Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Melissa C. Wallace, 45, of Reading, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Michael Joseph Wallace. Born in Edison, New Jersey, on October 9, 1979, she was the daughter of Michael J. Warnock and the late Jill (Campbell).

Melissa was a beach lover with a heart for...

Mar 11, 2025

The Rev. Dr. Darryl E. Dech passed away on March 11, 2025, at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife Robin (Fisher) Dech, sister Susan (Dech) Connor, wife of John Connor of Havertown, PA, and nephews, John Jacob Connor of Newtown Square, PA and Jared Connor of Havertown, PA.

A graduate of Northampton High School class...

Mar 8, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Azara Fern Mapp, who left us far too soon at the tender age of 23. Born on October 7, 2001, in Reading, PA, Azara brought boundless joy and light to all those fortunate enough to know her. On a heartbreaking night in March, surrounded by love, she succumbed to...

Feb 27, 2025

 Olwen J. (Bell) Mort, 76, formerly of Birdsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the Mifflin Center. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Jones) and John Bell. She was the loving wife of Thomas P. Mort, Sr., who passed away November 9, 2015. Olwen worked as the Lead Technician at Pottstown Hospital for...

Feb 12, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Doreen Robin Ricketts

September 5, 1954-February 7, 2025

Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 927 North Franklin Street, Pottstown Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00 am. Pastor Steve DeFrain will officiate. Interment will follow at Pottstown Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Friday from 10:00 am to...

Feb 4, 2025

Richard R. Gillette, 88, of Cumru Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Gretchen E. (Heier) Gillette. Together they shared 48 years of marriage. Born on January 12, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Eleanor...

Feb 4, 2025

Elena Velez, 78, of Reading passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Berks Heim. Born on October 29, 1946, in Yaco, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jorge Velez and Bernardina Mercado Velez. During her life, she volunteered in various senior centers until retirement. Elena loved to cook and spend time with her family.

She is...

Jan 26, 2025

 Randy J. Crossley, 74, formerly of Wyomissing, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Berks Heim Nursing Home. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Doris (Epler) and Richard M. Crossley, Sr. He was the loving husband of Lucia (Bogais Luta) Crossley and together they shared 44 years of marriage. He graduated from Reading High School....

Jan 3, 2025

Kathryn "Mom Kass" L. Houck, born on August 2, 1928, was a beloved figure in her community and a cherished matriarch of her family. She peacefully passed away on January 3, 2025, at Berks Heim, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.

Kathryn devoted much of her life to serving others, notably running the fire department canteen, where her dedication...

Dec 13, 2024

Jesus Padilla, 52, of Reading, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born on December 2, 1972, in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Santiago Padilla and Rosilia (Cruz). Jesus was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 1981. He served proudly in the United States Army.

Jesus is survived by his daughter...

Nov 27, 2024

Shirley L. (Sassaman) Ludwig died on 11/27/2024 at the age of 92. Shirley was the wife of late Earl D. Ludwig, Sr. She lived in Ephrata, PA formally of Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Robert H. Sassaman and Bertha (Good) Sassaman. Shirley was a member of St. Luke’s Church in Reading.

Shirley graduated from Reading High School...

Nov 12, 2024

Larry M. Heffner, 74, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:30 pm at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Reading, Mr. Heffner was the son of the late Merrill S. Heffner and Betty (Rothenberger) Hinnershitz. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and was employed as a machine operator at Narrow Fabric Industries...

Nov 7, 2024

 Dean G. Drey, 54, of Birdsboro, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in his home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Kathryn H. (Hockman) and Kenneth M. Drey, Sr. He worked as a Foreman for the Reading Area Water Authority for 35 years. He loved playing video games and reading comics. He enjoyed watching the...

Sep 27, 2024

Lee Earl Morris Sr., 81, of Reading passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Martha (Drexel) Morris. Together they shared 65 years of marriage. 

Born on January 25, 1943, in Reading, he was the son of the late William & Emma (Turner) Morris. During his life, he...

Sep 25, 2024

 William R. Emes, 95, of Douglassville, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in his home. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late DeEsta F. (Beshore) and Russell Emes. He was the husband of the late Nedra (Whitesides) Emes. He worked as a Physician at the Reading Hospital & Medical Center before his retirement in 1999. When...

Aug 16, 2024

Raúl Meléndez, de 76 años, de Reading, Pennsylvania, falleció rodeado de sus seres queridos y sosteniendo la mano de su esposa hasta el final, el Viernes 16 de Agosto de 2024. Nacido en El Salvador, Raúl era hijo de los fallecidos María Ofelia Meléndez y José Encarnación Vásquez. Fue el devoto esposo de Carmen (Ramos) Meléndez durante 41 maravillosos años....

Aug 11, 2024

Zoraida Reyes DeJesus, 74, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Lebanon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 13, 1949, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Santos Bermudez and Gloria Maria Reyes. 

She was predeceased by her son Edgardo DeJesus. 

Zoraida is survived by her daughter, Carmen Rosario of Cleveland, Ohio;...

Aug 3, 2024

David L. Mackewicz, 83, of Pottstown, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Tower Health Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, on May 27, 1941, he was the son of the late Chester & Mary (Pollack) Mackewicz. David served proudly in the United States Navy.

Funeral Service will be held at Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum 701 Farmington Ave, Pottstown, PA...

Jul 30, 2024

Angelina H. McGlynn, 74, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:36 pm at Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township. She was the wife of the late Richard M. McGlynn who passed away April 9, 1999. Born in Pottsville, Mrs. McGlynn was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Clara (Gentile) Negrello. She was a graduate of...