All Obituaries

Bruce A. Martin, age 51, of Myerstown passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.   Born in West Reading on May 8, 1969 the son of the late Charles Z. and Nellie Mae (Schreiber) Martin.   He was a former member of Zion U.C.C., Womelsdorf, and a member of the Womelsdorf Fire Company Social Quarters.  He enjoyed going to auctions and will be remembered by all for his kindness.   Bruce last worked as an associate at...

Peace has come at last!   Nancy A. Ludwig, age 89, of Wernersville, PA and formerly of Robesonia, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.   She was the loving wife of William L. Ludwig. On May 2, 2020, they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.   Born in Ephrata, PA on July 8, 1930, Nancy was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Edna (nee ' Weinhold) Sprecher.   She was a 1948 graduate of Robesonia High...

Evelyn M. Shaulis, age 95, of Reading passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Berkshire Center in Exeter. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Shaulis. Born in Alburtis on December 30, 1924 a daughter of the late Robert and Elda (Hoffman) Light. She is survived by eight children, Sharon Wagner, Warren Schultz, Donna Mayer, Vicky Shaulis, Kathy Gogluizza, Joseph Shaulis, Albert Albertus, and Robert Shaulis; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death...

Joseph J. Wentzel, age 44, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.   He was the husband of Sonya M. (Thorpe) Wentzel.   Born in Reading on May 7, 1976 a son of John Wentzel and the late Lana Wentzel.   He was a 1994 graduate of Daniel Boone High School.   He served in the United States Army.   Joseph was last working at Bachman’s Roofing in Wernersville.   He enjoyed hiking with his children, hunting, fishing, race car driving, and motorcycle...

John Charles Kissling, 77, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the morning hours, Sunday, May 17, 2020, of natural causes, in his residence. For 55 years, he was the husband of Alice E. (nee’ Hays) Kissling, to whom he married May 16, 1965.  Born August 27, 1942, in Mt. Pleasant, he was a son of the late John Jacob & Adaline R. (nee’ Good) Kissling. John was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf, and was also a member of the choir.  He had also proudly...

Larry E. Brossman, age 72, formerly of Wernersville passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 while residing at the Mifflin Center in Shillington. Born in Reading on April 4, 1948 a son of the late Elwood and Susan (Althouse) Brossman. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Alaska from 1968 to 1970. Larry worked at Kasprowicz Band Instrument Repair most of his working career. He is survived by his daughter, Tina L. wife of Andrew George; two...

James J. Yeakel, Sr., age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home in Reading. He was born on December 31, 1948 in Reading to Frances and James W. Yeakel. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School, class of 1966.  He also attended Penn State University to study engineering.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University. Jim was a steel laborer for 10 years and a member of the United Steel Workers Union.  As a former Eagle Scout,...

Dion Paul Witmer, 57, of Womelsdorf, passed away Sunday May 10, 2020, in his residence. Born March 30, 1963, he was a son of the late Paul B. Witmer, and June M. (nee’ Saul) Witmer, Robesonia. He was a 1981 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, and was a graduate of DeVry Institute. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings: Dale A. (Tammy) Witmer, Wernersville, & Dean R. (Valarie) Witmer, Stouchsburg, and a number of nieces Courtney, Casey, Alanna, Morgan and...

The Rev. Loretta May Witmer Roberts, 81, passed away in the early morning hours, Thursday, May 7, 2020, in her residence at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville. She was the widow of the late Charles L. Roberts. Born May 11, 1938, in Sunbury, Northumberland Co., she was the daughter of the late John A. & Arlie L. (Bingaman) Witmer. Loretta dedicated her life to community service and profoundly impacted the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.  She was a staunch advocate...

Clark G. Hoover, 83, of  Womelsdorf passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.      He was the loving husband of almost 60 years to Jane F. (Sharp) Hoover.      Born in Robesonia on June 29, 1936, a son of late Alvin and Miriam (Schenck) Hoover.      Clark served in the United States Army Air Corp during the Korean War conflict as a Scout Helicopter Crew Chief. Clark was self-employed most of his  ...