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.
Linda Dondore Temple
Linda Lee Dondore, 73, of Temple, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence.
Born December 7, 1952, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard Dondore and Dolores (Gruver) Dondore.
Linda was a 1970 graduate of Muhlenberg High School and later attended Alvernia for two years. She was employed by Glidden paints as an accountant from 1971 to 2008.
Animals held a special place inLinda’s heart. Throughout her life she had a number of cats and ...
Linda Lee Dondore, 73, of Temple, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence.
Born December 7, 1952, in West Reading, she was the daughter of the late Richard Dondore and Dolores ...
Jesus Romero Reading
Jesús Romero Leco, de 63 años, residente de Reading, falleció el 10 de junio de 2026 en Penn State Health – St. Joseph, Bern Township.
Fue el amado esposo de Rosa María (Guerrero) Romero, con quien contrajo matrimonio el 15 de mayo de 1989.
Nació el 14 de abril de 1963 en Cheran, Michoacán, México, hijo de Tomás Romero y María de la Luz (Leco) Romero, también de Cheran, Michoacán. Fue uno de doce ...
Jesús Romero Leco, de 63 años, residente de Reading, falleció el 10 de junio de 2026 en Penn State Health – St. Joseph, Bern Township.
Fue el amado esposo de Rosa ...
Wesley Goss Temple
Wesley Goss, 79, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Linda Goss who he shared 55 years of a happy marriage with.
Born May 20, 1947 in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Wesley E. Goss and Fern (Gehris) Goss.
Wes graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 1967 and then enlisted into the army to honorably serve his county during the Vietnam War. He served in the infantry unit from 1968 and 1969. Wes ...
Wesley Goss, 79, of Temple, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Reading Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Linda Goss who he shared 55 years of a happy marriage ...
Terry M. "Tip" Heffner, Sr. Temple
Terry Marshall “Tip” Heffner, Sr., 90, of Temple, died June 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Judith Ann (Hartberger) Heffner, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born August 20, 1935, in Reading, he was a son of the late John Marshall and Lyndall Marie (Rice) Heffner.
Tip was a 1953 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army for two years.
He was employed as a truck driver with ...
Terry Marshall “Tip” Heffner, Sr., 90, of Temple, died June 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Judith Ann (Hartberger) Heffner, with whom he shared ...
Mariano "Sonny" Gaspari Muhlenberg Township, PA
Mariano J. Gaspari, known to most as “Sonny,” passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA.
He was the widower of Christina Louise “Tina” (Koch) Gaspari, whom he married on October 13, 1962.
Born September 2, 1941, in Reading, he was a son of the late Emidio and Anna (Raffanelli) Gaspari.
Sonny was a faithful member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hyde Park. He proudly served his country in the United ...
Mariano J. Gaspari, known to most as “Sonny,” passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA.
He was the widower of Christina Louise ...
Mary Stufflet Reading
Mary Jane Stufflet, 94, of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Berks Heim Nursing Home.
Born January 6, 1932, and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry Borrell and Mabel (Schlappig) Borrell.
Mary attended Reading High School up until 10th grade and then got a job in order to help provide for her family. She was employed by Astor Knitting Mills and Narrow Fabrics Industries as a seamstress.
In Mary’s free time she enjoyed knitting ...
Mary Jane Stufflet, 94, of Reading, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Berks Heim Nursing Home.
Born January 6, 1932, and raised in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Harry ...
John Vaccaro Reading
John Keith Vaccaro, 65, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his residence.
Born February 9, 1961, in Reading, PA he was the son of John Vaccaro and Geraldine Wingingroth.
John graduated from Reading Highschool and then went on to work for the city of Reading as a landscaper. He loved to stay active and one of his passions was going to the gym and lifting weights.
He is survived by his wife of common law marriage, Linda Ostrowski, who ...
John Keith Vaccaro, 65, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his residence.
Born February 9, 1961, in Reading, PA he was the son of John Vaccaro and Geraldine ...
Brian Newman, 82, died June 2, 2026 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Patricia A. (Wanitzky) Newman, with whom he shared almost 64 years of marriage.
Born December 12, 1943, Brian was born in Baltimore, MD.
Brian was a 1961 graduate of Brandywine High School. He furthered his education at Penn State University, State College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1965, and his master’s degree in 1967.
He was employed as a ...
Brian Newman, 82, died June 2, 2026 in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Patricia A. (Wanitzky) Newman, with whom he shared almost 64 years of marriage.
Born ...
Joan Henry Reading
Joan Marie Henry, 89, of Reading, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Francis Home surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the love of her life, Donald J. Henry who passed away in 1994.
Born August 27, 1936, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Hunter and Minerva (Kehs) Pittenger.
Joan was a 1954 graduate of Reading High School. During her time in high school she was a member of the Kenhorst Drum Corp. After graduating Joan spent many years ...
Joan Marie Henry, 89, of Reading, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Francis Home surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the love of her life, Donald J. Henry who passed away ...
Shirley Rollman Douglass Township, PA
Shirley Ann Rollman, 79, of Douglass Township, Berks County, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1946, she was a daughter of the late George A. and Loretta May (Sibbrel) Behrle. She attended Oley Valley High School.
Shirley was employed for a number of years as a cashier with Weis Markets, Pennsburg, and also worked for Ames Department Store in Pennsburg. She later worked for 10 years ...
Shirley Ann Rollman, 79, of Douglass Township, Berks County, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on ...
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