Sandra L. Sallada, 73, of Mohnton, passed away on January 9, 2022 at the Reading Hospital.   She was the wife of Frederick Sallada. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Shirley (Matz) Mogel. Sandra was a longtime employee of G.K. Elite in Reading where she was employed as a seamstress and at the Taverna Restaurant in Reading as a chef.  Sandra loved her family and attending all of the family events.  She loved to “shop until you...

Alma Helbig Hobson, 91, formerly of Angelica, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at County Meadows of Wyomissing where she has been a guest since 2017. She was the widow of Warren Hobson, Jr. who died on February 20, 1999 in Texas. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Erich O. and Elizabeth (Mengel) Helbig. Alma was a graduate of the former Shillington High School, class of 1947 and a graduate of Temple University, class of 1951.  She taught at Public schools in...

June Blankenbiller Schaeffer, 97, of 112 Cortelyou Ave., Montrose Manor, Shillington, died January 4, 2022 at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, where she was a resident for over four years. June was born June 21, 1924, in Mohnton, Pa., to the late Lawrence and Amie (Remp) Blankenbiller. She graduated from Shillington High School. Except for a few years of living in Wildwood, NJ or Dover, De, she was a lifelong resident of the Shillington area. June enjoyed visiting with and caring for her...

Nancy A. (Wolfe) Kauffman, 85, formerly of Wernersville, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Phoebe Berks Home in Wernersville. She was the widow of Kent K. Kauffman who died on August 26, 2005. Born in Shillington, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Florence M. (Bachman) Wolfe. Nancy was in the last class to graduate from the former Mohnton High School in 1953.  She retired in 1990 after 30 years of service at Carpenter Technology working in the order entry...

Gladys M. (Witmer) Herbst, 85, of Mohnton, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Mifflin Center in Shillington. She was the wife of Donald G. Herbst who died on June 15, 2021. Born in reading, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Bertha (Bixler) Witmer. Gladys was a longtime school secretary at the Brecknock Elementary School.  She was also employed as a Legal Secretary for Terrance Connor, Esquire.  She was a devoted member of Calvary United Methodist Church in...

Benjamin I Jacobs, 78, of Mohnton passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Louise Jacobs, to whom he was married 54 years. Born in Reading on July 24, 1943, he was the son of the late Benjamin F and Miriam Jacobs. Ben was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era, serving as a prison guard at the USNDC in Portsmouth, NH.  Following his service in the Marine Corps, he...

Donald Schonour, 87, of Mohnton, passed away on Saturday November 27, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was a veteran who retired from Car-Tech. He owned a small engine repair shop. Donald enjoyed dirt track and NASCAR racing. Surviving are daughters, Deborah Ash and Jodi Schonour and a son Jack Schonour. Also surviving are Grandchildren:  Jesse Ash, Sarah Ash, Jason Schonour, Bradley Schonour, Amy Schonour, Jennifer Bland, Seven Great-Grandchildren; and his  late...

Raymond E. Wentzel died on 18 Nov. 2021, almost 97 years into a long and interesting life.  He was born Jan. 2, 1925, in the Reading Homeopathic Hospital, the son of Alfred R. and Helen M. (Schmehl) Wentzel. Ray grew up on a farmettein Cedar Top, Cumru Township, spending much of his early youth roaming the forests of the Nolde Estate, evading the various patrolling game keepers.  He attended the two room Cedar Top School until eighth grade when he opted to walk the two miles to the...

Mr. Richard Villforth, 101, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.    He was the husband of Betty M. (Rickenbach) Villforth whom he married on December 18, 1948. Born in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Gertrude (Moll) Villforth. Richard graduated from Reading High School, Class of 1937.  He attended Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute and was employed by the Berkshire Knitting Mills.  On December 11, 1941, he joined the...

Dorothy M. (Good) Balthaser, 91, of Spring Twp., passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was the widow of Donald K. Balthaser who died on April 17, 2003. Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Merle (Good) Good. Dorothy was a graduate of the former Mohnton High School.  She and her husband worked the Balthaser Farm until retirement.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Fire Company and the Grange, all in Gouglersville. Surviving...