All Obituaries

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...

Helen M. Hilton, 71 of Robeson Twp., passed away on July 30th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of the late George and Edna McClean.  Helen was employed as a Physicians Assistant for over 30 years for the VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA.  She enjoyed crafts, crosstitch and reading.  Her biggest love was her three grandchildren.  Helen was pre deceased by one brother, Larry McClean.  Surviving is one son, Brian M....

Hiram Alvarez, 73 of South 4th St., Reading, passed away on July 28th in St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  Born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Manuel Alvarez and Gregoria Roman Alvarez.  Hiram was a US Army Veteran.  Private cremation arrangements have been made with burial in New York.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com  

Robert D. Walter, 51 of North 4th Street, Reading, passed away on July 21st.  Private Cremation arrangements have been made by the MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading. 

Janet L. Cummings, 74 of Reading, passed away on July 17th in the Reading Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Todd A. Harris. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of Violet (Cummings) Eckert.  Janet was retired as a CNA and Hospice Nurse. She was a member of St. Luke's Church, Reading.  Janet was pre deceased by siblings, Franklin E. 'Butch" Cummings, Gregory A. Eckert and Michael L. Eckert. She is survived by her three daughters, Melinda L. Boyer,...

George F. Heiselman, 70 of Reading, passed away on July 10th in the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Mary Heiselman.  Born in Reading, PA., he was the son of the late John K. Heiselman, Sr. and the late Betty (Peterman) Heiselman.  George was a US Army Veteran and had been retired from working construction most of his life.  He is survived by one brother. Kevin Heiselman, Reading, PA.  Burial services will take place at Indiantown Gap National...

Kevin Canals, 26 of Temple, PA., passed away along with his brother, Kenneth J. Ortiz, 22 of Muhlenberg Twp., PA on July 10th in Reading.   Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he is the son of  Santo L. Colon, Jr., Sinking Spring, PA and Caroline Ortiz of Muhlenberg Twp., PA.  He was employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Deka.   He is survived in addition to his parents by his children, Angel Omar Canals, Yamil and Jaiden Canals; various other brothers and sisters...