Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Reading, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Patrick J Alfiero
Oct 6, 2022
Patrick J. Alfiero (Moos), passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the age of 71. Born to Francis Alfiero and Margaret Lillis, Pat was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Pat drove truck for Empire Steel and was also a paratrooper in the Army Reserve until his unfortunate accident in '74. During his stay at Reading Rehabilitation Center...
Douglas G "Doug" Deisher
Sep 30, 2022
Douglas G. “Doug” Deisher, 80 of Wyomissing, passed away suddenly in the Reading Hospital, on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was the husband of Maryann (Knarr) Deisher, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Doug was born in Reading on December 13, 1941, a son of the late John and Edna (Squibb) Deisher. Doug was a graduate of Reading...
Marion M Gilligan (Hallman)
Sep 24, 2022
Marion M. (Hallman) Gilligan, 84, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Reading Hospital. Born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Mabel (Cassel) Hallman. Marion is survived by her children; Tammy, of Exeter, Tommy Baker, husband of Ashley, of Denver, step-daughter Doreen Egolf, wife of Dale, of Muhlenberg, and step-son,...
Betty J. Payne (Labe)
Sep 12, 2022
Betty J. (Labe) Payne, 91, of Douglassville, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, in Keystone Villa - Douglassville. She was the wife of the late William C. Payne, who passed away November 27, 2001. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Anna S. (Ludwig) Labe. Betty graduated from Reading High School, class...
Grace Louise W. Richards (Wolfinger)
Sep 10, 2022
Grace Louise W. (Wolfinger) Richards, 87, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit. She was the wife of the late Asher Richards, who passed away October 6, 2012. Born in Revere-Nockamixon Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie (Sassaman) Wolfinger. Grace was a graduate of...
Carolyn V. Wolf (Fox)
Sep 9, 2022
Carolyn V. (Fox) Wolf, 87, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Kenneth H. Wolf with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Dorothy (Kalbach) Fox. She was a 1952 graduate of...
R. George ""Buzz"" Hughes
Sep 9, 2022
R. George "Buzz" Hughes, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond Hughes and Catherine (Boughter) Hughes. His mother went on to marry Buzz’s stepfather, George Schupp. Buzz graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and obtained...
Leonard E. Reider
Aug 28, 2022
Leonard (Len) (Lenny) E. Reider, passed away at the home of his sister Janet where he resided for 10 years at the age of 98. Formerly of St Lawrence, he went home to the Lord on August 28, 2022. He was married to the love of his life June (Lott) for 60 years before her passing in 2010. Leonard was...
Amanda B Noecker
Aug 25, 2022
Amanda B. Noecker, 39, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in her home. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Brian Noecker, of New York, and the late Linda (Yerger) Noecker. Amanda is survived by her children; Rachael Fernsler, and Hailey Sexton. She is also survived by her silbings; Marlene, Grace Ann, Alisha, Brian Jr.,...
Joan Louise Smolnik
Aug 22, 2022
Joan Louise (Merkle) Smolnik a long time resident of Mt. Penn died on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Stanley J. Smolnik. Joan was born in Reading on July 26, 1934 to the late Gertrude A. (Haage) and Frederick J. Merkel. She graduated from CCHS. She was a...
Philip J. Nannen
Aug 21, 2022
Philip J. Nannen, 70, of Robeson Township, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Laura (Hawkins) Nannen, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage with. Born in Olean, New York, he was the son of the late Jack and Nancy (Dineen) Nannen. Phil graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1970,...
Mildred A. Winterhalter (Fiscus)
Aug 19, 2022
Mildred A. (Fiscus) Winterhalter, 97, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carol A. Winterhalter. Born in Fredonia, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Archie A. and Ruth E. (Weaver) Fiscus. Mildred is survived by her children; Ruth Ann, wife of Dr. George Von Nieda,...
Hazel M. Fox (Lykens)
Aug 13, 2022
Hazel M. (Lykens) Fox, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late William L. Fox. Born in Birdsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Laura (Roberts) Lykens. Hazel worked in the stock department at Baldwin Brass for 16 years. She was a member...
Joyce E Pugliese (Daily)
Aug 10, 2022
Joyce E. (Daily) Pugliese, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Anthony P. Pugliese, of Wyomissing. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Keith and Mae (Hoffecker) Daily. Joyce graduated from Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia, and was a member...
William T. Markle Jr.
Aug 8, 2022
William T. "Tom" Markle, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in his home. He was the husband of Jeanice March of Fleetwood. Born April 1, 1951, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Markle Sr. and Jane G. (Yocom) Markle. Tom had a long career as a machinist and fabricator and spent...
David Henry Stacherski
Aug 7, 2022
David Henry Stacherski, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Edmund F. Stacherski and his mother Natalie J. (Jaworski) Guisto of Exeter. He graduated from Mifflin High School in 1981, and went on to attend Lincoln Technical School in Allentown. David most...
Carlos G Prat
Aug 5, 2022
Carlos G. Prat, 77, of Laureldale, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Laureldale. He was the husband of Adelaida Vargas, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Louis Prat and Alicia Martinez. Carlos was a utility specialist for General...
Dolores E. Miller (Wagner)
Aug 4, 2022
Dolores (Dee) Miller, 82, of Exeter died of natural causes on August 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Miller. Dee Miller was born in Reading and was the daughter of Fannie (Triggs) Wagner and George Wagner. Mrs. Miller was a professional singer who worked with her husband Joe in the Reading Jazz Quartet, was featured...
Myrna M. Warwick (Tai)
Aug 1, 2022
Myrna M. (Tai) Warwick, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berkshire Commons. She was the wife of the late Alan F. Warwick, who passed away September 14, 1998. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Lily (Stirling) Carus. She graduated high school in 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica, and went on...
Harvey "Lenny" Haller
Jul 31, 2022
Harvey "Lenny" Haller, 76, of St. Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in his home. He was the husband of Ruth L. (Schmoyer) Haller, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hazel (Andes) Bean. Lenny graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. He was a member...

