Obituaries

Kathryn "Mom Kass" L. Houck

Kathryn "Mom Kass" L. Houck

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...

Jesus Padilla

Jesus Padilla

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...

Shirley L. Ludwig

Shirley L. Ludwig

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...

Larry M. Heffner

Larry M. Heffner

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...

Dean G. Drey

Dean G. Drey

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...

Lee Earl Morris Sr.

Lee Earl Morris Sr.

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...

William R. Emes

William R. Emes

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...

Raúl Meléndez

Raúl Meléndez

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....

Zoraida Reyes DeJesus

Zoraida Reyes DeJesus

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;...

David L. Mackewicz

David L. Mackewicz

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...

Angelina H. McGlynn

Angelina H. McGlynn

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...

Carmen Castro

Carmen Castro

Jul 18, 2024

 

Carmen Castro, 75, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Reading Hospital. Born on April 12, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Carmelo Castro and Iris Cortes.

Carmen was known as a very friendly and loving person. She loved elephants, flowers, and enjoyed cooking with her family. Overall loved spending time with...

Gerard R. McCarthy

Gerard R. McCarthy

Jun 21, 2024

Gerard Raymond McCarthy, affectionately known as Rod to his beloved wife, family, and friends, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

Rod was born in 1940 in Schuylkill Haven, PA, to the late Gerard and Dorothy McCarthy. He attended Schuylkill Haven High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business...

Jose Antonio De Jesus

Jose Antonio De Jesus

Jun 19, 2024

Jose Antonio De Jesus “Papo”, 57, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Born on August 15, 1966, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Hipolito De Jesus and Josefina De Jesus.

Jose loved fishing, riding his bike and watching wrestling. He never got tired of watching wrestling. Jose could see the same episode repeatedly....

Joseph J. Krezdorn, Jr.

Joseph J. Krezdorn, Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we must share the unexpected passing of Joseph John Krezdorn Jr. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He passed peacefully in his home in Bern Township on June 11, 2024, at 80 years old.

Joe was born in Reading on December 11, 1943, and predeceased by his parents Joseph J. Krezdorn...

Dennis K. Sweinhart

Dennis K. Sweinhart

Jun 8, 2024

Dennis Kolb Sweinhart, 77, of Fleetwood, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He valiantly fought a thirteen-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, and despite this, Dennis maintained his faith, having accepted Christ at a young age, his love, courage, and faith helped him to preserve. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was...

Patricia H. Hummel

Patricia H. Hummel

May 25, 2024

Patricia H. Hummel, Ph.D., died on May 25, 2024, in Reading, Pennsylvania.She was the widow of Dr. William W. Hummel, Sr., who died in 2006.Born in Lancaster County, Pa., on November 30, 1928, she was the daughter of George Forney Hostetter and Mary (Eshleman) Hostetter. All her life, she valued the Mennonite tradition in which she grew up.An honor graduate...

Lilliam J Rodriguez Robledo

Lilliam J Rodriguez Robledo

Apr 30, 2024

Lilliam J. Rodríguez Robledo, 79, of Reading, PA. Passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Lilliam was born on June,24,1944 in Ponce, PR. She was the daughter of the late Tomas Rodríguez Ortiz and Maximina Robledo Roque. 

 

She is predeceased by her son Jorge L Gonzalez Rodriguez(1997) husband of Nancy De LaFuente, Trujillo Alto, PR and survived by her...

Robert L. Sweimler Sr.

Robert L. Sweimler Sr.

Apr 18, 2024

Robert L. Sweimler Sr., 89, of Lebanon, passed away in his residence on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late BarbaraAnn M. Sweimler. Together they shared 69 years of marriage. Born on April 4, 1935, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Almaretta (Pauly) Sweimler.

He is survived by his children,...

Jerry C. Cobb

Jerry C. Cobb

Mar 28, 2024

Jerry C. Cobb, 88, passed away March 28, 2024, at the Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in Wernersville, PA. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 64 years, Ann (Servis) Cobb and brother, Raymond Cobb, of Vassar, MI.

Born in Flint, MI, Jerry was the son of the late Tyrus and Josephine Cobb. He met his wife, Ann, while in high...

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