Michael S. March, 58, of Shillington, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Fairlane Gardens in Exeter Twp. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Dorothy T. (Kakos) March. Michael was a graduate of Wilson High School, Penn State University and attended Mansfield University.  He was an apprentice Chef at the Berks County Chef’s Association.  He was last employed by Conestoga Wood Specialties in East Earl, PA.  He enjoyed the outdoors and was an...

Richard F. “Skip” Werner, 78, of Cumru Twp., passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet M. (Fox) Werner. Born in Cumru Twp., he was the son of the late Woodrow W. “Boshty” and Winifred E. “Winnie” Werner. Skip was employed at and retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.  He was a member of the Adamstown Rod & Gun Club, and the Four Seasons Hunting Camp in Clinton...

LaVerne F. (Tobias) Styk, 85, of Reading, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster. She was the widow of Joseph Styk who died on July 12, 2013. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Florence (Kohl) Tobias. LaVerne enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family and cooking. She is survived by her children, Anne L., wife of Michael Casbon of Hebron, Indiana; Jeri L. Styk of Reading; Michael A. Styk of Silt, Colorado; JoEllen, wife...

Daniel A. Boone, 83, of Cumru Twp., passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Shirley A. (Mohn) Boone who died on December 17, 2004. Born in Cumru Twp., he was the son of the late Luke and Esther (Ganster) Boone. Daniel was employed as a mechanic working at the former Stanbaugh & Son Farming Equipment in Shillington; International Harvester and Manor Equipment in Ephrata; and retired from Carpenter Technology in Reading.  He...

Kathleen V. “Pat” (Richards) Wert, 82, of Mohnton, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes Barre, PA, where she moved to be closer to her son. She was the beloved wife of Carl T. Wert who passed away on April 18, 2017. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Carrie (Musser) Richards. Pat was a 1954 graduate of the Governor Mifflin High School.  She was a homemaker most of her life after working at the...

Charmaine “Susie” Tracy (Eberhardinger) Pinkasavage, 65, of Sinking Spring, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Tower Health after a brief illness. She is the wife of Michael Pinkasavage. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Alice (Lutz) Eberhardinger of Cedar Top, and the late Paul B. Eberhardinger. Charmaine was a Licensed Practical Nurse, having retired a few years ago from the Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center in Reading.  Additional survivors...

Mr. Scott E. Herr, 57, Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the residence of his friend, while being cared for after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and children. Scott was employed by the Lancaster County Housing Authority where he worked as an inspector. At Scott's request, no public services are scheduled.  He will receive a private burial.

Mrs. June C. (Christman) Horning, 90, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Falmouth, Maine, where she moved within the past year to be closer to her family. She was the widow of Roderick H. Horning, PhD. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Sue Christman. June graduated from Reading High School in 1946.  She graduated from Albright College with a BS in Nursing in 1950; and from Yale School of Nursing with a Masters in Nursing...

Harold J. Sherman, 91, of Pottstown, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the residence of his daughter in East Coventry Twp. He was the widower of Jeanne M. (Ellis) Sherman who died on March 23, 2017. Born in Stowe, he worked as a Supervisor for the former Dana Corporation, Wetty’s, and A & L Handles.   He was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Stowe.  Surviving is a daughter, Karen F. (Sherman) Dunn of East Coventry Twp.; a son, Todd E. Sherman of...

Helen A. (Hoyer) Breneman, 96, of Denver, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Colonial Lodge Community in Denver, PA. She was the widow of Lewis R. Breneman who died on July 5, 2001. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Erma (Schlicter) Hoyer. Helen was a 1940 graduate of the former Mohnton High School.  She graduated from McCann Business School in Reading and from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing.  She retired after...