All Obituaries

Rene Alberto Rivera, Jr.,, 37 of Reading, passed away on June 29th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the fiance of Anita F. Lopez.  Born in Vineland, NJ.. he is the son of Blanca Rodriguez of Providence, RI, and the late Rene Alberto Rivera, Sr.  Surviving in addition to his fiance are his children, Yaneliz Rivera, Fitchburg, MA, Elijah Rivera, AK, Savannah Rivera, Reading, PA, Joana Maldonado, Makaylah Lopez and Gabriel Lopez, all of Reading;  Sisters, Sera Rodriguez,...

John Sclafani, 69 of Reading, formerly of Brookly, NY., passed away on June 27th in his residence.  He was the husband of Frances (Fernandez) Sclafani.  Born in Brookly, NY., he was the son of the late Al and Diana (Milon) Sclafani.  John had owned and operated a family business in Brooklyn for over 47 years as a beer distributor.  Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Fondueur, Marsha, Garrison, Jacqueline, Michelle, Diana, Lavern and John JR; 13...

Janice M. Reinoehl, 80 of Reading, passed away on June 23rd in the Reading Hospital.  She is the wife of Lloyd Reinoehl.  Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Sarah (Ulrich) Wade.  Janice had worked many years as a hairstylist and cosmetologist in the Reading area.  She is predeceased by a son Troy.  Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Reinoehl, Temple, PA, Renee Shelton, Reading, PA; Sister, Evelyn Shakespeare, Shillington, PA; brothers,...

Rosemary A. Rupp, "Snooky" 74, passed away on June 21st in ProMedica, Laureldale.  Born in Reading, PA., she was the daughter of the late Edward A Rupp and the late Margaret (Peffley) Rupp.  Rosemary worked retail most of her life and retired from Walmart in 2005. She enjoyed painting ceramics, bingo, crafts,and time with her family mostly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Rosemary was predeceased by sisters, Bonnie Millard, Donna Parades;...

William V. Jones, 48 of Birdsboro, PA., passed away on June 20th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Lori A. (Allen) Jones.  Born in Pottstown, PA., he was the son of the late Donald Jones and late Joanne (Norton) Jones. William was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, North Coventry Twp., Pottstown.  Surviving in addition to his wife is one son, Michael T. Jones, at home; one daughter, Abigail L. Jones, at home; sisters, Leslie J. Kohler and Jayme...

Rafael Alequin, 64 of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Reading, PA. passed away on June 17th in his residence.  Born in St. German, Puerto Rico, he is the son of Rafael Alequin, Sr. and Nina Alequin Casiano.  He is survived by his loving children, brothers, sisters and extended family.  A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM in the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave.,  Reading.  Interment will be private. CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral...

Mary L. Goodman, 84 of West Reading, passed away on June 9th in ProMedica, Laureldale.  She was the wife of the late William Goodman. Born in Norristown, PA., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Ethrick and Mildred (Lewis) Ethrick.  Mary was a Pre School Teacher in Montgomery County for over 33 years until she retired.  She is predeceased by a son, William Goodman.  Surviving are her children, Weiss Goodman, Debbie Goodman, Desiree Johnson, Warren Goodman, and Wade...

Rafael Hernandez, Sr., 75 of Minersville, PA., passed away on June 1st in Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felipe Hernandez and Maria Ramos.  Rafael was a retired Truck Driver.  He is predeceased by siblings, Luz M., Angel L. Angel M. Estrella, and Emeterio Hernandez.  Surviving are his children, Adrian Hernandez, Minersville, PA., Rafael Hernandez, Jr., Minersville, PA., Alberto Hernandez, Allentown, PA., Stacy Moyer,...

Elizabeth A. (Collins) Leinbach, 70, Stony Creek, passed away on June 1, 2022, at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas K. Leinbach, Jr., who passed away on Feb. 4, 2009. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Rowe and Pauline (Snyder) Collins. Elizabeth was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stony Creek. She was most often thought of as the cornerstone of the church due to her involvement in Sunday School,...

John F. "Jack" Staub, 85 of Exeter Twp., passed away on May 29th in his residence.  He was the husband of Marie R. (Mynehan) Staub, celebrating 62 years of marriage on May 28th.  Born in Philadelphia, PA., he was the son of the late Nicholas Staub and Anna (Heirt) Staub and his step-mother the late Elizabeth Staub.  Jack was a graduate of Northeast High School, Philadelphia and LaSalle College where he received his Bachelors Degree. Jack was a member of St. Catherine...