All Obituaries

Dean J. Wickwire, 53 of Reading, passed away on Feb. 25th in his residence.  He was the husband of Dorletta D. (Palmer) Wickwire of 33 years.  Born in West Chester, PA., he was the son of Dean H. and Phyllis E. (Jenkins) Wickwire.  Surviving in addition to his wife are his sons, James Moses, Phillip Wickwire and Bradley Palmer; also surviving are his sisters, Diane and Elizabeth; 4 grandchildren, Valerie, PJ, Kimber and Lyla.  Private arrangements have been made with MARK...

Juan Jaramillo, 93 of Blandon, passed away on Feb. 20th in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Maria J. (Alvarez) Jaramillo.  Born in Ecuador, he was the son of the late Manuel I. Jaramillo Jimenes and Carmen Davila.  He is survived by his loving children, Mariana I. Jaramillo, Blandon, PA, Maria del Carmen Jaramillo, Blandon, PA, Miguel Jaramillo, Marietta, PA, Juan Jaramillo, Lancaster, PA, Magdalena Dizler, Sarasota, FL, Carmen Leonard, Albany, NY, Walter...

Joshua M. Greiss, 35 of Boyertown, passed away suddenly on Feb. 19th.  Born in Pottstown, PA., he was the son of Ricky K. Greiss and Step Son of Jane (Brennan) Greiss of Boyertown, PA, and son of Donna (Miller) and step son of Eric Eisele of Coopersburg, PA.  Surviving in addition to his parents and step parents is one son, Jeremiah MacNeil, Orwigsburg, PA; daughters, Kaylee MacNeill and Alyssa Greiss of Gilbertsville, PA; brother, Ricky  husband of Amy (Davis) Greiss,...

Stanley E. Adams, 92 of Noble Street, Kutztown, passed away on Feb. 17th in his residence.  Born in Stony Run, PA., he was the son of the late Irwin E. Adams and Verna E. (Krammes) Adams.  Stanley had received his Masters Degree and was a Librarian Consultant for the state of Illinois.  He is survived by one daughter, Heather E. wife of Gary Osborn, Kutztown, PA; one grandson, Sean Osborn.  Funeral Services and Interment will be private. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower...

Elba E. Gomez, 87 of Reading, passed away on Feb. 16th in her residence.  Born in Caba Rojo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Angel Toro and Carlina Montero.  Graveside services will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of arrangements. www.cramp-hummelfuneralhome.com

Glenn Gates, 69 of Mohnton, passed away on Feb 16th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Kathy A. (Owens) Gates.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Nathan W. and Nellie M. (Sawyer) Gates.  Glenn had worked at DeMets Factory of Mohnton as a Machine Operator.   Surviving in addition to his  wife are two daughters, Beverly  Weisman Fiancé of Tim Behm, Sinking Spring, Jennifer wife of Cosmos Trampos, Shillington,...

Ralph J. Pietrobone, 80 of Laureldale, passed away on Feb 14th in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Dianne L. (Swoyer) Pietrobone.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James V. and Mary (Guisto) Pietrobone.  Ralph was a graduate of Reading High School.  He was a Musician his whole life and played for various bands in the area of the years.  Ralph was a band member of the original Pretenders of Reading.   He is survived by one...

Elinor Robertson, 103 of Jacksonwald, Exeter Twp., passed away on Feb. 13th in Berks Heim.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Patrick and Helen (Stricker) Buttery.  She was married to the love of her life Gerald Robertson, and they married in St. Joseph's RCC, Reading.  They where almost married 50 years when he passed in 1985.  She as a 1935  graduate of Reading High School and she always would say she did not like a winter graduation but...

Luciene Rainelle Zerbe, age 71, of Denver, PA entered into peace on Feb. 12th in Hospice Community Care of Mount Joy.  Born on Dec. 2nd 1949 she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eva (Burd) Burkenheiser.  Luciene was predeceased by her sisters Elsie Fasnacht, Ruth Oberholzer and Lena Frankfort.  She is survived by her eldest sister Mary Zerbe.  Luciene was the devoted wife of Arthur L. Zerbe and loving mother of their seven children; Anthony Zerbe,...

Roman G. Palaguachi-Tenezaca, 61 of Reading, passed away on Feb. 7th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Claudia Corazica. Born in Ecuador, he was the son of Manuel Palaguachi and Nievies Tenezaca.  Surviving in addition to his wife and children are many brothers sisters and extended family members. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM allowing limited people into the building at a time with COVID restrictions. Additional viewing will be...