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Local Obituaries for Reading, Berks County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Daniel Seda

Daniel Seda

Jan 15, 2024

Daniel E. Seda, 39, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Fela Maria (Rodriguez) Seda, and Rafael Seda Sr., of Reading. Dan graduated from Reading High School class of 2002. He was the previous owner of Cutting Edge Fabrication. Dan loved music, golfing, hiking, reading, comic...

Jeanne E. Shaaber

Jeanne E. Shaaber

Jan 13, 2024

On January 13, 2024, Jeanne E. (Eagle) Shaaber of Alsace Township passed away peacefully in Tower Health Reading Hospital after a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 19, 1934 in Reading to Catherine (Heft) and Clarence Eagle. She graduated from Reading High School class of 1953. 

After working several jobs in local retail businesses, she went to work for Capital Blue...

Robert C. Alena

Robert C. Alena

Jan 12, 2024

Robert C. Alena, 67, of Bernville, passed away on January 12, 2024 in Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Catharine A. (Wagner) Alena with whom he shared 10 years of marriage. Robert is predeceased by his first wife, Jane L. (Koch) Alena, who passed away in 2012, with whom he shared 36 years...

Luther "Del" Long Jr.

Luther "Del" Long Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Luther Delbert "Del" Long Jr., 79, of St. Lawrence, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the husband of Donna (Rotruck) Long, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Luther Delbert Long Sr., and Elizabeth (Meck) Knutson. Del graduated from Cornwall High...

M. Susan Yapsuga

M. Susan Yapsuga

Jan 6, 2024

M. Susan (Schwenk) Yapsuga, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center while with family. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis A. and Victoria T. (Rozycki) Schwenk. Susan graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1961 and was a member of...

Helen Moser

Helen Moser

Jan 3, 2024

Helen M. Moser, 94, of Mt. Penn, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 while living at Celebration Villa, Exeter. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert T. Moser for 62 yrs. She was the daughter of the late Lillian & George Sfingas of Mt. Penn.

 

Helen is survived by 4 children: daughter, Alison T Wolf, wife of...

Joyce "Mammy" F. Gromis

Joyce "Mammy" F. Gromis

Dec 30, 2023

Joyce "Mammy" F. (Fidler) Gromis, 97, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Leonard "Pat" R. Gromis. Born in Strausstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen R. and Bertha D. (Spengler) Fidler. 

Joyce graduated from Mohnton High School and was...

Phyllis Hafer

Phyllis Hafer

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis A. (Glass) Hafer, 88, formerly of Cumru Township, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Clarence L. Hafer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late C. LeRoy and Violet N. (Kreider) Glass. Phyllis graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1953. She was a longtime member...

Mary Lynagh

Mary Lynagh

Dec 26, 2023

Mary A. (Blahosky) Lynagh, 106, of Reading, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late John Lynagh, who passed away May, 1976. Born in St. Clair, PA, she was one of ten children of the late Stanley and Anna (Mroezka) Blahosky. She worked in the deli department of the...

Ret. Det. Sgt. Walter W. Godshall Jr.

Ret. Det. Sgt. Walter W. Godshall Jr.

Dec 26, 2023

Walter W. Godshall Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the husband of Carol J. (Rau) Godshall, with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter W. Godshall Sr., and Ruth E. (Weider) Schaeffer. Walter attended Reading High School and Pennsylvania State...

Shirley A. "Dolly" Hartline

Shirley A. "Dolly" Hartline

Dec 23, 2023

Shirley A. "Dolly" Hartline, 76, of Reading Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday December 23, 2023. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Shirley (Ludwig) Meyers. 

Shirley was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School class of 1964. She worked as a seamstress and Owner of Top priority...

Russel W. Merkel

Russel W. Merkel

Dec 23, 2023

Russel Merkel, 85, of Muhlenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on December 23, 2023 in Muhlenberg, PA. He was the husband of Elaine J. (Lorah) Merkel with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Russel Merkel and Violet (Kulp) Kreider. Russel was a graduate of Exeter High School...

Janet S. Warmkessel

Janet S. Warmkessel

Dec 22, 2023

Janet S. (Swope) Warmkessel, 92, of Shillington, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in the Mifflin Center. She was the wife of the late Lee W. Warmkessel. Born in Bethel, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion (Heller) Swope. Janet graduated from Bethel High School.

 

Janet is survived by several nieces and nephews.

 

Services...

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....

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