Robert H. Miller, Sr., 70, Mohnton, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his home. Born on December 2, 1949 in Reading, he was the son of the late Harvey R. Miller and Edithmae R. (Seidel) Smith. He was the widower of Karen L. Miller. Robert was a 1969 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  He worked as a mechanic for  Piazza Honda in Reading for more than 20 years and Roger’s Garage in Mohnton for nine years.  He is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during...

Theresa S. (Ernst) Zatratz, 75, of Mohnton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph Zatratz for 52 years. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Stella (Alexander) Ernst. Theresa was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School.  After high school she worked briefly before getting married.  She spent most of her time being a devoted mother to her children and later, grandchildren.  As her children became...

Mr. Jay A. Price, 82, of Wyndmoor, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Springfield Senior Living. Born in Port Jervis, N.Y., he was the son of the late Rev. Paul Price and Mabel (Preeter) Price. Jay was a graduate of the Governor Mifflin High School and attended Albright College.  He worked for Trans World Airline from 1958 to 1995 and at Mercy Health System from 2001 to 2014.  Jay is a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Jay was a 69 year member of Calvary United Methodist...

Patricia A. (Aldinger) Hoyer, 78, Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry Aldinger and Dorothy (Schwambach) Aldinger Speck. She was the longtime companion of David W. Brendle. Patricia retired from the Dolphin Corporation.  She loved solving crossword puzzles and was active in overseeing the welfare of the neighborhood. Surviving are children:  Adam Hoyer of Reading; Beverly Laffery,...

Dale L. Drake, Sr., 79, formerly of Pottstown, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his residence in Mohnton where he has lived for the past two years. He was the husband of Cherolyn K. (Gilbert) Drake. He was the son of the late J. Lloyd and Kate (Parrish) Drake. Dale was a graduate of Ursinus College with a B.A. Degree in Accounting.  He was the owner of Drake & Company Accounting Services in Pottstown until his retirement.  He was a current member of the Wyomissing...

Ryan P. Wood-Cheeseman, 30, of Reading has passed away on December 9th, 2019. He was born in Reading to Leuvyone Sue Race and Larry Wood on 12/23/1988. He attended Governor Mifflin until 2006. Throughout his years at school he was involved in multiple athletic sports, was friends to many, always the jokester and the life of the party. Ryan is survived by his parents, Leuvyone Sue Race and Larry Wood; grandmother Emma Davis; siblings Bobbi Donofrio, Chris Jackson, and Elizabeth Brendle,...

Timothy James O’Rourke, “Cowboy”, 68, of Cumru Twp., passed away December 8th, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. Tim was an honest man that loved hard and never quit. Tim was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Richard O’Rourke (proceeded in death) and Lorraine O’Rourke. He was raised in Temple before faithfully serving his Country in the United States Army, 25th Infantry Division. He served in Vietnam from...

Beth Ann (Thomas) Resneck, 56, of Flying Hills, Berks County, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the wife of Matthew A. Resneck. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Helen M. (Yarrish) Thomas. Beth was a 1981 Graduate of the Pottsville Area High School and a 1983 graduate of Schuylkill AVTS Practical Nursing Program.  She was a 1988 graduate of the California College of Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy Program. ...

Cole A. Jenks, 30, of Spring Twp., passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at home.  Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Jeffrey J. Jenks and Stacey L. (Morgan) Shimp. Cole was a 2007 graduate of Garden Spot High School where he attended Brownstown Vo-tech.   Following graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corp. serving two tours.  Following his honorable discharge he was employed at Snavelys Mill, Inc. in Lititz.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved...

Darla Joy Gurtowski, was called home by God to be with him on Monday, November 25, 2019 at the Reading Hospital, where she was born just five days earlier. She is survived by her parents, David and Janine Gurtowski, and her twin sister. Funeral Service and Interment will be private.