All Obituaries

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine… – Gospel Dream On February 9, 1928 in Kingstree, SC a little light was born; Hamilton and Maybelle (Gaskins) Cooper named their light Joseph Hamilton Cooper, Jr. Joseph (Joe) was educated in Florence County Schools and the fields of South Carolina.  Early in his adult life, Joseph migrated to Reading, Pa with his Uncles Sam and Willie Cooper.  Gotta make them donuts! – Joseph...

Justin S. Buchanon “JBee” of Reading, went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the Tower Health Hospital. He was born, October 13, 1981. He was son to the late Bernard K. Buchanon “Buns” and Gregory and Robin Harvey Fletcher. Surviving are 2 sons, Justin S. Buchanon Jr., and Justice Tyson, both of Reading. Also best friend and children’s mother Joanna Castillo. Brothers Omar Smith, Atlanta. Bernard (Ashley) Buchanon, Jarad (Johanna)...

Herbert Addison Wright, 93, died Saturday November 16th, 2019. Born in Royersford, PA to the late John Wright and Laura Rhuebottom. He was married to Geneva (Snead) Wright, deceased. He retired from Carpenter Technology and remained a active resident of Berks County. A deacon at First Baptist Church in Temple, he served as President of the Reading area Deacons Unit for 10 years.  He is survived by two daughters, Lorri Wright and Denise Birckhead, four grandchildren and one brother,...

Phyllis Kathryn Steffy Strunk, Wernersville, PA fell asleep in death on November 16, 2019, with her daughter by her side. She was born on January 12, 1928, in Shillington, PA to William O. and Sarah A. (Speck) Steffy. She was the widow of Royden E. Strunk. She was also preceded in death by her stepson, Dennis Royden Strunk, her grandson, Morgan Jarrod Strunk, and her four sisters, Eleanore, Ernestine, Joan, and Jean. Survivors include her son, John William Strunk and his wife, Connie D.,...

Daniel Hernández Algarín, de 71 años, de Reading, falleció el 31 de octubre de 2019 en el Genesis Mifflin Center en Shillington, Pennsylvania. Él era originario de Juncos, Puerto Rico. Daniel era hijo de Pedro Hernández y Santa Algarin. El 3 de enero de 1975, se casó con el amor de su vida, Carmen A. Payero.  De este matrimonio trajeron dos hermosas hijas, Diliana y Damaris y un hijo guapo, Yonel. Daniel era un muy destacado...

Sandra Rivera, 75, of 50 North 9th Street, Reading, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  She was at home.   Sandra was born April 5, 1944 in Reading, PA., the daughter of George and Edna (Orr) Henry. She received her education in the Reading School District.   She is survived by her daughter: Ms. Cheryel Johnson.  Ms. Rivera was employed for 20 years at Narrow Fabrics, 20 years at Penn Optical and 15 years at Talbot Knitting...

On April 26, 1946, there was a wonderful occurrence in the City of Reading, Pennsylvania, the birth of Patricia A. Butler to Ruby Catharine Martin.  Patricia was presented to the world to bring joy, laughter, and hope to all whom she encountered. With God’s grace and family guidance, Patricia  developed into a young lady of integrity and distinction. An intellectually astute woman, In 1964, Patricia graduate of Farrell High School. Patricia  loved shopping, shoes,...

Beatriz Rojas, 34, of the Bronx New York, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, at her home here in Reading.     Beatriz was born on July 30, 1985, and Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, New York to Justino Pacheco and Miriam Cruz.    She attended Reading High School and continued her education at Lincoln Academy in Reading, graduating in 2013 with a CNA diploma.   Her interest included family gatherings, especially on birthdays and holidays, cosmetics and makeup,...

Andrew “Andy” Wesley Pinkett, 95, of Reading, PA., passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the West Reading Hospital.  He was the son of the late Robert and Blanche Pinkett and the husband of Alberta (Bert) N. Burke.   He graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1944.  He was known as a “smooth dresser” and always had a smile to share. Andrew was a World War II veteran (US Navy).  He enlisted while he was still in high...