All Obituaries

Obituario de Francisca Taveras Batista Francisca Taveras, de 83 años, falleció pacíficamente el 19 de enero de 2026, en su casa rodeada de sus seres queridos. Francisca nació en la República Dominicana y era la querida hija de Rosendo y Lauriana Taveras. Era una mujer devota y cariñosa cuya vida se centraba en su familia. Ella era miembro de la fe de los testigos de Jehová y encontró una gran alegría al pasar tiempo con sus ...

Nelida Melendez, a beloved 49-year-old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, she was the cherished daughter of Manuel Melendez de Jesus and Juana Rivera. Nelida’s educational journey began with intermediate school. She was an active member of her local church and found immense joy in teaching Bible school to the children. She is survived by her father, Manuel Melendez DeJesus, her brother, Manuel Melendez, ...

Patsy Ann (Key) Jefferson was born to Lamar Bradley Key and Margaret Alverta Johnson Key on August 12, 1941, in Frederick, Maryland. Patsy was presented to the world to bring joy, laughter, and hope to all she encountered. Patsy developed into a young lady of integrity and distinction with God's grace and family guidance. An intellectually astute woman, Patsy graduated from  Reading High School. Patsy Jefferson's life story reflects many years of unyielding faith, notable ...

Martha Sue Beddell, born on December 13, 1947, in Talbot County, Georgia, passed away on January 7, 2026.  Martha was the child of the late Only and Emily (Mitchell) Beddell.  She received her education in Thomaston, Georgia. Later, Martha relocated to Reading, Pennsylvania, to be closer to her brother and sister. For over two decades, she worked at Luden’s Candy Factory in Reading until she retired.  After her retirement, Martha returned to Georgia and lived there ...

Rahn Andre Jacobs was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Tomasina Bowers and Kermit Jacobs. Rahn leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted wife, Mrs. Ruby Anita Jacobs; his son, Mr. Andre Jacobs; his cherished niece, Ms. Rhonda Jill Horne; and his beloved granddaughter, Lahlani Joyce Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Joyce, Betty, and Gloria. Rahn had a deep love for music and football and was known as a devoted husband, father, uncle, ...

Janet Dorothy Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn State Health, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved widow of Robert Johnson III, with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Janet was the daughter of Lucille Beckett. She attended local schools and later completed her education through homeschooling. Janet was a dedicated and hardworking woman. She was employed by Berks Heim ...

Estella Ruth Brown was born to the late Louis Valentine, Sr. and Ida (Robinson) Valentine. She was married to the late Semerian Brown, Sr. From this union, they were blessed with two sons, Semerian and Michael who preceded her in death. Her brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. They were Mildred, Linwood, Bertha, Louis, Venice Marie, Joseph, Sylvester, Harry, Harold, Eddie, and Viola. Estella was affectionately known as Stell, Stella, Mom Brown, and Mom. She was educated in the ...

Gerardo Nieves Santos, 58, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, at West Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of Lucy Arroyo Guadalupe. Together, they shared 26 years of love, companionship, and devotion. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Gerardo was the son of Atilano Nieves Rodriguez and Carmen Santos Martinez. He attended school through the eighth grade and began working at a young age, always doing what he could to provide and care for those around ...

Ratio Paul Smith, Jr., affectionately known as “Smitty,” 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of family. Born in Washington, D.C., Ratio was the son of Ratio Paul Smith, Sr. and June Mason Smith McCombs. He attended high school in Dayton, Ohio, and later went on to proudly serve his country as a United States Army veteran, honorably serving during the Vietnam Era in 1968. Ratio dedicated ...