All Obituaries

Gerald M. "Jerry" Hoffert, 92 of Breckock Twp., passed away on Feb. 2nd in his residence. He was the husband of Evelyn G. (Kachel) Hoffert for 69 years.  He was the son of the late Allison and Goldie (Brendle) Hoffert.  Jerry was a member of Robeson Lutheran Church and he had served his country as a cook, Sergeant First Class in the US Army from 1948 to 1952.  He was the local barber of Brecknock Twp, and also served as Justice of the Peace.  Jerry will always...

 Ann Steen, 94, of Denver, Pennsylvania, was surrounded by her loved ones as she passed away on January 29th, 2023, at Ephrata Manor.  She was the wife of the late Willy Steen.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Harriet (Ringen) Olsen. A dynamic woman of faith, Ann was a tireless example of selflessness and kindness.  For over twenty-one years she was an active member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Ephrata, PA and she...

Peter J. Dugan, 63 of Muhlenberg Twp., PA., passed away on January 24th in ProMedica, Sinking Spring, where he was a resident.  Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he is the son of Helen I (Dorrer) Dugan of NY and the late Daniel C. Dugan.  Surviving in addition to his mother are his children, Christopher Dugan, VA, Selena Dugan, TX, Vivian Dugan, PA, Tarin Dugan, PA; sisters, Terri A. wife of Dennis Kennedy, Poughkeepsie, NY, Cathy wife of Elsayed Elmarzouky, Wyomissing, PA; 3...

Gregory A. Lerch, 72 of Exeter Twp., passed away on Jan 16th in the St.. Francis Home, Mohnton.  He was the of husband Ruby E. (Horst) Lerch of 38 years. Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of Howard and Miriam (Edwards) Lerch.  He was a US Army Veteran and had retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Greg was pre-deceased by a sister, Connie Zeiber,   Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, Jason Lerch, Reading, PA, Joel Lerch, West Reading, PA; daughters, Jessica...

Thomas M. Scornavacchi, 62 of Mohnton, PA., passed away on January 13th at Complete Care of Exeter Twp.  Born in Reading, PA. He is the son of Shirley L. (Weisser) Scornavacchi of Wyomissing, and the late Michael T. Scornavacchi. Thomas was a graduate of Lee College with a Bachlor Degree in Theology. Surviving in addition to his mother is one son, Joshua M. Scornavacchi, Mohnton, PA; brothers, Peter F. husband of Tina M. Scornavacchi, Wyomissing, PA, Michael A. husband of...

Eugene W. Mertz, 84 of Reading, passed away on Jan. 13th in Berks Heim, where he was a resident.  Born in Mertztown, PA., he was the son of the late Paul W. and Helen L. (Geist) Mertz.  Eugene had worked for the former Bieber Bus Co. of Kutztown for many years as a Bus Driver.  He is predeceased by one brother, Paul Mertz; one sister, Frona S.E. Dry.  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.  Interment will...

Ruben Martinez Laboy, 70 of Reading, passed away on Jan 12th in his residence. He was the husband of Alicia Serrano.  Born in Villaba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pascual Martinez and Andrea Alvarado Laboy.  Surviving in addition to his wife are 15 brothers and sisters.  Viewing will be held on Friday, January 20th from 9:00 to 10:15 AM at the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading. Funeral Services will be held at 10:15 AM. Rev. John Grabish,...

Keith L. Guard, 67 of Lower Alsace Twp., passed away on January 6, 2023 in his residence.   He was the husband of Donna L. (Deppen) Guard married since 2004.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of Kenneth C. and Jennnie (Kuzminski) Guard.  Keith was a graduate of Reading High School, and a US Army veteran.  He had worked for Penske Leasing in customer service for many years until he could last work.  Surviving are his Step Son, Justin Burkhart,...

Dr. Brian M. Schwab, 43 of Alsace Twp., passed away on Jan 4th.  He was the husband of Dr. Audrey D. Smeltzer Schwab for 12 years.  Born in Fleetwood, PA., he is the son of George P. Schwab, Temple, PA., and the late Cheryl (Rector) Schwab.  Dr. Schwab was a graduate of Fleetwood High School, class of 1998 and then had graduated from Albright College in 2002 studying Biology and Pre-Dentistry.  He  graduated 1st in his class at the  University of...

Maria Marmol Fernandez, 77 of Reading, passed away on January 4th in ProMedica, West Reading.  Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Augustine M. Marmol and the late Ana D. Fernandez.  Maria had worked many years as a Seamstress in a clothing factory in the NYC Fashion industry.  She is survived by her daughter, Nuris Castillo; Grand Children and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held in the Dominican Republic. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home,...