All Obituaries

Louise M. Dries, 73 of Alburtis, passed away on Aug. 15th in her residence. She was the wife of Russell H. Dries.  Born in Coopersburg, PA., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vera (Moyer) Bauder.  She was predeceased by one granddaughter.  Surviving in addition to her husband is one daughter, Margie L. Kemp, Alburtis, PA; one son, Russell H. Dries, Jr., Greenwood, DE; one brother, LaMar Bauder, Danielsville, PA; one sister, Sadie Bissinger; 4 Grandchildren,...

Olga Mendoza, 94 of Reading, passed away on Aug. 12th in ManorCare Health Services, Laureldale.  Born in Ecudor she was the daughter of the late Jose Mendoza and Aid Campbell.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangement

Richard R. Levan, 82 of Boyertown, passed away on Aug. 9th in his residence.  He was the husband of Phyllis J. (Weil) Levan for 63 years.  Born in Boyertown, he was the son of the late William and Rachael (Reinert) Levan.  Richard was a retired Truck Driver.  He was predeceased by brother, Lester and sister, Pauline.  Surviving are his children, Lary A. husband of Patricia Levan, Barto, PA, Glenn C. husband of Karen Levan, Oley, PA, Robert L. husband of Ann...

Luis E. Negron Cartagen, 38 of Reading, passed away on Aug 7th in his residence.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Maria A. Cartagen and Ramon Negron of Puerto Rico.  CRAMP HUMMEL Funeral Home, Centre Park, Reading has charge of arrangements.

Eric S. Leas, 60 of Birdsboro, passed away on Aug. 6th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Robert and Susie (Sweitzer) Leas. Eric was a US Army Veteran.  MARK J HUMMEL Funeral Home, Lower Alsace Twp., Reading has charge of arrangements. 

Troy R. Kline, 54 of Wernersville, passed away on August 6th in Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia.  He was the loving companion of 20 years of Wendy Rakowiecki.  Born in Reading, he was the son of Richard Kline, Exeter Township and the late Pearl (Nittinger) Kline. Surviving in addition to his companion and father is one son, Jonah Kline, Reading, PA; sister, Karen L. Benne, companion of Troy Conrad, Fleetwood, PA. He is also remembered by Niece, Joey Leutze, husband of Egon...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" James, 79 of Mohrsville, passed away on Aug 1st in her residence where she resided the past 23 years.  She was the wife of Carmen J. James, married 59 years.  Born in Shamokin, PA.  she was the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Yezersky) Graboski.  Betty was a homemaker and had been a graduate of St. Edwards High School, Shamokin, PA.  She as predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Leonard Graboski.  Surviving in...

Carlos R. Rios, 55 of Reading, passed away on July 30th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Basonata, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Santos Rios and Julia (Valentin) Rios.  Surviving are his children, Brandon L. Rios, Carlos Rios, Jr. Vanessa Rios; 7 Grandchildren; several brothers and sisters.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in Cramp Hummel Funeral Home, 934 Centre Ave., Reading.  A viewing will be held from 10-11 AM in the funeral home. ...

Kim E. Gaiewski Hamilton, 61 of Birdsboro, passed away on July 29th in the Reading Hospital.  Born in Reading, PA., she was the daughter of Janet (Hoffa) Heck of Palm Bay, FL and the late Michael Gaiewski. Kim was predeceased by two sisters, Debra L. Gaiewski, Michele  D. Gaiewski.   Surviving are two daughters, Jaime Messner, Birdsboro, PA, Alexandra Romero, Birdsboro, PA; brother, David J. Daniels, Jr., Palm Bay, FL; sisters, Karen Daniels McElyea, Palm Bay,...

Marie Oneida Kase, 89 of Exeter Twp., passed away on July 25th in the Berkshire Center.  She was the wife of the late Robert L. Kase who passed away in April of 2016.  Born in Pine Grove, PA., she was the daughter of the late Phaon and Beulah (Felty) Zimmerman.  Marie was a graduate of the Reading Hospital Nursing program and worked there for twenty years. Marie was also the Director of the Foster Grandparents Program of Berks County Office of the Aging for ten years and...