All Obituaries

Marina Lebron Soto, 78 of Reading, PA., passed away on Nov. 29th at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Martin Lebron and Basilisa Soto.  Marina had been employed as a Teachers Aide for several years.  She is survived by her children, Maria E. Gonzalez, Shoemakersville, PA, Ileana Ines Sostre, Reading, PA, Gloria Esther Cruz, Muhlenberg Twp., PA.; Maria is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Julia Lebron Soto, Reading,...

Maria E. Garcia, 65 of Reading, PA., passed away at Laureldale Nursing & Rehab Center.  Born  in Humacao, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Antonio Santiago and the late Ana Garcia.  Maria is survived by her children, Saul husband of Yvonne Pacheco, Laureldale, PA, Albert husband of Danielle  Santiago, Laureldale, PA,  Grandchildren, Martiza Pacheco, Jasmine Montavlo, Matthew Pacheco, Javious Santiago, Tatayana Juan, and Arianna Pacheco; Great...

Jose Brea Bello, 78 of N 11th St., Reading, PA., passed away on Nov. 23rd in Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ.  Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Rudecindo Brea and the late Romeilia Bello.  Jose was a retired Taxi Driver in the Dominican Republic.  He is survived by his children, Mayra Brea, Josefina Brea, Sandy Brea, Jose Brea, Kathy Brea and Mario and Martha Brea.  He is also survived by several brothers and sisters and...

Jonathan Miguel Ruiz, son of Carmelo Ruiz and Laury S. (Brioso) Ruiz both of Denver, PA., passed away on November 12th at Hershey Medical Center.  He was born 16 days ago at Hershey Medical Center and is survived in addition to his parents by his Maternal and Paternal Grandparents; Also surviving is his sister, Rosa Mariel Ruiz.  The family would appreciate family and friends to be received on Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 Noon at the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave.,...

Sandra Jean Tobolski, 65 of Spring Twp., PA., passed away on Nov. 11th, 2023 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital, Bern Twp.  Born in Reading, PA., she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Irene L. (Kosak) Tobolski.  Sandy was a 1976 graduate of Mt. Penn High School.  She was former owner of Sandy's Custom Cakes in Douglassville, and later served as a former chef at the Old Mill Inn and the California Bar and Grill.  She was a member of St. John Baptist De...

Bruce Brandfon, 70, passed away peacefully in Reading, PA on November 10, 2023 with family by his side.   Bruce lived his final days in Reading, Pennsylvania, not far from his childhood hometown, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.  Bruce and his brother Michael were born to Pauline and Robert Brandfon.  Prior to his time in Reading, he lived a full and adventurous life with his family-- traversing the country and living in nearly 20 different states over his lifetime. Bruce was...

Shirley Z. Lebengood, 87 of Cumru Twp., PA.,  passed away on Nov. 9th in the Mifflin Center.  She was the wife of John "Jack" Lebengood for 64 years. Born in Reading, PA., she was the daughter of the late Merlin Ziegler and Elizabeth (Hoff) Ziegler.  Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Tiffany Thompson, Greenville, NC, Robin Zappacosta, Apollo Beach, FL, Paul Austin;  Sister, Phyllis Rick, Exeter Twp., PA; 4 Grandchildren, Harper and Emma...

Luis Angel Alicea Lopez, 63 of Reading, PA, passed away on November 8th at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.  Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, he is the son of Maria Lopez of Reading and the late Juan Alicea Torres.  He is survived by 13 other brothers and sisters and 3 grandchildren.  A viewing will be held on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM from the Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading.  Interment will follow at Charles Evans Cemetery.  Online...

Gary L. Clothier, 79 of Fleetwood, PA., passed away on October 29th at the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Donna L. (Bacigalupi) Clothier.  Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Elsie (Becker) Clothier.  Gary was a US Navy Veteran and had received his Bachelors' of Art Degree from Kutztown University and then later obtained his Masters Degree from Penn State University.  Gary had worked as a writer for the Reading Eagle Co., and...

Keven L. Tejada, 25 of Wyomissing, PA., passed away on Oct. 28th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp., due to an motorcycle accident.  He was the husband of Marzeah A. (Ajmoajmmadi) Tejada.  He was the son of Santo Tejada of the Dominican Republic and Ulvia Abrau of Reading, PA.  Keven was a graduate of Coble Hill American Studies School in NY, and entered into the US Marine Corp.  His 4 years with the Marines had him stationed in many parts of the Untied States as...