All Obituaries

Marianne G. Orlando, 73, of Marion Twp., passed away in the evening hours Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  Born Wednesday, February 25, 1948, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Roy & Grace (neé Joffred) Orlando. Mother, grandmother, and friend, Marianne never knew a stranger and always made you feel welcomed.  She was a kind, adventurous soul known for her wit and endless supply of life advice.  Marianne loved being a nurse, riding motorcycles, and spending time...

Rita J. Rauch, 75, of Robesonia, passed away in the morning hours Monday, January 3, 2022, of natural causes in her residence. Born Friday, July 12, 1946, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Arthur R. & Joan V. (nee’ Kohr) Rauch. A 1964 Graduate of ELCO, Rita was a machine operator and foreman for Rockwell International from 1969-1986; was the owner of the Nostalgia Tavern from 1983-2003; and last worked as a machine operator for Bemis until her retirement in 2010. She...

Jeremy W. Gordon, 39, of Wernersville passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born in West Reading on October 26, 1982 the son of Marykay E. (Zimmerman) wife of Rick Steinman and the late Wayne S. Gordon. Jeremy was a 2001 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and enjoyed working in Landscaping. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Eagles. Surviving in addition to his mother is a daughter, Olivia; son, Jackson; sister, Shannon L. wife of Joseph Igielski;...

Kimberly A. Wanner, 64, of S. Heidelberg Twp., passed away in the morning hours Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Brandywine Hall, West Chester. She was the widow of Larry L. Wanner who died October 2, 2020. Born December 10, 1957, in West Reading, she was a daughter of the late Robert & Arlene (Quaintance) Patton. A 1975 graduate of Wilson High School, Kimberly worked at Service Merchandise, Dolphin International, and AWI. All of which she made lifelong friends. She is survived by...

Marcia Moyer of Birdsboro, Pa., passed away on  Dec. 16, 2021 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center in Wernersville, Pa..  She was 66 years young.  The first daughter of Donald and Virginia Moyer, she was born in Des Moines, Iowa but moved with her parents and older brother to Tenafly, N.J. when she was a toddler.  During her time there, she made some lifelong friends and in 1974 graduated from Tenafly High School.  She chose to attend Lebanon Valley College in...

Dwayne A. Hensley, 56, of North Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Bluefield, WV on September 17, 1965 a son of John F. and Gayle (Adams) Hensley, who survive. He was a 1983 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. Dwayne was a drywall installer and finisher most of his career. He enjoyed spending time with his children by playing board games, video games, and card games and going to the movies with them. He also enjoyed spending...

Benjamin J. Coco, 88, of Marion Twp. passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Gaidos) Coco. Born in Reading on December 2, 1933 a son of the late Salvatore and Nancy Coco. He was a graduate of Reading High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Benjamin was employed and retired from the Reading Eagle Company with over 50 years of service as manager of the accounting department. He enjoyed being outdoors,...

John E. Kendrick, 68, of Robesonia passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home. He was the loving husband of Vickie L. (Walton) Kendrick. Born in Shickshinny, PA on March 1, 1953 a son of Laura (Wertz) Kendrick, who survives and the late John Kendrick. John worked 27 years with Pathmark Supermarkets and retired from Giant Supermarkets as Produce Manager after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Robesonia Fish & Game Association; loved his many dogs; and enjoyed...

Terry R. Batz, 75, of Bethel passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Sandra A. (Boyer) Batz who passed away on June 14, 2011. Terry was born in the house where he has lived for 75 years. Born on October 13, 1946 a son of the late Earl E. and Laura M. (Blatt) Batz. He attended Bethel High School. He was a school bus driver for Tulpehocken School District for 36 years and a farmer all his life. He also owned T&S Sales, selling farm seeds to local...

Scott A. “Bubba” Etchberger, age 63, of Sinking Spring passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Susan K. (Blatt) Etchberger with whom he recently celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. Born in Ephrata on December 2, 1957 a son of the late William and Joan (Blimline) Etchberger. Scott attended Conrad Weiser High School. He was employed at Penske Buick GMC in Shillington as an Auto Mechanic for 38 years. He was an active...