Obituaries

Jun 4, 2013

Jonathan M. "Jonny" Velez, 21, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away June 1, 2013, while fishing on the Susquehanna River near Peach Bottom. Born in St. Joseph Medical Center on October 7, 1991, he was the son of Edward Velez-Caraballo and Michelle A. (Yelk) Velez of Muhlenberg Twp. Jonny graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 2011. Jonny loved being with his...

Jun 3, 2013

Cody C. Moyer, 20 of Laureldale died June 1, 2013 while fishing on the Susquehanna river near Peach Bottom. Born in West Reading, he was the son of Michael T. and Candace M. (Brossman) Moyer at home. He was a 2011 graduate of Muhlenberg Township High School and was preparing to enlist in the US Navy. Cody lived life to...

May 26, 2013

William J. Wirtz, III, 54, of Jefferson Twp., formerly of Warminster, PA, passed away Sunday, May 26th in Reading Hospital & Medical Center of natural causes. Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of Grace Irene (Bisson) Wirtz of Jefferson Twp. and the late William J. Wirtz, Jr. who passed away in 2004. He graduated from Wm Tennett High...

May 20, 2013

George S. Gechter, 96, of Bernville passed away on Monday in the residence of his daughter, Irene, with whom he had resided for the past nine years. Born in Exeter Twp., he was married to Elsie Mae Hartman, who died on July 28, 2004. George retired as a farm manager at Ro-Ria Farm in 1984. He was previously employed by...

May 18, 2013

Timothy J. Botwright, 63, of Temple, passed away Saturday May 18th in Reading Hospital & Medical Center of natural causes. Timothy was married to Patricia A. (Wolf) Botwright. Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late Norris J. Botwright and Helen M. (Jenco) Botwright. He was employed by Carpenter Technologies in Reading for thirty years, retiring in...

May 16, 2013

John Halstead Jr, loving son of Roseline Johnson of Muhlenberg Twp., and the late John Halstead, now rests in peace. John was employed at Dimensions in Reading before their closing. After, working at his real passion art, some of his works displayed at Goggle Works. An Artist, lover of music, adventurer will be missed by all who loved and knew...

May 16, 2013

Leon S. Huey, 76, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Thursday May 16th in his home. Leon was married to Jean (Henry) Wagner-Huey for 16 years. Born in Muhlenberg Twp., he was the son of the late Samuel Huey and Sarah (Kaucher) Huey. Leon was employed with Berks Packing before his retirement in 2006. He was a member of Riverview Christian...

May 11, 2013

Clifford O. Unger 85 of Dagsboro, Delaware formerly of Reading died Saturday morning in the residence of his beloved daughter, Carolyn S. wife of Dr. David A. Lawrence. Clifford's daughter and husband cared for him in their home for the past eight years. Clifford was a very giving individual and he will be greatly missed by his family. Clifford was...

May 9, 2013

Florence E. McDonough, 89, of Jefferson Twp., passed away Thursday May 9th in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. She was married to the late Marvin McDonough who passed away March 10, 2008. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Frank Stutz and Eva (Nora) Stutz. She was formerly employed by Schoeners Candies in West Reading and...

May 7, 2013

David M. Braucher, 74, loving husband, father, and grandfather, of Bern Twp., passed away Tuesday May 7th in Reading Hospital & Medical Center of natural causes. David was the devoted husband of Barbara A. (Bair) Braucher. David and Barbara were married for fifty one years, celebrating their wedding anniversary on May 5th. Born in Richmond Twp., he was the son...

May 4, 2013

Gladys M. Stout, 93, of Reading, passed away Saturday May 4th in Manor Care Health Services in Laureldale. Gladys was predeceased by her loving husband Russell C. Stout. Born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Lula Mae (Swint) Sandow. She was a career housewife and mother who loved spending time with her...

Apr 30, 2013

Rose M. Perrotti, 99, of Bern Township, formerly of Temple, died April 30, 2013, in St. Joseph Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Thursday. She was the widow of Tavis A. Perrotti, who died January 25, 1985. Born in Calabria, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Carmela (Buda) Gallo. She and her husband...

Apr 29, 2013

Judith Ann (Miller) Keener, 66, of Hamburg, passed away Monday April 29, 2013, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, of natural causes. She was married to the late Larry W. Keener, who passed away October 2, 2004. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Bessie (Haag) Miller. She was employed in the restaurant business for...

Apr 24, 2013

Dorothy P. Neuin, 92, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, April 24th in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Cora M. (Hollenbach) Neuin. She was a packer for Terry Printing Company in Lebanon, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Calvary Chapel in Lebanon. Surviving is one son,...

Apr 18, 2013

Janet M. Hartranft, 78, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Pottstown, passed away Thursday, April 18th in Lancaster General Hospital. She was married to the late John R. "Jack" Hartranft who passed away April 29, 2012. Born in Douglassville, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Leah (Yocom) DeTurck. She was a self employed hairdresser in her residence in...

Apr 15, 2013

Jean L. Rickenbach, 90, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Monday, April 15th in Manor Care Health Services in Laureldale. Jean was married to Franklin Rickenbach of Muhlenberg Twp. on December 30, 1944 celebrating sixty seven years of marriage. Born on April 29, 1922 in Richmond Twp., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mamie (Bailey) Reifsnyder. She was...

Apr 15, 2013

Betty J. Bower, 82, of Alsace Twp., passed away Monday, April 15th in her residence. She was married to the late David M. Bower who passed away June 3, 2009. Born on March 22, 1931 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Annie (Koller) Kaucher. She was employed for many years by Vanity Fair in Wyomissing....

Apr 2, 2013

Randy L. Kissling, 55, of Bethel, passed away April 2nd in his residence. He was married to Kim L. (Wildman) Kissling on May 17, 1980. Born in Reading, he was the son of Raymond Kissling of Jefferson Twp. and the late Gloria (Balthaser) Kissling. He was employed for twenty one years at the former Dana Corporation as a welding instructor....

Mar 11, 2012

Jean W. (Williamson) Reber, 89, of Temple passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 in the Reading Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa on December 16, 1927, Jean was the only daughter of Kenneth T. and Lucille (Bean) Williamson. Married on June 4, 1948, Jean was the loving wife of Evan E. Reber who passed March 11, 2012. Jean raised a family...

Jan 1, 1970

Clement R. Care Jr., of Fleetwood passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 while deer hunting on his farm. Born on August 15, 1938 in New Schaefferstown, he was the son of the late Clement and Goldie (Heffelfinger) Care.

He is survived by his wife and best friend Lisa F. (Lebo) Care of thirty-seven years and his...