Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

Kimberly "Kim" D. Mastroianni was a caring wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on November 19, 2021 at age 58.

She was born on September 27, 1963 to her father Richard and mother Joe Ann. Kimberly was happily married to John Mastroianni for 21 years. Kim was an amazing...

Nov 18, 2021

Richard T. Miller, 87, of Reading passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Gertrude L. (Drupp) Miller, of Reading. Together they shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Mt.Carmel, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clinton James Miller Sr. and Mary (Kroutch) Miller. Richard was a graduate...

Nov 7, 2021

Juan Nájera, 52, of Galivants Ferry, SC, previously of Johnstown and Reading, PA, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Conway Medical Center in Conway, SC.

He was born July 6, 1969 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francisco Nájera-Ramirez and Josefina (Garcia) Nájera of Reading, PA.

He graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School...

Oct 20, 2021

Mildred E. Tyson, 94, of Temple, passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm at Berks Heim.  She was the wife of the late John L. Tyson who passed away in 1986.   Born in Baumstown, Mrs. Tyson was the daughter of the late Hunter S. and Marguerite (Noll) Guldin.  She was a supervisor at Ocello Industries in Richland...

Oct 6, 2021

Jimmie Caldwell, 69, of Reading, Pa. passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 12:56 pm in Reading Hospital.  Born in Leesville, South Carolina, Mr. Caldwell was the son of the late Clarence Alonzo Caldwell and Marrie (Nichols) Caldwell.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board ,Dana Corporation and Covington Counseling.

Surviving are his widow,...

Oct 6, 2021

Patricia L. (Allen) Graeff, 71, of Temple passed away on October 6, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and M. Jean (Boyer) Allen.  Pat was the beloved wife of Harold I. Graeff with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.  She was a member of Immanuel United Church of...

Sep 26, 2021

Susan H. Keay, 81, of Weavertown, Amity township, passed away Sunday September 26,2021 at 5:20 pm in her residence. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert S. Keay. Born in Reading, Mrs. Keay was the daughter of the late Frank J. Harmut jr. and Sylvia (Clauser) Harmut. She was a 1957 graduate of Daniel Boone High...

Sep 26, 2021

Russell Charles “Bones” Bergman Sr., 55, of Reading, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late, Russell Tatum and Shirley (Hinnershitz). Russell was a self-employed Painter and Dry Waller. He will be missed, and always remembered for his love of fishing.

Surviving Russell is...

Sep 25, 2021

Pearl J. Geyer, 88, of Wyomissing, formerly of Mount Joy, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Francis Home in Shillington.  She was the wife of the late Jay Lawrence Geyer who passed away in 2012.  Born in Colebrook, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Geyer was the daughter of the late John Youtz and Bertha (Gipe) Alleman.  She was employed by...

Sep 24, 2021

Harold J. “Butch” Schlegel, Jr., 71, of Mount Penn, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 in his residence.  He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Judy E. Reed with whom he last resided.  Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Mr. Schlegel was the son of the late Harold J. Schlegel, Sr. and Florence P. (Miller) Schlegel.  He served...

Sep 24, 2021

Lisa M. Ekvall (Reyell), 54, of Reading, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. Lisa was the loving wife to Carl S. Ekvall Sr. for over 33 years of marriage. Born in Winsted Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late, Irving Reyell Sr., and her mother, Mary (Agnew) who still resides in Winsted, CT....

Sep 23, 2021

Anna Mae Jean Wilson, 92, of Reading, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert T. Wilson who passed away in January 2009.  Born in Reading, Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Sarah (Murray) Helms.  She was employed by the Mount Penn School District...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael J. Thomas, 36, of Reading, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of Donald and Martha (Flay) Thomas. Michael was a graduate of Fairview Christian Academy in Reading.  He enjoyed cooking, singing, playing the piano, and teaching others how to play chess.

Michael is survived...

Sep 9, 2021

Roxanne Fioravanti, 71, of Mohnton, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at home after her one year battle with brain cancer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, John Moore & Anne Bruckart (Hass).  Roxanne worked as a nurse aide taking care of elderly in their home. Roxanne loved to spend time with her family...

Sep 4, 2021

Pauline V. Bortz, 79, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at ManorCare Laureldale. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Bortz. Together they shared more than 50 years of marriage.

Born in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Funck and Ethel Jones.

Pauline loved sports, she enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2021

Patricia Rae Howard (King), 90, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Stone Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown, PA where she resided for the last 11 years. Born in Niles, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clifford O. and Virginia Louise (Miller) King. Patricia worked as a Butcher for Faye’s Market and as an Advertising Salesperson for WYSE Radio before...

Sep 1, 2021

Linda Lee Bohn (Hoffman), of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late, William R. & Nellie J. (Yerger) Hoffman. Linda was employed by Manor Care Nursing until her retirement in 2009. She was an avid animal lover & watching Christmas movies,...

Sep 1, 2021

Stratos Hatzistavrakis, 82, of Reading passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Born in Polichnitos, Lesvos, Greece, he was the son of the late Haralambos and Irene (Karakla) Hatzistavrakis. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Irene (Avagianou) Hatzistavrakis.

Stratos is also survived by his daughter...

Aug 27, 2021

Mildred E. Schmehl (Benner), 101, of Reading passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren E. Schmehl, who passed away in 1953.

She was a graduate of Reading High School and McCann Business School. During her life, she was employed for The Berks...

Aug 22, 2021

After a lifetime of voracious reading, late-night conversations and curveball adventures, Helen’s off to get the answers to all her questions. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Merle (Gilfillan), stepbrother Fran Leasure and his daughter Jennifer, she leaves behind siblings Barb Gardner, Charles (Rose), Anna DeZarn (RD) and Teresa Keyes (Corey) who will always look up to their big...