Obituaries

Carlos Ismael Torres-Vargas

Carlos Ismael Torres-Vargas

Jun 4, 2026

Carlos I. Torres-Vargas, 58, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was the husband of Eloida Velez, with whom he shared over 27 years of marriage.

One of the many children born to the late Agustin Torres and Carmen Vargas, Carlos was very proud of his Puerto Rican heritage. He was born in Guayanilla.

Carlos was...

Francesco "Frank" Giannotti

Francesco "Frank" Giannotti

Jun 3, 2026

Francesco “Frank” Giannotti, 47, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Holly K. (Kissling) Giannotti. They shared 13 loving years together.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Nino and Giovannina “Joanne” Giannotti. Frank graduated from Wyomissing Area High School in 1998. He built a career in construction, owning and operating MAG builders, and GG&F...

Patricia A. Weiser

Patricia A. Weiser

Jun 2, 2026

Patricia A. Weiser, 92, of Reading, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was the widow of Charles "Chuck" H. Weiser, who passed away on October 22, 2021.

Born in Boyertown to Charles P. Pfautz and Edith I. Kirkhoff, Pat graduated from Penn-Bernville High School in 1952. She graduated from the Reading Hospital School of...

Rosalind Marie Blessing

Rosalind Marie Blessing

May 31, 2026

Rosalind Blessing, 77, of Reading, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at Reading Hospital.

Born on April 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Paul Serafino, Sr. and Rosaria "Sara" Mollica. Rosalind was also preceded in death by her beloved companion, James Gillmore, who passed away in 1995; her sister, Pauline Rosinski; and her brother, Paul Serafino,...

William H. Rehr III

William H. Rehr III

May 31, 2026

William H. Rehr III, 84, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the care of Spruce Manor. He was the loving husband of Patricia J. (Gallagher) for over 63 years.

He was born in Reading to the late William H. Rehr Jr. and late Marjorie E. (Warner), wife of the late J. Fred Kilmer. Bill graduated from...

Patricia M. Wurster

Patricia M. Wurster

May 27, 2026

Patricia M. Wurster, 72, passed away on May 27, 2026, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Her husband, Neil J. Wurster, passed away on September 19, 2017.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Knarr, Sr. and Patricia (Dillon) Knarr.Patricia is survived by her grandson, Alexander Knarr of Sinking Spring and his significant other, Elizabeth Hernandez,...

Sharon L. Stoner

Sharon L. Stoner

May 27, 2026

Sharon L. Stoner, 82, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Luther Acres of Lititz.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Haines G. Stoner and Ruth M. (Murray) Stoner Rineer. Sharon graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1961 and went on to study at the Reading Hospital School...

Todd G. Sheehan

Todd G. Sheehan

May 26, 2026

Todd G. Sheehan, 67, of Shillington, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.

Todd is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Beck, of Wyomissing; his brother, Thomas F. Sheehan, Jr. (Patricia), of Bernville; his grandchildren, Sohee and Suri Lee of Wyomissing; and his nieces and nephews, Christopher Sheehan of Philadelphia, Lauren Sheehan Rittle of Doylestown,...

Richard G. Leisey Sr.

Richard G. Leisey Sr.

May 23, 2026

Richard Granville Leisey, Sr., lovingly know as "Butch", passed away at home in Ephrata on May 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Kay E. (Reinoehl) Leisey, with whom he shared 18 years of marriage.

A son of the late George A., Sr. and Dorothy May (Moyer) Leisey, Richard dedicated much of his life to public service and his community....

Alan A. Gaspari

Alan A. Gaspari

May 22, 2026

Alan A. Gaspari, 77, of Shillington, passed away on May 22, 2026 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Reading, he was the son of Albert and Martha (Ciemniewicz) Gaspari.

Alan graduated from Reading High School in 1966. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years as a sorter.

He was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading.

He...

Cynthia “Cindy” Eckert

Cynthia “Cindy” Eckert

May 21, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Eckert, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Violet Cummings and the late Donald Eckert. She enjoyed cooking, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren.

Those cherishing her memory are her children: Dana Ansel, Janelle Fleischood, and Gregory Fleischood; her grandchildren: Thomas, Ethan, Caleb, Logan, Aiden,...

Roger W. Allers

Roger W. Allers

May 21, 2026

Roger W. Allers, 78, passed away May 21, 2026, in his Wyomissing residence.,

He was the husband of Linda Margaret Allers.

Born in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Norman Carroll and Laura Margaret (Pfeifer) Allers.

He was a graduate of Suitland High School in 1966 and Prince George’s C.C. in 1977 where he earned a degree in A.A. Mechanical...

Nicholas D. Lengyel

Nicholas D. Lengyel

May 20, 2026

Nicholas David Lengyel, 101, died at Phoebe Berks Village, on May 20 with family by his side. He is predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Sophia (2021).

Born in Pottstown, PA on November 25, 1924, Nick was the youngest child of Michael and Sophia (Mondik) Lengyel. He was a graduate of Pottstown H.S.

Nick served in the U.S. Army in France...

Carmen Hernandez

Carmen Hernandez

May 17, 2026

Carmen Hernández, de 56 años, falleció de manera inesperada el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026 en Reading, Pennsylvania. Ella fue Compañera de vida de Emildo

Nacida en San Francisco de Macorís, fue hija de los ya fallecidos Marino Hernández y Ana María Solano. Trabajó como conductora de autobús escolar y disfrutaba profundamente compartir con los niños. Le encantaban las compras,...

Marian Louise Fromm

Marian Louise Fromm

May 16, 2026



Marian Louise (Kintzer) Fromm, 89, passed away May 16, 2026, in her Sinking Spring residence.

Her husband, Donald R. “Frommy” Fromm, died on November 1, 2016.

Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Leroy A. and Catherine C. (Spayd) Kintzer.

Marian was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family; one of the best gifts she gave her son was...

Michael L. Moyer

Michael L. Moyer

May 16, 2026

Michael L. Moyer, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the care of the Residence at Village Green. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Matz) and would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on May 20th.

Born in Reading to the late Robert J. and Wilma M. (Luigard) Moyer, Michael graduated from Reading High School in...

Sister Josepha Piorkowski, OSF

Sister Josepha Piorkowski, OSF

May 16, 2026

Sister Josepha Piorkowski, 94, of the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, died of natural causes on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA, where she had resided since 2013.

Born in Forest City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Frackiewicz) Piorkowski.

Sister Josepha entered the Bernardine Sisters on August...

Alice J. O'Connell

Alice J. O'Connell

May 15, 2026

Alice J. (Schuettler) Goodman O'Connell, 94, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the care of Berks Heim. She was the widow of Robert C. O'Connell, who passed away in 1981.Born in Pottsville to the late Paul F. and Alice A. (Dimmerling) Schuettler, Alice graduated from Pottsville High School in 1950.She retired in 1996 from Lucent as a...

Larry E. Miles

Larry E. Miles

May 14, 2026

Larry E. Miles, 78, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Reading Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Houlihan) Miles, with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage marked by devotion, laughter, and family.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Larry was the son of the late James and Marjorie (High) Miles and brother...

Cinamon Beth Kopicki

Cinamon Beth Kopicki

May 13, 2026

Cinamon B. (Jessell) Kopicki, 59, of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Born January 24, 1967, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Cinamon graduated from Huntingdon Area High School, where she spent her time playing the clarinet in the marching band and cheering on the Bearcats. She continued her education at Lycoming College,...