Emma E Davis, 75, passed away at Manor Care in Sinking Spring on the morning of April 7th, 2020. Emma was born on July 13, 1944 in Ephrata, PA to Henry and Irene Hassler. Emma worked at Bowl O Rama for several years and while there she loved to work with the special Olympic children. She enjoyed getting her breakfast and coffee at Breakfast Hut in the morning. Emma was a member of Zion E.C. church in Mohnton.  She loved to joke, laugh, and spend time with her family.  She...

Mr. Ryan Robert Karasek, 45, of Shoemakersville, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Reading Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Toni M. (Nocera) Karasek. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Pietro “Peter”, husband of Joanne Karasek of Bangor, and Elaine, wife of Craig Seaman of Auburn. Ryan was employed at Clover Farms Diary.  He was a member of Teamsters Local No. 429.  Ryan enjoyed cabinetmaking, stick carving, hunting, fishing,...

Kenneth M. Hornberger, 92, of Gouglersville, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his daughter’s residence. He was the devoted husband of Helen M. (Feeney) Hornberger who passed away in 2015. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Mark A. and Elsie R. (Kohl) Hornberger. Kenneth was a graduate of the former Shillington High School.  He joined the U.S. Navy serving during W.W. II.  He was a member of the Reinholds V.F.W. Post 6759, the Gouglersville and Grill Fire...

Mrs. Bettie P. (Matz) Trupe, 87, of Shillington, passed away peacefully in her home with the company of her loving family by her side on Monday, March 16, 2020.  She endured a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. She was the wife of Clarence K. Trupe with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Blanche (Binkley) Matz. Bettie was a 1950 graduate of the former Mohnton High School.  She worked as a Secretary in...

The Reverend Jean DeLong Custer, 66, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at home after an illness. She was the former Pastor at Saint Peter United Church of Christ in Chester County and the Wyomissing United Church of Christ in Gouglersville. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and a full obituary will appear in the Eagle in the near future.

Mr. Robert H. Wheeler, 86, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 in his residence. Born in Reading, he was the son of Harold and Mildred Wheeler. He was a Security Guard for Georgio Mushrooms.  He is survived by a son, Theodore J. Wheeler of Ephrata. Funeral Service will be private for the family.

Mr. Kenneth G. Kissinger, 84, of Mohnton, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol J. (Kerchner) Kissinger. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Wanner) Kissinger. Kenny attended Muhlenberg High School.  A few years after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.   After his discharge from the Navy he joined the Naval Reserve.  This is around the time he met the love of his life, Carol, with whom...

Kathleen L. Stacherski, “Fluffy”, 68, of West Lawn, passed away on Thursday, March 5, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Clemens and Geraldine (Ciarlone) Stacherski. Kathleen was a 1970 graduate of Wilson High School.  She worked for AT&T in Reading.  She loved spending time with family and friends, and visiting Ocean City, Maryland. She is survived by a daughter, Courtney D. Stacherski of Morgantown.  Also surviving...

Sophie Catherine Golembiewski, 90, of Brecknock Twp., passed away in the morning hours Tuesday, February 25, 2020 of natural causes at home. Born December 28, 1929 in Oley Township, she was a daughter of the late Walter & Valeria (Blizniak) Lubas and loving wife of the late Edmund S. Golembiewski. She was a faithful member of the former Saint Anthony of Padua RC Church, Reading, now part of St. Benedicts, Mohnton.  Sophie worked at Narrow Fabric Corporation and Sharpoint...

Barbara Jo Kane, 72 of Spring Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her home. She was the widow of Leonard Kane. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Morris E. and Dolores Ann (Miller) Upham Barbara retired as a Retail Manager.  She loved traveling with her husband Len with Hawaii being their favorite destination.  She was an avid collector of kolas and all things Christmas.  She loved spending time with family and always welcomed...