Mr. Bernie W. Grejdus, 79, of Reading, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Grejdus. He is survived by a son, Nick Grejdus of Reading. Funeral service and interment will be private.  

2020 saved its worst for last by taking the life of Cheryl after a very rapid battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Sylvia and James Young of Phoenixville, PA, her sister Linda Kramer, her loving husband Douglas Berne, her daughters Candace Kronen and Lianne Berne, and her granddaughter Sage Kronen (age 2). Cheryl was raised in Phoenixville. After graduating Villa Maria Academy in 1980, she attended LaSalle College (now University) where she met her future husband Douglas...

Bonnie L. Schwartz, 59, of Reading, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 31, 1960 in Reading, PA, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Betty and Merl Conrad.  She graduated from Wyomissing High School and worked as a receptionist for family medical practices for many years.  Bonnie was an avid sports fanatic. She loved cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. You could often hear her shouting at the television to the...

Debra Maute escaped the mortal realm on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the age of 60, after a year-long battle with cancer. She fought valiantly, but ultimately passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Deb was world-renowned for being incredibly stubborn. In fact, the doctors said she had minutes to live, but she spent hours recounting stories with her family, and telling as many people as she could that she loved them. She was genuine to fault, had an immensely positive...

Garnet Richey, 65, Preston Rd., Wernersville, PA, passed away at home on Saturday August 29th, 2020.   Garnet was born in Corpus Christi, Texas January 14th, 1955 to William D. Richey and Lillian (Grossman) Richey.  He was a machinist by trade and retired at Bradley's Inc, Corpus Christi, Texas in 2009. When he was younger you would find him tinkering in the garage, always fixing things. He was determined to fix whatever project he was working on and never gave up until it...

Betty J. (Boyer) Symanowicz, 89, widow of John, of Bernville ist in den Himmelgegange on July 27, 2020 to be with her parents William and Esther (Yoh) Boyer and her ten brothers and sisters: Buehlah Boyer, John Boyer, Eva Kauffman, Leah Hoffman, Ola Boyer, Donald Boyer, Bill Boyer, Fritz Boyer, Tud (Alice) Geiger, and Patsy Wagner.   Betty is survived by her six children: Diana Reedy, Carol Burkhart, Nancy Dieffenbach, Donna Pantoja, John Symanowicz, and Steven Symanowicz. Other...

Mr. Joseph F. Rubine, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home in Pottstown. He was the husband of Catherine V. Rubino. A private Memorial Service was held for Joseph.

Deenna C. MIller, 21, passed away on June 24, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Glen and Alicia (Jones) MIller. A Memorial Service was held in honor of Deenna.

Mrs. Lisa T. Mccoy, 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Saint Joseph Hospital. She was the wife of David A. Mccoy. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Peter's R.C. Church in Reading followed by burial at Gethsemane Cemetery.  

Michael Vellinga, 63, of Denver, PA, formerly of Neptune, NJ, died May 17, 2020 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, PA.  Mike served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1973-1977.  After his service he began his career as a tree surgeon. He loved growing up on the farm on Old Corlies Ave in Neptune which enhanced his love for the outdoors and fishing as well as collecting and shooting guns.  He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, made Eagle...