Obituaries

Samuel J. Padovani

Feb 5, 2025

Samuel J. Padovani, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in his home. He was the husband of Desiree L. Padovani (Valeriano), with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Selvino and Mary Padovani (Dennis). Sam graduated from Reading High School and attended Kutztown State...

Ezechel "Eze" Florea

Feb 2, 2025

Ezechel "Eze" Florea, 35, of Exeter Township, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Brittney Florea, with whom he shared 10 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Reading, PA, Eze was the son of Gheorghe and Aurica Florea. He graduated from Exeter High School and...

Janice G. (Getchell) Bauer

Feb 2, 2025

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever!

Psalms 30:11-12

With great sadness we announce that Janice Gail (Getchell) Bauer was called home on February 2, 2025, at...

Barry Beilhart

Jan 25, 2025

Barry Joseph Beilhart, 53, of Germany, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Regensburg University Hospital, Germany. He was the husband of Gladys (Ellorin) Beilhart, with whom he celebrated 3 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Michael and Irene (Kidon) Beilhart, of Mohnton. Barry attended Saint Catharine of Siena School, and graduated from...

Bruce A. Guinther

Jan 25, 2025

Bruce A. Guinther, 60 of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in his home. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Joan (Kercher) Hafer, wife of Russell, of Exeter, and the late Bruce I. Guinther. Bruce attended Exeter High School. He was a roofer for Wolfe Roofing Company. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Carol A.(Klein) King

Jan 22, 2025

I, Carol A. (Klein) King, of Morgantown, PA, was born in Reading, PA on June 14, 1939. I was the daughter of the late Carl and Jeanette (Melcher) Klein. I passed into eternity and went home to be with Jesus on January 22, 2025 from the Care Center of the Heritage of Green Hills where I had been on hospice...

Linda M. Hughes

Jan 20, 2025

Linda M. (Springer) Hughes, 74, of Lower Alsace, PA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Bernard F. Hughes. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Wiggens) Springer. Linda graduated from Souderton Area High School. She was the owner of...

Dawn D. (Burkhart) Ruth

Jan 20, 2025

Dawn D. (Burkhart) Ruth, 94, of Mohnton, PA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at West Reading Nursing and Rehab. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ruth (Williams) Burkhart. Dawn graduated from Reading High School, class of 1952. She was a secretary in the office for Carl Ruth Automotive.

Dawn...

Barry George Goodhart

Jan 19, 2025

Barry George Goodhart, 84, of Robesonia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Barry was at home surrounded by his loving family, as a beautiful snowstorm blanketed the area. He was the devoted husband of the late Diane Louise (Auchenbach) Goodhart, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born at home, in Stonersville, PA, he was the...

Gary L. Winterhalter

Jan 17, 2025

Gary L. Winterhalter, 68, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee and Jane Nancy (Lewis) Winterhalter. Gary graduated from Exeter High School in 1975, where he was on the track and field team, and went on to further his...

Mary Ann (Wagner) Nidzgorski

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Ann (Wagner) Nidzgorski, 91, of Exeter Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Nidzgorski. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Tillie (Maidl) Wagner. Mary Ann graduated from Reading High School, class of 1951. She worked as a secretary for UGI...

Mark A. Balatgek

Jan 12, 2025

Mark A. Balatgek, 60, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from numerous health complications. He was the husband of Holly A. (McCloughan) Balatgek. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Arnold P. Balatgek and Carol (Tiderman) Dietrich. Mark graduated from Exeter Township High School (Class of 1982) where he lettered in baseball...

Gary G. Monshower

Jan 11, 2025

Gary G. Monshower, 73, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late George H. and Fern G. (Lorah) Monshower. Gary graduated from Reading High School, class of 1968, and Penn State University with his Bachelor's Degree in 1973. He was an accountant for...

Denise D. (Dumas) Goodhart

Jan 11, 2025

Denise D. (Dumas) Goodhart, 64, of Exeter Township, devoted wife, and mother passed away on January 11, 2025. Denise was the wife of Rusty H. Goodhart Jr. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Catherine (Kosman) and the late Harry J. Dumas. Denise graduated from St. Hubert's Catholic School for Girls, class of 1978. She worked for Angels...

Joseph T. Murphy

Jan 10, 2025

Joseph T. Murphy, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores (Wachter) Murphy, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anne (Romanko) Murphy. Joseph graduated from Nativity BVM High School and St. Joseph's...

William W. Kerns

Jan 4, 2025

William W. Kerns, 94, of Bern Township, passed away on January 4, 2025 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of the late June (Reifsnyder) Kerns, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Estep) Kerns. He graduated from Mt. Penn High School and...

Gary Antrim

Jan 3, 2025

Gary Antrim, 80, of Reading, passed away on January 3, 2025 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan (Kulp) Antrim. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Carl and Beverly (Bitting) Antrim.

Gary was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church. He worked at Baylor's Contracting. Gary is survived by his daughter, Lisa Wagner of...

Alan D. Ross

Dec 30, 2024

Alan D. Ross, 68, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was the husband of Michele H. (Hughes) Ross. Born in Franklin, NJ, he was the son of the late David G. and Barbara L (Dixon) Ross. Alan graduated as valedictorian from Franklin High School in 1974 and Summa cum laude from Albright College with a...

John H. Risheill

Dec 29, 2024

John H. Risheill, 91, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Josephine P. (Piano) Risheill, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Gordon B. and Sadie (Buck) Risheill. John graduated from...

Harvey A. Snyder

Dec 27, 2024

Harvey A. Snyder, 84, of Reading, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Rosalie A. (Olshefsky) Snyder, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late H. Allen and Helen (Domin) Snyder. Harvey graduated from Reading Central Catholic...