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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Carol B. Willett
Jul 4, 2022
Carol Willett Obituary 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....
Michael H. Hoch
Jul 1, 2022
Michael Hoch Obituary 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...
William E. Pettis
May 25, 2022
William Pettis Obituary 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...
Paul R. Olson
Apr 9, 2022
Paul Olson Obituary Paul R. Olson, 96, of Wyomissing, formerly of Branford, CT, passed away on April 9, 2022 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Bror and Hulda (Wennburg) Olson. Paul was a 1944 graduate of Shillington High School, graduating with honors as Valedictorian. He went on to serve his county...
Luis A. Pagan, Sr.
Jan 22, 2022
Luis Pagan, Sr. Obituary Luis A. Pagan, Sr., 79, of Reading, passed away on January 22, 2022 at The Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nelsa H. (Haydee) Pagan. Together they Celebrated 34 years of marriage. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix Pagan and Teresa Fernandez. Luis was employed for many years...
Francis L. Bodner
Dec 3, 2021
Francis Bodner Obituary Francis L. Bodner, 88, of Spring Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 3, 2021. Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Stephan and Anna (Nisky) Bodnar. He was the husband of the late Rose E. Bodner. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Frank was employed as an electrical engineer...
Fay Promutico
Oct 27, 2021
Fay Promutico Obituary Fay Promutico, 93, of Reading, passed away on October 27, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Promutico. Together they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bess (Gochenaur) Fredrick. Fay was a member of Holy Rosary R.C. Church. She...
Angel L. Santiago Torres Jr
Oct 2, 2021
Angel Santiago Torres Jr Obituary Angel L. Santiago Torres, Jr, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at The Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Angel L. Santiago, Sr. and the late Esperanza Torres. Angel was employed for various businesses, last working for Ashley Furniture in Leesport. He will be remembered for being...
Brian T. Ketcham
Aug 13, 2021
Brian Ketcham Obituary Brian T. Ketcham, 41, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2021 at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Carmen A. (Altagracia) Ketcham. Together they celebrated 8 years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of Nevin A. Ketcham Jr. and Mary Louise Tharp. Brian was employed as a...
Joyce H. Derer
Jun 21, 2021
Joyce Derer Obituary Joyce H. Derer, 72, of Bern Twp., passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2021 at her residence. Born in Green, NY she was the daughter of the late Harry F. Hart, Jr. and Edith H. Hart. Joyce was employed as an Animal Handler Technician for Comparative Medicine Animal Research at the Penn State University School of Medicine...
Louella Jane Snyder
Mar 22, 2021
Louella Snyder Obituary Louella Jane Snyder, 79, of Michigan City, Indiana passed away on March 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Edith Warnick. Louella was a diehard Elvis fan. She loved dancing, walking, cooking, singing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children; Charles (fiance Greta) McClelland, Diana...
