Joseph Tumminello, Sr., 93, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Lillian B. (Kautz) Tumminello, who passed away in 1996. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Consantino) Tumminello. Joseph was employed as a stone mason for 63 years.  He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.  Surviving are children, Kathleen A., wife of James Dietrich of Shillington, Joseph, Jr., husband of Marcia of...

Nancy Carol Geiss (Kundelman), widow of Lauer D. Geiss, daughter of the late Paul W., Sr. and Elizabeth (Devera) Kunkelman, passed way on Friday, May 26, 2023 at home.  She was a 1953 graduate of Reading High School.  Despite losing her husband at a young age, she lived a full and happy life.   Nancy was a member of Zion E.C. Church in Mohnton serving as Board Secretary for 40 years, taught Sunday School for over 50 years and was active in many capacities over the...

Shirley E. Brendle, 87, of Shillington passed away after a short illness Sunday, May 21, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Brendle, August 2002. Born in Mohnton, she was the daughter of the late Orrell and Annie (Schonour) Stoner.   Shirley worked at the Mohnsville Industrial Hosiery Mills in her early years and later had her own small house cleaning business.  She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mohnton.  She...

Betty M. (Rickenbach) Villforth, 99, passed away May 14, 2023 at Country Meadows.  Her husband, Richard Villforth, died November 17, 2021.  They were married 72 years. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Mayme B. (Mory) Rickenbach.  She was a 1941 graduate of Reading High School.  She attended the Helen Moore Hoffman Secretarial School for Girls and was employed by the Orphans Court of Berks County.  After marriage she devoted...

Stanley F. Redcay, Jr., 88, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Mifflin Court where he has been a guest. Born in Mohnton, he was the son of the late Stanley F., Sr. and Evelyn J. (Weik) Redcay. Stanley was in the last graduating class of the former Mohnton High School in 1953.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He was a Supervisor at Bachman Pretzel Factory for 23 years and Quinlan for 20 years and later worked at Weavers Market.  He was a member of Zion E. C....

Arlene Ethel (Smith) Richard, 95, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Richard on March 12, 2003.  Born and raised in Mohnton, she resided in the Gibraltar and Exeter areas.   Arlene was born to Harvey V. and Katie V. (Fritz) Smith on December 20, 1927.   Throughout Arlene’s years she enjoyed various activities.  She last worked at Beverley Manor Nursing Home.  She was a book keeper for a rod and gun club...

David J. Park, 88, of Brecknock Township, passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023 from complications due to Alzheimer's and after a short stay at Complete Care Berkshire. He was married to Shirley A. (Stauffer) Park for 67 years. Born in Cumru Township, he was the son of the late John S. Park and Emma E. (Craley) Park.  After graduating from the former Mohnton High School in 1952 he joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel at the former...

Robert L. Goldsborough, Sr., 80, of Shillington, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was the husband of Virginia E. “Ginny” (Reinert) Goldsborough who died in 2019, and Betty Lou (Styer) Goldsborough who died in 1974. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. and Evelyn (Barrell) Goldsborough.  He was a graduate of Gov. Mifflin High School.  He was an independent Truck Driver.  Robert was a skilled drywaller, plumber,...

Trevor W. Brendel, 44, of Robesonia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bern twp. Born in Reading, he was the son of Nancy L. (Mentzer) Brendel of Robesonia and the late Charles J. Brendel. Trevor was a 1998 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and a 1999 graduate of Wyomissing Technical Institute.  He was once employed by L.S.R. of Leesport, Ashley Furniture of Leesport but most recently working for Clover Farms as a Diesel Mechanic until last...

Betty Jo (Springer) Reinoehl, 84, of Shillington, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Celebration Villa in Exeter Twp. where she was a guest. She married Curtis A. Reinoehl on May 24, 1958 at Christ “Yocom’s” Church in Grill, celebrating over 52 years of marriage until his passing on October 13, 2010. Born in Masontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Elizabeth R. (Bowers) Springer. Betty was a 1956 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School...