Obituaries

May 23, 2020

Dan Ray Varner transitioned into the next stage of his spiritual journey on May 23 at his home in Douglassville. He was the loving husband of Mary Sharon McGinley and devoted father to sons Joshua, Matthew, and Simon. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tyler and Isabella and brother David.

He was a carpenter, musician, emissary of Light,...

May 16, 2020

Manuel Ramirez, 66, of Kutztown Road Muhlenberg Twp., died Saturday May 16 in the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Virginia Rivas De Ramirez.

Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic he was a son of the late Juan Alonzo Ramirez and Francisca (Fabre) Ramirez.

Mr. Ramirez was self-employed as a general contractor...

May 10, 2020

Jane L. Connor, 88, of Wyomissing, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 10:22 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was the wife of James G. Connor, Jr. of Reading.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Connor was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bowers) Falter.  She is survived by her daughters Robin A. Gehret, wife of...

May 2, 2020

Ekaterini Avagianou, 90 of Reading passed away May 2, 2020 at Berks Heim. She was born in Polichnitos, Lesvos Greece to the late George and Hariklia (Theodoris) Basdekos. Katerina was  married to the late George Avagianou.

She was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Wyomissing, PA.

She will be remembered...

Apr 30, 2020

Ann M. Cobb, 84, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020, in the Reading Hospital.

There isn’t a family member around who didn’t benefit from her painting, sewing, decorating, counseling, or caregiving services.  Ann (Servis) Cobb retired from her earthly works after succumbing to Covid-19 complications. She left behind her husband of 64 years, Jerry; four children:...

Apr 27, 2020

Wayne R. Bossler, 65, passed away April 27, 2020 at his home in Reading. He was the son of the late Bruce W. Bossler and Earla A. (Kissling) Bossler.

Wayne is survived by his daughter Tanya M. Bossler, significant other of Eric Hoyt of Denver PA and granddaughter, Dakota L. Hoyt. He is also survived by a...

Apr 24, 2020

Carnell "JUNEBUG" Talford, Jr. of Reading,  PA departed this life on Friday April 24, 2020 at home with his loved ones after a long fight with ALS.  The son of the late Cornell Sr. and Gloria (Lowery) Talford. He was the husband of Stephanie (Twyman) Talford.

Junebug as he was affectionately known by was born in Richburg,...

Apr 10, 2020

Doris J. Laity, 84, of Lower Heidelberg, passed away on April 10, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Sinking Spring.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harold W. and May (Stoudt) Laity.  Doris was the wife of the late Walter Max Miller. She worked in Housing and Food Service at Penn State Berks Campus as...

Apr 8, 2020

Michele Eileen King, 57, of Temple, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2020 at Reading Hospital. She was the daughter of Darrell Gritton and Martha Joanne (Flay) Gritton.

Michele is survived by her husband Terry F. King, her mother, Martha Gritton of Shillington and her sons Robert E. Lee King, husband of Jessica, of West Lawn, Jason...

Mar 30, 2020

Howard F. Wells, 91, of Myerstown, passed away on March 30, 2020 in Stoneridge Village.  Born in Plattsburgh, New York, he was the son of the late William H. and Eva M. (Shene) Wells.  Howard was the husband of Virginia (Vanderwiere) Wells, they shared 41 years of marriage.  Howard served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. ...

Mar 27, 2020

Shirley A. Koller, 80, of Kutztown, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm in Kutztown Manor Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Koller, who passed away February 16, 2020.  Born in Fleetwood, Mrs. Koller was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Esther (Bennecoff) Moyer.  She was employed by Fellowship Manor...

Mar 18, 2020

Ruth Ann Folk, 55, formerly of Reading, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020  in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  She was taken to the hospital from Fairlane Gardens, Exeter Township.  Born in Reading, Ruth Ann was the daughter of the late Harvey M. and Virginia Mae (Eiche) Folk.  She was a custodian at BARTA for 7 ½ years.  Ruth...

Mar 17, 2020

Editha (Westphalen) Seidel, 89, of Reinholds, passed away in her daughter’s home, on March 17, 2020.  Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Irene (Kopp) Westphalen.  Editha was the wife of the late Ralph P. Seidel, whom she shared 42 years of marriage.  Editha worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  She enjoyed singing in the...

Mar 2, 2020

Sharon B. Hartenstine “Grammy”, 70, passed peacefully on March 2, 2020, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Dale A. Hartenstine, and her two daughters, Lisa Lee-Ann Rollman Taylor, wife of Gregory Hudson of Lebanon and Nicole “Nikki” Alicia (Rollman) Aten, wife of Michael C. Aten, Jr. ; five...

Feb 21, 2020

Anthony J. Rogosz (Tony Rogus), 85, of Reading, passed away on February 21, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Spechalska) Rogosz.  Tony worked for SPS Technologies for over 25 years.  He enjoyed joking around with friends and family but most of all spending time with family.  Tony...

Feb 16, 2020

June J. Trabosh, 83, of Reading, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 6:02 am in her residence.  Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Reppert, Sr. and Ethel A. (Roeder) Reppert.  Ms. Trabosh was employed by Winco Chemical as a shipper for 20 years retiring in 2002.  She is survived by her loving...

Feb 16, 2020

Ralph L. Koller, 84, of Kutztown, passed away February 16, 2020.  Son of the late William and Edna (Hatt) Koller.  Retired from Electro Space Fabricators, Topton, PA.  Surviving are two sons, Ralph Alan Koller and wife Lisa (Dunn) and Rex R. Koller and wife Teresa (Angstadt); grandson Chad Alan Koller and step-grandson John Weinsteiger; also sister Dolores Reppert.  Mr....

Feb 7, 2020

Leonard B. Sutter, 77, of Exeter, passed away on February 7, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of Topton.  Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Hinnershitz) Sutter.  Leonard was the husband of Sharon R. (Yeager) Sutter, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Leonard served his country in the United...

Feb 3, 2020

Elenita (Elly) Duran Sostre, 41, of Reading, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at 1:50 pm in Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Angel Sostre.  Born in Reading, Elenita was the daughter of Elena Duran Morales of Reading.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  In addition to her husband, Elenita is survived by her children Henry Polanco, Elana...

Feb 1, 2020

Margarita Contreras, 66, of Reading, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Dominican Republic, Ms. Contreras was the daughter of the late Segundo and Maria Contreras.  She was of the Catholic Faith and was a factory worker for most of her working life.  Ms. Contreras is survived by her daughter Judith...