Fay Pauline Readinger, 93 of Reading, passed away October 26, 2021 in Maidencreek Place with her loving family by her side. Born in Rehrersburg, PA on October 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Daniel and Annie Barbara (Wolf) Marburger.  Fay was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, roller skating, crocheting, puzzles, word searches, singing and baking.  She is survived by her seven children; Linda D., wife of Charles Boegner of...

Joyce M. Kemp, 93, formerly of Kutztown, passed away peacefully October 25, 2021 in the Topton Lutheran Home. She was the wife of the late Wayne T. Kemp. Born January 10, 1928 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Myrtle F. (Dietrich) Parker. Joyce worked as an RN and was a member of St. Paul’s UCC in Kutztown. She enjoyed Bingo, gardening, cooking for family, watching baseball (especially the Mets and Orioles) and loved baking for special events. She also...

Gerard “Jerry” Mahon, 75 years of age, passed away on October 23, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Lahm) Mahon, whom he married August 16, 1969.  He and his wife moved to East Stroudsburg 25 years ago and also lived in New Jersey for many years. Born in Scranton, Pa., on August 28, 1946, he was a son of the late William H., and Irene (Costello) Mahon. Jerry was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict...

Sadie Brooke Kelchner, passed peacefully in the arms of her parents on October 21, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. She was born at 10:51 p.m. and went to her heavenly home just an hour later the same day. She was the daughter of Mitchell and Kate (Updegrave) Kelchner. Surviving are her siblings: Annie and Jordie Kelchner. Paternal Grandparents Ronald and Barbara (Groff) Kelchner of Oley Township Maternal Grandparents: Gregory and Michele (Duplak) Updegrave of Ruscombmanor...

Diane Marie Asselin Jones, 80, of Oley, passed away in Reading Hospital on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the loving wife of Larry Jones for 46 years until his death in 2009. Diane is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Jones) Sica, wife of Robert Sica, of Kutztown, PA, her son David Jones of Oley, PA, and beloved grandchildren Calder Doran Jones, Olivia Sica, Ide Doran Jones, and Elise Sica. Born in Detroit MI, Diane is the daughter of the late...

Roger H. Rohrbach, 82, of Bechtelsville, passed away at Reading Hospital on October 18, 2021. Roger was the loving husband of Jean B. (Weil) Rohrbach until her passing in 2015.  Born in Oley, he was the son of Webster Rohrbach and Helen (Herbein) Rohrbach.  Roger was a general laborer who knew how to fix it all.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to visit the mountains. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Oley Valley Hunting Club. He also found joy in...

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Lord called Clyde Richard Snyder home. Clyde, of Wyomissing, was born November 2, 1946 to Lloyd Alvin Snyder and Louise Kathryn (Mack) Snyder, both deceased. He was a 1964 Reading High School graduate. Following high school, Clyde served our country by enlisting in the US Navy. After his discharge, he continued his education at Albright College, majoring in accounting. In 1972 he was awarded the John A. Beard award at the Reading Chapter, National Assn. of...

Anna Kay Seaman, 79, of Sacred Heart Villa, Muhlenberg Township and formerly of Locust Street, Reading, died October 16, 2021 in Berks Heim, Bern Township, where she had been a guest for three weeks.  Born in Reading, PA on October 28, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence S., and Mary Margaret (Klein) Seaman.  She was a 1959 graduate of Central Catholic High School.  Anna loved her church and faithfully attended St. Joseph R.C. Church, Reading almost her...

Rose Marie DiBenedetto, 93, of Fleetwood passed away October 16, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of former Reading council member Ronald  Eugene DiBenedetto, who passed away in 2002. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Constantino) Sottasanti.  Rose was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Reading and a Spartaco member.  She loved to cook, trips to Atlantic City where she loved to play slots. She also loved bingo...

Willard Burton Hafer, 91, of Oley, died October 15, 2021 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township.  He was the husband of Anna Larue (Cleaver) Hafer to whom he was married 65 years on April 14, 1956.    Born on the family farm in Exeter Township, PA on July 24, 1930, he was a son of the late Mahlon L., and Arlene (Merkel) Hafer.  Willard attended Exeter High School.  He was a member of Frieden’s United Church of Christ, Oley.  Willard was...