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Cheryl K. Billman

Cheryl K. Billman

Dec 14, 2023

Cheryl K. (Smith) Billman, 79, of Bern Township, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Wayne W. Oberstedt, who passed away August 31, 2021. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William M. Smith and Emily (Shurr) Heim. She graduated from...

Linda Kindoll

Linda Kindoll

Dec 11, 2023

Linda Gail (Walters) Kindoll, 75, of Leesport, PA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Berks Heim. Born in Harrison Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Lois V. (Shaffer) Walters. Linda graduated from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach. She worked for multiple insurance companies for many years until her retirement. Linda loved...

Geraldine M. Wegman

Geraldine M. Wegman

Dec 10, 2023

Geraldine M. (Moyer) Wegman, 91, of Amity Township, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2023, at Amity Place Assisted Living. She was the widow of the late Daniel L. Wegman. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Fietta (Simmons) Moyer. Geraldine graduated from Pottstown High School in 1950. She was the co-owner of Wegman's...

Frank S. Marabella

Frank S. Marabella

Dec 9, 2023

Frank S. Marabella, 71, of Alsace Township, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Cristine (Bombay) Marabella, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Palmina (Sena) Marabella. He was a member of St....

Donald S. Riegel Jr.

Donald S. Riegel Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

Donald S. Riegel Jr., 80, of Exeter Township, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Celebration Villa of Exeter. He was the husband of Joan M. (Orth) Riegel. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Donald S. Riegel Sr. and Jeanette (Podguski), wife of Frank Natoli. Donald graduated from Reading High School. He was a manager...

Jacob N. Lovera

Jacob N. Lovera

Dec 5, 2023

Jacob N. Lovera, 52, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Michele (Merkh) Lovera. Born in Douglassville, PA, he was the son of the late Raul J. and Corinne (Falini) Lovera. Jake graduated from Phoenixville High School and proudly served his country in The United States Marines. After...

Lesley A. Wegman

Lesley A. Wegman

Dec 5, 2023

Lesley A. (Dunkelberger) Wegman, age 68, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pearl (Goodhart) and LeRoy Dunkelberger. Lesley was a life-long Berks County resident. She grew up in St. Lawrence and graduated as valedictorian from Exeter Township Sr. High School in 1973....

Kian A. Jackson

Kian A. Jackson

Dec 4, 2023

Kian A. Jackson, 18, of Reading, passed away on December 4, 2023. He was the son of Zachary Deininger and Kayla Jackson.

Kian worked in various kitchens including Chipotle and Bojangels as a cook and culinary artist. Kian had a passion for fishing, and would fish local Berks County waterways as often as he could. He loved nature and being...

Judith Margaret Clifford

Judith Margaret Clifford

Dec 4, 2023

Judith Margaret Clifford, formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. Judy, born to Curtis Dunbar Clifford and Mae Leary Clifford, grew up with them and her younger brother in Lyme, Connecticut. After graduating from Northfield School for girls in 1957, Judy studied Slavic languages earning her bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke...

Robert C. Keller Jr.

Robert C. Keller Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

Robert C. Keller Jr., 61, of Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Reading Hospital Medical Center. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. Sr. and Mary J. (Fick) Keller. Robert graduated from Oley Valley High in 1980 and worked as a machinist at Specialty Design for 43 years. He loved shooting...

Kathleen Odenweller

Kathleen Odenweller

Nov 26, 2023

Kathleen A. Odenweller, 71, of Middlebury Center, passed away November 26, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born September 18, 1952, in Lake Placid, NY to Richard L. and Elizabeth (Norton) Odenweller. Kathy lived and worked in Reading, PA, for over 40 years, was an accomplished equestrian, enjoyed gardening, photography, and drawing, and being involved with SCCA...

William Metzinger

William Metzinger

Nov 26, 2023

William J. Metzinger III of Mt. Penn, PA passed away on Sunday, November 26. He was the husband of Lori Castor. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late William J. Metzinger II and Diane (Zettlemoyer) Snyder. Bill graduated from Wyomissing High School and attended Penn State University. Bill is remembered for his boyish smile and quick...

Donald B. Whitney Jr.

Donald B. Whitney Jr.

Nov 25, 2023

Donald B. Whitney Jr., of Blandon, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Mazurkiewicz) Whitney. Born in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late Donald B. Whitney Sr., and Katherine C. (Carl) Whitney.

Don was a graduate of Abington High School and Drexel University where he obtained his Bachelor's...

Russell R. Herbein Jr.

Russell R. Herbein Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Russell R. Herbein Jr., 76, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the co-owner of Petrucci's Ice Cream. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Ruth E. (Schade) Herbein Sr. Russell graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1964. He...

David Regar

David Regar

Nov 23, 2023

David B. Regar, 84, of St. Lawrence, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Barbara A. (Hawk) Regar, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Doris B. (Bennett) Regar. Dave graduated from Muhlenberg High School, class of...

Fern Pondo

Fern Pondo

Nov 21, 2023

Fern M. (Hess) Pondo, 97, born on February 28, 1926 in Oley, passed away November 21, 2023 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Hilbert) Hess. Fern was the widow of Albert C. Pondo. She is survived by her son Louis, husband of Diane Pondo, daughter Lisa Bagdon, wife...

Betty Shade

Betty Shade

Nov 19, 2023

Betty Shade, 86, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Complete Care of Berkshire. She was the wife of Floyd Shade, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Bloomington, IL, she was the daughter of the late William Brice and Viola (Roberts) and Francis Hoog.

 

In addition to her husband, Betty is...

Florence Beadle

Florence Beadle

Nov 14, 2023

On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Florence Beadle passed away at the age of 95. Born March 3, 1928 to Catherine (Lesher) and Charles Schlabach, she worked for Bell Telephone Company for 35 years as an executive secretary until her retirement in 1985. Florence was a member of Trinity U.C.C.

She traveled extensively with her predeceased friend John Beadle to many...

Judith Jacobs

Judith Jacobs

Nov 13, 2023

Judith Ann (Livingood) Jacobs, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of the late Neal M. Jacobs, who passed away in 2022. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Smith and Mildred Elizabeth (Roberts) Livingood. Judith graduated from Reading High School, and went on...

Audrey Moyer

Audrey Moyer

Nov 4, 2023

Audrey E. (Grumbling) Moyer, 81, of Oley, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of the late Carl E. Moyer Sr., who passed away in 2004. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Violet (Faber) Grumbling. Audrey attended Fritztown High School and was a deli clerk at...