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

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...

Jarred A. Himmelreich

Jarred A. Himmelreich

Feb 27, 2024

Jarred A. Himmelreich, 32, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Stephanie E. (Ensminger) Himmelreich. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Lori J. Himmelreich, of Mt. Penn, and the late Theodore L. Rollins. Jarred graduated from Antietam High School, class of 2010, and went on to study...

Glenn H. Price

Glenn H. Price

Feb 27, 2024

Glenn H. Price, 88, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 27, 2024 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan A. Price.  Born in Butler Township, he was the son of the late Clyde and Lillian Price. Glenn was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked at Kynar, Pennwalt Corp, as the Principal...

David Gibson

David Gibson

Feb 24, 2024

David Gibson, 47, of Birdsboro, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 in Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of Lawrence & JoEllen (Sparr) Gibson. Dave was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School Class of 1996. He worked at James D. Morrissey as a construction foreman.In addition to his parents, Dave is survived by his...

Shirley B. Readinger

Shirley B. Readinger

Feb 24, 2024

Shirley Readinger, 94, of Leesport, passed away on February 24, 2024 in Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Norman Readinger. Born in Stony Creek Mills, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lizzie (Boone) Haas. Shirley was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School class of 1947.  She worked at the former Rights Knitware in...

Ronald Alan "Ronnie" Painter

Ronald Alan "Ronnie" Painter

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald Alan "Ronnie" Painter, 72, of Leesport, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Berks Heim. Born January 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph and Effie (Young) Painter Loness.

He is survived by his brother, Richard Painter, wife Kathleen, Randall Loness, wife Ann. Ronnie is also survived by step-siblings Jesse Loness, wife...

Miriam M. Swavely

Miriam M. Swavely

Feb 17, 2024

Miriam M. (Reigner) Swavely, 101, of St. Lawrence, PA, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Elmer E. Swavely. Born in Muhlenberg Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore D. and Mae. S (Wentzel) Reigner. Miriam was a member of Schwarzwald...

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...

Charles (Chuck) Earl Hafer Jr.

Charles (Chuck) Earl Hafer Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Earl Hafer Jr., 67, of Fleetwood, PA, passed unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on February 15, 2024.

Chuck was born to Charles and Fern Hafer on April 20, 1956 in Reading, PA. He graduated from Mt. Penn High School and received his Bachelor's in Economics at Albright College. At his Alma mater, he met the love of his...

Genevieve M. Fura

Genevieve M. Fura

Feb 11, 2024

Genevieve M. (Puwalski) Fura, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Michael C. Fura, who passed away in 2003. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna M. (Lis) Puwalski. She attended Central Catholic High...

Laura B. Fry

Laura B. Fry

Feb 6, 2024

Laura Bell (Drippe) Fry, 91, of Hamburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Laurel Center. She was the wife of Levi Z. Fry, with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gordon S. Drippe Sr. and Laura G. (Hafer) Drippe. Laura graduated from Reading High...

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...

Christine L. Kilyan

Christine L. Kilyan

Feb 5, 2024

Christine L. (Averell) Kilyan, 62, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert J. Kilyan, with whom she celebrated 39 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Eunice Ann (Montgomery) Averell. Christine graduated from the Philadelphia...

Mary Jane Skowron

Mary Jane Skowron

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Jane (Pizzuto) Skowron, 79, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 in the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Henry P. Skowron, with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Leone) Pizzuto. Mary Jane graduated from Reading High...

Gail K. Wheatley

Gail K. Wheatley

Feb 4, 2024

Gail K. (Kaufmann) Wheatley, 85, of Amity Twp, passed away on Sunday February 4, 2024 at Keystone Villa in Douglassville. She was the wife of Thomas A. Wheatley. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Katherine (Tate) Kaufmann. She worked at Willamette Industries as an account manager for 19 years until her retirement in 1999....

Michael J. Posta Sr.

Michael J. Posta Sr.

Jan 31, 2024

Michael J. Posta Sr., 74, of Reading, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in his home. He was previously married to the late Donna S. (Reed) Funk. Born in West Wyomissing, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Posta and Florence (Eisenhhower) Saltzer. Michael graduated from Wilson High School and worked as an auto mechanic for...

Robert Stoltz

Robert Stoltz

Jan 29, 2024

Robert L. Stoltz, 75, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Schwarz) Stoltz with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Dorothy (Spotts) Stoltz. Robert graduated from Pottsville High...

Wayne Fulmer

Wayne Fulmer

Jan 28, 2024

Wayne Clark Fulmer, 67, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in his home. He was the husband of Brenda L. (Eller) Fulmer. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Russell "Rocky" and Geraldine (Clark) Fulmer. Wayne was a Fire Suppression Manager for H&H Systems, Inc. for many years until his retirement.

In addition to his...

Joseph T. Butto

Joseph T. Butto

Jan 28, 2024

Joseph T. Butto, 88, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the husband of Madge J. (Murray) Butto, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Tindaro and Antonina Butto. Joseph graduated from Central Catholic High School and was...