Barry C. Carl, 51, of Alsace Twp., a beloved son, devoted husband, caring and supportive father, and loving Dido, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at home. Born in Reading, he was the son of Barry R. and Irene (Makara) Carl.  Barry graduated from Reading High School in 1990 and Lincoln Technical Institute in 1993.  Barry was driven and passionate about his career and over 25 years of being employed with Johnson Controls, excelled in every aspect and became an Engineering...

Patricia Marie LaManna, 52, of Reading, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Larry A. Franco and the late Elaine Rothermel. Patricia was a 1989 Graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She will be remembered for her great love of sweets. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother: Todd Franco. She is survived by her...

Jesse J. Stoudt, 43, of Amity Twp., passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2023 at The Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Lisa S. (Bednar) Stoudt. Together they celebrated 9 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Timothy J. Stoudt and Sandra Moyer. Jesse was a US Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during peacetime. He went on to be employed at Limerick Generating Station where he was an Equipment Operator, Trainer, and last worked as a Performance...

Tindaro “Tino” Giorgio, 79, of Cumru Twp., passed away on November 10, 2023 at Tower Health-Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Linda L. (Buckman) Giorgio. Together they celebrated 45 years of marriage. Born in Santo Stefano, Sicily, he was a son of the late Frank and Tindara (Princiotto) Giorgio.  Tino was a US Marine Corps Veteran, proudly serving his country during peacetime. For 25+ years, Tino worked in the mushroom growing business, retiring in 2005. A...

Joyce Ann Kozlowski, 82, of Laureldale, passed away on October 8, 2023 at The Reading Hospital. She was the spouse of Joseph A. Kozlowski. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (John) Bernstel. Joyce was a 1958 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She went on to be employed as a Secretary at American Casualty for several years. In later years she was employed as the manager of Apollo Pools of 5th Steet and was last...

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...