All Obituaries

Rosemarie A. Igielski, age 65, of Heidelberg Township passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. She was the loving wife of John J. Igielski. Born in Chester, PA on September 13, 1954 a daughter of the late Harry W. and Rose Katherine (Gallagher) Sauers. Rosemarie was a 1973 graduate of Sun Valley High School in Aston, PA.  She was a Roman Catholic by faith.  She enjoyed online group gaming, traveling, and especially spending time with her family. Surviving in...

Nancy L. Wolfe,, 85, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the afternoon hours Monday, January 13, 2020, in her residence. She was the widow of Carl R. Wolfe, who died in 2006. Born April 9, 1934, in Womelsdorf, she was a daughter of the late  William L. & Margaret K. (nee’ Detterline) Oberly. She is survived by her daughter in law, Phuong DT “Diane” (nee’ Doan) Wolfe, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sons: Brent R. Wolfe, in...

Sterling D. Lamm, 90, of Reading, passed away in the evening hours Friday, January 10, 2020, of natural causes, in Penn State Health, St. Joseph. He was the husband of Bertha E. (nee’ Grossman) Lamm. They were married 67 years. Born November 3, 1929, in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry & Bessie (nee’ Unger) Lamm. A 1947 Reading High School Graduate, loved entertaining playing his accordion, started “Just Two”, with wife Bertha, in his retirement years....

David J. Baues, 75, of Ellendale, DE, formerly of Royersford, PA, passed away in the afternoon hours Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was the husband of Rosemary (nee’ Abruzzo) Baues. Born May 6, 1944, in Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Theodore R. & Lillian A. (nee’ Jablon) Baues. A veteran of the US Navy, he was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, he had retired from Vanguard May 10, 2010. David was also an avid Bee Keeper with his wife, and was well known in...

Britnee D. Brettman, age 30, of Wernersville passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020. Born in Reading on January 13, 1989 a daughter of Kiki L. (Pachilis) Williams and Brian E. Brettman husband of Stacy Brettman. Britnee was a graduate of Reading High School. In addition to her parents she is survived by her children, Kylianna L. Bruno, Kayleigha E. Bruno, Anthony Bruno, Jr., and Aydiin R. Bruno; her siblings, Brian E. Brettman II, Kerissa M. Cruz, and Summer L. Brettman; step-sisters,...

Richard J. Raihl, 81, of Womelsdorf died suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2019.   He was the husband of the late Mildred M. (Schaeffer) Raihl who died on December 18, 2003.   Born in Womelsdorf on January 14, 1938 a son of the late Harry and Bessie (Bashore) Raihl.   He was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1959.   Richard retired from the Mohnton Knitting Mill in Shillington as a Plant Manager.   He...

Stephanie L. Raihl, 52, of Womelsdorf died suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2019.   Born in Reading on March 22, 1967 a daughter of the late Richard J. Raihl, who also died on December 26, 2019 and the late Mildred M. Schaeffer who died on December 18, 2003.   She is survived by her siblings, Harry L., husband of Helen Raihl; Rachael A., wife of Brad Renninger; and Elizabeth L. Raihl.   She was also predeceased by her brother, Daniel A. Raihl on March 7,...

Barry L. “Butch” Schoener, 76, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the morning hours Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was the husband of Karen A. (nee’ Schaeffer) Schoener. Born February 22, 1943, in West Reading, he was the son of the late Carroll E. & Laura J. (nee’ Keppley) Schoener.  A 1961 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, Butch was a Boy Scout, Playground Leader, and was a JC for many years.  He played baseball, basketball, but soccer and golf were...

PAUL J. DAROSH 1946-2019 Paul crossed over on 21 December to join all his loved ones who went before him.  He was a kind, funny, & compassionate man who loved his friends and family beyond measure.  He will be greatly missed by those he left behind. Continuing on without him, his loving wife of 40 years, Pat; his 3 sons: Shane Cameron, Waylon James, and Justin Marshall; his 2 grandsons: Xander & Locke; his younger brother, Nicholas, and numerous cousins.  All who will...

Nathan Allen Bender, age 44, of Fredericksburg passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Born in Lebanon on July 31, 1975 a son of Charles W. and Cindy M. (Hatfield) Bender. Nathan was a 1994 graduate of Tulpehocken High School. He was employed at Dara Plastics in Lebanon. He was a member of the Mt. Aetna Fire Company Social Club and the Union Fire Company of Bethel Social Club. Nate loved to spend time with his family and friends, camping, and going to the beach....