All Obituaries

Leroy Curtis Jr., 60, passed away on January 16, 2022, at Reading Hospital. He was born in Lexington, North Carolina. Leroy was the son of the late Leroy Curtis and Rosa McIntosh. He attended Reading High School and was employed at Texas Roadhouse as a cook. He will be remembered for his funny personality and he had a lot of friends. Leroy's cooking was loved by many.  Leroy is survived by his siblings; Kawania McIntosh, Teresa Curtis, Mamie McIntosh, James McIntosh (Marceline),...

Life Reflections     Bernard Kenneth Buchanon, affectionately known as POPS, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at home. Bernard was the son of the late Bernard “Buns” Buchanon and his parents the late Gregory H. Fletcher Sr. and Robin Fletcher. Bernard was educated in the Reading Public School System and a graduate of Reading Sr. High School.  From the age of (6) six, Bernard participated in the Northwest Spartans...

Ossie M Clayton was born in Mitchell, Georgia on August 28, 1949. She was the fourth child of the late Edison Sr. and Julia Clayton. Her parents moved to Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s. Ossie attended several elementary schools, Fitz Simons Junior High School, and graduated from Edward Bok Technical High School in 1968. She also attended John F. Kennedy Training School and The Community College of Philadelphia.   Ossie began working for the State of Pennsylvania, in the Department...

Ms. Marjorie Louise Cook, the eldest child of Michael David Vanasco and Dorothy Fox, was born in Hershey, Pa, on Friday, May 25th, 1945.  “Nan,” as family members and friends affectionately called her, received her formal education in the public schools of Derry Township, Hershey, Pennsylvania.    She graduated from Hershey High School (Trojan Nation) Hershey Pa in the class of 1963. “Nan” achieved the honor of...

Russell H. Spradley (affectionately known as Angel) gained his wings on Monday, November 22, 2021, in the Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pa.   Angel was born on November 5, 1954, in Washington, D.C. He was the son of the late Joann (Spradley) Copeland and Stepfather James Copeland.   Angel was a graduate of Reading Senior High School in Reading, Pa. He was a member of the Red Knights Football Team and Track Team. He had a sense of humor and loved to dance. He had a caring...

Minister Dr. Joyce Beddell, (Church Mother), 74, of 1040 Penn Street entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. She was born November 17, 1946, at Saint Joe’s Hospital, in Reading PA.  She was a beloved daughter to the late William Wesley Ennels Sr. and the Late Elsie Marie (Rider) Ennels.  In addition to her parents Dr. Beddell was greeted in heaven by her Late husband Melvin Beddell, 2 daughters Charlotte Smith and Earline King, 2 Sisters...

Justine Walter, 71, passed away on October 12, 2021, at st. Joseph's hospital.  She was retired after working for over 30 years. Born in reading pa on December 4th, 1949, she was the youngest daughter to David and Jenny Buller. She preferred to be called Jus. Interested in all things morbid, Jus loved seances, horror movies, Halloween, ghost hunting, genealogy, and cemetery hopping. Her grandchildren were her greatest love. Jus will be remembered as being everyone's mom....

Constance Wentzel, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her home.  She was the partner of Joe. They shared many years together. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, She attended Reading Public schools.  Constance is survived by one daughter, Ashley Witman, and 2 grandkids, John (JJ) and Anna. She was predeceased by her parents. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the request of the family. Monetary donations to help with funeral costs can be made to the...

On November 17th of 1946 in Greene County, Georgia; Bernice Jean (Bishop) Criddell, the third of 5 children, was born to the late Essie Mae (Foster) Bishop and the late Edward Bishop. Through her mother’s teachings and example, Bernice came to know Christ at an early age.  Bernice was educated in the Georgia Public School System and attended Floyd T. Corry High School. In the early 1960s, Bernice, along with family, relocated to Reading, Pennsylvania. Always marching to the beat...