All Obituaries

Kenneth J. Ortiz, 22 of Muhlenberg Twp.,  along with his brother, Kevin Canals, 26 of Temple, passed away suddenly on July 10th in Reading.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he is the son of  Santo L. Colon, Jr., Sinking Spring, PA and Caroline Ortiz of Muhlenberg Twp., PA.  He was employed by Buddy's Home Furnishings of Kenhorst where he was a delivery driver.  He is survived in addition to his parents by a son, Keniel Ortiz, Muhlenberg Twp., PA.; various other...

Kevin Canals, 26 of Temple, PA., passed away along with his brother, Kenneth J. Ortiz, 22 of Muhlenberg Twp., PA on July 10th in Reading.   Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he is the son of  Santo L. Colon, Jr., Sinking Spring, PA and Caroline Ortiz of Muhlenberg Twp., PA.  He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Deka.   He is survived in addition to his parents by his children, Angel Omar Canals, Yamil and Jaiden Canals; various other brothers and sisters...

George F. Heiselman, 70 of Reading, passed away on July 10th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Mary Heiselman.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of the late John K. Heiselman, Sr. and the late Betty (Peterman) Heiselman.  George was a US Army Veteran and had been retired from working construction most of his life.  He is survived by one brother. Kevin Heiselman, Reading, PA.  Burial services will take place at Indiantown Gap National...

Juan Flores Quebrado, 44 of Reading, passed away on July 9th in his residence. He was the husband of Gloria Barrera of Mexico.  Born in Teloloapan, Mexico, he was the son of Marina Quebrado of Mexico and the late Benito Flores.  Funeral Services are private and burial will be in Teloloapan, Mexico.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading has charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at www.cramp-hummelfuneralhome.com  

Nelson F. Hoyer, Jr., 86 of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away on July 7th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nelson F. Hoyer, Sr. and the late Edna M. Hoyer.  Nelson was retired from Luden's of Reading where he had worked as a Material Handler for over 30 years, prior he had worked for DANA Corp.  He is survived by his extended family, Jessica L. Heagy, with whom he resided, ALexis Gehr, Reading, PA, April Balthaser, Hamburg, PA, Tara...

Damon B. Casantini, 50 of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away on June 28th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Danielle R. (Henry) Casantini for 2 1/2 years and friends for 22 years.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Helen R. (Adams) Snyder of Shoemakersville, PA., and the late Joseph B. Casantini.  Damon was a graduate of Govenor Mifflin High School, received his Bachelors Degree from Kutztown University and later his Masters Degree in 2012.  He had...

Doris C. Miller, 82 of Reading, passed away on June 27th in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Carrie (Russell) Miller.  Doris was a 1956 graduate of Reading High School.  She had worked for CNA Insurance for 30 years until she retired from Giant on Rockland Street in the Deli Dept.  She had also worked for the former McCorys toy dept. at 5th and Penn Streets.  She was predeceased by one sister, Linda I....

  James. M. Daniels, SR., born April 26, 1925, He was the son of George W. Daniels, JR., and Flossie Daniels Haggerty (née Hicks), who predeceased him. He served proudly in the U.S Navy during WWII, and was the longtime owner of Pottsgrove Roofing.  Jim is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty Rose (née Hanlon), his son, James M. Daniels, JR., and his wife, Linda (Sheppard), and son and caregivers, Richard T. Daniels and his wife, Amy (Tonnessen). He was...

Rev. Donald W. Baker, Jr., 71 was called home to the Lord on June 19th while he was residing at Kutztown Manor.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Donald and Luvenia (Johnson) Baker. Rev. Baker was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Rev. Baker was born and raised at the Church of God on Schuylkill Ave., where he had been a minster he then was retired pastor of Faith Temple United Holy Church on 6th and Elm St’s., Reading where he served the community for...

Tami L. Kohl, 45 of Reading, passed away on June 15th in her residence.  Born in Reading, she is the daughter of Darlene (Donton) Kohl and the late Victor Kohl.  She is predeceased by one brother, Victor "Shorty" Kohl.  Surviving  in addition to her mother is one sister, Penny A. Newpher, Muhlenberg Twp., PA.  Funeral Services and interment will be private. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge....