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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...

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...

Dixie L. Warmkessel

Dixie L. Warmkessel

Mar 17, 2024

Dixie L. (Harvey) Warmkessel, 88, of Oley, formerly of Reiffton passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Laureldale Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Warmkessel. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Harvey Jr. and Minnie (Rumpf) Harvey. Dixie graduated from Pine Grove High School. She continued her...

Jessica M. Becker

Jessica M. Becker

Mar 12, 2024

Jessica M. Becker, 35, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Nancy (Kantner) Becker Prince, of Reading, and the late Robert W. Becker Jr. Jess attended Daniel Boone and Exeter High School.

In addition to her mother, Jess is survived by her children; Constance, Kyri,...

Margaret A. "Penny" Kroznuski

Margaret A. "Penny" Kroznuski

Mar 6, 2024

Margaret A. "Penny" (Rayson) Kroznuski, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was the wife of Edward V. Kroznuski, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. He was the love of her life. Born in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Josephine (Houser) Rayson. Penny graduated from Hazleton High...

Timothy Boyd Lamon

Timothy Boyd Lamon

Mar 5, 2024

Timothy Boyd Lamon, 74, of Blandon, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Cynthia L. (Killian) Lamon, with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage. Born in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Wilmer Lamon and Jean Lamon...

Richard L. Strause

Richard L. Strause

Mar 2, 2024

Richard L. Strause, 97, of Mount Penn, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Thirza L. (Roadarmel) Strause, with whom he celebrated 73 years of marriage. Born in Shillington, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Mabel V. (Gaul) Strause. After graduating highschool, Richard served his...

Raul E. Driggs

Raul E. Driggs

Mar 1, 2024

Raul E. Driggs, 83, of Exeter Township, originally from Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Virginia (Manrique) Driggs. Born in Cuba, he was the son of the late Rosa Driggs and Jose Miguel Esteva. Raul proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as a...

Michael D. Palm

Michael D. Palm

Mar 1, 2024

Michael D. Palm, 83, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Harp) Palm.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of Michael's family. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.

Beatrice Lou Newman

Beatrice Lou Newman

Feb 29, 2024

Beatrice Lou (Ell) Newman, 85, of St Lawrence PA left the Earth on February 29, 2024 in Arbor Terrace Willistown. She was the wife of the late Thomas Newman. Born April 10, 1938 in Kingston, PA To Harry and Sarah (Walp) Ell the second of four children

(Ralph, David and Gladys). Bea graduated from Dallas High School, and continued her education...

Paul A. Dengler

Paul A. Dengler

Feb 28, 2024

Paul A. Dengler, 75, of Exeter Township, PA, passed away at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late William Dengler, Sr. and Edith (Adam) Dengler. He was a 1966 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Paul was a proud patriot and was a sergeant...

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...

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...

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