Obituaries

Feb 16, 2022

Eugene Jay Manmiller, 90, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, in Complete Care At Berkshire. He was a resident at Berkshire Commons since April 2021.

Eugene was married to the late Charlotte “Fern” (Dennison) Manmiller.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Victor and Edna (Heiter) Manmiller.

Eugene graduated from Muhlenberg...

Feb 13, 2022

Pauline Sylvia Morgenstein passed away early Sunday morning February 13, 2022, Super Bowl Sunday, at Fairlane Gardens Nursing home in Exeter, PA.

She was predeceased by her parents Gladys (Kneital) and David Morgenstein ( Brooklyn NY), her sister Dorothy Schweitzer ( Brooklyn NY) her brother -in-law Morris Schweitzer ( Brooklyn NY) and her niece Linda Weiner (...

Feb 12, 2022

Ralph H. Miller, 90, of Boyertown, passed away Saturday, February 12th in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Ralph was married for sixty loving years to the late Vivian L. (Moyer)  Miller who passed away August 15, 2020.

Born in Bechtelsville, he was the son of the late Monroe and Sarah (Lorah) Miller.

He was...

Feb 8, 2022

Nancy A. (Graf) Gutshall, 89, of Muhlenberg, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the Reading Hospital.

Born on November 14, 1932, she was a daughter to the late Francis Joseph and Bernice Lucille (Allen) Graf. She was the wife of Ralph D. Gutshall, Jr. Nancy was a graduate of Shippensburg University where she obtained her Bachelor’s...

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley A. Weller, 79, passed away Monday, February 7th in Manor Care in West Reading.

She was the daughter of the late Claude Weller and Sarah Miller.

She was formerly employed by Threshold and was certified in PA as a beauty shop operator.

She was a 1961 graduate of Fleetwood High School, enjoyed...

Feb 6, 2022

Kathleen A. (Sheipe) Hoffman, 65, of Halifax, formerly of Laureldale, passed away in her daughter’s home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 20, 1956 she was a daughter to James and Anna (Faller) Sheipe. Kathleen was a 1974 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

Feb 5, 2022

Lillian M. “Lil” (Cole) Hinkle, 90, of Temple, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Berks Heim Nursing Home.

Born December 28, 1931 she was a daughter to the late Edward L. and Martha (Stepulitis) Cole. Lillian was the wife of the late Charles W. Hinkle whom she married December 28,...

Feb 4, 2022

Carlos M. Gonzalez, Jr., 37, of Leesport passed away Friday, February 4th in his residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Carlos Gonzalez and Laurie (Miller) Gonzalez of Reading.

Carlos was employed by Brentwood Industries in Reading for twelve years.

He was a member of the Infamous Motorcycle Club, also enjoying...

Jan 31, 2022

Cheryl A. Balthaser, 65, of Tulpehocken Township, passed away Monday, January 31st at Tower Health-Reading Hospital. Born August 16th, 1956, in Reading, PA, Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Alberta (Reifsnyder) Madeira, and her sister, Sandra Fabricius.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard A. Balthaser; daughter, Michele L. Wagner...

Jan 23, 2022

Larry P. Wisniewski, 77, of Kenhorst, passed away Sunday, January 23rd in the Mifflin Center.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Wisniewski.

Larry served in the U. S. Navy.

Larry was employed at Bachman Pretzels as a chief mechanic.

Survivors include Larry’s significant other,...

Jan 23, 2022

Samuel “Sammy” Vaccaro, 89, of Temple, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his residence.

Born on November 9, 1932, he was the son to the late Giuseppe and Maria (Iannello) Vaccaro. He was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School.

Sammy was a lifetime member of Temple Fire Company and also a member of...

Jan 21, 2022

George P.  Roebuck, 74, of Laureldale, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1947, in Walden, NY, he was a son to the late George and Ruth (McCord) Roebuck. He was the husband of Linda (Allen) Roebuck with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

George was...

Jan 20, 2022

Simonina (Cirulli) Donofrio, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Born on April 1, 1927, in Schiavi di Abruzzo, Italy, she was a daughter to the late Bernado and Concetta (Falasca) Cirulli. Simonina was the wife of the late Edward Donofrio who passed away December 17, 2002.

Simonina, originally from...

Jan 17, 2022

Rita M. Richel, 91, of Temple, passed away on January 17, 2022, at her niece’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 14, 1930, in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Dorothy M. (Gulden) Fish. She was the wife of the late William Richel.

Rita proudly served her faith as...

Jan 15, 2022

Robert K. Dombroski, 87, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday, January 15th in his residence. Robert (Buzz) was married to his wife, Betty (Lutz) Dombroski, for 66 years. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Constanty and Stella (Petroski) Dombroski. Robert retired from Lucent Technologies in Reading after thirty-five years of employment, retiring as a supervisor....

Jan 12, 2022

Miriam M. Kripplebauer, 94, of Penn Twp., passed away Wednesday in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Miriam was married to her loving husband, Robert C. “Bob” Kripplebauer.

Born in Kenhorst, she was the daughter of the late Elem Elwood Freeman, Sr. and Mary (Erwin) Freeman.

Miriam retired from AT&T-Lucent as a...

Jan 10, 2022

Harold E. "Checky” Blatt, 82, of Blandon, passed away on January 10, 2022 at Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born on March 17, 1939, he was a son to the late Evan D. and Leah (Behney) Blatt. Harold was the wife of Dorothy M. (Fick) Blatt with whom he shared 57 years of marriage at the...

Jan 9, 2022

Michael T. Rutt, 58, of Sinking Spring, passed into the arms of his Savior on Sunday in Tower Health- Reading Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Michael was married for twelve loving years to Cynthia A. (Wengert) Rutt.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Thomas E. Rutt husband of Joan L....

Jan 8, 2022

Barry G. Miller, 61, of Bethel, passed away on January 8, 2022 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center

Born on March 25, 1960, he was a son to the late Glenn Miller and Pauline (Spatz) Miller and step-son to Joyce Miller Price. He was a 1978 graduate of Hamburg High School. Barry married Brenda L. (Boyer)...

Jan 8, 2022

Gloria M. (Bagenstose) Shuman 84 of Maidencreek Township died January 8, 2022.

Mrs. Shuman was the wife of Robert L. Shuman.  They shared a loving marriage of 65 years.

Gloria was born in West Reading.  A daughter of the late Lester and Miriam (Lesher) Bagenstose.

Surviving in addition to her husband are four...