Harry W. Lyons, Jr., 79, of West Lawn, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Shirley M. Lyons, who died on May 17, 2009. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry W., Sr. and Irene Lyons. Harry retired with 30 years of service at Interstate Container, now United CoreStates, where he was the Past President of the Paper Workers Union.  He was a member of the West Wyomissing Fire Co.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening,...

Renate U. (Spingies) Schmidt, 87, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Phoebe Berks where she was a guest. She was the wife of Rolf D. Schmidt. She is survived by a son, Rolf A. Schmidt of Mohnton and was predeceased by a daughter Petra H. Schmidt. Funeral Service and Interment will be private.

Annabel M. Kramer, 86, of Ephrata passed away on August 22, 2019.  She was the daughter of James F. Steffey, Sr. and Leona (Hagy).  She is survived by her husband Melvin C. Kramer and three children.  Services and interment will private.  

Mr. John E. Brown, Jr., 89, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his residence. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Helbig) Brown. Born in Reading he was the son of the late John E., Sr., and Mary E. (Gemmill) Brown. John was a mechanic and retired from Petro Home Services.   He enjoyed hunting and fishing, his pets, the family camping trips and traveling to the casino.   He is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. Surviving in...

Mr. Samuel E. Rees, 59, of Robeson Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of the late John E. and Irene (Woodhouse) Rees. He is survived by two children and one grandchild. Funeral service and interment will be private.   

Jeanne W. (Werstler) DeAngelo, 91, of Exeter Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Anna (Yergey) Werstler. She was the widow of Rocco A. DeAngelo who died on November 25, 2009.  Together they shared 33 years of marriage. Jeanne was employed as a Bookkeeper most of her life at the former Pottstown Pipe Products and then by Dreslin and Company before starting her own bookkeeping...

Joel E. Seibert, 72, of Spring Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Mifflin Center in Shillington after succumbing to the effects of a stroke in January. He was the devoted husband of June E. (Thomas) Seibert for 45 years and the beloved father to Michele L. Seibert of Birdsboro and Laura B. Seibert of Exeter Twp.  He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Stephens of Reading. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lee and Edith (Redcay) Seibert. Joel was a 1965...

Betty L. (Keller) Kulp, 68, of Kenhorst, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home. She was the widow of David A Kulp who died on August 25, 2006. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Simons) Keller. She was a homemaker most of her life.  After she graduated from Governor Mifflin High School, she worked at Penske in Reading. Surviving is a daughter, Cara M. (Kulp) Bohn of Reading and a grandson, Dylan D. Bohn of Reading. Relatives and...

John Charles Holahan, 74, passed away in the evening hours Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in his Cumru Township residence. He was the husband of Cheryl L (McCord) Holahan. Born January 1, 1945, in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late John Frederick & Edna (Rossman) Holahan. Being raised in the Philadelphia area, he retired after 23 years from the Reading Body Works. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Sean Patrick Holahan, husband of Sarah;...

Willard E. Ruffner, 81, passed away in the morning hours, Monday, July 15, 2019, in his Mohnton residence.  He was the husband of the late Joyce L. (Stott) Ruffner, who died April 27, 2012.  Born December 15, 1937, in West Reading, he was a son of the late Wellington and Arlene (Werner) Ruffner.  A graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, he worked as a custom kitchen manufacturer and was also a custom woodworker. He is survived by his children:  Todd E.,...