All Obituaries

Michael S. Parznik Jr., 77, of Reading, passed away on Jan. 26, in ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Michael S. and Elizabeth C. (Miller) Parznik. Michael was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving as a Medic. He was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Reading. Michael was most known as a local bartender working at Lewis Tavern, Hyde Park, in the 1970s, Spring Inn from 1981 to 1990 and the East Ends Athletic Assoc from...

Walter F. Doubts, 58 of Honey Brook, passed away on Jan. 23rd in his residence.  Born in Coatesville, PA., he was the son of the late Wanda Plank. Walter was a US Army Veteran.  He is predeceased by one daughter Amanda Doubts. Surviving are two daughters, Alicia L. Mahan, Allison Mahan; sister, Melody Klimes; brother, Robert Rogers.  Funeral Services and Interment will be private.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements....

Margaret A. Kakas, 65, of Douglassville was called home to her Lord and Savior on January 22nd. Margaret passed away peacefully in her residence where she was surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late John W. Kakas, who passed away on October 6, 2017.  Born on March 26, 1954 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Margaret H. (Koenig) Molnar, Muhlenberg Twp., and the late Stephen J. Molnar. She was a devout member of the Immaculate...

Brenda Louise Schaffer, 80 of Reading, passed away on Jan. 21st in the Berkshire Center, Exeter Twp.  Born in Geigertown, she was the daughter of the late Harry Franklin and Clara Marie (Doaty) Templin.  Brenda was a retired sewing machine operator for Elite Sportswear.  She enjoyed BINGO and watching Nascar and sports.  She is predeceased by one daughter, Shirley Schaffer; brothers, Glen and Cleon Templin; sister, Lydia J. Hamilton.  Surviving is one...

Lucille Shields, 63 of Orwigsburg, passed away on Jan. 21st in Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Orwigsburg, where she was a resident.  Born in Baltimore, MD. she was the daughter of Clifton L. and Lucy (Sessomes) Shields.  She is survived by her siblings, Morris Gadsen, Henrietta Shields, Willie Sessomes, Clifton Devon Shields, Zaneta Jones.  Funeral services and interment will be private.  Online condolences may be made at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com. ...

  David R. "Big Guy" Liss, 64 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Jan. 16th in his residence.  He was the husband of Nancy S. (Childers) Liss.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John V. and Genevieve S. (Przybylski) Liss.  David was a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School class of 1973. He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Liss.  Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Tiffany M. Liss(Sal), Philadelphia, PA, David M....

Robin L. Hornberger, 67 of Denver, PA., passed away on Jan. 9th in WellSpan, Ephrata Community Hospital.  She was the wife of Thomas E. Hornberger.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Bailey, Sr and late Fern (Parson) Bailey.  Robin was predeceased by two brothers, John R. Bailey and Robert H. Bailey, Jr.  Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Crystal R. wife of Hugh Gensemer, Denver, PA, Michelle L. Bailey, Denver, PA; one...

Burton R. Laux, 95 of Garrison, NY, passed away on Jan. 9th in the Lebanon VA  Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Barbara (Morey) Laux, who passed away in 2000 and also the late Catherine (Portman) Laux who passed away in Dec. 2016. Born in West New York, NJ., he was the son of the late Frederick and Theresa (Nobel) Laux.  He was a US Army WWII Veteran. Burton had worked for many years as an Agronomist until he retired.  He was predeceased by a brother, Russell...

Barbara J. Yocom Zettlemoyer, 84 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Jan. 8th in Berkshire Center where she was a recent resident.  She was the wife of Leonard F. Zettlemoyer.  Born in McConnellstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. W.R. Yocom and the late Helen (Kerlin) Yocom.  She was a graduate of Shillington High School class of 1953 and received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University.  Barbara then received her Masters degree...

Jeffrey A. Biondo, 59 of Boyertown, passed away on Jan 4th in ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Anthony A. and Patty Jo (Mullarky) Biondo.  Surviving siblings, Kim M. Fackler, Anthony, Leonard and Howard Biondo.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of his arrangements. www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com 610-370-1300