Reading, PA Obituaries

Murlaine Shyla Mellom Welsh, 95, formerly of Sparta, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at The Heritage of Green Hills. Born on September 23, 1930, in Northgate, ND, she was the daught...

Linda Marie (Banks) Stoudt, 77, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. A lifelong Reading native, Linda was born on June 6, 1949, to the late William and Erma (...

Carol Jean (Wood) Warner, 94, of Spring Township, entered eternal rest on September 4, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born on November 26, 1931, in Westfield, MA, she was the only daughter of the late Lum...

In Loving Memory of John Contsicos “Greek” Many people knew him as Greek, but to us, he was simply Dad—a man who took care of us and loved us through it all. When we think of Dad, we picture him elb...

Jean E Buller, 92, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Berks Heim. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Oskar Kraeutlein. Jean was born in Reading on May 28, 1934, a daughter of the lat...

Tracy Ann Neiheiser, of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was a daughter of the late Kenneth Sweitzer Sr. and Ann Reinoehl. She was the devoted and deepl...

Frederick L. Wadlinger, 62, of Alsace Township passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in his residence. He was the husband of Darlene M. (Yohn) Barto Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Fred...

Susan Ann Eckert, 82, of Reading, passed away Wednesday August 26, 2026 in The Reading Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Arthur S. Eckert who shared 26 years of marriage. Susan was born in R...

Eileen Marie Loose, age 76, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. Born on July 27th, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of the late William L. and Joan P. (Fe...

JoAnn Merritt was born April 19, 1937, in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Ruby Moyer. At an early age, JoAnn was baptized and added to the Lord’s Body at th...

Steven John Baksic, 78, of Lower Alsace, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born on December 25, 1947, in Reading, he was the only child of the late Steven Matt Baksic and Do...

Mary Frances Martin passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., surrounded by her loved ones. Mary attended the Reading School District, where she earned her GED. She work at Arrow Intern...

Dorothy "Ginny" Virginia Lesher, 92, of Denver, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Wellspan Ephrata Hospital. She was born in Reading, on January 17, 1934, a daughter of the late Stewart and Fl...

Gabriella Christine Garcia 16, passed away Friday August 7, 2026. She was born in Reading on October 29, 2009, a daughter of Heather Marie Christine Stichter and Anthony Jose Garcia and his wife, Ilar...

Forrest “Frosty” Paul Stine, 94, of Mohnton, PA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home. Born in Reading on August 8, 1931,...

Linda Ann Ninfo, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Laureldale Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Reading on December 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Howard G. and Marian E. (Smith) Hoy....

Con mucho dolor anunciamos el inesperado y trágico fallecimiento de los hermanos José Enmanuel Uribe Duarte (10 de marzo de 2006 – 24 de julio de 2026) y José Amaurys Cuevas Sosa (15 de octubre de 200...

Cherie Darlene “Dolores” Daddario, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Reading Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1938, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Cherie ...

Bonnie Ellen Greiss, 73, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, in The Reading Hospital surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Reading on August 19, 1952, a daughter of the late Lewis H. and Lois...

Pedro Mejia-Romero, husband of Antonia Eufemia Cortes, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on January 18, 1965, in El Salvador, Pedro later made his home in Reading, Pennsy...

Jack Leroy Harrell Sr., 86, of Alsace Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, on April 18, 1940, Jack was the son of the late Dewitt Harrell ...

Daniel K. Fisher, 57, of Alsace Township passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Penn State Health – St. Joseph’s after battling a courageous battle against cancer. He was the husband of Theresa O’M...

Bud Rodger Ray, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, hard work, and cherished memories. Born in Lansing, MI on April 12, 1936, Bud was t...

Delcie May Clelland, 98, of Reading, passed away Thursday July 16, 2026 in Celebration Villa. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. Clelland. Delcie was born in Brisbane, Australia on June 20...

