All Obituaries

Warren J. Gaines, 73 of Lancaster, passed away on Sept. 17th in the hospice of Mount Joy where he was a resident. Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late Warren J. Gaines, SR., and the late Bernadette Gaines. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam war.  Surviving is one son, Gregory A. Gaines, Boyertown, PA; Brothers, William, Robert, Steven Gaines; One sister, Saranne Elliott; Two grandchildren, Gregory A. Gaines, JR., Jonathan Kimmel; Three great...

Barbara L. Scalley, 86 of York, PA., passed away on September 15th in Reading while with her daughter. .... further details will be announced. MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements. 610-370-1300

Ervis Rivera Montesino, 87 of Reading, passed away on Sept. 13th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Carmen A. (Viera) Rivera.  Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Iluminado Rivera and Andrea (Montesino) Rivera.  Private cremation arrangements are being held by the MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading.    

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Eleanor Gabel, 91 died on Sept. 8th at the Highlands in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Born Eleanor Marie Lauterborn in Albany, NY to George Edgar Lauterborn and Eleanor Russell Lauterborn, Eleanor was a beautiful woman who lived an active life. She was a musician, an avid golfer, an animal lover, and a boating enthusiast. Among her proudest achievements were her three holes-in-one!  The granddaughter of German and Irish immigrants,...

Ralph C. Derr, 78 of Reading, passed away on September 4th in his residence.  He was the husband of Susan (Fegley) Derr.  Born in Breinigsville, PA., he was the son of the late Ralph C. Derr and Charlotte (Reriner) Derr.    Ralph was an avid Phillies fan and collector of Phillies memorabilia.  He had worked as a Supv. for over 50 years at Allen Organ Co of Macungie, PA. He played softball for 17 years, and had also worked at Alvernia College as a Cafeteria Cashier....

Jessica I. Bencosme Crisostomo, 20 of Reading, passed away on Sept. 4th in New Jersey as a result of an auto accident.  Born in the Dominican Republic, she is the daughter of Henry and Claudia (Crisostomo) Bencosme.  Jessica was currently enrolled in Reading Area Community College.  She is survived in addition to her parents by brothers, Henry E. Bencosme Crisostomo and Erik M. Bencosme Crisostomo.  A viewing will be held on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from...

Raymond J. Coffin, 55 of Reading, passed away on Aug. 12th in his residence.  He was the husband of Tina M. (Szymkowski) Coffin.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Alice (Smith) Coffin.  Raymond had worked many years as a carpet and flooring installer.  He is pre deceased by one brother, Nick Coffin and one sister, Robin Coffin.  Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Chelsea L. Coffin, Reading, PA; one son, Raymond Coffin, Jr.,...

John E. Czechowski, 69 of Cumru Twp., passed away on Aug. 9th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Patrice M. (Smith) Czechowski.  Born in Reading, he is the son of Edward M. and Anna M. (Reifsnyder) Czechowski of Reading.  John was a member of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church.  He was pre deceased by a son, Jason E. Czechowski and a brother, Edward L. Czechowski. John was a member of the Teamsters union and for 47 years drove truck for...

Lonnie Battle, III, “Little Man”, 60 of Reading, passed away on Aug. 1st in the Reading Hospital where he was surrounded by his dear brothers, sisters, and loved ones when he passed over to the other side of eternity.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of the late Rev. Lonnie Battle, Jr., and Levert (Hunt) Battle.  He confessed, believed, and found strength and a resting place in Jesus Christ.  He enjoyed attending Spring Valley Church of God with his other...

Carmel “Gary” Garipoli, 89, of Exeter Township, Reading, passed away Friday, July 31st, at his home. Born in Reading, September 7, 1930, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Philomena (Crocona) Garipoli. He was a graduate of the Reading High School, class of 1950, where he was a stand-out football player. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Carmel served with the U.S .Navy as a gunner aboard the USS Champlain. He received the National Defense Medal, and the Korean Service...