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Ronald Walter Gehret
Aug 17, 2024
Ronald Walter Gehret, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 84. Born on June 23, 1940, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Ron was the son of Elwood Gehret and Mary Petrillo Longo.
Ron graduated from Reading High School in 1958 and upon graduation served his country in the United States Marine Corps....
George Hunt Jr
Aug 17, 2024
George Hunt Jr., aged 77, from Exeter Township, PA, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2024, at Berks Heim. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Doddato) Hunt, his partner for 58 years. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Francis G. Hunt Sr. and Josephine (Dempsey) Hunt. George completed his education at Swissvale High...
Philip F. Mauer Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Philip F. Maurer Sr., 75, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sandra (Swierzewski) Maurer, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Accordino) Maurer. Philip graduated from Reading High...
Marian B. Osiecki
Aug 14, 2024
Marian B. (Yoder) Osiecki, 91, of Shillington, PA, passed away at home on August 14th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Marian was wife of 56 years to William "Bill" J. Osiecki, who passed June 1st, 2012. Born May 3rd, 1933 in Ringtown, PA, to Bertha (Weikel) Yoder and Edward Yoder, Marian was a proud graduate of Reading High School, Class...
Jane Louise Hinkle
Aug 13, 2024
Jane Louise Hinkle, 81, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at The Heritage of Green Hills. She was the wife of Thomas Richard Hinkle, whom she met at age 10 in fifth grade, and celebrated 61 years of marriage with. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Arlene (Francis)...
Ernest L. Neiman
Aug 11, 2024
Ernest L. Neiman, 91, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the husband of Betty H. (Dilliplaine) Neiman, his wife of 71 years. Born in Boyertown, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest C.D. Neiman and S. Rebecca Nester Marley. Ernest graduated from Boyertown High School, class...
Rita E. DiCerchio
Aug 9, 2024
Rita E. DiCerchio, 83, of West Reading, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Reading Hospital Medical Center while being comforted by her loved ones. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Giovina (DeCarlo) DiCerchio. Rita worked as a candy packer for Palmer Candy for many years. Rita was a member of...
Kent S. Patterson
Aug 8, 2024
Kent S. Patterson, 56, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in his home. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Chip and Nancy (Shaub) Patterson. After graduating from Mt. Penn High School, Kent used his mechanical skills as a printing press operator and supervisor for Lancaster Press for many years.
Kent enjoyed camping,...
Patricia A. Koch
Aug 8, 2024
Patricia A. (Hewitt) Koch, 82, formerly of Oley, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center. She was the wife of Henry M. Koch, Jr., with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jacqueline (Light) Hewitt. Patti graduated in...
Ruth A. Gross
Aug 8, 2024
Ruth (Ruff) A. Gross, 67, of Robeson Township, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in her residence. She was the wife of Bruce T. Gross, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Geigertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Ruth M. (Brady) Zerr. Ruth was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley...
Henry S. Podguski
Aug 7, 2024
Henry S. Podguski, 84, of West Lawn, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Reading Hospital Medical Center. He was the husband of Lillie I. (Beard) Podguski. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late John and Stefania (Ornowski) Podguski. Henry proudly served his country in The United States Army. He worked for Pennsylvania Optical...
JoAnne Sudock
Aug 6, 2024
JoAnne M.(Ward) Sudock, 83 of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Sudock. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late George and Bette Ward. JoAnne was a graduate of Reading High school being active in student government, cheerleading and Future Business...
George A. Noll
Aug 1, 2024
George A. Noll, 78, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Tracy (Sweetwood) Noll, with whom he celebrated over 30 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, George was the son of the late Charles Jeremiah Sr. and Estella Mae (Conrad) Noll. He attended Muhlenberg High School. George...
David Jay Sockel
Jul 29, 2024
David Jay Sockel, 72, of Wyomissing, formerly of Mt. Penn, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Complete Care at Berkshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Michelle Denise (Zins) Sockel, who was also his best friend. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Jay B. and Geraldine T. (Meshinsky) Sockel....
Lawrence V. Rothermel
Jul 29, 2024
Lawrence V. Rothermel, 82, of St. Lawrence, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Mifflin Center. He was the husband of Lutherette R. (Kreider) Rothermel. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Vernon F. and Arlene (Rader) Rothermel. Lawrence graduated from Wilson High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy....
Kathleen S. Zagar
Jul 27, 2024
Kathleen S. Zagar, 76, of Exeter Township, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard Zagar. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Stankiewicz and Mary M. (Duggan) Christ. Kathleen graduated from Central Catholic High School. She went on to further her education,...
Donald A. Oldt
Jul 20, 2024
Donald A Oldt, 78, of Marlborough, Connecticut, passed away on July 20, 2024 in Marlborough Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (MacDonald) Oldt. Born in Exeter Township, he was the son of the late George S. and Pauline Montreal (Welker-Haupt) Oldt.
Donald proudly served his country in the Army from 1965-1968 after graduating from...
Charles L. Getrost
Jul 17, 2024
Charles L. Getrost, 88, of Mt. Penn, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Nancy C. (Killian) Getrost, who passed away March 10, 2021, with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Cora M. (Geibel) Getrost. He was...
Anthony P. Pugliese
Jul 17, 2024
Anthony P. Pugliese, 81, of Exeter, formerly of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Joyce E. (Daily) Pugliese, who passed away in 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Philomena (Strate) Pugliese. Tony graduated from Bishop Newman High...
Frode Nordhoy
Jul 16, 2024
Frode Nordhoy, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in his home. He was the husband of the late Anne (Fjeldstad) Nordhoy, who passed away in 2018. Born in Namsos, Norway, he was the son of the late Knut and Karen (Wiik) Nordhoy. Frode graduated from Olso Katedralskole High School and obtained his bachelor's degree in...
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