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R. George ""Buzz"" Hughes

R. George ""Buzz"" Hughes

Sep 9, 2022

R. George "Buzz" Hughes, 86, of Wyomissing, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Raymond Hughes and Catherine (Boughter) Hughes. His mother went on to marry Buzz’s stepfather, George Schupp. Buzz graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1954 and obtained...

Leonard E. Reider

Leonard E. Reider

Aug 28, 2022

Leonard (Len) (Lenny) E. Reider, passed away at the home of his sister Janet where he resided for 10 years at the age of 98. Formerly of St Lawrence, he went home to the Lord on August 28, 2022. He was married to the love of his life June (Lott) for 60 years before her passing in 2010. Leonard was...

Amanda B Noecker

Amanda B Noecker

Aug 25, 2022

Amanda B. Noecker, 39, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in her home. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Brian Noecker, of New York, and the late Linda (Yerger) Noecker. Amanda is survived by her children; Rachael Fernsler, and Hailey Sexton. She is also survived by her silbings; Marlene, Grace Ann, Alisha, Brian Jr.,...

Joan Louise Smolnik

Joan Louise Smolnik

Aug 22, 2022

Joan Louise (Merkle) Smolnik a long time resident of Mt. Penn died on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Stanley J. Smolnik. Joan was born in Reading on July 26, 1934 to the late Gertrude A. (Haage) and Frederick J. Merkel. She graduated from CCHS. She was a...

Philip J. Nannen

Philip J. Nannen

Aug 21, 2022

Philip J. Nannen, 70, of Robeson Township, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Laura (Hawkins) Nannen, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage with. Born in Olean, New York, he was the son of the late Jack and Nancy (Dineen) Nannen. Phil graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1970,...

Mildred A. Winterhalter (Fiscus)

Mildred A. Winterhalter (Fiscus)

Aug 19, 2022

Mildred A. (Fiscus) Winterhalter, 97, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carol A. Winterhalter. Born in Fredonia, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Archie A. and Ruth E. (Weaver) Fiscus. Mildred is survived by her children; Ruth Ann, wife of Dr. George Von Nieda,...

Hazel M. Fox (Lykens)

Hazel M. Fox (Lykens)

Aug 13, 2022

Hazel M. (Lykens) Fox, 93, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of the late William L. Fox. Born in Birdsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Laura (Roberts) Lykens. Hazel worked in the stock department at Baldwin Brass for 16 years. She was a member...

Joyce E Pugliese (Daily)

Joyce E Pugliese (Daily)

Aug 10, 2022

Joyce E. (Daily) Pugliese, 80, of Wyomissing, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Anthony P. Pugliese, of Wyomissing. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Keith and Mae (Hoffecker) Daily. Joyce graduated from Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia, and was a member...

William T. Markle Jr.

William T. Markle Jr.

Aug 8, 2022

William T. "Tom" Markle, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in his home. He was the husband of Jeanice March of Fleetwood. Born April 1, 1951, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William Markle Sr. and Jane G. (Yocom) Markle. Tom had a long career as a machinist and fabricator and spent...

David Henry Stacherski

David Henry Stacherski

Aug 7, 2022

David Henry Stacherski, 58, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Edmund F. Stacherski and his mother Natalie J. (Jaworski) Guisto of Exeter. He graduated from Mifflin High School in 1981, and went on to attend Lincoln Technical School in Allentown. David most...

Carlos G Prat

Carlos G Prat

Aug 5, 2022

Carlos G. Prat, 77, of Laureldale, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Laureldale. He was the husband of Adelaida Vargas, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Louis Prat and Alicia Martinez. Carlos was a utility specialist for General...

Dolores E. Miller (Wagner)

Dolores E. Miller (Wagner)

Aug 4, 2022

Dolores (Dee) Miller, 82, of Exeter died of natural causes on August 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Miller. Dee Miller was born in Reading and was the daughter of Fannie (Triggs) Wagner and George Wagner. Mrs. Miller was a professional singer who worked with her husband Joe in the Reading Jazz Quartet, was featured...

Myrna M. Warwick (Tai)

Myrna M. Warwick (Tai)

Aug 1, 2022

Myrna M. (Tai) Warwick, 86, of Exeter Township, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berkshire Commons. She was the wife of the late Alan F. Warwick, who passed away September 14, 1998. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Lily (Stirling) Carus. She graduated high school in 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica, and went on...

Harvey "Lenny" Haller

Harvey "Lenny" Haller

Jul 31, 2022

Harvey "Lenny" Haller, 76, of St. Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in his home. He was the husband of Ruth L. (Schmoyer) Haller, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hazel (Andes) Bean. Lenny graduated from Exeter High School in 1964. He was a member...

Michael D. Rutkowski

Michael D. Rutkowski

Jul 28, 2022

Michael D. Rutkowski, 82, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. Michael was born in Reading on January 5th, 1940, the youngest of three sons of the late Karol and Mary (Herman) Rutkowski. He was predeceased by his brothers Karl and William Rutkowski. Michael was the loving husband of Carolyn M. (Maryniak) Rutkowski, recently celebrating 61 years of...

Gloria J. Faust (Quinter)

Gloria J. Faust (Quinter)

Jul 28, 2022

Gloria J. (Quinter) Faust, 96, of Leesport, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Howard S. "Moonie" Faust, who passed away October 09, 2012. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Nathan A. and Estella (Yoder) Quinter. Gloria was a member of Zion...

Louis A. Gombar Jr.

Louis A. Gombar Jr.

Jul 25, 2022

Louis A. Gombar Jr., 61, of Reading, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in his home. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Louis Gombar Sr. and Doris Swierczewski. Louis worked for budget maintenance at Car Tech, last working on July 21, 2022. Louis is survived by his sister Deborah, wife of Barry Knechtle,...

Lori L Nowotarski (Searfoss)

Lori L Nowotarski (Searfoss)

Jul 24, 2022

Lori L. (Searfoss) Nowotarski, 61, of Muhlenberg Twp, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was the wife of Frank E. Nowotarski with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Kozlowski) Searfoss. Lori was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1978 and was a...

Robert L. Krize

Robert L. Krize

Jul 23, 2022

Robert L. Krize 88 of Wyomissing passed away Saturday July 23, 2022. He was the husband of the late Alice Ann (McCartney) Krize who passed away in 2005. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Lewis and Miriam (Hermansader) Krize. Robert was a graduate of Reading High School and Albright College where he earned a Bachelor's Degree...

Nadine S. Fasig

Nadine S. Fasig

Jul 23, 2022

Nadine Fasig, 71, of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on September 1,1950, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Swavely) Fasig. Nadine was a graduate of Exeter High School class of 1968. She was employed at Sheetz in Leesport where she made many wonderful relationships with her...

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