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Shirley J. Weller

Shirley J. Weller

Apr 27, 2024

Shirley June (Mengel) Weller, 93, of Bern Township, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Berks Heim. She was the wife of the late Fred James Weller. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph and Helen Isabella (Weaver) Mengel. A lifelong resident of Reading, Shirley grew up on Cherry Street, and later lived on...

Glenn Hoover

Glenn Hoover

Apr 24, 2024

Glenn Hoover, 58, of Oley, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was the husband of Vickie L. (Willman) Hoover, with whom he celebrated 23 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Glenn A. and Mary Lou (Bieber) Hoover, of Birdsboro. Glenn graduated from Exeter High School, class of 1983 and Lincoln Technical...

Jeanine M. (Schweitzer) Metzler

Jeanine M. (Schweitzer) Metzler

Apr 23, 2024

Jeanine M. (Schweitzer) Metzler, 48, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Joyce A. (Fraizer) Schweitzer. Jeanine graduated from Exeter High School, class of 1994. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Marketing from Lebanon Valley College and her Master's and PhD from...

Richard G. "Dick" Arms

Richard G. "Dick" Arms

Apr 21, 2024

Richard G. "Dick" Arms, 92, of Wernersville, PA, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in his home. He was the husband of Christine A. (Minor) Arms, with whom he celebrated 21 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late George and Florence K. (Brown) Arms. Dick graduated from Reading High School and proudly served...

Carol M. VanCoeur

Carol M. VanCoeur

Apr 19, 2024

Carol M. (Wysocki) VanCoeur, 75, of Mt. Penn, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Penn State Medical St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Adam S. and Christine M. (Balliett) Wysocki.

Carol is survived by her children; Christine Marburger, wife of Justin, of Womelsdorf, and Philip VanCoeur, husband...

Julia Karpati

Julia Karpati

Apr 17, 2024

Julia Karpati (née Somogyi), born April 27, 1929

If you've ever seen a clean house or a beautiful garden, neither were as clean or as beautiful as hers. Julia could make anything grow. She could envision any project down to the tiniest detail, and, with her beloved life-mate Steve by her side, they would bring the vision to life. This is...

Mary B. "Betty" Filer

Mary B. "Betty" Filer

Apr 14, 2024

Mary B. "Betty" Filer, of Jacksonwald, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, at the Complete Care Nursing Center in Exeter Township. She was 96.

Betty was born January 18, 1928, in Exeter Township, to the late William L. Miller and Emily A. (Wentzel) Miller. She married the late Thomas R. Filer on June 8,...

Ruth E. Shears

Ruth E. Shears

Apr 11, 2024

Ruth E. (Clouser) Shears, 64, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was the wife of Douglas W. Shears, with whom she celebrated 25 years of marriage as of April 1, 2024. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of Nelson and Mary Jane (Kline) Clouser. She...

Maureen J. Truckly

Maureen J. Truckly

Apr 6, 2024

Maureen J. (Olsen) Truckly, 82, of Exeter, passed away peacefully, on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was the loving wife of Francis Truckly. Born in East McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Maryann (Bajgier) Olsen. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and found joy...

Thomas F. Rathman

Thomas F. Rathman

Apr 4, 2024

As of Friday May 3, 2024, an update to the services for Thomas have been posted at the bottom of his obituary, as his celebration of life has now been schedule:

Thomas F. Rathman, 61, of Exeter Township, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Reading, PA, he was...

Elaine F. Fox

Elaine F. Fox

Mar 31, 2024

Elaine F. (Weidner) Fox, 88, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Willow Valley Communities. She was the wife of James C. Fox, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Russell and Erma O. (Fisher) Weidner. Elaine was...

Boguslaw "Billy" Mietelski

Boguslaw "Billy" Mietelski

Mar 29, 2024

Boguslaw "Billy" Mietelski, 66, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Dobrzany, Poland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Hrabelska) Mietelski. Billy graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Billy worked for Brentwood Industries for many...

Barry L. Kelley

Barry L. Kelley

Mar 25, 2024

Barry L. Kelley, 72, passed away on March 25, 2024. Beloved by his wife, Trisha (Talarico) and daughter, Janine, Barry was born in Harrisburg, PA. He graduated from Exeter High School, Reading, PA and earned an Associate Degree at Penn State University. In retirement, Barry relocated to North Myrtle Beach, SC. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne (Cynthia) and...

Boris Corbin

Boris Corbin

Mar 24, 2024

Dr. Boris Corbin, 92, of Exeter Township, passed away Sunday March 24, 2024, at Berks Heim. Born in East New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Frances (Ellner) Corbin. Boris was pre-deceased by Joyce, his beloved wife of 64 years.

Boris graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School then went on to receive a Bachelors of Science degree...

Shirley L. Haas

Shirley L. Haas

Mar 24, 2024

Shirley L. (Knorr) Haas, 92, of Douglassville, formerly of Exeter, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville. She was the wife of Earl E, Haas. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Burnish) Knorr. Shirley attended Jacksonwald School and was a member of Seyfert Wesleyan Church.

In addition to her...

Jean P. Fromuth

Jean P. Fromuth

Mar 24, 2024

Jean Patricia (Vogel) Fromuth, 95, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on March 24. She was born in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Greene) Vogel. She was predeceased by her husband James C. Fromuth, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

She was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic and later graduated from Fitzgerald...

Elinor Makowiecki

Elinor Makowiecki

Mar 23, 2024

Elinor L. (Schaeffer) Makowiecki, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Complete Care at Berkshire. She was the wife of the late John Makowiecki, who passed away in 2008. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Elsie A. (Mull) Schaeffer. Elinor was a graduate of Reading High School, class...

Charles L. Miller Jr., "Charlie"

Charles L. Miller Jr., "Charlie"

Mar 20, 2024

Charles L. Miller Jr., "Charlie", 91, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Janet E. (Kline) Miller, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Amity, PA, he was the son of the late Charles L. Miller Sr., and Grace K. (Kutz) Miller. Charlie graduated from Oley...

Gloria M. Seifrit

Gloria M. Seifrit

Mar 19, 2024

Gloria M. Seifrit, 90, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at her residence on March 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Claude E. Seifrit. Born in Reading, PA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Bachman) Matz. She was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1951. Gloria worked...

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...

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