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

Edward A. Rupp

Edward A. Rupp

Jul 30, 2018

Edward Rupp, 91, of Reading, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 30, 2018, with his granddaughter Tina and her husband Brian by his side. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Peffley) Rupp who passed away on March 23, 1988. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Franklin and Effie (Alexander) Rupp. Edward...

Joan Ganter

Joan Ganter

Jul 29, 2018

Joan S. Ganter OCDS - Secular Carmelite, 80, of Bern Township, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Berkshire Center. She was the wife of Robert C. Ganter who passed away on February 6, 2000. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kogut. Joan graduated from Central Catholic High School and was a...

Shirley Ullrich

Shirley Ullrich

Jul 26, 2018

Shirley Ullrich, 81, of Mount Penn, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Keystone Villa, Douglassville. She was the wife of David G. Ullrich. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Louise (Hirstius) Kline. She was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1954 and a graduate of the Reading Hospital School of...

Betty Lou Herb

Betty Lou Herb

Jul 26, 2018

Betty Lou Herb, 84, of Reading, passed peacefully in her residence July 26, 2018. Born in Lorane, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Annie (Reidenauer) Hafer. A graduate of Mount Penn High School class of 1951, she worked in data entry for Met Ed for many years until her retirement. Betty Lou enjoyed gardening, golf, shopping,...

Charles J. Siegfried

Charles J. Siegfried

Jul 24, 2018

Charles J. Siegfried, 91, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Mabel I. (Heberling) Siegfried who passed away September 28, 2017. Born in Reading, Pa, he was the son of the late Paul J. Siegfried and Edith S. (Spangenberg) Siegfried. Charles was a graduate of Central Catholic...

Joseph Klick

Joseph Klick

Jul 23, 2018

Joseph S. Klick, 90, of Reading, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Mary A. (Cinciarelli) Klick. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late George and Cecelia (Rochowicz) Klick. Joseph was a driver-salesman for Landy Towel and Linen Service, now known as Aramark. Upon retirement,...

Jose E. Santos

Jose E. Santos

Jul 23, 2018

Jose E. Santos, 28, of Reading, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 in his home. He was the loving husband of Mely Velez. Born in Lehigh Valley, he was the son of Javier Santos, Sr. and Brenda L. Berger. He was a true daddy's boy, loved to cook and a true Dallas Cowboys fan. He was the loving father...

Kenneth G. Cregar Ii

Kenneth G. Cregar Ii

Jul 22, 2018

Kenneth G. Cregar, II, 80, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 in his home. Ken is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara A. (Swavely) Cregar whom he married September 8, 1962. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Alma (Simpson) Cregar. Kenneth was raised in Washington, NJ until age sixteen. He graduated...

Eleanor Kiedeisch

Eleanor Kiedeisch

Jul 19, 2018

Eleanor J. Kiedeisch, 62, of Birdsboro, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Warren Aul and Shirley (Fox) Aul . Eleanor had a career as a pediatric nurse after graduating from Reading Muhlenberg Technical School Nursing Program. She loved to read a...

Gregory R. Ballinger

Gregory R. Ballinger

Jul 18, 2018

Gregory R Ballinger, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away in his residence on Wednesday July 18, 2018. Born in Harrisburg, Pa he was the son of Steven R Ballinger, husband of Sally (Baker) and Lisa (Clauser) wife of Dr Joel Sokoloff. Greg was a 2009 graduate of Exeter High School. He earned his Bachelor's of Science in Security and...

Frederick L. Reigle

Frederick L. Reigle

Jul 15, 2018

Frederick L. Reigle, 73, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Kathy McAlice. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Emerson and Ethel (Cook) Reigle. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. Fred received his J.D. from Villanova...

Damian T. Famalaro

Damian T. Famalaro

Jul 14, 2018

Damian T. Famalaro, 24, of Honeybrook and formerly of Shillington, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Born in Reading, he was the son of Joseph Famalaro and Apryl (Moser) Merritt wife of Jason. He was a graduate of Twin Valley High School and a United States Marine. He loved to dance, rap, and tag. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers...

Randall S. Reich

Randall S. Reich

Jul 13, 2018

Randall "Randy" Stephen Reich, Age 70, of Reading, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at home peacefully. Randy was born in Reading on June 3, 1948 to the late Harold W. and Joan (Johnson) Reich of Wyomissing. He was a graduate of Mt. Penn High School where he was a standout baseball, basketball and soccer player. He graduated from...

Rosalind Heinly

Rosalind Heinly

Jul 13, 2018

Rosalind Heinly, 70, of Reading, passed away on Friday, July 13th, 2018 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Rosalind (Upham) Heinly. Rosalind worked as a Medicine Technician and also enjoyed belly dancing. Rosalind is survived by one brother, Peter W. Heinly, companion of Gretchen; one niece, Tiffany...

Clifford K. "Kent" Steinruck

Clifford K. "Kent" Steinruck

Jul 12, 2018

Clifford K. "Kent" Steinruck, 84, of Oley Township, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Johannah J. (Blomberg) Steinruck. Born in Pottstown, Pa, he was the son of the late Clifford K. Steinruck and Edna (Herring) Steinruck. He was a member of the United States Army, Fairview...

Linda Renninger

Linda Renninger

Jul 5, 2018

Linda Renninger, 71, of Flying Hills, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in her home. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Donald Nagle and Helen (Downer) Nagle. Linda worked as and was an exceptional seamstress. In addition to her loving husband Joseph Renninger, Linda is survived by her children: Martin Zellers husband of Nicole and...

Cynthia Styer

Cynthia Styer

Jul 5, 2018

Cynthia Styer, 70, of St. Lawrence, formerly of Stony Creek Mills, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. She was the wife of James D. Styer, with whom she recently shared 50 years of marriage. James and Cindy were married September 16, 1967, at St. Catharine of Siena in Mt. Penn. Born in...

Jeffrey A. Banks

Jeffrey A. Banks

Jun 29, 2018

Jeffrey A. Banks, 59, of Sinking Spring, passed away, Friday, June 29, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of the late Richarda L. "Ricci" Banks who passed July 31, 2017. Born in Bryn Mawr, he was a son of the late Lloyd Banks and Janice (Wenrich) Gilbert. He was a graduate of Wilson...

Raul J. Lovera

Raul J. Lovera

Jun 25, 2018

Raul J. Lovera, 69, of Phoenixville, passed away, Monday, June 25, 2018 in his residence. Born in San Francisco, Argentina, he was a son of the late Juan and Ilda N. (Giordano) Lovera. He loved his dogs, strawberries and strawberry milkshakes. Raul is survived by his two sons, Jacob "Jake" husband of Michele of Birdsboro, Adam of CA, and one...

Gladys Knabb

Gladys Knabb

Jun 22, 2018

Gladys Virginia Knabb (Shurr), 92 of St. Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018, in Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Knabb. They were married on April 1, 1950 and celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage. Born in Exeter Township, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Sarah (Boone) Shurr. She is...