Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

Stanley L. Reed, 85, of Penn Twp., passed away Friday in the Reading Hospital.

He was married for fifty three years on July 1st to his loving wife Jane L. (Sonon) Reed.

He was the son of the late George and Mary Reed.

He served in the U. S. Army stationed in Hawaii...

Jun 29, 2023

Dennis P. Cataldi, 69, of Temple, passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on Thursday, June 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Tolomei) Cataldi. Dennis was the husband of Terrie M. (Teed) Cataldi with whom he shared 23 years of...

Jun 25, 2023

Elsie A. Bare, 99, formerly of Bernville, passed away Sunday in Berks Heim.

Elsie was married to the late Irvin R. Bare.

Born in Penn Township, she was the daughter of the late Raymond D. and Carrie H. (Ohlinger) Schlappich.

She was formerly employed by Gloray Knitting Mills in Robesonia.

Surviving...

Jun 16, 2023

Nancy Lou Lorah, 84, of Fleetwood, PA passed away on Friday June 16, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1938 to Dorothy Cutler and Step Father Fritz Cutler. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Franklin Lorah Sr.

In her early years, Nancy worked at Boscov’s, Fleetwood Sportswear, Talbots, AT&T, American Bank, and Meridian...

Jun 12, 2023

SALINDA JANE (SHIRK) WAGNER

Born December 18, 1932 our mother passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Bernville home on Monday, June 12th. Salinda, age 90, was the widow of William H. Wagner.

Salinda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother and will be dearly missed by her loving family.

Jun 6, 2023

Betty E. Beeman 96, of Hartwood, Virginia passed away on June 6, 2023, in her home, surrounded by a

loving family.

Born in Reading, Penna., she was the daughter of the late George Fasig and Laura (Nittinger) Fasig.

She was the widow of the late John Louis Beeman, also of Hartwood.

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Jun 3, 2023

Dorothy L. Spengler, 85, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Saturday June 3rd in Tower Health, Reading Hospital.

Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Leoma (Derrick) Quenzer.

She was married to the late Raymond Spengler who passed away in 2005 and the late John Manning, Jr. who passed away in...

May 30, 2023

Katie Mae Dunkelberger, 83, passed away Tuesday in Berks Heim.

Katie was married to the late Raymond S. Dunkelberger.

Born in Leesport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin O. Spease, Sr. and Myrtle A. (Manwiller) Spease.

She was predeceased by a son, Glen P. Dunkelberger and survived by Glen’s wife Debbie....

May 23, 2023

Earlene C. Kieffer, 80, of Alsace Twp., passed away Tuesday May 23rd following a brief stay, in Penn State, St, Joseph Hospital.

Earlene was married to the late Charles A. Kieffer who passed away July 14, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Moyer and Dorothy (Shistle) Moyer.

Earlene was formerly...

May 17, 2023

Linda (Hoffmaster) Frick, 71, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on May 17, 2023, in her residence.

She was the wife of Harold E. Frick Jr. with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Born on February 16, 1952, she was a daughter to the late Donald Hoffmaster and Valeria M. (Seifert) Huntsinger.

Linda...

May 13, 2023

Dorothy I (Miller) DeLong, 98 years 11 months, passed away May 13, 2023, at her home.

She married Adam W. DeLong who predeceased her on October 28, 2013.

Dorothy was born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Elmer Miller and Maude Elizabeth (Krause) Miller and had 14 siblings....

May 11, 2023

Barbara A. (Fusner) Camilli, 87, a resident of Wethersfield, CT, and formerly of Laureldale, PA, passed

away in Connecticut on May 11, 2023, in the Hartford Hospital.

Born on October 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Evelyn (Reboltz) Fusner.

Barbara was the wife of Louis F. Camilli...

May 7, 2023

Eva S. Spitale passed away Sunday, May 7th in Maidencreek Place.

Eva was 97 years old.

She was married to the late Frank Spitale who passed away September 1, 1997.

She was born in Temple to Enrico and Gilda (Angelini) Sabatucci.

She was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic...

Apr 30, 2023

William P. Bright Sr., (77) formerly of Leesport, PA, passed away Sunday night, April 30, 2023, and opened his eyes in heaven where he was greeted by his Lord and Savior whom he loved so much.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Kathryn Bright as well as an older sister, Mary. He leaves...

Apr 30, 2023

Lucia “Lucy” Pellegrini, 89 of Blandon, formerly of Temple, passed away on Sunday, April 30, in her residence at the Villa at Fleetwood.

Lucia was married to Angiolino “Angelo” Pellegrini, who passed away in August 2004.

Born in Cesoli, Italy, Lucia was the daughter of the late Giulio Iacobacci and Adelina (Ceroni) Iacobacci.

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Apr 29, 2023

Richard H. Hoffman, Sr., 89, of Bernville passed away on April 29, 2023, in the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 30, 1933, he was the son of Walter and Adalaide (Meyer) Hoffman. Richard was the husband of the late Dorothy Hoffman with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Richard graduated from Bernards High...

Apr 20, 2023

Robert C. “Bob” Schadler, Jr., 92, of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away Thursday in  his residence.

Bob was married to the love of his life, Phyllis L. (Yohe) Schadler who passed away December 5, 2009.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert C. Schadler, Sr., and Pearl (Rudy)...

Apr 13, 2023

Sylvia R. (Moyer) Scharff, 79, of Bernville, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

Born on March 25, 1944, she was a daughter to the late Richard S. and Anna P. (Stoudt) Moyer. She was the wife of the late Richard S. Scharff who passed away on September 18, 2004. She...

Apr 2, 2023

John P. Messner, 89, entered into rest from his labor on Earth, on Palm Sunday, April 2nd. John was formerly of Shartlesville, most recently he resided with his son Terry in New Ringgold.

John was married to his loving wife, Beulah R. (Fryberger) Messner who passed away December 31, 2011.

John was born in Centre...

Apr 2, 2023

Earl L. Frantz, 90, of Fleetwood passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his home.

Born on October 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Earl B. and Josephine T. (Manley) Frantz. Earl was the husband of Eleanor T. (Shuman) Frantz with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Earl attended St. Mary's R.C. Church...