martinez.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughters Norma Corona, Ana Laura Corona, Alma Rosa Corona, and...