Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

Cheryl A. Balthaser, 65, of Tulpehocken Township, passed away Monday, January 31st at Tower Health-Reading Hospital. Born August 16th, 1956, in Reading, PA, Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Alberta (Reifsnyder) Madeira, and her sister, Sandra Fabricius.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard A. Balthaser; daughter, Michele L. Wagner...

Jan 23, 2022

Larry P. Wisniewski, 77, of Kenhorst, passed away Sunday, January 23rd in the Mifflin Center.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Wisniewski.

Larry served in the U. S. Navy.

Larry was employed at Bachman Pretzels as a chief mechanic.

Survivors include Larry’s significant other,...

Jan 23, 2022

Samuel “Sammy” Vaccaro, 89, of Temple, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his residence.

Born on November 9, 1932, he was the son to the late Giuseppe and Maria (Iannello) Vaccaro. He was a 1950 graduate of Reading High School.

Sammy was a lifetime member of Temple Fire Company and also a member of...

Jan 21, 2022

George P.  Roebuck, 74, of Laureldale, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1947, in Walden, NY, he was a son to the late George and Ruth (McCord) Roebuck. He was the husband of Linda (Allen) Roebuck with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

George was...

Jan 20, 2022

Simonina (Cirulli) Donofrio, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Born on April 1, 1927, in Schiavi di Abruzzo, Italy, she was a daughter to the late Bernado and Concetta (Falasca) Cirulli. Simonina was the wife of the late Edward Donofrio who passed away December 17, 2002.

Simonina, originally from...

Jan 17, 2022

Rita M. Richel, 91, of Temple, passed away on January 17, 2022, at her niece’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 14, 1930, in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Dorothy M. (Gulden) Fish. She was the wife of the late William Richel.

Rita proudly served her faith as...

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...