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Local Obituaries for Reading, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy 'Dottie' Louise (Spieker) Updegrave

Dorothy 'Dottie' Louise (Spieker) Updegrave

Feb 16, 2024

Dorothy 'Dottie' Louise (Spieker) Updegrave, 91, of St. Lawrence, PA, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, in her home of 58 years, that she shared with her son Craig, with her loving children by her side. She is reunited in God's kingdom with her beloved brother, George, her parents, and her husband, Walter Charles Updegrave, as well as her dear...

Glenn R. Thomas

Glenn R. Thomas

Feb 5, 2024

Glenn R. Thomas, 67, of Laureldale, PA, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 in Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of the late Gail (Buchert) Thomas. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Rodney and Irene (Gajewski) Thomas. Glenn graduated from Reading High School. He proudly served his country in the United States...

Barry L. Kelley

Barry L. Kelley

Mar 25, 2024

Barry L. Kelley, 72, of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Reading, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia Kelley.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 390 W Neversink Road, Reading PA, 19606. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of...

Boris Corbin

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Paul A. Dengler

Paul A. Dengler

Feb 28, 2024

Paul A. Dengler, 75, of Exeter Township, PA, passed away at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late William Dengler, Sr. and Edith (Adam) Dengler. He was a 1966 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Paul was a proud patriot and was a sergeant...

John J. Paris

John J. Paris

Feb 28, 2024

John J. Paris, 95, of Reading, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in Reading Hospital. He was lucky to find three loves to share his life with, his wife Elizabeth C. (Souders) Paris, passed away January 14, 1987, and his companions Ethel M. Swope, passed away April 1, 2011, and Mary J. Calcagno, passed away October 16, 2016....

Tindaro S. "Tim" Bisbano

Tindaro S. "Tim" Bisbano

Feb 27, 2024

Tindaro S. "Tim" Bisbano, 53, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the life partner of Debbie Kessler, with whom he celebrated 14 years of companionship. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Maria (Isgro) Bisbano, of Exeter, and the late Mario Bisbano.

Tim was a...

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