All Obituaries

Luis Ramos, 74 of Reading, PA., passed away on July 7, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  He was the husband of Maria J. (Figueroa) Ramos. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late  Pastor Ramos and the late Mercedes (Morales)  Ramos.  Surviving in addition to his wife are several siblings and his children, Valeria Ayala, Reading, PA., Jumalice Ayala, Reading, PA, Ismael Ayala, Reading, PA; 3 Grandchildren.  No services will be listed.  Cramp ...

Stephen Arienta, 85 of Hamburg, PA., passed away on July 6, 2026 at his residence.  Born in Patterson, NJ., he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Moyna (Guinup) Arienta.  Surviving is one brother, Edgar C. Arienta, Tilden Twp., PA. No services will be listed. MARK J HUMMEL and CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral homes, has charge of arrangements.     

Philip W. Saporito, 62 of West Hazleton, PA., passed away on July 5, 2026 at his residence.  Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of Philip and Diane (Tmay) Saporito.  He is survived by one son, Terrence A. husband of Erica Saporito, Holbrook, NY; Siblings, Melissa, Debra and Michael.  No services will be listed. Online photos and memories can be shared at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com

Clifford “Cliff” Allen Kramer, 73, of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 1, 2026. Cliff was born on June 1, 1953, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He graduated from Reading High School, proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and worked in water maintenance at Kutztown University. He also enjoyed a long career as a professional painter. Clifford married Adrienne “Angie” Linda Haines in 1990 in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, tending to his plants ...

James P. Spies, 78 of Reading, PA., passed away on July1, 20265  at his residence.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn (Hamilton) Spies.  Surviving is one son, Bradley Spies, Wernersville, PA; one daughter, Jamie Spies, Reading, PA. Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of his arrangements.

Salma Zaman, 88 of West Lawn, PA., passed away on June 30, 2026 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Waliuz Zaman.  Born in India, she was the daughter of the late Moizz Uddin and the late Muslima Khatoon.  She is survived by one son, Mumtaz Zaman, West Lawn, PA; one daughter, Nazish Ali, Chicago, ILL; one brother, Aziz Ahmed, India; 3 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren.  Islamic funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM from the Islamic Center, 18 ...

Merle L. Rhoads, 89 of Oley, formerly of Wernersville, passed away on June 29, 2026 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehab Center, Royersford, PA.  He was the companion of Dolores J. (Koch) Grubb who passe away in 2025.  Born in Upper Bern Twp., PA., he was the son of the late Luther R. and Kathryn (Klopp) Rhoads.  Merle  was a US Army Veteran where he received medals for Good Conduct, Marksman and Sharpshooter and was discharged in 1965. He was a life member of the Berks County ...

R. Phyllis (Levengood) Spayd, 96 of Reading, PA., formerly of Pottstown and Boyertown, passed away on June 26, 2026 at Manor at Market Square, Reading.  Born in Pottstown, PA,, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Mildred Levengood.  She was married to the love of her life, the late Robert S. Spayd, on April 10, 1949 until he passed on December 23, 1987.   She is predeceased by her siblings, Ralph, Claude and Bernice.  Surviving are her daughters, Peggy L. ...

Bonnie L. Morgan, 67, lifelong resident of Frackville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on June 22, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born in Ashland, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Kline) Wagner. Bonnie was a 1976 graduate of North Schuylkill Jr/Sr High School, and of the Pottsville School of Nursing. She has worked for the former ManorCare Health Services of Pottsville as a nurse. She also found great pleasure in ...

Habibatu Barrie, 58 of Shillington, PA., passed away on June 22, 2026 at Reading Hospital.  Born in Sierra Leone, she was the daughter of Hamid and Isatu Barrie.  Islamic Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM from the Islamic Center, 18 S Noble St., Reading, PA. 19611. CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Center Park, Reading has charge of arrangements.