Obituaries

Nov 8, 2021

Francisco Colòn, 84, of Laureldale, passed away Monday in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Francisco was married to the late Myrtelina (Vazquez) Colòn who passed away May 6, 2017.

Born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco Colòn and Eufrocina (Santiago) Colòn

He was a dedicated employee for DeSantis...

Nov 3, 2021

Penny Marie (Boyd) Graby, 55, of Bethel, passed away on November 3, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born on February 1, 1966, she was a daughter to the late William C. and Joan E. (Schell) Boyd. Penny was a 1984 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and went on to graduate from...

Oct 27, 2021

Jeanne Dee Fiskaldo, 67, of Temple, passed away on  October 27, 2021 at the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia with her loving husband by her side.

She was born on March 6, 1954 to the late Lester D. Sterner and Margaret (Blazovsky) Sterner of Vermont. She is a graduate of  Muhlenberg High School class of 1972.

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Oct 22, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pat" Wagonseller, née Dullen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Daphne, Alabama. She was 82 years old.

Pat was born on May 26, 1939, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Clair Dullen and Mary Jeanetta "Netty" Dullen, née Shearer. Upon graduation from Lock Haven Senior High School...

Oct 18, 2021

Richard K. Rentschler, 92, of Wyomissing passed away Monday evening in Tower Health-Reading Hospital.

Richard was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Rentschler.

He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Kramer) Rentschler.

He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.

He was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker for...

Oct 15, 2021

Rita M. Eddinger, 89, of Fleetwood, passed away on October 15, 2021 at the Reading Hospital with her loving children by her side.

Born on January 21, 1932, she was a daughter to the late Joseph and V. Mamie (Distasio) DeAngelo. Rita was the wife of the late Earl R. Eddinger whom passed away on October 19,...

Oct 14, 2021

Janet A. (Green) Moore,81, of Laureldale, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Penn State Health St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born in Williamsport, PA on April 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Percy T. and Edith D. (Bohart) Green. She was a 1959 graduate of Ridley High School. Janet was the wife of...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles F. Furlong, 90, of Wernersville, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his residence.  Born on August 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Charles and Alice M. (Haden) Furlong. Charles was the husband of the late Shirley (Schroader) Furlong and the late Virginia M. (Gregg) Furlong with whom he shared 40 years of marriage...

Oct 6, 2021

Philip Russo, 88, of Muhlenberg Township passed away Wednesday evening in Maidencreek Place.

Philip was married to the late Mary Rita (O’Brien) Russo.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Andrew Russo and Rosaria (Grissi) Russo.

Philip was employed as a tool & die maker, then as plant...

Oct 6, 2021

Sandra M Winslow,84, of Laureldale, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in ManorCare Nursing Home in Laureldale.

Born on May 31, 1937, Sandra was the daughter of the late Morris and Esther (Gilliams) Lengel. Sandra was the wife of the late Carl Winslow with whom she shared 17 years of marriage at his time of passing...

Oct 4, 2021

William E. Minns, 89, of Muhlenberg, passed away on October 4, 2021 at the Reading Hospital with his loving wife by his side.

Born in DuBois, PA on May 30, 1932, he was a son to the late William and Freda (Yutt) Minns. William was the husband of Ida E. (Ranieri) Minns with whom he shared 37...

Sep 29, 2021

Phyllis, A. (Kemmerer) Hertzog, 73, of Alsace Twp., passed away Wednesday in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Phyllis was married to Marvin R. Hertzog. Phyllis and Marvin would have been married for fifty-five loving years on October 22nd.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leon C. Bossler and Dorothy P. (Kemmerer) Bossler....

Sep 28, 2021

Earl E. Bond, 83, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away September 28th in UF Health in Jacksonville, FL.

Earl was married to Sandra F. (Haag) Bond. Earl and Sandra were married for sixty-two loving years on September 26th.

Born in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., he was the son of the late Herbert P. Bond and Mary...

Sep 27, 2021

Ruth L. (Moyer) Ketner, 86, of Womelsdorf, formerly of Bernville, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Manor Care in Sinking Spring.

Ruth was married on August 8, 1953 to Dale E. Ketner Sr. with whom she shared 68 loving years of marriage at his time of passing on August 26, 2021.

Born in Bernville,...

Sep 19, 2021

Joan C. Burkey, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday morning in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Joan was married for fifty-four loving years to Paul E. Burkey.

Joan was the daughter of the late John S. Clouser and Florence Clouser.

Joan was a graduate of Reading High School.

She retired from...

Sep 17, 2021

Charles W. Henne, 91, of Leesport, passed away on  September 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 30, 1930, he was a son to the late Charles Wilson and Clara E. (Stoyer) Henne. Charles was the husband of Nancy P. (Kramer) Henne with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.

He...

Sep 9, 2021

Hether L. (Graeff) Quillman, 52, of Fleetwood, passed away on September 9, 2021 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born on June 11, 1969 in Fort Wayne, IN., she was a daughter of David and Linda (Lorke) Graeff. Hether was a 1987 graduate of Fleetwood High School and went on to graduate from Kutztown University in 1992 earning her...

Sep 6, 2021

Violet M. Wenger, 94, of Shillington, passed away on Monday in Tower Health-Reading Hospital.

Violet was married to the late Joseph B. Wenger who passed away February 27, 2000.

Born in Bern Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Grace (Wayne) Davidheiser.

Violet was a very active person. She enjoyed...

Aug 28, 2021

Lydia Eva Haag, 102, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away on Saturday morning in Country Meadows of Wyomissing.

Lydia was married for fifty seven loving years to the late Ralph W. Haag who passed away January 16, 1996.

Lydia was the daughter of the late Riley Boyer and Eva E. (Hartman) Boyer.

She...

Aug 26, 2021

Dale E. Ketner, 87, of Womelsdorf, formerly of Bernville, passed away Thursday in Manor Care in Sinking Spring.

Dale was married on August 8, 1953. He was married for sixty eight loving years to Ruth L. (Moyer) Ketner.

Born in Strausstown, he was the son of the late Ernest C. and Carrie M. (Henne) Ketner....