All Obituaries

James Leonard Gibson (Jimi) of Reading, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the West Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Jean Claytor. They shared 28 years of marriage. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy E. (Smith) and Warren J. Gibson, Jr., Sister, Sarah Ann (Gibson) wife of Jeremiah Stewart and brother, Daniel T. Gibson, grandparents, Sarah (Ruffin) and Daniel Jackson. Anna E (Banister) and Warren J Gibson, Senior and James R Smith. Jimi also leaves to mourn three sisters,...

Gail Roberts, 72 passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:10 AM at Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   She was born in Reading, PA, the daughter of Charles Milton Roberts, Sr and Mary Louise (Wright) Roberts.  She graduated from Reading Senior High School in June 1969.  She attended Penn State University and completed 4 years of study in 3 years.  She then did a year of externship at Hershey Medical...

Gail M. Harris, passed away on 04/07/2024 at Reading Hospital.   She was the life partner of Frank Simms.   Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Morgan A. and Elma P. Harris.  She went on to get culinary training at Job Corp and attended beauty school.  She was a master of many talents that she shared often with her family.   She enjoyed knitting, cooking, and exploring the  naturalistic paths of wellness and health.  Her infectious...

Alexis Velasquez, 42, passed away on April 4, 2024 at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Sarah Velazquez. They shared 11 years together. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was a son of Juan B. Velazquez and Maria Sanchez. He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School. He was a member of Christ Community Church. He enjoyed music, dancing, art, and family. He will be remembered as an amazing dad and father, as well as funny, lovable, caring, and unique man. He is survived by his wife,...

Alexus Duncan, 42,  passed away on April 4th 2024 at the West Reading Hospital.  Alexus was born in Reading, Pa., on April 18,1982.  She was the daughter of Terri Johnson and Louis “Brack” Duncan.    Alexus received her GED and worked as a caregiver.  She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  Alexus loved music and dancing, but spending  time with her family was when she was the...

Gaspar Armando Dominguez, 75, passed away on March 25,2024. Born in Panama City, Panama, he was the son of Jose Tomas Dominguez and Ana Felicia Antadilla. He enjoyed playing Billiards and will forever be known as the "Champion of Billiards". He is survived by his daughter, Jackeline O'Neill and son Germain Dominguez. He was predeceased by his brothers Mario Dominguez and Pedro Dominguez and sisters Ana Dominguez and Celia Dominguez. His viewing will be held Saturday, March...

Grace Ifeyinwa Oduah, 62, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania surrounded by her children and grandchildren.      Princess Grace Ifeyinwa was born in Lagos, Nigeria, December 5th, 1962. She was the Daughter of the late John Igwe D. O.  Oduah and the late Victoria Oduah. Grace attended Primary and Secondary School in Nigeria, later traveling to the United States to attend St Pauls College in...

Susan Lee Jones, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2024, surrounded by her son Jhaad, whom she live with.   Susan affectionately known as Sue, was born on April 14, 1966, in Reading, Pennsylvania; she was the daughter of the (late) Gail Strouse. Sue was educated in the Reading School System. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Sue was employed as a C.N.A. for many years until her health began to fail.   She was the wife of the...

Ronald Lee Wright, 74, of Reading Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. Ronald, affectionally known as Sticky Buns, was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania the son of Augustina Wright (Stern) and Samuel Wright. He graduated from Reading High School Class of 1967. He was employed for many years at The YMCA, which afforded him the opportunity to live in numerous foreign countries and all over the United States. He was a former member of MWPHGLPA, various Masonic organizations,...

Lydia McClary, 68, of Reading, Pa., passed away the afternoon of February 25, 2024 in the Reading Hospital following health issues caused by cancer. Lydia was born in Harlem, NY on August 19, 1955 to Augustus Gibbs.  She was raised and attended school in New York. She later moved to Reading, Pa., in the late 70s where she got married and had a child. She devoted her life as a domestic engineer and taking care of her daughter. She leaves behind her daughter, a son in law,...