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Ruth E. Shears
Apr 11, 2024
Ruth E. (Clouser) Shears, 64, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was the wife of Douglas W. Shears, with whom she celebrated 25 years of marriage as of April 1, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Nelson and Mary Jane (Kline) Clouser. She...
Maureen J. Truckly
Apr 6, 2024
Maureen J. (Olsen) Truckly, 82, of Exeter, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was the loving wife of Francis Truckly. Born in East McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Maryann (Bajgier) Olsen. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and found joy...
Thomas F. Rathman
Apr 4, 2024
Thomas F. Rathman, 61, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Phyllis J. (Hornberger) Rathman and the late Thomas F. Rathman. Tommy graduated from Exeter High School, class of 1980. He owned his own business, Tom Rathman General...
Elaine F. Fox
Mar 31, 2024
Elaine F. (Weidner) Fox, 88, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Willow Valley Communities. She was the wife of James C. Fox, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Russell and Erma O. (Fisher) Weidner. Elaine was...
Boguslaw "Billy" Mietelski
Mar 29, 2024
Boguslaw "Billy" Mietelski, 66, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Dobrzany, Poland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Hrabelska) Mietelski. Billy graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Billy worked for Brentwood Industries for many...
Barry L. Kelley
Mar 25, 2024
Barry L. Kelley, 72, passed away on March 25, 2024. Beloved by his wife, Trisha (Talarico) and daughter, Janine, Barry was born in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from Exeter High School, Reading, PA and earned an Associate Degree at Penn State University. In retirement, Barry relocated to North Myrtle Beach, SC. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne (Cynthia) and...
Boris Corbin
Mar 24, 2024
Dr. Boris Corbin, 92, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday March 24, 2024, at Berks Heim. Born in East New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Frances (Ellner) Corbin. Boris was pre-deceased by Joyce, his beloved wife of 64 years.
Boris graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School then went on to receive a Bachelors of Science degree...
Shirley L. Haas
Mar 24, 2024
Shirley L. (Knorr) Haas, 92, of Douglassville, formerly of Exeter, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville. She was the wife of Earl E, Haas. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Burnish) Knorr. Shirley attended Jacksonwald School and was a member of Seyfert Wesleyan Church.
In addition to her...
Jean P. Fromuth
Mar 24, 2024
Jean Patricia (Vogel) Fromuth, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on March 24. She was born in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Greene) Vogel. She was predeceased by her husband James C. Fromuth, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.
She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic and later graduated from Fitzgerald...
Elinor Makowiecki
Mar 23, 2024
Elinor L. (Schaeffer) Makowiecki, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Complete Care at Berkshire. She was the wife of the late John Makowiecki, who passed away in 2008. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Elsie A. (Mull) Schaeffer. Elinor was a graduate of Reading High School, class...
Charles L. Miller Jr., "Charlie"
Mar 20, 2024
Charles L. Miller Jr., "Charlie", 91, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Janet E. (Kline) Miller, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Amity, PA, he was the son of the late Charles L. Miller Sr., and Grace K. (Kutz) Miller. Charlie graduated from Oley...
Gloria M. Seifrit
Mar 19, 2024
Gloria M. Seifrit, 90, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at her residence on March 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Claude E. Seifrit. Born in Reading, PA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Bachman) Matz. She was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1951. Gloria worked...
Dixie L. Warmkessel
Mar 17, 2024
Dixie L. (Harvey) Warmkessel, 88, of Oley, formerly of Reiffton passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Laureldale Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Warmkessel. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Harvey Jr. and Minnie (Rumpf) Harvey. Dixie graduated from Pine Grove High School. She continued her...
Jessica M. Becker
Mar 12, 2024
Jessica M. Becker, 35, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Nancy (Kantner) Becker Prince, of Reading, and the late Robert W. Becker Jr. Jess attended Daniel Boone and Exeter High School.
In addition to her mother, Jess is survived by her children; Constance, Kyri,...
Margaret A. "Penny" Kroznuski
Mar 6, 2024
Margaret A. "Penny" (Rayson) Kroznuski, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was the wife of Edward V. Kroznuski, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. He was the love of her life. Born in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Josephine (Houser) Rayson. Penny graduated from Hazleton High...
Timothy Boyd Lamon
Mar 5, 2024
Timothy Boyd Lamon, 74, of Blandon, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Cynthia L. (Killian) Lamon, with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage. Born in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Wilmer Lamon and Jean Lamon...
Richard L. Strause
Mar 2, 2024
Richard L. Strause, 97, of Mount Penn, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Thirza L. (Roadarmel) Strause, with whom he celebrated 73 years of marriage. Born in Shillington, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Mabel V. (Gaul) Strause. After graduating highschool, Richard served his...
Raul E. Driggs
Mar 1, 2024
Raul E. Driggs, 83, of Exeter Township, originally from Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Virginia (Manrique) Driggs. Born in Cuba, he was the son of the late Rosa Driggs and Jose Miguel Esteva. Raul proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as a...
Michael D. Palm
Mar 1, 2024
Michael D. Palm, 83, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Harp) Palm.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of Michael's family. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
Beatrice Lou Newman
Feb 29, 2024
Beatrice Lou (Ell) Newman, 85, of St Lawrence PA left the Earth on February 29, 2024 in Arbor Terrace Willistown. She was the wife of the late Thomas Newman. Born April 10, 1938 in Kingston, PA To Harry and Sarah (Walp) Ell the second of four children
(Ralph, David and Gladys). Bea graduated from Dallas High School, and continued her education...
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