Kathryn S. (Selig) Miller, 91, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Berks Heim Home where she had been a guest. She was the husband of Richard G. Miller who died on April 15, 1995. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Merlie S. (Snyder) Selig. Kathryn was a homemaker.  She was a lover of all animals.  Kass enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden and flowers.  Surviving is a son, Dale J., husband of Debra A. Miller of West Reading; a...

Sharon L. (Mohn) Frymoyer, 70, of Kenhorst, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the devoted and loving wife of Barry G. Frymoyer. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy (Knepp) Mohn. Sharon was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  She last worked at the ageless Harmony Adult Care in Sinking Spring.  Prior to that, she was employed at Berks Heim. She was a member of One United Church of Christ in...

June C. (Watts) Shirk, 99, of Mohnton, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Berkshire Center in Exeter Twp. She was the widow of Homer D. Shirk who passed away in 1984. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John S. Watts, Sr. and Rosa L. (Thomas) Watts. June worked at the Bonded Knit building of the former William G. Leininger Knitting Company in Mohnton for more than 27 years.   She was an accomplished seamstress all of her life, creating beautiful clothing...

Charles Jeremiah “Jerry” Brendel, 80 of Robesonia, passed away on Friday May 29, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Nancy L. (Mentzer) Brendel. Born in Wernersville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Garion and Helen (Weinhold) Brendel. Jerry was an Army veteran serving in Korea from 1966 – 68. He was employed as a Diesel Mechanic at many businesses in his career, retiring from CarTech. He enjoyed working with his hands, being ornery, and spending time at...

Corinne Ruth (Matz) Hersh, passed on to her eternal after life with Jesus Christ on May 28, 2020. Corinne loved nature, especially taking in animals with disabilities, giving them a loving home until they died. Corinne suffered for many years with complications from many surgeries, kidney dialysis, and diabetes. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by two sons, Paul and Brian and two stepchildren, Heather and Shawn who are the children of Corinne's husband...

Nathan E. Graeff, 43, of West Reading, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home of natural causes.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Cheryl and Scott Hagenman.  Nathan graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1995.  He was a self employed painter and avid New York Giants fan. Surviving are two daughters; Taylor Santiago and Nicole Graeff; a son Nathan Graeff; a brother Matthew Graeff, and Nate’s girlfriend, Madalyn Torres. Relatives and Friends...

Mrs. Adelaide D. (Swoboda) Schwartz, 93, of Kenhorst, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Berks Heim in Bern Twp. She was the widow of Robert H. Schwartz who died on July 15, 1989. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Sara G. (Roberts) Swoboda. She was employed at the former Kelray Knitting Mills in West Reading as a sewing machine operator.  Later she worked at the Cacoosing Animal Hospital in Wernersville as a Veterinarian Assistant.  She...

Kandy with a “K” Allison Merkel died May 20, 2020 at the Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. Born February 6, 1976 to Frederick and Harriet Merkel, Kandy was a vibrant and loving person.  Her infectious smile and kind heart were undeniable, as well as her love for her pen collection, the color purple, getting her nails done and “The King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley.   A graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, Kandy spent her adulthood working at...

Sophia Garren passed away on May 19th at her residence at Phoebe Berks Gardens, just shy of her 96th birthday.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 31st, 1924 to Wypkje Bakker nee Van Der Heide and Hendrik Bakker.  She was raised in Glenwood Illinois and married Robert Douglas Garren in 1947.  Sophie and Bob moved to Pennsylvania in 1948 and raised their twin daughters in Levittown, Bucks County. Prior to relocating to Pennsylvania when her husband was transferred to...

Linda Ann (Asher) Werner, 77, of Shillington, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Mifflin Center. She was the widow of Walter C. Werner who died on August 25, 2006. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Betty J. (Epler) Harding. Linda was a graduate of the Reading High School.  She worked at the Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown.  She enjoyed visiting the casinos.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are children, Walter...