All Obituaries

Robert E. Reio, 74, of Robesonia passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his residence. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly A. (Phillips) Reio and his best friend Emma Levan. Born in Shillington on May 28, 1945 a son of the late Jennie E. (Richards) and George A. Reio, Sr. Robert was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Teamsters, life member of the Kenhorst Fire Co., and loved antique sports cars. Robert worked as a...

Scott R. Wike, 45, of Wyomissing, passed away in the afternoon hours Monday, June 17, 2019, in the Reading Hospital. Born January 7, 1974, in West Reading, he was a son of Robert P. & Jeanette M. (Buck) Wike, of Ephrata, In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son: Austin Showalter; and by his siblings: Mary Jane Witman, Cathy Robitzer, & Rita Foster. There are no services scheduled at this time. Contributions may be made to the Mull Funeral Home, 27 E....

Paul L. Patrie, Jr., 59, of Reading passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of 31 years to Kathleen A. (Lash) Patrie. Born in West Reading on November 28, 1959 the son of Paul L. Patrie, Sr. and the late Geraldine (Schadler) Patrie. He was a 1977 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. Paul worked as an Auto Mechanic for 30 years at various Automotive Repair Shops. Surviving in addition to his wife and father is a daughter, Allison L. Shuker; a...

Kurt D. "Numsie" Heinly, 48, of Wernersville passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Spring Twp. He was the husband of Sheila R. Hartman. Born in West Reading on August 20, 1970 a son of Lucille (Schaeffer) Heinly and the late Donald Heinly. He was a 1989 graduate of Wilson High School and also attended trade school. Kurt was employed at Teleflex (Arrow International) for 30 years. He started with Arrow as an Intern in 1988,...

Linda L. Bloch, 66, of North Heidelberg Twp. (Charming Forge) passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her residence. She was the wife of Donald H. Bloch. Born in Detroit, MI on July 9, 1952, a daughter of the late Tom and Monique (Pinsonneault) Stumm. She was a graduate of Grosse Ile High School in Michigan. Linda was employed over 25 years and retired from the Wernersville State Hospital. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, loved her online...

Michael W. Gobright, 57, of Robesonia passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his residence. He was the husband of 29 years to Dolores L. (Gehman) Gobright. Born in Reading on June 6, 1962 a son of Leonard G. Gobright husband of Lynda and the late Phyllis (Murphy) Gobright. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, attended Technical School, and served as anE-5 Sgt in ROTC. Michael last worked as an IT Manager in Telecommunications. He loved all the Philadelphia sports teams, golfing, and...

William R. Wiker, Jr., 41, of Wernersville passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was the Husband of Verna M. Wiker. Born in Lancaster on November 3, 1977 a son of William R. Wiker, Sr. and the late Bernadine K. (Toner) Wiker. Bill was employed in the Roofing industry for many years. Surviving in addition to his wife and father are two daughters, Paige and Norah Wiker; and four siblings, Terry Baldwin, Stephanie Martzall, Anthony Wiker, and Alicia Wiker. The family will receive friends on...

Larry L. Hook, 74, of Robesonia passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. On October 20, 1989 he married Gale D. (Smith) Hook, who survives. Born in North Heidelberg Twp. on October 20, 1944 a son of the late Glyn M. and Verna (Leininger) Hook. Larry was employed at Sunoco Products for over 30 years and loved working the family farm. He enjoyed NASCAR and football, especially the Eagles; and dearly loved his late dog "Ben". Also surviving...

Larry R. Brenneman, 78, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, Lancaster County. He was the husband of Barbara K. (Laudenslager) Brenneman, to whom he married June 13, 1964. Born January 2, 1941, in West Reading, he was a son of the late W. Earl & Grace I. (Harner) Brenneman. Larry was a graduate of Penn State, earning a Masters Degree in Counseling, and retired from the Commonwealth of PA, having worked in Mental Health...

Josephine "Josie" S.  (Keller) Stover, 80, of Amity Twp. passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Robert Richard Stover. Born in Union Twp. on November 15, 1938 a daughter of the late LeRoy and Irene (Keppel) Keller. Josephine was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. She operated Josie's Coney Island Stand at the Reading Fairgrounds Farmer's Market for 28 years. Josephine loved spending time with her...