Shawn M. Kauffman, 43, of Laureldale, passed away on February 27, 2023 after a short illness at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Kenneth A. Kauffman and the late Brenda M. (Cieri) Kauffman. Shawn was a 1998 Graduate of Reading High School. He went on to work as a Paramedic, working in the Philadelphia area for 10 years. In recent years he worked as a Paramedic for Pennsylvania Ambulance of Scranton. Shawn was last employed at CSL Plasma in Muhlenberg....

Miguel A. Jimenez, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023 at his residence in Reading, PA. He was born on September 29, 1977, in New York, NY to Hector and Nelba (Rodriguez) Jimenez.  Miguel lived life through simple pleasures; spending time with his family and friends, working, attending church and traveling. He was kind and had the ability to reach people in a spiritual and positive way. His generosity knew no bounds and he will be sorely missed by those who truly knew...

David W. Mengel, Sr., 76, of Reading, passed away on January 11, 2023 at ProMedica Sinking Spring. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilbert S. and Thelma R. (Schell) Mengel. David was employed as a truck driver for his entire career, working in the transportation industry for over 40 years, where he was known on the CB Airways as The Big Casino. He is survived by his life partner: Grace A. Witters of Reading, Children: Wayne (lastname), David M. Mengel, Jr. of Newnan, GA, James...

Mary J. Higdon, 77, of Ruscombmanor Twp, passed away on December 31, 2022 at her residence. She was the spouse of the late Francis Lee Higdon, who passed away on May 20, 2009. Together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in Manchester, CT she was the daughter of the late James and Sally (Gardner) Farrell. Mary was a graduate of McCann Business School, where she received an Associate’s degree. She was employed as a waitress and cook for several years at Vic-Mars, Howard...

Gerald D. Schaeffer, 80, of Alsace Twp, passed away after a short illness on December 6, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Theresa M. (Folk) Schaeffer. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Richmond Twp, he was the son of the late Daniel and Pearl (Fink) Schaeffer. Gerald was a graduate of Penn State University. He went on to work as a Civil Engineer, owning and operating Samuel Perrotto & Company for 27 years. He was an avid Penn State...

Charles George Fick III, known as Chuck to friends and family, passed away peacefully at his Georgetown, Texas home on September 1st, 2022. He was cared for by his wife, Roberta (Perey) Fick during his 3 month battle with metastatic melanoma with the help of their children and neighbors. Born August 15, 1954 to Nancy Christine (Endy) and the late Charles G Fick Jr in Reading, PA, he was active in Cub Scouts and Tuckerton Scout Troop 155; camping, going to Philmont Scout Ranch and earning...

Catherine Hunter, 78, of Milford, DE, passed away July 28, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  Born in Port Penn, DE, She was the daughter of the late Samuel Tharp and Bessie (Price) Tharp. She was preceeded in death by sisters: Helen Wright and Sharon Latteman,  brothers: Richard Tharp, Michael Tharp and David Tharp, and grandson Nickolas Gearhart.  She is survived by daughter Veronica Kopelen, son in law Chester of Milford,  Derron Gearhart, daughter...

Carol Bonita Willett (Marchiani), 80, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on July 4, 2022 at Penn State Health St. Joseph. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Claude Willett. Born in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Enrico (Rick) and Anna Maria (Curtis) Marchiani. Carol was a graduate of Smedley High School. She went on to become an interior decorator, establishing her own firm, Carol’s Creative Works, where she worked for many years. Carol also spent many...

Michael H. Hoch, 53, of Tilden Twp., passed away on Jul 1, 2022 at Promedica West Reading.   He was the former husband of Mamie (Weidenhammer) Hoch. Together they were married for 29 years.    Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert L. Hoch, Sr. and Patricia (Ulrich) Hoch.   Michael was a graduate of Hamburg High School. He went on to work as a truck driver, last working for Zimmerman Carriers. Michael enjoyed spending time with friends and family and...

William E. Pettis, 78, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on May 25, 2022 at The Phoenix Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Richmond, VA he was the son of the late Raleigh and Lillie Mae (Berkley) Pettus. William was employed in various career fields, most notably he was employed as a cab driver in Brooklyn, NY and as a Self-Employed Contractor. William was predeceased by his son: Jamar Pettis. He is survived by his son: William L. Pettis of Reading, Granddaughter: Dexnie Pettis,...