Obituaries

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...

Mar 30, 2023

Mark E. Christ, 65, of Oley, passed away on March 30, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on December 3, 1957, he was the son of the late Gerald E. Christ, Jr. and Margaret (Stengel) Christ of Wyomissing.

Mark was an avid Star Trek Fan and loved watching the show and collecting memorabilia. He also...

Mar 26, 2023

Frederick W. Wolf, Sr., 93, of Wernersville, formerly of Bernville, passed away on March 26, 2023.

Born on October 21, 1929, in Upper Tulpehocken Township, he was a son to the late Christian and Anna E. (Buchmann) Wolf. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Feick) Wolf with whom he shared 69 years of marriage...

Mar 17, 2023

RICHARD L. BIEHL, 99 years old formerly of Temple passed away on Friday March 17th, 2023. Born on May 16, 1923 in Temple, he was the son of Leon A. and Mary Alice (Bensinger). He graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1941 and attended the Wharton Extension School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Richard had a natural...

Mar 10, 2023

Dominic Jo-Michael Staboleski, 30, of New Ringgold, PA, passed away Friday in Philadelphia.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Jolynn (Staboleski) Melendez-Ortiz, Fiancé of Denis Moyer, and Shane Ott.

There are three brothers, Dametry Melendez-Ortiz, Harley Staboleski-Dearholt, and Anthony Melendez-Ortiz and Fiancé  Sierra Gonzalez.

Also, Maternal Grandmother Yolanda Quillman, widow of...

Mar 9, 2023

Albrecht W. Lohrmann, 83, of Bernville, passed away on March 9, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1939, in Weissenhorn, Germany, he was a son to the late Erich W. and Bertha G. (Brucker) Lohrmann. He was the husband of Susan I (Eitler) Lohrmann with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

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Mar 4, 2023

Anthony “Tony” DeLuca, 94, of Laureldale, passed away peacefully March 4, 2023.

Born on November 11, 1928, he was a son of the late Nicola and Grace (Carabello) DeLuca. Tony was the husband of Irma R. (Cagnetti) DeLuca with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Tony was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman...

Feb 14, 2023

Shirley E. (Reppert) Wetzel, 87, of Bernville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the Reading Hospital.

Born on September 16, 1935, she was a daughter to the late George and Esther (Luckenbill) Reppert. Shirley was the wife of Donald R. Wetzel with whom she shared 71 years of marriage.

Shirley was a current member...

Feb 4, 2023

Dillon E. Rusak, 25, of Wernersville, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Born on November 9, 1997, he was a son to Eric M. and Amy M. (Acker) Rusak and big brother to Cadence Rusak. He was the fiancé of Mackenzie Siegel.

Dillon was a 2016 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He was a...

Feb 1, 2023

Erma L. Gerberich, 97, of Bernville, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Reading Hospital.

Born on January 13, 1926, she was the first of four daughters born to the late Russel S. and Verna B. (Ritter) Larkin. Erma attended elementary school in the Muhlenberg school system and was a 1943 graduate of Muhlenberg...

Jan 28, 2023

Kelly R. Yeakley, 56, of Bethel, entered into heaven, surrounded by his loving sister, niece, and partner on Saturday, January 28th.

He left behind, a Son, Brennan Yeakley, a Daughter, Sierra Yeakley, and a Sister, Sherry Yeakley. Also, there are three brothers, James Yeakley, Mark Yeakley, and Rick Yeakley.

Additionally Kelly is survived by his...

Jan 26, 2023

Steven S. Kreitz, 60, of Lower Heidelberg Township, passed away suddenly in his residence on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Born on May 18, 1962, he was a son to Ray C. Kreitz and the late Carolyn A. (Spayd) Kreitz.

Steven was employed by Arrow International / Teleflex for 39 years where he held various positions,...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert C. “Bob” Kripplebauer, 83, of Penn Township, passed away Monday, January 16th in Tower Health, Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was married to his beloved wife the late Miriam M. (Freeman) Kripplebauer who passed away January 12th 2022.

Born in Locustdale, Columbia County, he was the son of the late, Charles...