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Kian A. Jackson
Dec 4, 2023
Kian A. Jackson, 18, of Reading, passed away on December 4, 2023. He was the son of Zachary Deininger and Kayla Jackson.
Kian worked in various kitchens including Chipotle and Bojangels as a cook and culinary artist. Kian had a passion for fishing, and would fish local Berks County waterways as often as he could. He loved nature and being...
Judith Margaret Clifford
Dec 4, 2023
Judith Margaret Clifford, formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. Judy, born to Curtis Dunbar Clifford and Mae Leary Clifford, grew up with them and her younger brother in Lyme, Connecticut. After graduating from Northfield School for girls in 1957, Judy studied Slavic languages earning her bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke...
Robert C. Keller Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
Robert C. Keller Jr., 61, of Alsace Township, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 in Reading Hospital Medical Center. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. Sr. and Mary J. (Fick) Keller. Robert graduated from Oley Valley High in 1980 and worked as a machinist at Specialty Design for 43 years. He loved shooting...
Kathleen Odenweller
Nov 26, 2023
Kathleen A. Odenweller, 71, of Middlebury Center, passed away November 26, 2023 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born September 18, 1952, in Lake Placid, NY to Richard L. and Elizabeth (Norton) Odenweller. Kathy lived and worked in Reading, PA, for over 40 years, was an accomplished equestrian, enjoyed gardening, photography, and drawing, and being involved with SCCA...
William Metzinger
Nov 26, 2023
William J. Metzinger III of Mt. Penn, PA passed away on Sunday, November 26. He was the husband of Lori Castor. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late William J. Metzinger II and Diane (Zettlemoyer) Snyder. Bill graduated from Wyomissing High School and attended Penn State University. Bill is remembered for his boyish smile and quick...
Donald B. Whitney Jr.
Nov 25, 2023
Donald B. Whitney Jr., of Blandon, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Mazurkiewicz) Whitney. Born in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late Donald B. Whitney Sr., and Katherine C. (Carl) Whitney.
Don was a graduate of Abington High School and Drexel University where he obtained his Bachelor's...
Russell R. Herbein Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
Russell R. Herbein Jr., 76, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the co-owner of Petrucci's Ice Cream. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Russell R. and Ruth E. (Schade) Herbein Sr. Russell graduated from Wilson High School, class of 1964. He...
David Regar
Nov 23, 2023
David B. Regar, 84, of St. Lawrence, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Barbara A. (Hawk) Regar, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Doris B. (Bennett) Regar. Dave graduated from Muhlenberg High School, class of...
Fern Pondo
Nov 21, 2023
Fern M. (Hess) Pondo, 97, born on February 28, 1926 in Oley, passed away November 21, 2023 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Hilbert) Hess. Fern was the widow of Albert C. Pondo. She is survived by her son Louis, husband of Diane Pondo, daughter Lisa Bagdon, wife...
Betty Shade
Nov 19, 2023
Betty Shade, 86, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Complete Care of Berkshire. She was the wife of Floyd Shade, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Bloomington, IL, she was the daughter of the late William Brice and Viola (Roberts) and Francis Hoog.
In addition to her husband, Betty is...
Florence Beadle
Nov 14, 2023
On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Florence Beadle passed away at the age of 95. Born March 3, 1928 to Catherine (Lesher) and Charles Schlabach, she worked for Bell Telephone Company for 35 years as an executive secretary until her retirement in 1985. Florence was a member of Trinity U.C.C.
She traveled extensively with her predeceased friend John Beadle to many...
Judith Jacobs
Nov 13, 2023
Judith Ann (Livingood) Jacobs, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of the late Neal M. Jacobs, who passed away in 2022. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Smith and Mildred Elizabeth (Roberts) Livingood. Judith graduated from Reading High School, and went on...
Audrey Moyer
Nov 4, 2023
Audrey E. (Grumbling) Moyer, 81, of Oley, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of the late Carl E. Moyer Sr., who passed away in 2004. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Violet (Faber) Grumbling. Audrey attended Fritztown High School and was a deli clerk at...
Henry P. Skowron
Oct 29, 2023
Henry P. Skowron, 77, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Henry fought a courageous battle to the very end. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Pizzuto) Skowron, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. Born in Hamelin, Germany, he was the son of the late Konstanty...
Doreen Lynne Stanley
Oct 26, 2023
Doreen Lynne (Kantner) Stanley, 67, of St. Lawrence, PA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Valley Forge, PA, she was the daughter of Janet (Evans) Vroman and the late Neil LeRoy Kantner. Doreen graduated from Exeter High School, class of 1973. She loved cooking and baking, and was truly amazing at it. Doreen...
Daniel L. Schappell
Oct 25, 2023
Daniel L. Schappell, 57, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Lee Schappell and the late Catherine E. (Shubrooks) Stump. Dan graduated from Reading High School, and went on to work as a baker at Sweet Street Desserts for many years.
In addition to his father,...
Mary C. Swavely
Oct 24, 2023
Mary C. (Stapleton) Swavely, 103, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul B. Swavely. Born in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel P. and Andora M. (Miller) Stapleton. Mary was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church.
Mary is survived by her two daughters Sherri...
Dorothy Haring
Oct 23, 2023
Dottie Haring, 60, of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 23, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of Randy Haring. Born in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of Audrey (Reading) McAbee and the late John McAbee.
Dottie was a graduate of Ft. Lauderdale University Class of 1983, earning her bachelors degree at 19 years old. She was...
Lenard Stuart Lieberman
Oct 23, 2023
Lenard Stuart Lieberman, 64, of Reading, PA, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Honorable Calvin Lieberman and A. Jean (Fehr) Lieberman. Lenard graduated from Central Catholic High School where he played football. He continued his education at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, where he achieved...
Dorothy Breitegam
Oct 14, 2023
Dorothy D. (Davis) Breitegam, 98, of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Lauderdale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Manda (Ucynski) Davis. Dorothy graduated from Mt. Penn High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Reading. Dorothy was the secretary for...
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