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Albert S. Staudt, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Albert S. Staudt, Jr, of Reading, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Laureldale Nursing and Rehab.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Albert S. Staudt, Sr. and Hazel (O’Hara) Staudt.
Albert was a graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. He was employed as the Dog Show Supervisor at Rau Dog Shows of West Reading. He was...
Steven S. Keiser
Apr 12, 2026
Steven S. Keiser, 69, of Cumru Twp., passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2026 at his residence.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Sterling R. and Frances (Brown) Keiser.
Steven was a 1975 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He went on to attend Alvernia University, graduating in 1980 with a degree in Social Studies. Steven was employed...
Ethan E. Brooks
Apr 5, 2026
Ethan E. Brooks, 65, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on April 5, 2026 at Penn State Health St. Joseph.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Edith E. (Hauser) Brooks.
Ethan was a 1980 Graduate of Oley Valley High School. He went on to be self-employed, working as a recycler and operated a Landscaping and Mowing...
Anna H. Dietrich
Mar 6, 2026
Anna H. Dietrich, 86, of Reading, passed away on March 6, 2026 at Complete Care at Berkshire Center.
She was the spouse of the late Robert W. Dietrich. Together they celebrated 35 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Michalik) Davidson.
Anna attended St. Peters Catholic High School in Reading and nursing school in...
Melissa A. Cohn
Feb 9, 2026
Melissa A. Cohn, 47, of Reading, passed away on February 9, 2026 at The Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, She was the daughter of the late Herman F. Cohn, Jr. and Susan A. (Beissel) Cohn.
Melissa was a 1997 Graduate of Schuylkill Valley High School. She was employed as a waitress at the 61 Diner for many years. Prior to that position...
Elena D. Muntean
Jan 20, 2026
Elena Daniela Muntean, 58, of Alburtis, passed away on January 20, 2026 at her residence.
She was the spouse of Gabriel L. Muntean. Together they celebrated 36 years of marriage.
Born in Bucharest, Romania, she was the daughter of the late Grigore Dragos and Ana (Guiu) Dragos.
Elena was employed as a store manager for a department store in New York for many...
Mary A. Smith
Jan 15, 2026
Mary A. Smith, 75, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on January 15, 2026 at her residence.
She was the spouse of Charles A. Smith. Together they celebrated 18 years of marriage.
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Leon J. and Irene M. (Wann) Oxenreider.
Mary was a graduate of Cocalico High School Class of 1968. She went on to...
Sharon F. Geltz
Nov 21, 2025
Sharon F. Geltz, 74, of Bern Twp., passed away on November 21, 2025 at Berks Heim.
She was the wife of Ralph A. Geltz. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Sharon was the daughter of the late Leon Shirey and Florence (Marino) Markley.
Sharon was a 1968 graduate of Holy Name High...
Grace A. Witters
Nov 12, 2025
Grace A. Witters, 83, of Reading, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in New Hanover Twp., she was the daughter of the late James W. Faust and Bessie E. (Clemens) Haas.
Grace was employed for 31 years as a Machine Operator for R.M. Palmer Company. She will be...
Mary E. Scholz
Aug 6, 2025
Mary E. Scholz, 82, of Reading, passed away on August 6, 2025 at Graystone Manor in Huntingdon, PA.
She was the wife of Arthur C. Scholz. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Florence A. (Reiker) Garber.
Mary was...
David G. Krott
Jul 20, 2025
David G. Krott, 70, of Alsace Twp., passed away on July 20, 2025 at his residence.
He was the husband of Dora A. (Rothermel) Krott. Together they celebrated 37 years of marriage.
Born in Portsmouth, NH, he was the son of Gerald D. Krott and late Jeanette (Breton) Hinnershitz
David was a US...
Craig Steinwedel
Jul 10, 2025
R. Craig Steinwedel
Richard Craig Steinwedel, 76, of Cumru Twp., passed away on July 10, 2025 at his residence.
He was the husband of Patricia (McIlvaine) Steinwedel. Together, they celebrated 45 years of
marriage.
Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Virginia M....
Susan C. Shultz
Oct 22, 2024
Susan Shultz Obituary Susan C. Shultz, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2024 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1955 to William and Nancy (Shutts) Calhoun. After attending Great Valley High School, she went on to pursue a bachelors degree at the University of Pittsburgh where...
Doris A. Murray
Aug 2, 2024
Doris Murray Obituary Doris A. Murray, 88, formerly of Alsace Twp., passed away on August 2, 2024 at Laurel Center of Hamburg. She was the spouse of the late Vernon L. Murray, who passed away on March 28, 2019. Together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen...
Thomas R. Tucker
Jul 4, 2024
Thomas Tucker Obituary Thomas R. Tucker, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on July 4, 2024 at his residence. Born June 7, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Marian A (Walker) and Walter Tucker Jr., he is survived by his companion:Carolyn A. Dries of Lancaster; daughter: Adrienne Tucker of Moraga, CA; and given-children (step-children): Melanie Test, Darin Test, and Tara Test Bueno....
Barry C. Carl
Apr 15, 2024
Barry Carl Obituary 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...
Patricia M. Lamanna
Jan 24, 2024
Patricia LaManna Obituary 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...
Jesse J. Stoudt
Dec 5, 2023
Jesse Stoudt Obituary 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...
Tindaro 'Tino' Giorgio
Nov 10, 2023
Tindaro 'Tino' Giorgio Obituary 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...
Joyce Ann Kozlowski
Oct 8, 2023
Joyce Kozlowski Obituary 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...
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