Joseph A. "Fiddling Joe"  Orban, 93, of Bernville, passed away on  May 12, 2021 at the Hershey Medical Center.      Born on October 2, 1927 in Northampton, PA, he was a son to the late Ignatz and Theresa (Memeth) Orban. Joe was the husband of the late Gertrude M. (Shade) Orban with whom he shared 59 years of marriage at her time of passing on January 17, 2013.   Joe was a proud Veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Korean...

Jesse James Didyoung, 30, of Bernville passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2021. Born on December 28, 1990 in Reading, he was the son of James P. and Jo Lee Didyoung. Jesse was a member of the graduating class of 2009 of Muhlenberg High School. He attended Temple University and earned an associate’s degree in chemistry. He was currently working on earning his bachelor’s degree. He was employed as a chemist for AST for the past two years, working in their lab. In addition...

Kyle Lee Eberly II, 1 month and 2 days, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center with his loving parents by his side.    Kyle was born on April 7, 2021 to Kyle L. Eberly and Victoria Catanzaro in Penn State St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, PA.   A viewing will be held Friday, May 14, 2021 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 am in the Milkins Trymbiski Funeral Home, 4914 Kutztown Road, Temple, PA...

  Robert W.  Werley, 95, of Bernville, passed away on May 5, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19 at Reading Hospital.      Born on November 8, 1925, he was a son to the late Norman G. and Stella (Blatt) Werley. He was the husband of the late Fern L. (Blake) Werley with whom he shared 65 years of marriage at her time of passing on February 2, 2014. Robert was the past Owner and Operator of Werley's Exxon Station in Leesport where he worked for many years...

Thomas Calvin Reifsnyder, Jr.,73, of Bernville, passed away on  May 3, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.     Born on June 8, 1947, he was a son to the late Thomas C. Reifsnyder, Sr. and Geraldine R. (Sensenig) Reifsnyder. He was the husband of Gloria Jean (Orban) Reifsnyder with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. Thomas was a 1966 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School.     Thomas was a proud Veteran of the United State Air Force where...

Sylvia R. (Kraatz) Snyder,75, of Bernville passed away Wednesday evening in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the late Clark “Skip” Snyder. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. Kraatz and Elsie E. (Lesher) Kraatz. Sylvia was a graduate of Penn Bernville High School. She was employed in the cafeteria for the Tulpehocken School District for many years. She was a member of St. Thomas Church in Bernville. Sylvia loved her...

Mark A. Stoudt Sr., 59, of Bethel passed away on April 24, 2021 after a short stay in Manor Care West Reading. Mark was the son of Richard Stoudt and Shirley Esther (Hoffert) Tobias. Mark was employed for over thirty years as a truck driver throughout the United States and Canada. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his sons; Mark A. Stoudt Jr. of Bethel and Christopher Foxley of Pittsburgh and a granddaughter; Sophia Stoudt. Also surviving is a sister; Kathryn Zweizig and...

Carol A. Reber, 65, of Temple, passed away on April 17, 2021 with friends and family by her side, after a brave battle against cancer.  Born on January 2, 1956 in Reading., she was a daughter to the late Evan E. & Jean W (Williamson) Reber.  She was a 1973 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a member of Christ Church UCC in Temple.  Carol worked in a/p at Glidden Paints for many years, followed by becoming a “carney man” traveling all over to carnivals,...

Joseph H. “Joe” Smith, 76, of Centre Township, passed away Saturday in Tower Health-Reading Hospital. Joe was married to Margaret M. (Oxenreider) Smith, on October 3rd they would have been married for fifty one years. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Herman and Hilda (Schott) Smith. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War earning two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Sinking Spring VFW. Joe started his working career at Hill Manufacturing...

Russell D. Lewis, 85, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on  April 11, 2021 at the Pottstown Hospital.   Born on May 19, 1935 in Penn Township, he was a son to the late Karl and Cassia (Pottieger) Lewis.     Russell was a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He was employed as a Knitting Mill Machine Installer for Rockwell for 18 years before his retirement. Russell was a longtime member of the Reading Fairgrounds Racing...