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 to Hawaii.  She was an avid collector of kolas and all things Christmas.  She loved spending time with family always welcoming them to her home.  She loved her golden...

Norman A. Metz, Jr. 86, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.  He was the husband of Doris M. (Heist) Metz. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Norman A., Sr. and Eva A. (Zeeger) Metz. Norman is survived by three sons. Funeral Service and Interment are private.  

Doris L. (Reiter) Balthaser, 85, of Spring Twp., passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Charles F. "Checker" Balthaser, who died on January 24, 2015. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Miriam Reiter. Doris was a member of the former Hilltoppers in Gouglersville, and current member of the Gouglersville Fire Company and the Golden Agers in Mohnton.  She was an active member of the Tuesday morning...

Janet L. (Wolf) Ibach, 91, of the Heritage, Reading PA, passed peacefully away on February 6, 2020 in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of William P. Ibach, with whom she was married over 60 years.  Janet was born on July 13, 1928, in Pottstown.  She was born to the late Chester and Helen Wolf. Janet graduated from Pottstown High School, and then enjoyed taking some art classes. Janet enjoyed a successful career as a personal secretary, and assisted at Ibach’s...

Judith (Judy) K. (Billman) Frees, 69, of Maple Grove, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Reading Hospital with her husband and daughter by her side.  She was the wife of Ronald K. Frees. Born in Shillington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl T. and Callie (Clark) Billman.   Judy passed away 23 years to the day after her mother. Surviving are two children, Valerie J. Damore of Cumru Township and Michael D. Frees of Bolingbrook, IL.  Also surviving...

Delvin “Jay” Slichter, 89, of Wernersville, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy B. (Bender) Slichter. Born in Cedar Top, he was the son of the late Melvin H. and Cyloma (Ludwig) Slichter. Jay was a graduate of the former Mohnton High School and the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War.  He was employed as a toolmaker for A.T. &...

Shirley J. Kachel, 79, of Brecknock Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Highlands in Wyomissing. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel L. and Ida M. (Geiger) Kachel. Shirley was a 1958 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  She started working for Berks County Trust Company, now Wells Fargo, retiring in 1996.   She was a member of Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was an active member volunteering on various...

Mr. Michael K. Wanner, Sr. 68, of Robeson Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Eileen L. (Leach) Wanner. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Floyd R. and Virginia F. (Lutz) Wanner. Michael was a 1969 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and attended Kutztown University.  He was a longtime Manager for Sears Department Stores.  He was also employed by the Floyd R. Wanner and Son Rug Cleaning of Cumru Twp.  He studied the...

Richard A. Springer, 99, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn A. (Shiner) Springer who passed away in 1983. Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Paul W. and Edna L. (Umbenhauser) Springer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during W.W. II.  Richard retired on January 1, 1984 after 26 years of service as Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation for the Governor Mifflin School...

Mr. Donald T. Harkness, 94, of Shillington, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Mifflin Center. He was the widower of Edwina M. (Ricker) Harkness. Donald was a self employed TV Repair man.   A private burial will be held at Greenland Cemetery in Lansdale, PA.