All Obituaries

Vera L. Reif, 92 of Spring Twp., passed away on March 15th in the Reading Hospital.  She as born in New York, NY.  She was a retired Owner and Operator of her family Jewelry Store located in New York.  Funeral Services will be private upon her request.  CRAMP-HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of arrangements.  

Floyd J. Graves, Sr., 90, passed from Labor to Reward on February 20, 2019 after a brief illness in Jacksonville, FL. Although he lived for a short time in Florida, he was a respected and well loved member of the Reading community for over 60 years. Floyd was born on December 11, 1928 in Warfield, VA; he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Annie L. (Lewis) Graves. He attended the Virginia school system.  In 1950, Floyd married his better half, the late Gladys E. (Evans) Graves. They...

Juan L. "Pappi" Gonzalez, Jr., 48 of Reading, passed away on February 6th in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Robin L. Gonzalez, who passed away Sept 2015.  Born in Hoboken, NJ., he was the son of the late Juan L. Gonzalez, Sr. Pappi was a cook at the Ugly Oyster Drafthaus of Reading for many years.  He is survived by his children, Vincent Gonzalez, Edwin Fuentes, II, Marcelino Fuentes, Juan Gonzalez, III, Jamie Valentine, Stephanie Gonzalez, Robin...

Anthony B. "Duke" Spadafora, 81 of Alsace Twp., passed away on Jan. 23rd in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband and soul mate of Linda E. (Bailey) Spadafora.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony and Grace F. (DiRenzo) Spadafora.  Anthony was a graduate of Reading High School class of 1954.  He was a Master Plumber and owner of A.B. Spadafora Plumbing heating & AC.  Duke also taught Plumbing at Berks...

Janita Peralta Tucker, 51 of Shillington, passed away on Jan.18th in her residence. She was the companion of Jeffrey Little, with whom she resided. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Metodio Peralta and Monica (Ralulan) Peralta.  She had been retired working as a Supervisor for Angiotech Co.  Surviving are her children, Sarah P. Briggs, Kearneysville, WV, Jahlil and Mikalah Little both of Reading; brothers and sisters, Gramarlon Peralta, Madelyn Peralta,...

Jeffery I. Shearin, 50 of Reading, passed away on Jan. 17th in his residence.  Born in Orange, NJ., he was the son of Delphenia (Lawson) Shearin of Eastman, GA and the late Kenneth Shearin. He is survived by two sisters, Sheronda Chacon, Mohrsville, Synod Shearin, Allentown, PA.  A viewing will be held on Monday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading.  Interment will be private.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading...

Glen A. Bare, 75 of Robesonia, passed away on January 14th in his residence.  Born in Sinking Spring, he was the son of the late George and Jennie Bare.  Glen enjoyed various odd jobs such as mowing lawns and doing small repairs for people.  He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Leo and Charles Bare; one sister, Ruth Ann Bare.  Surviving is one sister, Gloria J. Davis, Robesonia, PA.  Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in Sinking Spring...

Evelyn Rodriguez, Diaz, 66 of Shillington, passed away on Dec. 18th in her residence.  Born in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of the late Pedro Rodriguez and the late Ramona Diaz.  Surviving are two daughters, Gleni Rodriguez, Leillian Rivera; sons, Carlos Rivera, William Espada; 8 grandchildren. Viewing will be private.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge.

Marli J. Alonso, 18 of Reading, passed away on December 12th in Reading.  He was the son of Pedro Alonso and Sofia Burgos.  Surviving in addition to his parents is one sister, Rubi Alonso; brother, Devri Alonso both of Reading.  Mass of Christian burial will be held on  Friday at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1018 N 8th St., Reading.  A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 12  Noon in Church.  Interment will follow in Charles Evans Cemetery,...

Nicholas DelValle, Jr., 64 of West Lawn, passed away on Dec 4th in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  He was the husband of Jeanette A. Carlo-DelValle.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Nicholas Santana DelValle and the late Amparo Camacho DelValle. Nicholas was a hardworking, dedicated, family man who loved collecting Harley shirts and was most remembered as being a father to anyone he met. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Apollonia N....