OBITUARIES

Dec 6, 2023

Carole L. Reigle, 77, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA.

Born June 29, 1946, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Helen M. (Breidegam) Reigle.

Carole was a 1965 graduate of Reading High School and enjoyed spending time at the...

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Gladys J. (Harding) Rhoads, 79, of Mertztown, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at her home. Born January 13, 1944 in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Lulu (Brumbach) Harding. Her husband of 61 years, Ronald L. Rhoads, passed away on August 16, 2023. Gladys worked for many years as a seamstress,...

Nov 24, 2023

David J. Leibensperger, 61, of Blandon, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home. Born August 14, 1962, in Allentown, he was the son of LeRoy and Ruth (Greiss) Leibensperger, Alburtis. David was an auto mechanic working at Earl L. Rhoads Garage, New Jerusalem, Christmans Garage, New Jerusalem, and Stanley Smith Garage,...

Nov 21, 2023

Neil D. Boyer, 93, of Fleetwood, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at his home. Neil was born at 27 East Locust Street on June 15, 1930. The Boyer family participated in the 1940 Reunion of the Pumpkin Family, and entered that year's Halloween parades, traveling throughout Berks County. During his teenage years,...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Sandra A. (Keim) Hassler, 72, of Mertztown, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her home. Born August 2, 1951, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Roy P. and Winifred E. (Fehnel) Keim. Her husband of 47 years, Daryl R. Hassler, died on May 29, 2018. Sandy's greatest work was as a housewife, raising...

Nov 7, 2023

Dennis B. Mauger, 68, of Birdsboro, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, at his home. Born December 23, 1954, in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Betty J. (Rhoads) Mauger. He and his wife of 32 years, Maris M. (Kratz) Mauger, were married on February 14, 1991, in Birdsboro. Dennis spent...

Nov 2, 2023

Janet C. (Miller) Wisniewski, 79, of Cumru Township, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Mifflin Center, Shillington, PA. Born January 1, 1944, in Camden, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Calvin J. and Catherine P. (Conlon) Miller. Janet owned and operated Jude's Towing, named after the patron saint of hopeless cases. She grew up...

Oct 25, 2023

Mrs. Sandra S. (Schultz) Moser, 80, of Lower Pottsgrove Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at her home. Born December 16, 1942, in Boyertown, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Mary A. (Leinbach) Schultz. Her husband of 61 years, Ralph L. Moser, passed away on November 2, 2022. Sandy worked as Township Manager...

Oct 23, 2023

Thelma M. (Lust) Thomas, 76, of Blandon, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Tower Health, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. Born December 18, 1946, in Oneida, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. Lust Sr., and Rosalie E. (Hayes) and Lawrence H. Eddy. She was the widow of...

Oct 18, 2023

Nancy Mansur Kovach was sent off to be with her Lord and the love of her life, husband Bob Kovach, on Wednesday October 18, 2023, after an unsuccessful medical procedure. Nancy was a beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Born March 25, 1934 in Pottstown, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Ruth...

Oct 18, 2023

Sofia (Guzman) Santiago, 91, of Sinking Spring, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at her home. Born April 30, 1932, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Sofia was the daughter of the late Maria Vega-Garcia and Benito Guzman-Petrovich. Her two husbands, Rev. Prudencio E. Garcia, and Pedro Santiago, preceded her in death. Sofia worked very...

Oct 9, 2023

Lucas M. Torres, 78, of Mertztown, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at his home. Born October 18, 1944 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Cristina (Barreto) and Juan Torres. He and his wife of 56 years, Darlene F. (Ohlinger) Torres, were married on December 17, 1966 at...

Oct 4, 2023

Olga Marina Barillas, 92, of Richmond Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Penn State Health, St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Township, PA.

Born July 7, 1931, in Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Celia Barillas.

Olga was a strong, caring, hard working woman of deep faith who dedicated her life...

Oct 1, 2023

Parker James Loughery, infant son of Alexa M. (Radanovic) and Edward K. Loughery, Jr., Lancaster, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Parker was born on September 25, 2023, at the Womens and Babies Hospital, Lancaster. His life was not long in length but will last forever in the hearts of his Mommy and Daddy,...

Sep 28, 2023

Alfred G. Bonnici, 84, of White Haven, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Born February 11, 1939 in Malta, he was the son of the late Elvira (Schembri) and Paul Bonnici. His wife, Myrna (Michelson) Bonnici, passed away on July 23, 2009. Al served his country honorably and faithfully as...

Sep 24, 2023

John R. Scalese, Sr., 89, of Rockland Township, passed away on Sunday morning, September 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 15, 1934 in Reading, he was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Beam) Scalese. His wife, Nancy L. (Paine) Scalese, died on June 14, 2001. John served his country honorably and...

Sep 23, 2023

Mrs. Lillie A. (Sweitzer) Herb, 76, of Leesport, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Promedica, Laureldale. Born February 6, 1947, in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur R. and June H. (Limpus) Sweitzer. Her husband of 56 years, Henry L. Herb, Jr., passed away on November 10, 2021. Lillie worked at Redner's Markets, Leesport,...

Sep 21, 2023

Rev. Richard A. Nelson, 64, of Fleetwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023. Born March 18, 1959 in Warwick, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Melvin E. and Dorothy L. (Geng) Nelson. He and the love of his life, his wife of 35 years, Leanne E. (Newhard)...

Sep 18, 2023

Sir Winfield Alfred "Ted" Eshbach Sr., 76, of Fleetwood, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. Born January 30, 1947 in Huff's Church, he was the son of the late Junior Eshbach Sr. and the late Olivia (Derr) and George Schoenly. He and his wife of 29 years, Betty L. (Smith) Eshbach, were...

Sep 18, 2023

Mrs. Ingrid H. (Merfeld) Gorda, 83, of Maidencreek Township, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Maidencreek Place, Blandon, PA. Born November 4, 1939, in Wiesbaden, Germany, Ingrid was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Erma (Alexi) Merfeld. Ingrid was a homemaker and enjoyed painting and drawing. Ingrid is survived by her son, Robert M. Pafchek, husband...