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Donald A. Zeh
Sep 14, 2025
Donald A. Zeh, 69, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (Devine) Zeh. Donald was a Veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1973 to 1976. After receiving an Honorable Discharge,...
SigrÃður "Sigga" StefanÃa Benediktsdóttir
Aug 13, 2025
Sigríður "Sigga" Stefanía Benediktsdóttir, 78, of Mount Penn, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, she was the daughter of the late Benedikt Guðbjartsson and Magnúsína Jakobsdóttir.
Sigga's life was a tapestry of resilience, creativity, and heart. Outgoing and welcoming, she loved inviting family and friends into her home to celebrate...
Barry L. Vogt
Oct 2, 2025
Barry L. Vogt, 85, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Frances R. (Zajdowicz) Vogt, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Glenora A. (Bigony) Vogt. Barry...
Kathleen R. (Jacob) Weidner
Sep 27, 2025
Kathleen R. (Jacob) Weidner, 81, of Oley, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Country Meadows with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Wayne R. Weidner, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Loretta (Witman) Jacob. Kathy graduated from Boyertown...
Catherine "Kitty" Wright
Sep 23, 2025
Catherine “Kitty” Wright, 85, of Pennside, passed away at home on September 23, 2025.
Born in Reading on May 2, 1940, to the late Frederick J. and Catherine M. Didyoung, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert; two brothers, Robert and Gerald Didyoung; and two sons, Harry and Frederick Wright.
Kitty graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School (CCHS) in 1958, earned...
Marilyn B. Magee
Sep 22, 2025
Marilyn B. Magee quietly spread her heavenly wings on September 22, 2025, in her home at The Heritage of Green Hills.
Marilyn was the loving wife of Robert Magee, with whom she shared 65 years, first as a business associate and friend, then becoming his wife in 1976 to share 49 years of marriage.
She was born in Bridgeport, CT on April...
Joan M. (Johnson) Reich
Sep 22, 2025
Joan M. (Johnson) Reich, 97, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2025 at the Highlands at Wyomissing. She was the widow of Harold W. Reich. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Kathryn N. (Kantner) Johnson. Joan graduated from Mount Penn High School, class of 1946, as well as McCann School...
Elaine M. (Heintzelman) Mingione
Sep 17, 2025
Elaine M. (Heintzelman) Mingione, 86, of Limerick, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Zerbe Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Joseph Mingione. Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Edna (Sippel.) Heintzelman. Elaine was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Throughout her life, she always...
Mary Jane (Kemp) Stieff
Sep 14, 2025
Mary Jane (Kemp) Stieff, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late William L. (Bill) Stieff, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage. She worked as a seamstress at Berkshire Knitting Mills for many years until her retirement. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late...
Jack A. Neff Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Jack A. Neff Jr., 69, of Alsace Township, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Reading, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Jack A. Neff Sr. and Georgine (Ebert) Neff. Jack graduated from Oley Valley High School and Berks Career and Technology Center, and went on to build a lifelong...
Janet (Evans) Vroman
Sep 8, 2025
Janet (Evans) Vroman, 88, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at The Garden at Stevens. Born in Hamburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry D. and Anna M. (Williams) Evans. Janet graduated from Reading High School, class of 1954. She hailed from Northmont and established lifelong friendships with a number of the girls...
Carol A. (Ritz) Shurilla
Sep 7, 2025
Carol A. (Ritz) Shurilla, 83, born to the late George and Eva (Sprout) Ritz of Reading, passed away in her home on Sunday, September 7, 2025 with her son, daughter-in-law and caregiver at her side.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband, John R. Shurilla Jr. and daughter Susan (Shurilla) Keller. She is survived by her Wittle Baby Boy...
John Lawrence "Larry" Curtin
Aug 29, 2025
John Lawrence "Larry" Curtin, 85, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Lynn Marie (Kroener) Curtin with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Gantert) Curtin. Larry graduated from Central...
Sandra L. Ruhf
Aug 20, 2025
Sandra L. Ruhf, 75, of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in her home. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Archie F. and Mary L. (Seyler) Ruhf. Sandra graduated from Muhlenberg High School. She worked at Boscov's for 53 years before her retirement.
Sandra is survived by her brother, Douglas Ruhf, husband...
Thaddeus S. Twardowski
Aug 18, 2025
Thaddeus S. Twardowski, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away after a long illness on Monday, August 18, 2025 in his home with his wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of L. Celeste (Schroeter) Twardowski, with whom he celebrated 22 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Rita (Geonnotti) Twardowski....
Barry L. Scheirer
Aug 7, 2025
Barry L. Scheirer, 86, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria del Carmen (Orellana) Scheirer. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late George and Hazel (Miller) Scheirer. Barry graduated from Reading High School. He proudly served his country in The United...
Susan L. (Painter) Henry
Aug 5, 2025
Susan L. (Painter) Henry, 71, of Birdsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital while surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife of Michael C. Henry, with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Reading, PA, Susan was the daughter of the late Harvey Painter and Daisy (Craze) Painter. She was a graduate...
Stephen V. Aguiar
Aug 5, 2025
Stephen V. Aguiar, 65, of Robeson Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Yvonne (Smith) Aguiar. Born in Birdsboro, PA, he was the son of the late Manuel and Hildegarde (Schulz) Aguiar. Stephen worked as a truck driver for many years. He spent time working at Esterly Cement, and lastly worked...
Lawrence L. Hafer
Aug 1, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" L. Hafer, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Celebration Villa of Exeter. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Spatz), who was the love of his life since high school, as they were married 68 years. They loved to host family and friends, travel, cheer for local and Philadelphia sports, and...
Bette J. Fisher
Jul 31, 2025
Mrs. Bette Fisher passed away peacefully at the Country Meadows Retirement Community in Wyomissing PA on Thursday, July 31. She was 92.
Born Bette Jane Miller to Joel and Fayetta (Heisler) in 1933, she was the oldest of 2 daughters and one son. She graduated from Reading High School in 1952 and married Richard P Painter in 1954. They had a...
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