Obituaries

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...

Jan 3, 2022

Dana A. Wenrich, 61, of Temple, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 in his residence. Born on August 24, 1960, he was a son to the late Paul Ralph and Anna Quillman (Kramer) Wenrich; He attended Muhlenberg High School. Dana was the husband of the late Colleen A. (Allen) Wenrich with whom he shared 17 years of marriage...

Dec 28, 2021

Allen L. Ziegler, 88, of Muhlenberg Township passed away December 28, 2021 in Tower Health - Reading Hospital, West Reading. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Rothenberger) Ziegler who passed away on May 19, 2004 They had celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, Allen was the son of the late John J. and...

Dec 26, 2021

John Eisenhardt, Jr., age 64, of Leesport passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, while battling COVID-19.

John was born in Reading on September 27, 1957 to Fern and John Eisenhardt. He is survived by his wife, Emmanuela (nee’ Teaca), his children Yoli and Andrei Eisenhardt, his twin sister, Cynthia Eisenhardt, and his other siblings, Eva Marie...

Dec 26, 2021

Darren L. Gernert, 61, of Lebanon passed away in WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital on December 26. Born on September 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Warren F. and Evelyn J. (nee Bevers) Gernert.  Darren resided in Lebanon, PA for the past several years but was originally born and raised in Muhlenberg Twp. He is survived by...

Dec 25, 2021

Daniel F. "Bink" Wenrich, 80, of Bernville, passed away on  December 25, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 6, 1941, he was a son to the late Raymond and Edna (Haag) Wenrich.  Daniel was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. After having served his time in the Military, Bink worked as a...

Dec 24, 2021

Leonard Michael Simmons passed away peacefully on Friday, December 24th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Simmons in 2015. Len was born on August 20th, 1950 to Leonard and Agnes Simmons. He went to Reading High School and graduated from Penn State University. He was a skilled machinist working for Special T Design and the...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert Randy Blatt, 64, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 21st in his residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert W. Blatt and Maxine (Delp) Blatt.

Rob graduated from Schuylkill Valley High School and was employed as a welder.

Rob played football in high school and college....

Dec 11, 2021

John E. Pauley, 60, of Bernville, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends.

There are not enough words to describe him, a husband, father and everyone's counselor.  John spent his final moments at home with his wife of 38 years, Wanda Pauley; Children, Melissa, Jonah and Jennifer and...

Dec 10, 2021

Susan L. Light, 78, of Bernville passed away on December 10, 2021 in her residence with her daughter and grandson by her side.

Born on April 30, 1943, Susan was the daughter of the late Margaret Kraftcheck. She was the wife of the late John D. Light , Jr., with whom she spent 53 years of marraige...

Dec 9, 2021

Jack Steward Smith, Sr., 89, of Ocean View, DE passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 9, 2021, after a series of illnesses. He was born in Reading, PA, on October 3, 1932, to Chester and Marguerite (Bensinger) Smith. Jack’s father worked for the Reading Railroad, and his mother worked for Luden’s, but they also worked part-time as...

Dec 8, 2021

Bruce Charles Hoyer, Jr., 82, of Heidelberg Township, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in St. Joseph Medical Center (Reading, PA).

Bruce was predeceased by his cherished first wife, Gloria J. (Bentz) Hoyer in December 1978, and his beloved second wife, Shirley A. (Speicher) Hoyer in April 2009. Bruce...

Dec 6, 2021

Betty J. Schlenker, 91, of Shartlesville, passed away on December 6, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

Born on May 25, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Annie (Kramer) Haag. Betty was the wife of the late Alvin P. Schlenker.

Betty was a member of Friden’s Church in Shartlesville and held active...

Dec 1, 2021

Jesse Scott Wunder, 39, of Shillington, passed away on December 1, 2021 in his residence.

Born on March 7, 1982, he was son to Richard Wunder and Hope (Wilcox) Wunder. He is a 2000 graduate of Schuykill Valley School. Jesse also attended the Harley Davidson Training School in Florida where he obtained his degree to become a...

Dec 1, 2021

George P. Kieffer, 79, of Alsace Township, passed away Wednesday, December 1st in Penn State St. Joseph Hospital.

George was the husband for fifty-seven years to the late Karen L. (Timmins) Kieffer who passed away September 30, 2020 which left him broken hearted.

Born December 18, 1941 in Alsace Township , where he was a...