James "Jimmy" Michael Terrey, 44, of Shillington, passed away Friday July 17, 2026 in the Reading Hospital. Jim was born in Reading on May 15, 1982, a son of Robert W. and Kathleen J. (Pelker) Terrey....

Alisa Marie Biondo, 56, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, unexpectedly in her residence. Alisa was born in Reading on January 29, 1970 to a daughter of the late Marilyn D. Biondo. Alisa was emplo...

Robert Frederick Richter, age 86, passed away on July 15, 2026. Bob was born on January 28, 1940, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Richter and Elizabeth (Fatu...

Yvonne Fonte, 60, of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Tomas Rigoberto Santos Oliva and Maria Del Carmen Leal Lozada. Bo...

Evangelina Aguilar Robles, aged 66, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, Evangelina was a devoted mother, a cherished sis...

Shirley Mae Brown, 90, passed away Monday July 6, 2026, in Mifflin Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Brown, Sr. and her 2 children: Richard J. Brown, Jr. and Shirlyn Varner. Shir...

Savanna Elizabeth Eagle, 33, of Sinking Spring, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on...

Dustin Lee Reed Sr., affectionately known to family and friends as "Big Slick," passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 42. Born in Reading, PA, on June 22, 1984, Dustin was...

John "Ray" Raymond Jones Jr., 90, of Muhlenberg Township, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home. Born on June 30, 1936, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Joh...

Wayne Alan Killian, 77, of Birdsboro, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in West Reading on November 16, 1948, Wayne was the son of the late Oscar Lloyd Killian and Frances Leon...

Keith Alan Devlin Sr., 49, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2026, in his residence surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Ellen (Harris) Devlin. Keith was born in Readin...

Gayle Celeste Kaucher, 71, passed away Saturday June 27, 2026 in Reading Hospital. She is survived by her high school sweetheart, William Jay Kaucher, who would have celebrated their 50th wedding anni...

Nancy Ann (Schweitzer) Gordon, 84, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at The Birdsboro Lodge Assisted Living Home, where she had resided since April 2025. Born on September 26, 1941, in ...

Steven Ezekiel Najarian, 93, of Cumru Township, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Fairlane Gardens in Exeter Township. Born in Syria on October 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Ezekiel Naj...

Latasha Nicole Tisdale, 37, of Mt. Penn, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Reading Hospital. Born on December 9, 1988, in Reading, PA, she was the beloved daughter of S...

Edward John Fink, 79, passed away Friday June 19, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, 37 years of marriage, to Christy L.(Kiehl) Fink. He was born in Reading on April 11, 1947 a son of the l...

Kent A. Nicholas, 76, of Spring Township, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home. Born on November 19, 1949, in Basse-Terre, Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago, he was a son of the lat...

The Reverend Dr. Robert G. Aregood, 84, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Born on October 7, 1941, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Robert devoted his life to faith, servi...

Jane Louise (Schmoyer) Carraghan, 83, of Emmaus, passed away on June 16, 2026, at Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown. Born in Allentown, PA, on October 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Cleon ...

Shane George, 39, of Leesport passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2026, in Washington DC. He was the devoted father of Annabelle Elizabeth George & Arianna Elizabeth George; spouse to Amanda Elizabet...

With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Luis Ferrer Perez, who departed this life peacefully on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on April 5, 1936, Luis was the belov...

Louise Ann Kulp lived her life loving nature, her family, and community. She passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Born on July 12, 1949 in Reading, Pennsylvania, L...

Christine Marie Albright, 90, of Exeter Township, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 7, 1935, she was...

Crecensiana Rivera, 95, of Leesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born on September 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Montejano and Felipa Rico. She spent her early yea...

Charles Howard Weller, 89, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Born on May 7, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Doris Weller and the late Gertrude...

Joseph Thomas Stumhofer 62, passed away Wednesday June 10, 2026, in Wellspan Ephrata Hospital. Joey is survived by his wife and best friend of 20 years, Pamela J. (Sarvis) Stumhofer. Joe was born in...