All Obituaries

Epifania Santiago Rodriguez, 81, passed away Monday, October 26th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of William Colon. They shared many years together. Epifania was born in San Isabel Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of Vidal Rodriguez and Rofina Santiago Rodriguez. She graduated from John F Kennedy High School in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. She retired from the Herr's Chips Company where she worked as a Line Inspector.  She will always be...

Carlos A. Aviles, 56, passed away on October 15, 2020, at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Felipe Aviles and Maria Vasquez. He graduated from The Newark Pubic School district in Newark, New Jersey. He was employed as a truck driver and was known in the community as a handyman.  Carlos was a member of the local church. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and will be remembered for his good nature and his willingness to help...

Thomas Rolon, 54, passed away on October 2nd., 2020 at the Reading Hospital after a long and courageous battle against diabetes, kidney and heart disease.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York.  He was the son of Virginia (Suarez) Costas and Tomas Rolon.  Thomas enjoyed sitting outside in the morning sunshine and drinking his coffee.  He will be remembered for his silliness and the will to make people laugh.   Viewing will be Friday, October 9th., at...

Amos Anthony Dennis Sr., 68, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:30 PM in the Reading Health Tower, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in St. Augustine, Florida, he was the son of the late Stella Mae Dennis and the late William Gulley, Sr. He was a loving husband of Regina L. (Clark) Dennis; to whom they shared 28 years of marriage together. He was a 1970 graduate of Wyandanch Memorial High School, Long Island, New York. He attended the St....

Luis Lugo Rodriguez, 71, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at the West Reading Hospital.  He was a resident of the Wyomissing Health Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, June 1, 1949. Luis was a member of the Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista Church in Lancaster, PA. He enjoyed bike riding,  walking and outdoor activities. He will be remembered for his happy outgoing personality. Luis was a very funny, loving and caring...

Barry’s Life Story On August 11, 1953, there was a wonderful occurrence in the City of Reading, Pennsylvania, the birth of Barry Lee Jones, Sr., to Betty Jane Jones and Thomas Nelson. Barry was presented to the world to bring joy, laughter and hope to all whom he encountered. With Gods grace and family guidance, Barry developed into a young man of integrity and distinction. An intellectually astute man, Barry graduated from Reading Senior High School. He was a loving husband...

Charles (Chuck) A. Borelli, 59, passed away on Tues., July 7, 2020 at his home in Exeter Township.  He was the husband of Cheri A. Borelli.  They shared 33 years of marriage together. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Carl F. & Elizabeth L. (Dvorak) Borelli.  He was a graduate of Reading High School.  He was last employed at Albright College as a Dining Hall Supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and do-it-yourself projects.  He will be remembered for...

Lisa N. Ramsey, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the West Reading Hospital. She was the partner of Rich Ledyard. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Emily Avellino – Barker. She graduated from El Toro High School and Adelphi Business College. She was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Office of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services as a Sign Language Interpreter. Lisa enjoyed gardening, working with tools and...

Geraldine (Gerri) Massdin Pollard, transitioned peacefully in her home 6/1/2020 of natural causes. She was born March 30, 1945 in Berlin, Md.  to Thomas Massdin and Anna Pierce Massdin. She attended Worcester County Elementary for her early education, later moving to Pennsylvania where she attended Exeter Jr. High and graduating from Daniel Boone High School Class of 1963. She earned her Associates Degree in Gerontological Social Work from Reading Area Community College 1984, while...

Richard A. Schaeffer, 61, passed away May 21, 2020 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Hospital.    Born in Reading, Pa, he was the son of Lester M. Schaeffer Sr. and Stella I. Egan.  He graduated from Hamburg Area High School. He was employed at Rubright, as a foreman in construction and Pa. Dutch Camp Site as a groundskeeper.   He was a member of Camp Chilly Hunting Club in Tioga County.   Richard is survived by his sister, Phyllis (Schaeffer) Mertz of...