Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Richard G. “Chub” Harris, 78, of Muhlenberg Township passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Keystone Villa, Douglassville. He was the husband of Linda L. (Himmel) Harris. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary A. (Mystyshn) Harris. He attended Reading High School and was employed by Dana Corporation for 37 years, later...

Jun 20, 2020

Charles A. Kemmerer, Jr., 91, of Blandon was called home on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 3:06pm in HCR Manor Care, Laureldale.

He was the husband of the late Dolores M. (Reichard) Kemmerer who passed away February 27, 2009.  Born in Walnuttown,

Charles was the son of the late Charles A. Sr. and Sarah (Burkert)...

Jun 19, 2020

Roberta Lisa Giordano, 62, left this world to be with her Lord on June 19, 2020.  She had been a resident at Cedar Haven Nursing Home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, since 2013.

She was unmarried and will be greatly missed.  A true Christian, Roberta dedicated her life to helping others, evangelizing as she went about her daily life...

Jun 19, 2020

Harry R. Labe, 92, of Temple, passed away Friday, June 19th in his residence.

Harry was married to the late Betty J. Labe.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Catherine (Winters) Labe.

Harry graduated from Oley Valley High School and then honorably  served his country in...

Jun 17, 2020

Sandra F.  Burkhart, 82, of Mohrsville, passed away on June 17, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Mable (Weaver) Shoemaker in  Reading, PA. Sandra was the wife of Ronald L. Burkhart with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. She was a 1955 graduate...

Jun 17, 2020

Donald A. Davis, Sr., 73, of Temple, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2020

He was born in Reading on December 11, 1946 to the late Frederick Davis and Rita (Klusewitz) Gibble. He was the significant other of Geraldine "Jerri" Heffner, of Temple.

Donald was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served...

Jun 10, 2020

Michael D. Sands Sr., 77, of Leesport, passed away on June 10, 2020 in his residence.

He was born on October 4, 1942 to the late Stanley and Olga (Obarrow) Sands. Michael was the husband of Virginia A. (Tolland) Sands with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.

Michael enjoyed vacationing at his summer home...

Jun 10, 2020

Marian E. (Shearer) Withers, 93, of Muhlenberg Township, joined the angel choir June 10, 2020. She was born in Reading on August 31, 1926 to the late William J. and Lizzie M. (Steeley) Shearer. Marian was the wife of the late Howard P. Withers, Sr. with whom she shared 63 years of marriage at his time of passing on...

Jun 5, 2020

Doris Jean (High) Snyder, 89, of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away Friday June 5th.

Doris was married to the late Willard W. Snyder who passed away February 2, 2013.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clarence T. and Mary M. (Harvick) High.

Doris was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church...

Jun 4, 2020

Julia Gaspari died June 4 in the Reading Hospital. She was born July 21, 1926, in Philadelphia to the late Anita (nee Carboni) and Dominic Lenzi. She graduated from Muhlenberg Township High School in 1944, attended Temple University as an accounting major, and graduated from the Bryland School of Cosmetology in 1946. She was the secretary for the Frush...

Jun 3, 2020

Dorothy E.  Unger, 84, of Blandon, passed away on June 3, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 25, 1936 to the late John and Edith (Delp) Alhouse in West Reading, PA.  She was the wife of William R. Unger with whom she shared 65 years of marriage at his time...

Jun 2, 2020

Ronald J.  Hinkel,43, of Hershey, passed away on  June 2, 2020 in Hershey, PA.

He was born on June 1, 1977  to David P. and Nancy L. (DeLong) Hinkel  in Reading.  He was a 1995 graduate of  Schuylkill Valley High School and was employed by Fresh Express as a forklift driver.  He loved being out doors and...

Jun 2, 2020

Richard J. Schoener, 87, of Bernville, passed away on June 2, 2020 in his residence.

He was born in Womelsdorf on December 28, 1932 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Verna Mae (Batdorf) Schoener. Richard was the husband of Nancy L. (Henne) Schoener with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.

Richard was a graduate...

May 24, 2020

Harold S.  Weaver, 57, of Fleetwood, passed away on  May 24, 2020 at his residence in Fleetwood, PA. He was born on February 13, 1963 to Harold S. Weaver and the late Joyce (Stricker) Weaver.  Harold was self employed as a  Software Developer.  Harold was married to Sherilyn J. (Lutz) for 30 years and together they resided in Fleetwood,...

May 24, 2020

John R.  Lantz, 85, of Leesport, passed away on  May 24, 2020 in his residence . He was born on September 29, 1934 to the late Jay D. and Sallie G. (Schmeck) Lantz in Reading. John was the husband of Connie (O'Connor) Lantz with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. John was a United States Navy Veteran. He ...

May 23, 2020

Viola M. Ruth, of Wernersville, formerly of Elizabethtown and Bernville, died on May 23, 2020 at age 100.

Born April 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Rose Degler.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert F. Ruth.

Viola also was predeceased in death by her sister, Grace Moll,...

May 20, 2020

Madelyn C.  Lutz, 88, of Blandon, passed away on  May 20, 2020 in her residence. She was born on November 8, 1931 to the late Edwin H. Sr. and Verna C. (Bortz) Hinkle in Fleetwood, PA. Madelyn was the wife of Robert F. Lutz with whom she shared 55 years of marriage at the time of his passing on...

May 19, 2020

William T. "Bill” Reckley, 91, of Temple, passed away on May 19, 2020 in his residence. He was born on November 5, 1928 to Alvey and Rosetta (Brinkman) Reckley in Cumberland, MD. Bill was married on August 19, 1950 to Dorothy Joanne (Lewis) Reckley and they shared 69 years of marriage. Bill proudly served in the United States Army...

May 19, 2020

William T. "Bill” Reckley, 91, of Temple, passed away on May 19, 2020 in his residence. He was born on November 5, 1928 to Alvey and Rosetta (Brinkman) Reckley in Cumberland, MD. Bill was married on August 19, 1950 to Dorothy Joanne (Lewis) Reckley and they shared 69 years of marriage. Bill proudly served in the United States Army...

May 19, 2020

Gloria E. Schwab, 78, of Ruscombmanor Township, passed away on May 19, 2020 at home. She was born on July 14, 1941 to the late Amos J. and E. Kathryn  (Werner) Werner. She was the widow of the late Ignatz “Iggy” P. Schwab Jr., who passed away on September 25, 2019, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage....