All Obituaries

Richard M. Mell, age 62, of Womelsdorf passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his residence. Born in Reading on July 25, 1960 the son of the late Donald C. Mell, Sr. and Barbara A. (Gaidos) Coco, who survives. He was a 1978 graduate of Muhlenberg High School, earned his English Degree from Albright College, his Master of Education from Kutztown University, and was a proud member of both Alumni Associations. Richard retired from East Stroudsburg School District as an English Teacher...

Miriam L. Price, 97, of Heidelberg Township, passed away in the morning hours Sunday, July 31, 2022, of natural causes in her residence. She was the widow of the late Paul F. Price, who died December 31, 2002. Born Tuesday, September 30, 1924, in Reading, she was a daughter of the late  Charles C. & Catharine L. (neé Trout) Sheeler. Miriam was a lifelong and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia. Miriam graduated from Robesonia High School in 1942 and from...

Barbara J. Ebling, 66, of Womelsdorf, passed away in the morning hours Tuesday, July 26, 2022 of natural causes in her residence. She was the wife of Donald M. Ebling. Born Tuesday, May 15, 1956, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Luke Ritchie & Nancy (neé Hufford) Patches Barbara had worked for the former H&H Boot Company, Womelsdorf, and last worked at Falco’s Tavern, Robesonia. In addition to her husband, and step-mother, Margaret Ritchie, she is survived...

Fern D. Lempergel, age 75, of Strausstown passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Her husband of 56 years, Joseph Lempergel, Jr. died on July 28, 2020. Born in Reading on March 8, 1947 a daughter of the late Claude and Madelyn (Garrett) Woomer. Fern worked many years at the Bachman Pretzel Company, then 15 years as a Cook at the Heidelberg Country Club, and last at Microtel Inn & Suites, Hamburg for 12 years. She is survived by her three children, Cynthia A. Kline; Kenny M....

Ralph Eugene Redinger, 85, of Cleona, passed away in the evening hours Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. He shared 64 years of marriage with Joyce C. (neé Arnold) Redinger, to whom he married May 24, 1958. Born Wednesday, March 10, 1937, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Harry E. & Alice M. (neé Steiner) Redinger. A member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Lebanon, and a 50+ year member of Mt. Lebanon Lodge #226...

Dustin Wayne Rump, 37, of Greenwich Twp., passed away in the late afternoon hours Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Born Saturday, February 23, 1985, in Reading, he was a son of the late David W. Rump and Julia (neé Thames) Rump, of Womelsdorf. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children: Chloe Kissling and Dominick W. Crowe; his siblings: David W. Rump, Jr., (Melissa), Derrick W. Rump, and Julia Kissling (Michael);  and his maternal...

Dale Bashore, age 65, of Heidelberg Twp. passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was the devoted wife of 41 years to Pastor Gerald L. Bashore. Born in Philadelphia on February 23, 1957 a daughter of the late Milton A. and Joyce (Rollins) Cherry. She was a graduate of Gloucester County College in New Jersey and earned her BA in Nursing from Bob Jones University in South Carolina. Dale last worked as an RN at Cedar Haven Health Care Center in...

Christopher John Gromis, 55, of Concord, NC and formerly of Robesonia passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Concord. Chris was born May 6, 1967 in Reading, a son of the late John Irvin Gromis and the late Judith Anne Werner Gromis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Stacey Leigh Gromis. Chris was an inspiration to everyone who knew him and he gave us many gifts.  He had an inner strength, determination and perseverance that carried him through health challenges that...

Susan Elizabeth Hartranft passed away June 18, 2022.  She was born November 17, 1938 in Reading PA to Henry and Mary Gosch and was the third of three children.  Susan graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in 1956.  She spent many years as a homemaker, but finished her career as the secretary for the guidance department at East Pennsboro High School in Enola, PA. Susan was preceded in death by her sister Barbara McDonald, and first husband Gene Smith. Susan is survived by...

Shirley Mae Hill, age 84, of Wernersville passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles R. Hill. Born in Greenwich Twp. on October 23, 1937, a daughter of the late Homer L. and Esther Mae (Carboni) Kocher. Shirley last worked as a Store Manager at Jeanette’s Best Things in the Reading Outlet, retiring in 1996.  She loved traveling and listening to gospel music. In addition to her...