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.,...

Kyle Nathan Rhoads, age 40, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born February 27, 1979 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  Kyle was a graduate of Boyertown Area High School.  He worked as a Document Imaging Clerk for National Penn Bank and Hancock Bank for 15 years. He was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan, he also enjoyed puzzles and word searches. Kyle was survived by his parents, Gary and Stephanie Rhoads; his siblings, Tara Ladner (Spouse- Kendall...

Dorothy R. “Dottie” (Seltzer) Crosby, 90, formerly of Exeter Twp., passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Phoebe Berks where she has been a guest for the past two years. She was the widow of Charles H. Crosby. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Nellie (Bartsch) Seltzer. She was a graduate of Reading High School where she was Drum Major for the band.  She retired from Carpenter Technology after working as a secretary and in the Human Resources...

Emma Elizabeth (Moyer) Gebhart, 86, of Brecknock Twp., peacefully passed away at home on her birthday, Friday, June 28, 2019, with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife of Floyd E. Gebhart with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel (Witman) Moyer. She was the longtime secretary for Gebhart’s Floor Covering.  She was a member at various social clubs and enjoyed meeting friends there. She loved to knit,...

Ellen V. (Kline) DeBiec, 96, formerly of Mohnton, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Laurel Center in Hamburg. She was the widow of Stanley H. DeBiec who died on April 20, 1996. Born in Blandon, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Weidner) Kline. She is survived by one daughter, Susan E. Heister of Mohrsville, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A private Memorial Service will be held with Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

William O’Brien, 75, of Leesport, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at home. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late John and Shirley (Ansbach) O’Brien. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He retired from Karetas Foods, Inc. in Reading where he was employed as a truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and watching racing.  He was a former member of the Minersville V.F.W. Surviving are sons, Daniel E. Sr., husband of...

Dale L. Kendall, 75, of Mohnton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Killian) Kendall for 55 years. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lewis and Miriam (Hill) Kendall. Dale was a 1961 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. After graduation, he entered the plumbing apprentice program at Vo-tech. He started to work at Lincoln Plumbing and Heatingin Reading where he received his Journeyman license and...

  Thomas Stover DeLong, 98, of Sinking Spring, passed away peacefully in his apartment at Keystone Villa of Ephrata May 29, 2019. He was the devoted and loving husband of almost 68 years of Ann (VanOrder) DeLong.  Born in Burlington, Iowa on February 4, 1921, Tom was the son of the late Charles Aubrey and Mary Eve (Hassinger) DeLong, who moved to the Forester’s Cottage at Nolde Forest, Cumru Township when Tom was a youngster. He is a 1939 graduate of Shillington High School...

Betty V. Sweitzer, 89, formerly of Brecknock Twp., Lancaster County, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Ephrata Hospital. Born in Cumru Twp., she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Edna (Eckenroth) Mohn. She was the widow of Walter W. Sweitzer. She is survived by one brother, Merlin Mohn of Reinholds.  She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother. A private graveside service will be held at Bowmansville Union Cemetery.