Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Pamela June Bair-Grubb, 66, of Shillington, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm in her residence.  Born in Philadelphia, Pamela was the daughter of the late Donald J. and Norma (Palmer) Barrington.  She was previously employed by the Animal Rescue League of Berks County as an animal care technician until her retirement.    Pamela loved animals and was a...

Oct 31, 2022

Robert G. Brazier, 89, of Cumru Township, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at The Heritage of Green Hills. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Helen (Dannaker) Brazier. Robert was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1951.  He served in the United States Army during 1954-1956.

During his life,...

Oct 26, 2022

David L. Wagner, Sr., 81, of Reading, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:39 am at Reading Hospital.  Born in Boyertown, Mr. Wagner was the son of the late John H. and Erma B. (Moser) Wagner.  He was employed as a shipper at Conestoga Wood for 20 years, retiring in 2006.  Mr. Wagner is survived by his sons,...

Oct 22, 2022

Reverend Dr. George Schaff Fitz, 89, of Wernersville, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 4:30 am at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia M. (Cunningham) Fitz in July 1988 and by his second wife Marjorie R. (Eckert) Fitz, September 2020.  Born in Rowan County, Salisbury, North Carolina, Reverend Dr....

Oct 13, 2022

Joan L. Clemmer (Bowers), 88, of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Mifflin Center. She was the loving wife to Robert L. Clemmer, who passed on November 9, 2017. Born in Reading, Joan was the daughter of the late Stewart Bowers and Kathryn (Madeira). Joan was a graduate of Reading High School and went on to work...

Oct 7, 2022

Barbara Ann Gehret, 96, of Wyomissing, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:55 am at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert Edward Gehret who passed away February 20, 1993.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Gehret was the daughter of the late Lester W. and Barbara (Schott) Link.  She was member a long-standing member of Reading...

Oct 5, 2022

Sandra L. Cramner, 61, of Exeter Township, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022 at 2:40 pm at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Scott A. Cramner.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Cramner was the daughter of the late George and Catharine (Faust) Blimline.  She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church and was a 1979 graduate of Governor Mifflin...

Sep 27, 2022

Carole Ruth ONeal passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at Hickory House Skilled Nursing Facility in Honey Brook, PA.

Carole was predeceased by her Father Vincent Lambrecht, Sr., Mother Florence Lambrecht, and Husband John ONeal.

Carole is survived by her sister Joanne Henning, brother- in- law Charles Henning, her brother Vincent Lambrecht, Jr,...

Aug 19, 2022

Luis Carlos Guerra-Garcia, 32, of Reading, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Luis Guerra and Daisy Garcia.  He was a graduate of Reading High School Class of 2008.

Luis is survived by his mother Daisy Garcia, of Reading; siblings, Angelica Torres-Garcia, wife of Tyler, of Shillington; Luz...

Aug 18, 2022

Barbara Emily Ash (Frederick), 89, of Reading passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Hawthrone Home. She was the wife of Glenn O. Ash who passed away on August 13, 2006. Born in Reading, Barbara was the daughter of the late Paul Frederick and Alta (Weidner).

Barbara enjoyed many years as a participant in the...

Aug 17, 2022

Patricia A. Cheeseman, 81, of Kenhorst, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 6:36 am in her residence where she was taken care of by her daughter Vickie and granddaughter Torianne Foreman.    She was the wife of the late Gerald P. Cheeseman.  Born in Mohrsville, Mrs. Cheeseman was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Shappell) Kalbach.  She...

Aug 3, 2022

Frank J. Congileo, 88, of West Lawn, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.  Born in Norristown, Pa., he was the son of the late Rose (Monastero) and Louis Congileo.  He was the loving husband to Geraldine E. (Adam) Congileo for nearly 66 years. Mr. Congileo proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. ...

Aug 2, 2022

Agustina Flores Gonzalez, 73, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Reading Hospital. Born on May 4, 1949 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Epifanio Flores and Ruperta Gonzalez.

She is survived by her children, Javier Hernandez Flores, fiancé, of Mary Rivera of Reading; Armando Hernandez Flores,...

Jul 30, 2022

Felix Hernandez Sr., 44, of Reading, died unexpectedly Saturday July 30th. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Eugenio Hernandez and Santa Teresa Ramos.

Felix is survived by and lovingly remembered by his parents, 5 children, sisters, and brother.

The family will receive friends and relatives in Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444. N...

Jul 23, 2022

John K. Yerger – dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend – passed away in his residence in Reading, PA on Saturday July 23, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Kissinger) Yerger. Together they shared 42 years of Blissful marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Leon and Grace (Grill) Yerger. During his...

Jul 18, 2022

Malgorzata Paniak, 64, of Blandon, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Jozef Paniak, whom passed away on October 13, 2016. They were married on November 10th, 1981. Born in Jablonka, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Alojzy Dworszczak and Maria (Pilch). She is...

Jul 13, 2022

John “Bud” W. Coyle, 95, formerly of Northeast Reading and Green Hills Manor, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Sinking Spring).  Born in Reading, he was the eldest son of the late Emma (Fullmer) and Joseph D. Coyle.  He was the loving husband to Catherine C. (Zielinski) Coyle, who passed April 15,...

Jul 7, 2022

David Richard Heckman II.,  62, passed away July 7th 2022 of natural causes in his residence. He was a beloved father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, gardening and cooking. He liked His friendships strong and his drinks Stronger. He always remembered everyone and was the man to reach out and keep after us all. We...

Jun 28, 2022

Connie T. Fackler, 68, of Reinholds, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2022 at 10:00 pm at Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of John P. Fackler.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Fackler was the daughter of the late David and Theresa (Heinrich) Schaeffer.  She was a 1972 graduate of Reading High School and was employed by Walmart in Wyomissing for...

May 26, 2022

Daniel Liriano Peralta, 66, of Serven, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the University of Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. Daniel was the loving husband to Maura Liriano (Chavaria) for over 10 years. Born in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, Daniel was the son of Benjamin Liriano and Rosa Maria (Peralta).

Daniel is survived by his daughter, Jessylenia...