All Obituaries

Rajneesha Shanise Preston, aged 30 years, was called home to be with the Lord on July 25th, 2021. Rajneesha, daughter of Samuel Preston and Linda Preston, was born on June 1st, 1991, in Memphis, TN.      She was a graduate of Reading High School, attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Reading Area Community College. She obtained her license in real estate and was committed to helping families/individuals find their “forever home.” She was very...

            John Edward Foster was born near Warrenton, North Carolina on a tobacco farm on August 16th, 1934 to parents, John King Foster and Lelia Manning Foster. He grew up in a Christian home with his parents and sister, Ruth, who was 2 ½ years older.             He attended Albion Academy High School. He often boasted of graduating 4th in his class. (The class consisted of only 26 students.) As...

Jill Therese Matetich, 54, of West Lawn passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones and the sound of her favorite music. Jill is survived by her brother, Todd Woomer, and an extended family. She was born in Reading on December 10, 1966, a daughter of the late Karla (Schuppert) Kidon and John Kidon. Jill graduated from Reading High School and Bryland Beauty School. She worked as a hairdresser for all of her life and owned Beverly’s Beauty Salon....

Greg Layton-- artist, teacher, land preservationist, reader, a fan of politics and solutions, and veteran —passed on to a greater peace on July 6th at age 74 in Reading Hospital due to Babesiosis, a  tick-borne blood disease.  For 47 years, he was the deeply beloved partner of Deborah Kates, his lifelong artistic co-conspirator and best friend, and was born in Chester County Hospital to parents Martha Baylor Layton and Theodore R. Layton, both deceased.  Always a...

Natalie A. Sanks   Natalie “Nan” Annette (Rogers) Sanks, 63, transitioned into eternal life on July 3, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.   On September 21, 1957, Nan was born to the late Ralph Lewis and late Caroline (Miller) Leach in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from John Harris High School with the class of 1975. She continued her education at Empire Beauty School, where she earned her degree in Cosmetology. She had a distinguished...

Michael H. Missonis, 63, passed away in his residence on July 1, 2021.  Michael was the son of Paul J. Sr. and Anne M. (Zutelis) Missonis, both deceased.  Michael was born on April 2, 1958, in Reading, PA.  Michael is survived by his sister, Annemarie G. Missonis.  His brother, Paul J. Missonis Jr., passed away on January 11, 2016.  Michael is also survived by his nephews Corey S. Schaffer, Russell M. Missonis, Grant L. Missonis, and his niece, Giana M. Schaffer...

Heaven’s Gate opened up on June 25, 2021, and God received a magnificent Spirit into HIS kingdom.  This admirable Spirit was Gerald Keith Guess. Gerald Keith Guess was born in Brooklyn, New York to Samuel Thomas and Betty Jean Guess on August 12, 1961.  Samuel and his brother Melvin Guess preceded him in death. At an early age, Gerald gave his life to Christ and joined the Bethelite Institutional Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York where he served in many auxiliaries. He was...

In Honor of Our Loving Father, Brother, Uncle & Friend Franklin Mercado Sr. Frankie Mercado aka Sweet Master Frank passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 9:40 am in the Reading Hospital leaving behind his mother, Felicita Perez, his wife Kelly Mercado, 4 children, Franklin Mercado Jr, Eric Mercado, Queeny Mercado, Shyann Harris, and 13 grandchildren. Frankie is the 4th born son of Guillermo Mercado Sr, and Felicita Perez. He was born October 26, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York but...

Linda Louise Dolla, 73, passed away June 7, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. at the Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA. Born in Reading Pa, she was the daughter of Richard W. Livengood and Elizabeth A. Shiery.  She received her GED and had worked as a waitress for the Hitching Post and Prospectus as a P.A.I. caregiver.  Linda belonged to St. Pauls Luthern Church.  She enjoyed going to the casino, gardening, crafts, and ceramics. She is survived by four children and nine...

Sherry Ann (Brown) Moultrey departed this life, peacefully Sunday, June 6th, 2021. After a lengthy battle with multiple health issues with her family by her side. Born in Reading to Hazel (Browan) Brown and the late Charles G. Brown Sr. Sherry worked proudly in the nursing profession. Working for Berks Heim, Manor Care, Schaefer Staffing, and last working at Spruce Manor. She enjoyed all types of music but her favorite singer was Barry White. She enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, and...