OBITUARIES

Aug 5, 2020

Baby Boy Onil Baez-Velazquez passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Reading Hospital, Tower Health, West Reading, PA Onil is survived by his Mommy, Alice Velazquez-Diaz, his Daddy, Onisael Baez-Duram, his sister, Seanni Baez, is maternal grandparents, Maria Diaz and Mario Velazquez, his paternal grandparents, Elsa and Oniz Baez and by his maternal great-grandparents, Luz Nunez and Eduardo...

Jul 29, 2020

Mrs. Janet M. (Rubin) Kleibscheidel, 71, of Blandon, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale, PA. Born November 28, 1948 in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Theresa (Schoeneck) and Frederick Rubin. She and her husband of nearly 50 years, Barry L. Kleibscheidel, were married on August 15, 1970 in Phillipsburg, New...

Jul 28, 2020

Curtis P. Olinger, 87, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on July 28, in the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his family. Curt shared 61 years of marriage with his wife Hulda R. (Leibensperger) Olinger. Born July 4, 1933 in Richmond Township, he was the son of the late Paul and Alice (Moyer) Olinger. He graduated from Fleetwood High School (Class...

Jul 28, 2020

Paul J. Weller Jr., also known to friends and family as “P.J.” and “Santa”, 92, of Keystone Villa of Fleetwood, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020. Born June 21, 1928 in Temple, PA, he was the son of the late Grace A. (Rickenbach) and Paul J. Weller Sr. His wife of 68 years,...

Jul 22, 2020

Ethan W. Green, 40, of Womelsdorf, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Bethel, PA. Born February 25, 1980 in Williamsport, PA, he was the husband of Justine R. (Knarr) Green whom he married on March 3, 2012. Ethan worked for Concrete Safety, Bethel and attended Praise Christian Fellowship, Blandon. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and...

Jul 19, 2020

Steven R. Schollenberger, 29, of Fleetwood, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a two year battle with lung cancer. Born November 11, 1990 in Allentown, he was the son of Cara L. Cotellese, Fleetwood, and Mark A. and Denise L. (Howal) Schollenberger, Magnolia, Delaware. Steve worked for years in hospitality and was previously the front desk manager...

Jul 18, 2020

Robert P. Nicholson, 42, of Hyattsville, MD, died suddenly on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in Deer Lake, PA.

Born November 4, 1977 in Allentown, PA, he was the son and step-son of Elaine M. (Nemeth) and John J. Csaszar, Fleetwood and son of Kenneth W. Nicholson, Palmetto, FL. Rob worked for Added Dimensions, Inc., Tacoma Park, MD...

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn L. (Urich) Hoffman, 95, of Fleetwood, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home. Born September 15, 1924 in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Morgan) Urich. Her husband, Robert H. Hoffman, Sr., passed away on their 58th wedding anniversary on May 5, 2001. Evelyn worked for over 17 years...

Jul 9, 2020

Brian J. Reichard, 62, of Bowmanstown, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his home. Born February 1, 1958 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Arlene Reichard. Brian served his country honorably and faithfully as a member of the United States Navy. Brian worked for many years as a welder at various locations....

Jul 5, 2020

Mark W. Warden Sr., 56, of Exeter Township, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home. Born May 12, 1964 in Reading, he was the son of the late William Warden and Beverly (Mengel) Warden Rubenstein. Mark was a truck driver for Singer Equipment and also worked for Pagerly Security. He enjoyed wood working, computers and trains....

Jul 3, 2020

Barry J. Goldsborough, 75, of Reading, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born June 27, 1945 in Reading, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (Burrel) Goldsborough. Services for Barry will be held privately. Burial will take place in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. Walbert Funeral...

Jul 2, 2020

Linda Sue (Toomey) Apadula, 67, of Blandon, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home. Born November 25, 1952 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Clara L. (Hohl) Toomey. She and her husband of 19 years, Daniel T. Apadula, were married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Sommerville,...

Jun 26, 2020

Charles B. “Bud” Rodgers Sr., 86, of Palmerton, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 15, 1934 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Eva (Green) Rodgers. He and his wife of 65 years, Marion D. (Henning) Rodgers, were married on July 24, 1954 in...

Jun 18, 2020

Steven E. Wark, 60, of Blandon, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home. Born December 16, 1959 in Clinton, Iowa, he was the son of the late Marie Jean H. (Herrity) and Thomas E. Wark. He and his wife of 39 years, Dawn N. (Neiman) Wark, were married on September 28, 1980 in Villanova, PA....

Jun 17, 2020

Barry Panasik, 61, of Bath, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 27, 1958 in Vestal, New York, he was the son of Joan M. (Rohrback) Panasik, Port Richie, FL and the late Ted Panasik. He and his wife of 22 years, Wendy L. (Long) Panasik, were...

Jun 9, 2020

Barry L. LaFaver, 70, of Richmond Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. Born April 27, 1950 in Moselem Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Beatrice (Rupper) and Raymond LaFaver. Barry worked for 22 years at the Campbell Soup Plant, Evansville, as a salaried supervisor. He also worked in laminating at East...

Jun 8, 2020

Leroy A. Wright, 73, of Rockland Township, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home. Born April 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence and Florence (Harnley) Wright and one of ten children in his family. Leroy worked as an engineer for Dana Corporation for 30 years. He loved trains and guns. Leroy is...

Jun 6, 2020

John D. “Jack” Miller, Jr., 79, of Muhlenberg Township, died June 6, 2020 in Bern Township, PA. Born December 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Isabelle (Jago) and John D. Miller Sr. He and his wife of 57 years, Florence M. (MacLachlan) Miller, were married on September 22, 1962 at Faith United Church of...

Jun 3, 2020

Yvonne M. (Readinger) Swoyer, 55, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. Born September 16, 1964 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Carolyn (Goldsboro) Readinger. Yvonne worked for many years at Lowe’s on 5th Street where, as she affectionately called her job, “playing with the plants”. She also worked...

May 31, 2020

Patrick Thomas Heller, 30, formerly of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. Born July 12, 1989 in West Reading, he was the son of Keith A. and Sandra L. (Kohl) Heller, Fleetwood. Patrick worked for foundries in Allentown and Temple, including Temple Aluminum. He also spent time working for roofing contractors. Patrick attended the...