All Obituaries

Susan D. Dale, 60, of Spring Twp. passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.   She was the wife of Kenneth R. Dale.   Born in Reading on February 28, 1960 a daughter of the late Thurman and Esther Lessig.   She attended Muhlenberg and Reading High Schools and Alvernia College.   Susan worked at Godiva Chocolates in Accounts Payable for many years.   In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Ariel N. wife of Nicholas...

Wesley Jason Pieters, 40, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at his residence. Born in New Brunswick, NJ on May 31, 1980 the son of Lauren A. Inman and the late Erik S. Pieters. Wesley was a Manager at Dunkin Donuts in Robesonia and most recently a Manager at Domino's Pizza in Robesonia. He previously was Manager at ShopRite stores in New Jersey. He enjoyed flying drones, playing football, listening to rock n roll music, video games, and will be fondly remembered...

Audrey M. DeBlasi, 70, of West Reading passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Reading on December 14, 1949 a daughter of the late Rose (Belles) wife of Earl Shultz and the late Leon Bailey. Audrey owned & operated Audrey’s Sandwich Shop in Reading for many years and was a Chef at numerous restaurants in the area. She enjoyed going to casinos, dancing, oldies music, talking with her bird “Pretty Boy”, her irish...

Norman L. Forry, 81, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of 51 years to Carole N. (Bricker) Forry Born in South Heidelberg Twp. on September 6, 1939 a son of the late Russell and Hermie (Correll) Forry. Norman proudly served in the US Army. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia. Norman was a car enthusiast, enjoying cruise nights, his GTO, and his 57 Chevy. He retired from Quaker Alloys, Myerstown after 43...

Shelli A. McVaugh, 49, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Laurel Center in Hamburg. Born in Reading on July 24, 1971 a daughter of Vince McVaugh, of Hamburg and Sharon (Smith) Pitz, of Florida. Shelli attended Holy Name and was a graduate of Reading High School. She also attended Berks Technical Institute in Graphic Design. She was a freelance Photographer for Shippensburg Speedway and for AMA Flat Track Racing at multiple speedways in PA District 6 & 7. She...

Jody L. “Joe” Stubblebine, 47, of Exeter Township, passed away the morning of Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the fiancé of Yasmin Loose. Born Tuesday, January 23, 1973, in Reading, he was a son of James R. Stubblebine, husband of Ruthie Stubblebine.  He was also the son of Mary L. (neé Colamarino) Stubblebine.  He was a 1991 Graduate of Reading High School.  Joe worked for different companies throughout the Berks County area and most recently for...

Steven D. Mull, 74, of Ruscombmanor Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, FL. He was the widower of the late Frederica R. (nee’ Yost) Mull, who died October 26, 2016. Born August 12, 1946, in Reading, he was a son of the late Frank S. & Catherine M. (nee’ Rothermel) Mull. A 1964 graduate of Oley Valley High School, and a 1968 graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College, Steve retired as an automotive mechanic instructor last...

William A. Schaeffer, age 71, of Womelsdorf passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of 40 years to Bonnie L. (Watt) Schaeffer. Born in Bernville on December 24, 1948 a son of the late Norman Schaeffer and Blanche (Harry) Engle. He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. Bill retired from Reading Alloys after 20 years of service. He was a member of St. John’s (Hain’s) U.C.C. and a life member of the Robesonia Fire Company. He...

Thomas Edward Leed, Sr., 72, of Newmanstown, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Teresita “Tess” (Mancia) Leed. Born June 26, 1948, in Lebanon Co., he was a son of the late Leon & Verna Leed. He was a building contractor and had served in the US Coast Guard. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Mahalaga, Chance, Thomas, Jr., Jerry, & Crystal;  and by his siblings: Beverly Comeau and Vicki...

Larry L. “Shorty” Wanner, 65, of Tionesta, PA passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Erie, PA. Born in Reading, PA a son of the late Leon and Violet (Ruhl) Wanner. He was a 1973 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. Shorty was one of a kind. He was previously employed at Performance Toyota and retired in March 2019 after many years at Reading Alloys. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his daughter & grandson, brothers, and lifelong friend Jeffrey Walter, Tionesta. He...