Recent Local Obituaries
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Below is a listing of all of our recent local obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.
Please browse below to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime.
Samuel Henry Moatz, 88 of Reading, passed away November 25, 2023 at Manor at Market Square.
He was the husband of the late Ruth Mary (Kantner) Moatz, who passed away in 2013.
Born June 28, 1935, in Lyons, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Nathan and Elda (Weidner) Moatz.
Samuel was employed by NGK Metals as a plumber. He and his late wife lived in Rehoboth Beach after retirement for 14 years.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Samuel was a member of American...
Samuel Henry Moatz, 88 of Reading, passed away November 25, 2023 at Manor at Market Square.
He was the husband of the late Ruth Mary (Kantner) Moatz, who passed away in 2013.
Born June 28, 1935,...
Patricia Jaworski-Lewis Temple
Patricia A. (Schlenner) Jaworski-Lewis, 83, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at Reading Hospital - Tower Health.
She was the beloved wife of George N. Lewis.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Beitler) Schlenner.
Patricia was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High School and earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood from Reading Area Community College.
She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church.
Patricia was employed at and retired...
Patricia A. (Schlenner) Jaworski-Lewis, 83, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at Reading Hospital - Tower Health.
She was the beloved wife of George N. Lewis.
Born in...
Richard Snyder, Sr. Fleetwood
Richard Nolan Snyder, Sr., 70, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday morning in his son's Hanover residence.
Born in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene William and Alice Virginia (Rosier) Snyder.
Richard was a 1972 graduate of Hereford High School.
He was the owner/operator of his own trucking company, never retiring.
Richard was always and hard worker, last working up until October 25th, 2023. He loved his cars and trucks along with his yellow t-shirts. In the...
Richard Nolan Snyder, Sr., 70, of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday morning in his son's Hanover residence.
Born in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene William and...
Maxine Gale (Weaver) Heller, 70, died November 21, 2023 in her Tilden Township residence.
Born August 1, 1953 in Reading Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Virginia S. (Bowman) Weaver.
She attended Muhlenberg High School and graduated from Reading High School in 1971. She is also a 1996 graduate from Reading Area Community College, where she earned her nursing degree.
Maxine was first employed as a CNA, certified nursing assistant at Berks Heim until opening her beauty...
Maxine Gale (Weaver) Heller, 70, died November 21, 2023 in her Tilden Township residence.
Born August 1, 1953 in Reading Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Robert G. and Virginia S....
Lemoine Daniel Keiper, Jr., 99, formerly of Laureldale, died November 17, 2023 in Mennonite Home Communities, Manheim Township, Lancaster County.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred L. (Royal) Keiper and by his second wife, Mary Alice (Dietz) Keiper.
Born September 22, 1924, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Lemoine D. Keiper Sr., and Clara E. (Melcher) Keiper.
Lemoine was a 1942 graduate of Allentown High School.
He was a United...
Lemoine Daniel Keiper, Jr., 99, formerly of Laureldale, died November 17, 2023 in Mennonite Home Communities, Manheim Township, Lancaster County.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred L....
Jeffrey Allen Chubb, 67 of Fleetwood, passed away November 16, 2023 in his Ruscombmanor Township home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Carolann (Berndt) Chubb, whom he married June 29, 1985.
Born May 2, 1956 in West Reading, PA, he was the son of Dolores Mae (Schittler) Chubb of Fleetwood, and the late John Richard Chubb, Sr.
He was a 1974 Oley Valley High School graduate.
Jeffrey was employed as a welder with Pinnacle in Oley, Dana Corporation, Reading and lastly...
Jeffrey Allen Chubb, 67 of Fleetwood, passed away November 16, 2023 in his Ruscombmanor Township home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Carolann (Berndt) Chubb, whom he...
Cuthbert Lee Thompson, 92, of Temple, PA, died November 13, 2023 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
He was the widower of Ouida-Marie (Kutz) Thompson, who died October 3, 2022.
Born November 9, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Dr. Morris H., and Elizabeth P. (Settle) Thompson.
Cuthbert Lee was a 1950 graduate of Kentucky Military Institute and a 1954 graduate of Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky.
He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale.
Cuthbert...
Cuthbert Lee Thompson, 92, of Temple, PA, died November 13, 2023 in Berks Heim, Bern Township.
He was the widower of Ouida-Marie (Kutz) Thompson, who died October 3, 2022.
Born November 9, 1931...
Cecelia May Traini, 95, formerly of Laureldale, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at Berks Heim. She was born on May 25 th , 1928, in West Reading, PA.
She was the daughter of the late Warren and Ella (Stetler) Gensemer.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Wife of the late Harry C. Traini, for 50 years, she is survived by her daughter Brenda L, wife of Richard L
Schrack (Myerstown) and Michael A Traini (Reading) married to Patricia S (Diehl).
She...
Cecelia May Traini, 95, formerly of Laureldale, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at Berks Heim. She was born on May 25 th , 1928, in West Reading, PA.
She was the daughter of the late...
Janis L. (Smith) Weller, 73 of Spring Township, sadly passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Highlands at Wyomissing, where she had been a resident since August.
Born in West Reading, PA on April 3, 1950. She was the daughter of the late E. George and Klara M. (Eisele) Smith. She was the loving wife of Barry L. Weller; they were married August 28, 1971 at St Johns, Reading. They recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.
Janis was a 1968 graduate of Exeter High School and a...
Janis L. (Smith) Weller, 73 of Spring Township, sadly passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Highlands at Wyomissing, where she had been a resident since August.
Born in West Reading, PA on...
Regina Margaret Yoder, 88 formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away November 9, 2023 in Chandler Regional Medical Center, Arizona.
She was the wife of the late Paul Edward Yoder, who passed away in 2019.
Born August 23, 1935 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Sypher.
Regina graduated from Central Catholic High School and was the co-founder of Mid-Atlantic Fire and Air.
She was a member of Saint Juan Diego Catholic...
Regina Margaret Yoder, 88 formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed away November 9, 2023 in Chandler Regional Medical Center, Arizona.
She was the wife of the late Paul Edward...
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