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.
Connie Himmelreich Leesport
Connie L. (Witman) Himmelreich, 61, passed away, Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, in her Leesport residence.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Ricky Himmelreich
Connie was born May 10th, 1962, in Pottsville, PA.
She was a graduate of Fleetwood High School.
Connie worked as a PCA Unit Clerk for 36 years at Reading Hospital - Tower Health.
She was an excellent caregiver and was very involved with Reading Hospital. Connie loved her animals and shoes. She could make an excellent...
Connie L. (Witman) Himmelreich, 61, passed away, Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, in her Leesport residence.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Ricky Himmelreich
Connie was born May...
Jacqueline L. Bowman, 78 of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Ronald L. Bowman and they were married for 57 years.
Born February 15, 1945, in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence V. and Josephine T. (Gattone) Wells.
She was a 1963 graduate of Reading High School.
Jacqueline was employed as a secretary for Wyomissing School District, Boscov’s Credit Office and worked part time for DMS...
Jacqueline L. Bowman, 78 of Wyomissing passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Ronald L. Bowman and they were married for 57 years.
Born February 15,...
Lytton Clower Davis, 84, of Boyertown passed away May 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Mary Lee (Faherty) Davis.
Born July 15, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Meredith W. and Eleanor Davis.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, Tour of Duty in Korea.
Lytton and his wife were the owners of American Floral Connection for 30 years. He was also employed by Al Million Auto Body, Wilson...
Lytton Clower Davis, 84, of Boyertown passed away May 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Mary Lee (Faherty) Davis.
Born July 15, 1938 in...
Cheryl Lynn Palmer, 70, of Richland, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Garden of Stevens, Lancaster County.
She was the widow of Mark Palmer.
Born April 3, 1953, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Paul Bleiler, Jr. and Carol E. (Shade) Bleiler.
She was employed as a bus driver with Barta Transportation for 33 years.
God was the center of her life. She was an animal lover, passionate about horses. She also enjoyed antiquing, attending rodeos when she was younger and talking politics....
Cheryl Lynn Palmer, 70, of Richland, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Garden of Stevens, Lancaster County.
She was the widow of Mark Palmer.
Born April 3, 1953, in Reading, she was a daughter of...
Richard Lee Cummings, 74 of Reading passed away May 19, 2023 in Penn State St. Joseph.
He was the husband of the late Linda Jean (Carlson) Cummings.
He was a welder by trade working for numerous companies in the area.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his two daughters: Ginger L., wife of Mark Bailey of Reading and Candy L, wife of Aaron Taddeo of Reading.
Grandchildren: Jaden Liberty Bailey and Keagen L.J. Bailey...
Richard Lee Cummings, 74 of Reading passed away May 19, 2023 in Penn State St. Joseph.
He was the husband of the late Linda Jean (Carlson) Cummings.
He was a welder by trade working for...
Mary June Spatz passed away Friday, May 19 th following an illness. Born in 1932 in Chester County, PA to
the late Sterlin and Edna Henley, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Spatz, sister Sylvia,
and brothers Arlyss and Rudy. Mary is survived by her sisters Arlene, Margaret, and Marjorie, brother
Earl, daughter Deanna Heathcote, wife of Alan Heathcote, son Jeffrey Spatz, husband of Kelly Spatz, and
grandchildren Ryan Heathcote, husband of Elizabeth Heathcote, Erik Heathcote,...
Mary June Spatz passed away Friday, May 19 th following an illness. Born in 1932 in Chester County, PA to
the late Sterlin and Edna Henley, Mary was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Spatz,...
Thomas Lee Hoffman, 53, of Temple, died very unexpectedly on May 19, 2023. He was a man with a heart of gold.
The loving husband of Stefania (Candelori) Hoffman, they would have been married 25 years in November.
Born February 1, 1970, in Reading, he was a son of the late LeRoy Franklin Hoffman and Linda Rea (Messner) Firus, wife of the late Ewald Firus.
Tom was a 1989 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School.
He proudly served his...
Thomas Lee Hoffman, 53, of Temple, died very unexpectedly on May 19, 2023. He was a man with a heart of gold.
The loving husband of Stefania (Candelori) Hoffman, they...
Karl-Heinz Leuffen (88), of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on May 17, 2023 at The Highlands at Wyomissing, surrounded by family.
Karl was born in New York City on May 30, 1934 to the late Karl Johann and Anna Louise (Moritz) Leuffen.
He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College where he was captain of the soccer team and a proud member of Chi Phi fraternity.
He had a successful 37-year career with J.C. Penney Co., retiring as Store Manager in 1995 in Reading, PA.
Throughout his...
Karl-Heinz Leuffen (88), of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on May 17, 2023 at The Highlands at Wyomissing, surrounded by family.
Karl was born in New York City on May 30, 1934 to the late Karl...
Dr. James William Schweiger, 93, formerly of The Heritage at Green Hills, died May 17, 2023 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Amity Township.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne McGlone (Lalor) Schweiger who died October 17, 1975, and by his second wife, Joyce Laura (Fink) Schweiger who died August 19, 2009.
Born October 13, 1929, in Osage, IA, he was a son of the late William Paul and Louise (Weber) Schweiger.
James was a 1947 graduate of Osage High School. He then...
Dr. James William Schweiger, 93, formerly of The Heritage at Green Hills, died May 17, 2023 at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Amity Township.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne...
Sandra Miller Topton
Sandra Ann "Cookie" Miller, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton, where she resided since 2015.
Born January 18th ,1942, in Rockland Township, Sandra was the daughter of the late Earl Paul and Sallie Anna "Gannie" (Breidegam) Sanders. She was the widow of Robert Walter Miller who she married February 6th, 1960.
Sandra was a 1959 graduate of Brandywine High School.
She was a member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, Dryville.
Sandra...
Sandra Ann "Cookie" Miller, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at The Lutheran Home at Topton, where she resided since 2015.
Born January 18th ,1942, in Rockland Township,...
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