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Lois G. (Ulmer) Zeigenfuse
Mar 31, 2025
Lois G. Zeigenfuse, 89, of Reading, passed away on March 31, 2025 at the Pottstown Hospital.
Born on April 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Raymond P. Ulmer and Dorothy (Allers) Ulmer of Laureldale. Lois was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, where she received business and secretarial training.
Lois married Gerald R. (Jerry) Zeigenfuse on October 10, 1953...
Bert A. Walker
Mar 30, 2025
Bert A. Walker, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Renate (Heinze) Walker with whom he shared 67 years. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Dorothy M. (Clemmer) Walker. Bert attended 13th...
Alice Specht
Feb 18, 2025
Alice L. (Christian) Specht, 90, of Oley, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Complete Care at Berkshire. She was the widow of the late Edward H. Specht. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Edith E. (Ziegler) Christian. Alice graduated from Mt. Penn High School, class of 1952. She started...
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...
Geraldine F. (Shaffer) Maurer
Feb 5, 2025
Geraldine F. (Shaffer) Maurer, 89, of Edinboro, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Edinboro Manor. She was the wife of the late George W. Maurer, who passed away in 2009. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Sarah M. (Labe) Shaffer. Gerry graduated from Mount Penn High School, in 1953....
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...
Theresa M. (Desiderio) Essig
Apr 7, 2025
Theresa M. (Desiderio) Essig, 85, of Shillington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at The Heritage of Green Hills, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Joseph Essig.
Born in Tamaqua, PA, Theresa was the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy (Verna) Desiderio. She graduated from Marion High School and was a faithful member...
John W. Fields
Apr 3, 2025
John W. Fields, 34, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday April 3, 2025 in the comfort of his home. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Robert and Debra (Bruckart) Fields.
John was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 2009. He studied at Reading Area Community College for two years. John spent his career working in...
Donald N. Schildt
Mar 30, 2025
Donald N. Schildt, 86, of Blandon, formerly of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Keystone Villa where he had resided since September. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Field) Schildt. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Norman L. and Dorothy C. (Davis) Schildt.
Donald graduated from Reading High School...
Jon Charles Oudinot
Mar 27, 2025
Jon Charles Oudinot, 70, of Mohnton, Pa, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of LeRoy and Nancy M (Faber) Oudinot.
Jon attended Exeter Bible Church and was baptized at High Point Baptist Chapel. Jon leaned on God's word throughout his life and trusted...
Joseph Vito Colarusso
Mar 27, 2025
Joseph Vito Colarusso, a man known for his quick wit, resourceful nature, and deep love for life, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Reading, PA, at the age of 93, due to heart failure. Born on July 8th, 1931, Joe's journey took him from his roots in Pittston, PA, to adventures across the world and a fulfilling retirement...
Dorothy I. (Stefero) Harhi
Mar 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy I. Harhi, a devoted mother and grandmother, on March 21 at The Heritage of Green Hills Memory Care Center.
Dorothy was born September 1, 1931, in Gilberton, PA. She was the daughter of Michael and Helen Stefero. She will always be remembered for her unwavering kindness to all...
Phillip J. Landis
Mar 19, 2025
Phillip J. Landis, 61, of Hanover, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Barry Spencer and Anne Shirley (Weatherill) Landis Williams.
Phillip is survived by his brother Scott Landis, husband of Sharon A.; his sisters Laurie A. Cammarano, wife of Steve, and T. Lynn Patton, wife of...
Sallie Fisher
Mar 18, 2025
Sallie K. (Smith) Fisher, 78, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Sallie K. (Lutz) Smith. Sallie graduated from Oley Valley High School and began her career at Community General Hospital, later working for St. Michaels Convent,...
Gary Romig
Mar 18, 2025
Gary L. Romig Sr., 89, of Birdsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in his home. He was the husband of the late Virginia Ruth (Raezer) Romig, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel Percival Romig Sr. and Edna May (Myers) Romig. Gary proudly served his...
Betty Jane (Morgan) Paris
Mar 15, 2025
Betty Jane (Morgan) Paris, 98, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Complete Care at Berkshire. She was the wife of the late Charles P. Paris. Born in Nanticoke, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Issabelle (Wolfe) Morgan. Betty graduated from Mt. Penn High School, and went on to attend University of...
Nicholas Robert Schoettle
Mar 13, 2025
Nicholas Robert Schoettle, 25, of St. Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was the husband of Mersadis J. (Palmer) Shoettle. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of David J. Schoettle and Mary Beth (Hall) Schoettle. Nick graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High School and Berks Career & Technology Center.
In addition to his wife and parents,...
Sallie E. Haag
Mar 12, 2025
Sallie E. (Humphrey) Haag age 93, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Reading Hospital Medical Center. She was the wife of the late John A. Haag. Born in Shelby, OH, she was the daughter of the late James C. Humphrey and Nellie K. (Morrison) Humphrey McGraw. Sallie graduated from Shelby High School in...
Waynette L. (Albright) Wilson
Mar 11, 2025
Waynette L. (Albright) Wilson, 78, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of Barclay J. Wilson with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Albright Jr. and Lucille (Zechman) Albright. Waynette was a graduate of Mt. Penn High...
Anita A. (Kendig) Gumpert
Mar 9, 2025
Anita A. (Kendig) Gumpert, 99, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at The Villa Assisted Living Facility. She was the wife of the late Egbert Gumpert. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Elaine (Andrew) Kendig.
Anita was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School. She worked at CK Whitner as...
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