Obituaries

Dec 15, 2019

Mervyn B. Dietrich Jr., 60, passed away on, Sunday, December, 15, 2019 at his residence. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late, Mervyn B. Sr., & Jeanne (Lerch) Dietrich.  Mervyn served in the United States Marine Corps and worked for himself his entire life.

Surviving Mervyn his children; Shannon N. Dietrich, of Shillington,...

Dec 14, 2019

John K. Showalter, 65, of Reading passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, John was the son of the late John E. Showalter and Sarah (Wenrich) Showalter.  John graduated Reading High School in 1972 and later made a career as a truck driver.  John was known as quite the car enthusiast and owned several muscles cars...

Nov 26, 2019

Victor H. Rush Jr., 82, of Windsor Township, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Born in Neptune, Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor H. Rush Sr. & Lillian (Parker) Rush.  Upon graduating high school, Victor served in the U.S. Marines from 1955 to 1962.

Surviving Victor is his...

Oct 12, 2019

Jane C. Shuey, 89, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8:04 am in her residence. Born in Pottsville, Ms. Shuey was the daughter of the late John H. and Emily Claire (Ulsh) Shuey. She was a 1949 graduate of Pottsville High School and was an engineer for Bell Telephone. Ms. Shuey is survived by her brother...

Oct 7, 2019

David A. Glaser, Sr., 79, of Reading passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Ginger A. (Casantini) Glaser. Born in Reading, David was the son of the late Frederick Glaser and Eleanor (Klein) Glaser. Mr. Glaser worked as the Head of Quality at Reading Body Works for 39 years until he retired in...

Sep 29, 2019

David E. Schmieder died on September 29, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Reading. He was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. A devoted Catholic he was a member of St. Paul's RCC. He had a deep love for animals and donated countless hours to volunteer work...

Sep 12, 2019

Christine A. Schantz, 69, of Reading, passed away on September 12, 2019 at Penn State Health-St. Joseph. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Julia (Pollock) Schantz. After graduating Holy Name High School she went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree at Alvernia College. Christine is survived by her loving cousin Patricia Herber. Interment...

Sep 9, 2019

Patricia Ann (Bender) Mackewicz, formerly of Pottstown, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Spruce Manor Nursing Home in West Reading, where she was under their compassionate care for the past year. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul, their two daughters; Lisa A. Graham, wife of Todd, of Sinking Spring and Carol L. Gryzwacz,...

Aug 30, 2019

Corean Miles, 96, of Bryn Mawr, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at 3:50a.m. in Rosemont Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond Miles who passed away December 2016. Born in Lancaster, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cora (Lewis) Braxton. Mrs. Miles worked as a seamstress for most of her...

Aug 28, 2019

Wilfredo Diaz Sr. 66, of Reading passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio and Luisa (Vasquez) Diaz. Mr. Diaz worked for Rachlin Furniture, operating in manufacturing and the textiles department for 15 years. He enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar and spending time with his friends and family. Wilfredo...

Aug 24, 2019

Shirley N. Demopulos, 83, of Reading, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Reading, Ms. Demopulos was the daughter of the late George and Vera (Einsel) Demopulos. She worked at the Lunch Counter at Walmart for 2 years. Ms. Demopulos is survived by her children; Lisa A. (Blankenbiller) Yerger of Reading, Cheryl N....

Aug 24, 2019

Leon Joseph Koch, 87, of Reading, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 3:45 am in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Katherine (Drexel) Koch who passed away November 27, 2013. Mr. Koch served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a truck driver for local companies in the Reading area. He is...

Aug 23, 2019

Michael W. Dougherty Sr. 75, of Wyomissing, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of the late Sharon (Devine) Dougherty who passed away November 12, 2002 and spent 37 years of marriage with. Born in Geneva New York, he was the son of the late Michael and Geraldine (Kenyan) Dougherty. Michael...

Aug 17, 2019

Norman B. Schnable, Jr., 84, of Millsboro, DE passed away on August 17, 2019 at Berkshire Center. He was the husband of Barbara R. (Shoemaker) Schnable. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Norman B. Schnable, Sr. and Emily M. (Kohl) Schnable. Norman was a 1952 graduate of Shillington High...

Jul 3, 2019

Manuel A. Carrero, 75, of Blandon passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Isabel M. (Feliciano) Carrero. Born May 10, 1944 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Matias and Inocensia (Cruz) Carrero. He worked as a floor person at Hershey Foods where he retired after 36 years. Along with...

Jun 19, 2019

Vincent R. Eshelman Sr., 85, of Shillington passed away Wednesday June 19, 2019 at his residence. He was the husband of Kathleen N. (Pounder) Eshelman for 38 years. Born January 25, 1934 in Reading, he was the son of the late Luther A. and Lydia E. (Good) Eshelman. He had been a minister at the United Church of Christ and...

Jun 8, 2019

John Albert Wojcik, 82, of West Reading, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Reading Hospital. Born in Ogema, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late John C. and Marles V. (Kreklau) Wojcik. John graduated from Prentice High School in Wisconsin and served in the United States Air Force. He was a truck driver for Penske and a foreman/repairman...

Jun 7, 2019

Patricia J. Shue, 75, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9:30 am in Reading Hospital. Born in Bern Township, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ruth (Weller) Franks. Ms. Shue was a beautician in the Wyomissing area. She is survived by children September L. Shue at home and Gregory S. Franks, husband of...

Jun 5, 2019

Larry K. Folk, 75, of Birdsboro, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:04 pm in St. Francis House, Shillington. He was the husband of the late Constance E. (James) Folk who passed away September 2013. Born in West Reading, Mr. Folk was the son of the late Russell and Ruth (Livinghouse) Folk. He served in the United States Marine...

May 21, 2019

Pauline A. Krafft, 91, formerly of Alsace Township, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2:35 am in Sacred Heart Villa. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert C. Hettinger, September 29, 1963 and her second husband George W. Krafft, March 8, 1992. Born in Reading, Pauline was the daughter of Joseph Blessing and Emma Moore. She...