Ruth C. Smith, 92 of Alsace Township, passed away January 17, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Smith, Sr., who passed away in 1995.  Born October 10, 1928 in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Nein) Ache.  Ruth is a graduate of Reading High School and worked in the district for 15 years as a hall monitor.  She enjoyed Bingo on Saturday nights and was an avid word...

Chester Henry Stankiewicz, Jr., 76, died January 13, 2021 in his Robeson Township residence. Born January 25, 1944 in Reading, PA, he was a son of the late Chester H. Sr., and Ruth Irma (Blessing) Stankiewicz. He was the widower of Donna (Levan) Stankiewicz (1948 – 2012). Chester is survived by two daughters: Tami J., wife of Mark Young and Ann M. Rivera, all of Shillington and three stepchildren: Charles L. Huyett III of Robeson Township; Deniaele, widow of Lou Hag and Douglass,...

Wilbur K. Dornes,94, of Temple, passed away in Berks Heim on January 12, 2021. He was reunited in heaven with his loving wife of 72 years, Sarah Ina Dornes, who passed away in 2019. Born February 6, 1926 in Reading, he was the son of the late Wilbur Samuel and Anna Florence (Albert) Dornes. Wilbur was a 1944 graduate of Reading High School and was a Welder for over 32 years retiring from The Dana Corporation in 1981. He proudly served in the United States Army for peacetime occupational...

Lynwood “Slime” Roy Weil, 73, of Amity Township, died January 9, 2021 in Pottstown Hospital. He was the husband of Joan Mae (Adams) Weil, whom he married June 2, 1981. Born in Pottstown Hospital on July 10, 1947, he was a son of the late Donald Roy Weil and Pearl Marguerite (Wert) Weil. He was a 1966 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Lynwood was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Douglassville. He was employed 13 years as a laborer with Firestone Tire...

Michael Joseph Heller, 56, died January 8, 2021, at 5:15 p.m., in his Muhlenberg Township residence, surrounded by his loving wife, Lisa, and his two youngest sons, Austin and Tyler. He was the loving husband of Lisa Marie (Yeager) Heller, with whom he shared 15 ½ years of marriage.  They celebrated 20 years together on January 7th. Born, in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph G. and Victoria A. (Mauger) Heller. Mike was employed as a truck driver for 36 years, having...

Fern H. (Stitzer) Yorgey, 92, Ruscombmanor Twp, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Savior, Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late R. Gordon Yorgey, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her sister Bettye A. Wegman. Born in Oley, Pennsylvania, on November 27, 1928, she was the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Mathias) Stitzer. Fern graduated from Oley Valley High School in 1946 and was an active member in numerous ministries of...

Sanford Albert Smith, 71, of Reading, PA passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 2021 at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church (220 Main St, Blandon, PA 19510). The viewing will take place beforehand from 9:30-11 AM and the service will be followed by the burial at Forrest Hills Memorial Park in Exeter. Sanford or Sam, as many people knew him, was born July 31, 1949 in...

Frank Edward Harris, 79, of Laureldale, died January 5, 2021 at Tower Health – Reading Hospital, West Reading. He was the loving husband of Carol Ann (Stetzler) Harris, to whom he was married January 29, 1965. Born March 6, 1941, in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Frank Harris and Mary Ellen (McGovern) Harris. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963-1968. He was employed with Arrow International for 38 ½ years, retiring in...

Kerry L. Shade, 65, died, January 4, 2021 in his Pike Township residence. Born, August 29, 1955, in Reading, he was a son of the late Raymond L. Shade and D. Naomi (Mathias) Templin. He was a 1973 graduate of Oley Valley High School. Kerry was employed as a maintenance worker with First Energy for 20 years, retiring in 2018. He was a member of Oley Fire Company, Pike Township Sportsmen’s Association, and Berks Hunting Camp. Surviving is his daughter, Jennifer L. Savage; and his...

Terry P. Sheetz, 77, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully January 3, 2021 in Penn State Health State Joseph. He was the husband of the Mary Jane (Sunday) Sheetz, who passed away in 2003. Born in Reading, PA on January 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul B. and Arlene E. (Sanders) Sheetz. Terry was a 1961 graduate of Fleetwood High School and was employed for Carpenter Technology for 34 years as an inspector. He was a member of Zion Church of Hamburg and proudly served his...