All Obituaries

Melvin A. “Dietz” Eppenstein, 84 of Reading, passed away on July 9th in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harvey and Marian (Butz) Eppenstein. Dietz was pre deceased by one sister, Ruth Eyrich; one brother, Robert Eppenstein; one nephew, Michael A. Eppenstein. He was the owner and operator of Dietz’s tree service most of his life.  Surviving is one son, Michael A. Latshaw, Grants Pass, Oregon; one daughter, Melinda A....

Celia R. Bodre Noboa, 62 of Reading, passed away on July 9th in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of Julio C. Noboa Perez.  Born in Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Bodre and late Rhina M. Paulino Bodre.  Burial will take place in the Dominican Republic.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of arrangements.    

Jackie L. Johns, 80, formerly of Douglassville, passed away on July 8th in the Lutheran Home at Topton.  Born in New Kensington, PA., she was the daughter of the late Max F. and Kathleen R. (Algin) Johns.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements. 

Franklin D. Lucarelli, 79 of Bally, passed away on July 8th in Season’s Hospice, Phoenixville.  Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late John P. and Sally (Chrapkiewiczs) Lucarelli.  Frank had worked for over 28 years for Boyertown Publishing as a press operator. He was pre deceased by one grandson, Mark Orman; three brothers, Sonny, David and Nick Lucarelli; one sister, Pauline Weller. Surviving are two sons, Mark A., Bally, PA, Franklin D., Fleetwood, PA; two...

Kenneth A. Searfoss, 94, formerly of Oley, passed away on July 7th in Providence Place, Pine Grove, PA.  He was the husband of the late Anita J. (Keifer) Searfoss.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and late Evelyn (Miller) Searfoss.  He was pre deceased by one brother, Robert G. Searfoss.  Kenneth was a US Army World War 2 Veteran. Surviving is one son, Mark A. Searfoss, Wernersville, PA; 2 Grandchildren.  There will be no scheduled...

James Cinaglia, 75 of Boyertown, passed away on July 3rd in his residence.  Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Victor Cinaglia and Palma (Bruno) Cinaglia.  Funeral Services will be private. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements. 610-370-1300  

Deborah H. Daniels, 67, passed away on July 1st in ManorCare, Sinking Spring.  Born in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of Ethel (Johnson) Hawley and the late John Hawley.  Surviving in addition to her mother is one son, Jeremy K. Daniel; one grandson.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements.  

Stewart R. “Rich” Sweigart, 75 of Reading, passed away on June 30th in his residence.  He was the loving partner of Richard K. Erb for 25 years.  Born in Adamstown, PA, he was the son of the late Ammon H. Sweigart and late Virginia M. (Keiser) Sweigart Neider.  Rich was a 1961 graduate of Reading High School. Stewart had worked in credit and collections for various places over the years, and retired in 2004.  He was a member of All Souls Ecumenical Catholic...

Thomas E. Beall, 69 of Bernville, passed away on June 27th in his residence. He was the husband of Theresa M. (Sorrell) Beall of 37 years.  Born in Washington, DC., he was the son of the late Herbert O and Lena (Ball) Beall. Tom was a graduate of Duval High School, Maryland.  Thomas is the Senior Systems Programmer for Boscov's Department Stores from 2010 until last month when he was unable to work.  He was pre deceased by one sister, Linda...

Santiago M. Soto Lara, 91 of Reading, passed away on June 24th in the Reading Hospital.  He is the husband of Lorgia Santana Soto.  Born in Bani, Dominican Republic he was the son of the late Gollito Soto and Silvia Lara.  Viewing and services will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading.  Interment will be in Laureldale Cemetery.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge.