Obituaries

Nov 23, 2020

Donald E.  Williams, 67, of Strausstown, passed away on  November 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 17, 1953 he was a son of the late John Ellis and Caroline A. (Rowe) Williams. He was the husband of Diane (Turczynski) Williams with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Donald was...

Nov 20, 2020

Wanida M. “Marie” (Shade)  Black, 69, of Laureldale, passed away Friday in Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center.

Wanida was married to the late Michael P. Black who passed away April 23, 2007.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Shade and Frances “Peach” (Rankin) Shade.

In earlier years...

Nov 18, 2020

Kennedy Alexis Behm, 20, of Mount Joy, passed away on November 18, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. Born on June 2, 2000, she was a daughter to Jason and Nicole (Luckenbill) Behm. Kennedy was a 2018 graduate of Warwick High School.

Kennedy was a proud active member of the U. S. Army.

Kennedy is...

Nov 17, 2020

Donald Richard Bachert, 83, loving husband, amazing father, grandfather, and friend, of Temple, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, November 17 at 8:15 PM. Honoring his wish to be at home, Donald was surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Donald was born February 9, 1937 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late William Bachert and...

Nov 10, 2020

Gene R.  Shade, 74, of Laureldale, passed away on November 10, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 16, 1946 he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Moyer) Shade and attended Boyertown High School. Gene was the husband of the late Josephine (Weber) Shade who passed away on October...

Nov 7, 2020

Marian Edna  (Sittler) Miller, 86, of Penn Township, passed away Saturday, November 7th in Keystone Villa in Douglassville. Marian was married to Oscar B. Miller. Marian and Oscar were married on February 21, 1953 and celebrated sixty seven and a half loving years of marriage. Born in New Tripoli, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and...

Nov 6, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" (Alix) Hoffman, 85, of Bernville, passed away on November 6, 2020 at Berks Heim Nursing Home.

Born on September 16, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Phillip and Dorothy (Hockenberg) Alix in Queens, NY. She was the wife of Richard H. Hoffman Sr. whom she married on August 18, 1956. Dot was self-employed...

Nov 5, 2020

Alice T.  Shaner, 83, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on November 5, 2020 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born on February 7, 1937 she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Josephine (Dudek) Rotkiske, in Reading. Alice was the wife of the late Paul Shaner.

Alice was an active member...

Nov 4, 2020

Betty M. Reeser, 90, of Laureldale, passed away on  November 4, 2020 at Maidencreek Place. Born on March 10, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and May (Gerhart) Reeser. She was a 1948 graduate of Reading High School. Betty was employed by David Crystal in Reading where she worked as a garment sewing machine operator for...

Nov 3, 2020

Alice M. Rotondo, 89, formerly of Snyder Rd., passed away Tuesday, November 3rd in Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tremont, PA.

Alice was married to the late William J. “Tonto” Rotondo who passed away March 21, 2015.

Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Charles J. and Anna (Spitzer) Schopp.

Nov 2, 2020

Dorothy Smith, 73, of West Lawn, passed away November 2, 2020, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.

Born in Palm, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert J. C. Smith and Anna Mae (Speicher) Smith.

Dorothy was employed at TRS Workshop until she retired in 2012. Afterwards, she decided to attend Ageless Harmony where...

Nov 1, 2020

Lisa Ann (Stief) Ermler, of Muhlenberg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in the comfort of her residence surrounded by family.  She was the loving wife of the late Jeffrey W. Ermler with whom she shared 21 years of marriage at his time of passing on January 1, 2019.

Born in Reading, PA, on December...

Oct 28, 2020

Franklin E Cocks, 86, of Bernville, passed away on October 28, 2020 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville. Born on February 23, 1934, he was a son to the late E. Frank and Amy  (Harting) Cocks. He was a  graduate of  Robesonia High School.  Franklin was the husband of the late Irene A. (Reppert) Cocks with whom he shared 57...

Oct 27, 2020

Dennis M.  Roth, 58, of Reading, passed away on October 27, 2020 at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born on March 26, 1962, he was a son of Franklin and the late Ruth (Woomer) Roth.

He was a 1980 graduate of Reading High School and a member of the Community Volunteer Fire Company.

Oct 26, 2020

Philip  L.  McCurdy, 81, of Shartlesville, passed away on  October 26, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 24, 1939 he was a son of the late John and Kathryn (Roof) McCurdy in Meyerstown, PA. Philip was the husband of Sylvia J. (Mohler) McCurdy.

Philip worked as a trucker driver for 22...

Oct 24, 2020

Ronald E. Ernst, 80, of Windsor Twp., formerly of Temple, passed away Saturday, October 24th in Tower Health Reading Hospital. Ronald was married to Loretta M. (Hinkle) Ernst. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Pauline (Broadbeck) Ernst. Ronald faithfully served his country in the U. S. Navy. Ronald retired from Windsor Service following...

Oct 17, 2020

Gloria J. Zerbe, 79, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on October 17, 2020 at the Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 4, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Lester J. and Addie Mae (Strathman) Karl. Gloria was married to the late Roland J. Zerbe whom passed away on...

Oct 15, 2020

Danice J. Bitting (Rapp) of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Verna I. Rapp.

Danice was a 1950 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and attended West Chester College. She was a life long member of Christ Church, United Church of Christ in...

Oct 11, 2020

Janet M. Kline, 82, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on October 11, 2020 at The Lutheran Home at Topton. Born on July 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Keller) Phillips. Janet was the wife of the late Donald H. Kline whom she married in April 1991 and shared twenty-five years of marriage at...

Oct 5, 2020

Doris E. (Jean) Raymond, 71, of Mohrsville passed away after a long and courageous fight with cancer. She was cared for and loved by her family throughout her challenging journey and comforted by them during her final moments until she was called home by Our Lord on October 5, 2020

Born on February 18, 1949 she was...