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Sharon F. Geltz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shawn M. Kauffman

Shawn M. Kauffman

Feb 27, 2023

Shawn Kauffman Obituary 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...

Miguel A. Jimenez

Miguel A. Jimenez

Jan 23, 2023

Miguel Jimenez Obituary 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...

David W. Mengel, Sr.

David W. Mengel, Sr.

Jan 11, 2023

David Mengel, Sr. Obituary 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...

Mary J. Higdon

Mary J. Higdon

Dec 31, 2022

Mary Higdon Obituary 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...

Gerald D. Schaeffer

Gerald D. Schaeffer

Dec 6, 2022

Gerald Schaeffer Obituary 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...

Charles G. Fick, Iii

Charles G. Fick, Iii

Sep 1, 2022

Charles Fick, III Obituary 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...

Catherine A. Hunter

Catherine A. Hunter

Jul 28, 2022

Catherine Hunter Obituary 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...

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