Obituaries

Aug 19, 2021

Kenneth H. Fake, 89, of Reading, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Earl E. Fake Sr. and Ruth H. (Hoffman) Fake.  He attended Pennside Schools, graduated from Reading High in 1950, and studied at the Reading Business Institute.  Kenneth worked at many well-known local businesses including, General Battery,...

Aug 5, 2021

Andres Laboy Diaz, 74, of Reading PA, passed away at Reading Hospital, on August 5, 2021. Born in Humacoa, PR he was the son of the late Benito Laboy Diaz, and Nemencia Diaz Laboy. Andres worked as a chef for Crystal Springs Family Restaurant. He enjoyed playing his guitar as well as building small homes such as doll houses....

Jul 24, 2021

Bernice Ruth (LaPierre) Shive, 90, of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, July 24, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ruth Ellen (Webber) LaPierre. She was the loving wife to Ernest William Shive before he had passed away. Bernice was known for her love that shown to everyone who came in...

Jul 20, 2021

Sabas Regalado- Regalado.  Passed away peacefully with his family, on July 20, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 6, 1940 to Laurino and Maria Regalado.

Service will be held at Bean Funeral Homes, 1605 Rockland Street, Reading PA 19604,  on Wednesday July 28, 2021 family will receive relatives and friends  from 6:00 to 9:00pm...

Jun 30, 2021

Richard I. Blankenbiller, 74, of Lower Alsace Township, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 4:43 pm in Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He was the husband of Patricia H. (Enzmann) Blankenbiller.  Born in West Reading, Mr. Blankenbiller was the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Reardan) Blankenbiller.  He served in the United States Army and was an...

Jun 29, 2021

Michele Cherie Moyer, 65, of Topton, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, due to complications from heart surgery. She was challenged by physical ailments for many years.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd H. Moyer and Josephine (Oliver). Michele was a graduate of Reading...

Jun 21, 2021

Sue Ann O’Buck, age 76, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2021 at her home in Sinking Spring, PA after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas O’Buck, her partner in life for over 53 years.

Sue Ann was born on August 13, 1944 in Liverpool, PA. She graduated from...

Jun 19, 2021

Norman C. Slater, 93, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Penn State Health-St. Joseph Hospital.  He is survived by his wife Irene A. (Lucas) Slater and together would have celebrated 73 years of marriage in August.  Born in Reading, Mr. Slater was the son of the late Chester Snyder Slater and Anna...

Jun 19, 2021

Laura Jean Brown, born in Far Rockaway NY on March 7th, 1979 died Saturday June 19th, 2021.  Laura was the daughter of George F. Brown and Gertrude R. Brown-August, both whom have preceded her in passing.  Laura will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Laura was a resilient, bold, and courageous women who owned her...

Jun 16, 2021

Linda J. Moser, 71, of Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 8:40 am at the Henry Healthcare Center at the Lutheran Home at Topton.  She was the wife of Alfred H. Moser, Jr.  Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Moser was the daughter of the late William and Annamae C. (Moore) Gabbei.  She was a graduate of Arsenal...

Jun 11, 2021

William “Bill” Anthony Rowley, Jr., 68, of Sinking Spring passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William A. Rowley, Sr. and Irene (Hyneman) Rowley.  Bill was the husband of Joan M. (Reagan) Rowley and together they shared 40 years of marriage.  He...

Jun 9, 2021

Briana Kaylei Whiting, 20, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Gerry Whiting and Amy Spitler of Willingboro, New Jersey.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her siblings, Kaitlyn Spitler, Kessiah Brown,Bryleigh Taylor, CJ Brown, Aniyah Brown, Evie Brown and Sophia Whiting;...

Jun 6, 2021

Earl Bookheimer, 57, of Douglassville has left the station on his final call. Born in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, he was the son of Hannelore (Kaiser) of Macungie, and the late Robert G. Bookheimer. Earl is survived by his wife, Donna (Duffield), his children, Christopher, Daniel, Benedict, and canine companion, Ava. He is also survived by his sister, Gwen Bookheimer,...

Jun 5, 2021

Aurel Zaharia, 76, of Reading, passed away on June 5th 2021, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Bucharest, Romania, he was the son of the late Dumitru and Elena Zaharia. Aurel worked as an automotive mechanic before coming to the United States of America. Surviving Aurel are his children: Aurelia Zaharia, Adrian Zaharia, Claudiu Zaharia, Daniel Zaharia, Alexandru Zaharia,...

Jun 2, 2021

Rosa O. Corona, 73, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Camerino Corona of Reading. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of Vicente Olivares and Juana Martinez.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughters Norma Corona, Ana Laura Corona, Alma Rosa Corona, and...

May 26, 2021

Harry John Shalter, 86, of Reading passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the oldest son of the late Harry E. and Tillie (Pinkasavage) Shalter.  Harry was the husband of Patricia A. (Graczyk) Shalter, together they shared almost 65 years of marriage.  Harry...

May 26, 2021

Ruth A. Heller (Miller), 96, of Reading, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Zerbe Retirement Community. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Heller, who passed away on May 7, 2002. They shared almost 50 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Minnie (Bechtel) Miller....

May 25, 2021

Larry S. Reber, 79, of Laureldale, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the Reading Hospital. He was the loving husband to Patricia (Broome), who passed, August 2014. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Stephen George and Ruth Elizabeth (Althouse) Reber. Larry was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, and after graduation served in...

May 18, 2021

William Jerry Kulp, 82, of Reading, passed away on May 18, 2021 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Russell Conwell and Dorothy Elizabeth (Bickel) Kulp.  William was the life companion of Marie Hyneman, together they shared 37 years of love and happiness.  William served his country in...

May 17, 2021

On Monday, May 17 2021, Renee Burr-Schnupp loving wife, mother of two and grandmother of three passed away at the age of 63.

Renee was born February 28 1958 to James and Frieda Martin in Elizabeth, NJ.  She graduated from Allentown High School in Allentown, NJ and cosmetology school in 1978.  She worked as a hair stylist,...